Over 12 miles long, this course climbs through the Rocky Mountains up to the summit of Colorado's legendary Pikes Peak, 14,115 feet ... But this is very much in your face. Only one thing's gonna ...

The E-Transit race car, informally known as "Supervan 4.2," even beat the Pikes Peak open class record during its premiere, running the 12.42 hill in 8 minutes, 47.682 seconds with Dumas at the helm.

The 91st running of the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb is scheduled ... will be again driving his Tajima Motors E-Runner, which was forced out of the race last year when Tajima developed ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.