Local Area

Pikes Peak International Raceway is a world away from the average motorsports experience. We aren't just a track facility miles from the nearest small town and low-end motel.

We are just minutes outside Colorado's second-largest city, with dozens of hotels, resorts and restaurants.
We have more than 300 days of sunshine a year and moderate temperatures year-round.
We are in the middle of one of the top adventure vacation sites in the country, making PPIR a great place for visitors to begin or wrap-up a family trip.
We recognize all family members may not be motorsports enthusiasts. In that case, they can enjoy a wide range of shopping and dining in a sophisticated city, tourist sites and natural wonders to wow the kids and resorts for anyone who prefers to be soothed and pampered.

More than 6 million visitors a year and more than 600,000 local area residents know that the Pikes Peak region of Colorado offers something for everyone.

Colorado Springs is known for Pikes Peak, mining, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods Park and the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
Visitors have their choice of accommodations - from The Broadmoor, a renowned 5-star hotel, to hotels, motels and even camping and dude ranches.
Olympic Training Center (20 miles from PPIR)
Fort Carson (13 miles from PPIR)

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Great Drives from PPIR

When it comes to scenic drives, Colorado cannot be beat. From the Pikes Peak International Raceway near Colorado Springs, there are drives ranging from short swings through the high desert to spine-tingling adventures along mountain switchbacks with nary a guardrail in sight. Taste the big city life of Denver (75 miles) or the village communities of Vail (175 miles) or Aspen (275 miles).

For a day trip, consider a loop that includes Fairplay (setting of South Park animated TV series as well as an historic area reconstructing the days of the Colorado Gold Rush). The route will take you through national forests and a number of small Colorado towns.

Want to keep closer to Colorado Springs? Why not drive up to the most visited mountaintop in the United States (and the second-most-popular in the world) - Pikes Peak. The peak is reached via a 19-mile paved and gravel toll road with numerous opportunities to take in the sights at turnouts along the way. At 14,110-feet, it's No. 31 on the list of tallest Colorado peaks, but still only 300 feet shorter than No. 1 Mount Evans.

Set off in almost any direction and you will find not only spectacular scenery, but twisty, fun roads as well. Be forewarned: Check the road conditions before you take off, as some routes aren't totally paved and in some cases four-wheel drive is highly recommended.

Day trip to Fairplay:

224 miles, approximately 5 hours driving time