A few weeks ago, I took a quick trip out to Colorado with Leen Customs to check out the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb one of the most legendary race events in the world. I flew in Thursday with Hansel and Robert, just in time for the vendor fest happening that Friday. The vibe was solid all day, car fans, collectors, race heads, and supporters coming out heavy.

Leen’s booth stayed busy. People lined up nonstop to check out their latest drops. We got to hang out with the Toyo Tires crew, reconnected with our friends from Evasive Motorsports, and even bumped into the Mobil 1 team.

Pikes Peak is truly wild. If you’ve never been, it’s hard to explain the energy. The course is 12.4 miles long with 156 corners, climbing over 14,000 feet above sea level. You’re watching all types of builds from EVs to full-blown time attack monsters going full send toward the clouds. It’s a raw, no-nonsense kind of motorsport.

I spent some time walking around, soaking it all in, and snapping a few moments before we packed up. Instead of flying back, we hit the road 16 hours back to LA. We took turns driving through mountain ranges, open highways, and endless views. Easily one of the best road trips I’ve done in a while.

Shoutout to Leen Customs for the invite, and respect to everyone we caught up with on the mountain. These are the trips that keep it all fun.

Until next time.

Photos by: Mark Enriquez