The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb returns at the end of the month, and the now-annual race to crack the so-far-elusive 10-minute barrier for the 12.42-mile course looks to be hotter than ever this year.
How so? Because Paul Dallenbach, one of only three men to brave attempting the 156-corner course in an Unlimited class machine last year, is back with his Banks Power machine. And an extra 562 horses, bringing his twin-turbo Chevy V8 up to 1307hp.
Thus Dallenbach should be better placed than ever to chase Nobuhiro Tajima's four-wheel-drive, super-sophisticated Suzuki and Rhys Millen's equally trick Le Mans-alike Hyundai up the famous mountain.
We love the idea that a car with simple rear-wheel drive and looks that put you in mind of a Wacky Races refugee could genuinely take the fight to more obviously 'trick' cars. Judging by the look of this video, Tajima and Millen have a fight on their hands. Roll on June 26th...