Ford Teases Its SuperTruck To Take Over 102nd Running Pikes Peak 

In the realm of electric vehicle (EV) racing, Ford Performance is setting itself up for a monumental challenge at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with its F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck in a teaser video. 

Ford’s F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck will be racing onto the challenging slopes of Pikes Peak also known as, “America’s Mountain”. Moreover, Ford’s F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck will go through the 12.5-mile uphill course, which is recognized for its 156 turns and high altitude.

Furthermore, the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will take place in Colorado. The climb will consist of a 12.42-mile trek uphill with challengers climbing 4,720 ft to reach the 14,115 ft summit, where Ford’s F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck will aim to conquer. 

The driver of Ford’s F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck will be Romain Dumas, set to commandeer number No. 150 in the qualifying runs from June 18-20. Notably, this also marks the second consecutive year that Ford has participated in the Pikes Peak competition with last year’s Electric SuperVan 4.2 setting a new record time in 8:47.682, from its 1400 horsepower. 

As for the teaser video sent out by Ford Performance, Ford’s F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck is displayed to sport several upgrades, including a massive rear wing and a new rear diffuser. Other than that, there is not much else revealed ahead of its debut in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Interestingly, Ford Performance has also unveiled a diverse array of demonstration race EVs including the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 and the Mustang Mach-E 1400. Click Here to view Ford’s teaser video.

With Ford set to reveal its F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, competition in the realm of EV racing has reached a new benchmark. The upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be scheduled on June 23. 

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