Inside Pikes Peak 2026: Tickets, Global Growth & Innovation at the Race to the Clouds

Tickets are officially on sale for the 104th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and in this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, takes viewers deep inside one of the most legendary and demanding motorsports events on the planet — the iconic Race to the Clouds.Held at 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is unlike any other race in the world. Eickhoff explains how the event continues to evolve its fan experience, expand its global reach, and serve as a proving ground for combustion, electric, and hydrogen vehicle technologies.🔑 Topics Covered in This Interview:• Pikes Peak 2026 tickets & new spectator zone access system• What first-time fans should expect on race weekend• How Pikes Peak became a truly global motorsport event• The Hill Climb as a technology test lab for EVs, hydrogen & performance vehicles• Why Pikes Peak is one of the most inclusive races in the world (women competitors at the highest level)• The economic and environmental impact on Colorado Springs & America’s Mountain• The famous Fan Fest and downtown transformation• Advice on best viewing areas & race-day survival strategy• Why drivers keep coming back year after yearFrom Unlimited Class monsters, GT4 cars, Time Attack builds, vintage racers, and experimental machines, Pikes Peak remains one of the most diverse and technically fascinating events in motorsports history. With nearly 50% of livestream viewership now international, the race continues to grow as a global showcase for speed, engineering, and human determination.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or planning your first trip to Pikes Peak in 2026, this episode delivers everything you need to know about the mountain, the race, and the future of this iconic event.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#PikesPeak #PPIHC #RaceToTheClouds #HillClimb #PikesPeak2026#MelissaEickhoff #Motorsports #HillClimbRacing#ElectricMotorsports #HydrogenRacing #RaceInnovation#ColoradoSprings #FanFest #TimeAttack#UnlimitedClass #GT4 #MotorsportTechnology#RaceIndustryWeek #EPARTRADE #MotorsportEvents