Race to the Clouds Weekend
June 19 – June 21, 2026 | Colorado Springs
Join us for an exclusive three-day weekend of behind-the-scenes access, member experiences, and one of motorsport’s most iconic races.
Friday, June 19
VIP Social with Tom Tang
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Phantom Canyon Brewing Company, Downtown Colorado Springs
Skip the Fan Fest chaos and join us for a FREE member-only experience before the street festival opens to the general public. This private engagement is anchored by a featured briefing with two-time Fastest 15 Qualifier Tom Tang. Tom will share the engineering data and technical evolution behind “Ursula,” his S54-supercharged E46 M3, the fastest production BMW to ever contest the Peak.
Every VIP registration includes a guaranteed, reserved parking pass good from 2p-10p at one of our three partner garages located within walking distance of both the brewery and the Fan Fest main stage. Your registration covers entry to the private event, a curated selection of food and beverages, and the reserved downtown parking. Secure your spot now to ensure you experience the 104th Running of the Race to the Clouds from an insider’s perspective.
1. 127 E Kiowa St
2. 130 S Nevada Ave
3. 215 N Cascade Ave (Cascade & Bijou)
Saturday, June 20
Rally Cruise to the Springs with Steve Dinan
7:00 AM Check-in | 8:00 AM Departure | Carbahn, Littleton
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a Chapter-led drive alongside one of the industry’s most respected engine builders and tuners!
Start your Saturday with an exclusive convoy south led by BMW legend Steve Dinan in his BMW M5. Join Steve and fellow RMC members for a coordinated group drive with a structured route from Denver to Colorado Springs, departing from Carbahn’s performance facility and concluding at the dealership in time for Winslow BMW’s PreRace to the Clouds Car Show event.
📍 Rally Start – Carbahn, 8100 Southpark Way A-9, Littleton, CO 80120
📍 Destination – Winslow BMW, 845 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs
Pre-Race Day Car Show at Winslow BMW
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Winslow BMW, Colorado Springs
Presented by Winslow BMW and sponsored by RMC and Carbahn, this car show puts you right alongside PPIHC race cars and their drivers the day before the race!
Whether you are arriving with the morning convoy from Denver or joining us locally in the Springs, the show provides a curated environment to see both professional race builds and member vehicles up close. The Pre-Race Day Car Show features peer-voted awards across eight distinct categories. These classifications are designed to recognize the technical diversity of the chapter’s vehicles, from historically significant antiques to modern performance builds.
Categories for the auto show include:
- Best Restoration
- Best Graphics
- Best Wagon
- Best Mods
- Best Classic 1970-1990
- Best Antique <1960
- Best Modern 1991-2020
- Best New Age 2021-2025
Entry Fee: $45 per vehicle (multiple vehicle registration is permitted) – there is no registration required to attend this event as a spectator, however you must complete registration for any vehicles you’d like to participate in the German Auto Show
What’s Included:
- Reserved Display Space – A guaranteed position within the curated show area at the Winslow BMW facility
- $20 Catering Voucher: Redeemable for food and beverages on-site at the Dr. Taco and Pretzel King food trucks
- Event Merch: A commemorative package featuring an official event t-shirt and additional BMW promotional items
Sunday, June 21 — Race Day
The 104th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
We are looking at putting together a chapter bus from Winslow BMW directly to the start line. No parking nightmare, no long walk from the lot. If enough members are in, registration opens this week. Departs Winslow BMW at 7:00 AM. Send us an email at if interested in joining!
Two options:
- Bus plus VIP Tent with food, drinks, and live race coverage: $450
- Bus plus General Admission: $150
Registration link coming soon. Watch this page for updates.