Paul Dallenbach to Pilot Hyundai Genesis Time Attack Coupe at Pikes Peak
Veteran Pikes Peak driver Paul Dallenbach will drive the record-setting Genesis Coupe for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Dallenbach will be competing in the Time Attack 2WD class that Rhys Millen piloted to a new all-time world record last year. Dallenbach is no stranger to the Hill Climb having notched six class wins and three overall wins. The Korean automaker and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) will be fielding two cars this year with Millen piloting a new, unlimited class purpose-built race car to defend his world record of 9:46.164.
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The Unlimited class racer will use major powertrain components from Hyundai, including an engine from the automaker’s Lambda engine family. Expected to produce over 900 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque, RMR is ready to set a new record with its ultra-lightweight, purpose-built race car.
“With Dallenbach joining the Hyundai/RMR effort at Pikes this year, we’ve formed a formidable team that will be thrilling for fans around the world to watch,” said Rhys Millen, owner and driver of Rhys Millen Racing. “With race-proven Hyundai core powertrain components powering both of our hill climb racers, it demonstrates how confident we are in the performance and durability of Hyundai engineering.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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