Millen set the record time of 12 minutes, 9 seconds (12:09.397) more than 1 minute and 23 seconds faster than his nearest competitor in the rear-wheel-drive Time Attack Class. "Nothing compares to the pressure and thrill of Pikes Peak while competing against yourself for the record." "Driving the Genesis Coupe for the first time at Pikes Peak in front of thousands of fans is an amazing experience," said Millen. World Champion driver Rhys Millen piloted the Genesis Coupe to his ninth overall class title, breaking one of his two world records in 17 trips to the Hill Climb. World Champion Driver Rhys Millen Claims Ninth Mountain WinĬOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., J– The 87th Annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has a new world record holder today - the Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe. RED BULL HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE AND RHYS MILLEN SET WORLD RECORD TO TAKE PIKES PEAK TIME ATTACK TITLE The other record set was in the Motorcycle quad 450 class, where Michael Coburn covered the course on his Hyundai Genesis Coupe crossed the line with its rear tires worn down to the steel belts, but at least they weren't burning. In his 17th run at Pikes Peak, Millen covered the 12.4 mile course to the 14,110-foot summit in 12 minutes, 9.397 seconds. Here, Rhys Millen found that the confidence he gained from his practice runs earlier in the week was not misplaced. One of two categories that did see records broken was the 2WD Time Attack for production-based cars. He did manage to beat Marcus Gronholm and Timo Alanne in one ofįiestas, which only managed an 11:28.963 as it crossed the line with its right rear tire in flames. In fact, he fell 14 seconds shy of his record 2007 run with a 10:15.368. Reigning king of the hill Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima again took top honors in the unlimited class but failed to break his own record with the new Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is in the books.
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