At the Mercy of the Mountain with Melissa Eickhoff

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by longtime friend Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. They discuss the challenges the Pikes Peak course presents, from the weather to the wildlife, and the constant problem-solving involved to make the race happen. They cover safety and driver selection, the heartbreak of shortening the course due to wind and debris, Fan Fest’s 35,000-person downtown takeover, and iconic moments from the race.

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