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Porsche and Audi factory driver Romain Dumas has every intention to shine on his first Pikes Peak appearance, despite his inexperience of the climb.
The 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is held this coming Sunday. Dumas will be tackling the 150-turn, 4,301-metre high course aboard a Porsche 911 GT3 R, specially prepared for the event.
"I've been dreaming of the Pikes Peak for a while now," the Frenchman admits.
"This first participation of mine will be a learning experience for sure. We're making our debuts here, against guys that are specialists of this kind of event. Pikes Peak is like no other hill climb.
"It's like no other, period."
Still, the 2010 Le Mans-winner is adamant he can do well: "We want first place in the Open category, and the best result possible in the overall standings."
As far as performance goes, Dumas seems no have no reason at all to worry. He dominated all three free practice sessions ahead of the most famous "climb to the clouds".
"On each of the three portions we practised, we were competitive," he says. "On a course like this it's important to find a good balance, and to keep in mind the real thing will be different from practice.
"And you only get one run, so you have to make it count!"
The 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is held this coming Sunday. Dumas will be tackling the 150-turn, 4,301-metre high course aboard a Porsche 911 GT3 R, specially prepared for the event.
"I've been dreaming of the Pikes Peak for a while now," the Frenchman admits.
"This first participation of mine will be a learning experience for sure. We're making our debuts here, against guys that are specialists of this kind of event. Pikes Peak is like no other hill climb.
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| Romain Dumas in free practice action (Photo: RomainDumas.com) |
"It's like no other, period."
Still, the 2010 Le Mans-winner is adamant he can do well: "We want first place in the Open category, and the best result possible in the overall standings."
As far as performance goes, Dumas seems no have no reason at all to worry. He dominated all three free practice sessions ahead of the most famous "climb to the clouds".
"On each of the three portions we practised, we were competitive," he says. "On a course like this it's important to find a good balance, and to keep in mind the real thing will be different from practice.
"And you only get one run, so you have to make it count!"