The Pikes Peak production car record is held by Bentley; can this 911 Turbo S take it back?
, the incredible green machine from 2019. This is the 992 Turbo that will be entered into the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb next weekend to try and reclaim that title for the 911.
It’ll be driven by David Donner - a three-time outright winner of the event, and the last American to be declared 'King of the Mountain' - having been encouraged into the attempt by Porsche magazine 000 editor Pete Stout - which would explain the ‘Print Isn’t Dead’ livery… As per the production car rules, this is a 992 Turbo S like any other, bought from Champion Porsche in Florida by Donner’s mate Jim Edwards with the Lightweight Package introduced for the 992-era Turbo. It’s then been kitted out with the required equipment for competition - a racing seat and cage are the big things - before competing in Colorado next weekend.
David Donner is nothing if not eager to get going for the 100th run up the 14,115 feet of Pikes Peak. “I’ve always gone to Pikes Peak to win or set a record – the stakes are too high unless you’re there to prove something and can do so professionally,” he said. Sounds focused. “My family’s history with Porsche at Pikes Peak stems from my father, Bob Donner, who won three times in Porsche Spyders in 1960, 1961, and 1962.
“The connection with 000 began in 2020, and none of the contacts or logistics to put a winning team together would have existed without its involvement. We still have a lot to accomplish in testing, but we’re looking forward to joining a huge grid of technologically advanced race cars and world-class drivers for the 100th.” So if you fancy seeing a proper hillclimb next weekend then the 2022 Pikes Peak should be another must-watch.
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