After Tuesday's initial tech inspection, the competitors and teams will spend three days making practice runs up the mountain and mentally preparing for Sunday’s Race to the Clouds - this article is a compilation of images from first two practice days. The vast majority of the cars appeared to be running strong with no issues.



This E36 #M3 is the most stock-looking car in the EV class. http://ow.ly/i/Q1vx #PPIHC #pikes2012



'67 #Mustang at the starting line. http://ow.ly/i/Q1uW #PPIHC #pikes2012



Ever seen this under the hood of a #BMW #M3? The EV class promises to excite. http://ow.ly/i/Q1tZ #PPIHC #pikes2012




1 of 10 Wells Coyote open-wheeled entries. These things sound unbelievable! http://ow.ly/i/Q1sP #PPIHC #pikes2012



Who needs fenders? Wells Coyote KMH+1 Special at the practice round. http://ow.ly/i/Q1sC #PPIHC #pikes2012




This #Shelby GT500 experienced some cooling issues on Practice Day 2. Good luck, guys! http://ow.ly/i/Q1qV #PPIHC #pikes2012



Toshiki Yoshioka is an amazing driver and all-around nice guy. http://ow.ly/i/Q1pW #PPIHC #pikes2012

@AMSperformance Saving weight is critical and this #Evo is anorexic. http://ow.ly/i/Q1ov #PPIHC #pikes2012 #mistucars



@AMSperformance built this GT35R-powered Evo. http://ow.ly/i/Q1mO #PPIHC #pikes2012 #mitsucars



The #Mitsubishi #Evo is right at home in this environment. http://ow.ly/i/Q1kw #PPIHC #pikes2012



Shiny and strong. Weld Racing wheel. http://ow.ly/i/Q1ic #PPIHC #pikes2012



@RMRInc @Hyundai Rhys Millen prepares for a perfect launch on Day 2 of practice.
http://ow.ly/i/Q1hP #PPIHC #pikes2012




Huge brakes and sticky tires. http://ow.ly/i/Q1gh #PPIHC #pikes2012



Don't let the bear fool you, this #Porsche GT3R means business. http://ow.ly/i/Q1ey #PPIHC #pikes2012

This #Porsche GT3R runs in the Open Class and sounds incredible. http://ow.ly/i/Q1eh #PPIHC #pikes2012



@Monster_Tajima The Monster Sport Pikes Peak Special ready to go at practice. http://ow.ly/i/Q1ca #PPIHC #pikes2012



@Monster_Tajima The King of the Mountain! http://ow.ly/i/Q1bk #PPIHC #pikes2012



This Porsche 914 is driven by rookie Jeff MacPherson. Good luck! http://ow.ly/i/Q1a7 #PPIHC #pikes2012



This 1970 #Camaro SS from Cascade, CO only had a short drive to the starting line.
http://ow.ly/i/Q0TZ #PPIHC #pikes2012



i-MiEV #Evolution. #Mitsubishi is running two cars in the EV class this year. http://ow.ly/i/Q0RX #PPIHC #pikes2012



Lined up and ready to go. Day 2 Practice for the Hill Climb. http://ow.ly/i/Q0QE #PPIHC #pikes2012

@Monster_Tajima The Monster Sport Pikes Peak Special is hard to miss. #PPIHC #pikes2012 http://ow.ly/i/Q0Mz



The EV class features cars like this #Toyota Motorsport TMG EVP002. http://ow.ly/i/Q0FQ #PPIHC #pikes2012



Matte black and twin #turbo. #Acura #NSX 902 at Day 2 of practice. http://ow.ly/i/Q0AR #PPIHC #pikes2012



Skelta G-Force out of Australia waiting to start Day 2 of practice. http://ow.ly/i/Q0wD #PPIHC #pikes2012



This '01 Porsche 996 turbo is local to Colorado Springs. http://ow.ly/i/Q0tj #PPIHC #pikes2012



Day 2 Practice. RMVR class '67 #Mustang. http://ow.ly/i/Q0rf #PPIHC #pikes2012



Mustangs dominate the RMVR class this year. http://ow.ly/i/Q0sm #PPIHC #pikes2012

'66 Austin Healey at the starting line on the 2nd day of practice. http://ow.ly/i/Q0pk #PPIHC #pikes2012



@KenGushi prepares for a perfect launch in his #Lexus IS F CCS-R concept. http://ow.ly/i/Q0mz #PPIHC #pikes2012



Ever seen a #Summit Her-02? All-electric and all the way from Japan. http://ow.ly/i/Q0v7 #PPIHC #pikes2012



#PPIHC Day 2 practice. Scion TC waiting for the green flag. http://ow.ly/i/Q0c1 #pikes2012



This Porsche GT3R hails from Switzerland and runs in the Pikes Peak Open Class. http://ow.ly/i/PYIF #PPIHC #pikes2012



This #BMW M3 ditched the I6 for a full electric setup and runs in the EV class.
http://ow.ly/i/PYGH #PPIHC #pikes2012