Watch the Lexus IS-F CCS-R Take on Pikes Peak
With improvements made to the race car using feedback from driver Ken Gushi, the Lexus IS-F CCS-R set out to conquer this year’s Pikes Peak in hopes of joining the nine-minute club.
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Last year, the IS-F CCS-R ran a 10:30.850 time, so conquering the mountain in nine-minutes is entirely feasible for the sedan. Hopefully next year the weather will hold up and the team can complete their goals. Watch a video below of the IS-F CCS-R getting prepared for the race and some in-car footage of Ken Gushi piloting the CCS-R up the hill.
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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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