“Have fun. Don’t die. Finish. And then run a respectable time." -@tomchutang
These were the straightforward, and yet powerful goals Tom set for himself as he faced the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the very first time. Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey with Tom and his dedicated team as they tackle one of the most challenging and legendary races in the world with their Eibach powered, AiM Sports Data and JRZ Suspension equipped E46 BMW M3 on Toyo Tires, built by Trackspec Autosports.
Against the odds, Tom secured a spot in the elite “Fast 15” (the 15 fastest qualifiers each year regardless of class) – qualifying 13th Overall out of 70 competitors. And when race day arrived, he didn’t just finish – he clocked a blistering 10:31.372 – a time that earned him 7th in Unlimited class and 17th Overall during the 102nd running of the Race to the Clouds. Tom has now become the 4th fastest BMW driver in Pikes Peak history. This was an incredible accomplishment for a rookie at the mountain driving a production-based unibody car that makes 535whp and 375 ft-lb at sea-level, weighing 3,050 lbs (with driver and fuel), on a DOT tire (the new Toyo Proxes R). Tom's story is one of determination, skill, and a whole lot of heart.
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