Range Rover Sport to Be Official Pace Car at Pikes Peak
The new 2014 Range Rover Sport has been named the official pace car for the 91st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30, 2013.
The 2014 Range Rover Sport recently set a record on Pikes Peak for a production-standard SUV with Paul Dallenbach behind the wheel. Dallenbach will be piloting the Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe in the event this year, the same car that currently holds the record for the event.
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In Dallenbach’s record-setting run, the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 Range Rover Sport averaged 59.17 mph over the 12.42-mile course. Dallenbach clocked in the run at 12:35.61.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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