Signatech and Alpine sort out Pikes Peak, a motorsports monument in america

The Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb is likely one of the oldest, if legendary, inventory automotive races nonetheless lively in america. Contested within the Rocky Mountains since 1916, this monument of sport has undergone many modifications in a century whereas remaining among the best sporting challenges on the market. This hill climb provides a 19.93km route punctuated by 156 turns with a begin at 2865m above sea stage and a better attain of about 1440m.

A venture directed by François Letort

Groups from Alpine and Signatech will tackle Pikes Peak on Sunday, June twenty fifth with the Alpine A110 GT4 Evo. The automotive, outfitted with aerodynamic physique kits pressured to flatten to the bottom, was the topic of an actual jeweler’s work to know the intricacies of this legendary ascent. Along side the Alpine Design Bureau, Signatech engineers and technicians, beneath the route of Lionel Chevalier, Signatech Technical Director, and François Letort, Mission Supervisor, targeted significantly on aerodynamics and engine mass. to satisfy the challenges posed.

For its debut at Pikes Peak, Alpine will be capable to draw on the expertise of Rafal Astier. Winner of the FIA ​​R-GT Trophy with the Alpine A110 Rally in 2022, the French driver has 4 entries within the occasion to his credit score. In his third begin, he even achieved his class’s document—within the Time Assault 1 class—by finishing his climb at 9’23”721.

Philippe Sennault: “Midway between a hill climb and a rally particular”

“Pikes Peak is likely one of the motorsports occasions to not be missed,” explains Philippe Sennault, Managing Director of Signatech. We had been all fed the long-lasting pictures of this climb and this dream naturally made its manner inside our groups after a report on Pikes Peak throughout an all-nighter whereas testing in Spain. We’re opponents and the proposed problem is greater than enticing. We totally notice that it is a fully totally different, distinctive and particular train on this very uncommon course, midway between a hill climb and a non-public rally, however that solely makes this athletic and technical problem all of the extra stimulating. Above all, we need to inscribe the Alpine title on this occasion, and this nice occasion will permit us to first place ourselves in relation to mentioned competitors in our class. Even when we weren’t aiming for a zero, we all know we will depend on a flexible, high-performance automotive with the A110 GT4 Evo that adapts to the idiosyncrasies of the occasion. We’re additionally lucky to profit from the assist of our loyal accomplice Michelin, and from one in all our greatest ambassadors in Raphaël Astier, who already has a number of expertise with this venture. We’re very blissful that he has agreed to hitch us to proceed the journey after he secured his worldwide title with Alpine. This dedication additionally helps solidify Alpine’s place as a model current in all areas of motorsport expression, together with in america together with its three Method 1 Grand Prix and 1000 Miles of Sebring races. »

Philip Bodt