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Pikes Peak International Speedway Information
 Pikes
Peak International Raceway, located in Fountain, Colorado, was originally
a horse track, until it was reconfigured and rebuilt for race cars in
1997. Pikes Peak has a D-shaped oval, with a grandstand thats seats
over 42,000 people. The grandstands are elevated 16 feet, so everyone
can get a clear view of the track. The facility also has a road course
track, which is 1.3 miles in length. The first race at PPIR was on June
7-8, 1997 for the running of the United States Auto Club's Rocky Mountain
Classic.
Pikes Peak International Raceway was designed by the Indianapolis-based
firm of Fink, Roberts & Petrie. The company designed some of the top
race tracks in the United States, including Las Vegas Motor Speedway
and California Speedway. The company also serves as the on-staff architectural
and engineering firm for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Driving Directions…
FROM THE NORTH
From Denver or Colorado Springs: Take Interstate 25 South to (Teams,
Suites, Corporate Hospitality, and handicap stickers) Exit 122 or use
Exit 123 (grandstand ticket holders). The track is approximately 15
miles South of Colorado Springs. Travel time is approximately 90 minutes
from downtown Denver and approximately 25 minutes from downtown Colorado
Springs.
FROM THE SOUTH
From Pueblo: Take Interstate 25 North to Exit 119. Exit 122 is closed
to northbound traffic on race days. From downtown Pueblo, traveling
time is approximately 30 minutes. The track is adjacent to I-25 on the
west side.
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