Vet Pikes Peak Racer Greg Tracy Will Attempt To Break A World Record At The X Games On June 30 In Los Angeles

Photo courtesy of X Games  

Colorado Springs, June 18----------Pikes Peak International Hill Climb motorcycle star Greg Tracy is looking forward to another appearance in Colorado Springs in three weeks, but in the meantime, the Team Ducati vet is going to tackle something else that takes some courage. 

Here’s the story from ESPN and the X Games:

On June 30, drivers in a Hot Wheels double loop at X Games Los Angeles 2012  will attempt to break a World Record for racing two vehicles through a six-story double vertical loop. Two drivers will accelerate to 52 miles per hour, enter a 66-foot tall loop, and will hit seven times normal gravity as they drive through the loop.

X Games RallyCross competitor and two-time Formula Drift Champion Tanner Foust will comprise Team Yellow and Hollywood stunt driver Greg Tracy will be Team Green.

Tracy (Long Beach, CA), is a six-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Champion, Rookie of the Year, and the 1205CC division winner most recently in 2009 and 2010. He races for Team Ducati on the Peak and will be in the loaded 1205 field again on July 8.

Although he’s new to Hot Wheel, Tracy has over 20 years of daredevil experience as one of Hollywood’s leading stunt men.

This is the first time this event has been featured at X Games, and the partnership between Hot Wheels and ESPN is also new.

"The Hot Wheels Double Loop Dare is a great addition to the X Games experience," said Tim Reed, ESPN senior director of content strategy. "We're excited about our relationship with Hot Wheels and adding this entertainment spectacle to an exciting four days of world-class action sports competition in downtown Los Angeles."

To create the loop, experts spent countless hours researching and testing the right vehicles, conducting G-force testing, and other design, modeling, and analysis.

In 2011, Team Hot Wheels landed a 332-foot distance jump at the Indianapolis 500, which broke the existing record for four-wheeled vehicle distance jump.

"We're continuing to push the boundaries of imagination by creating extraordinary real world challenges that bring Hot Wheels to life on a global scale, exemplifying the fearless and competitive spirit of the brand," said Simon Waldron, vice president of marketing for Mattel. "Our relationship with ESPN allows us to leverage the world's premier action sports stage to engage a passionate fan base who share our excitement of thrilling vehicle experiences."

The feat will be broadcast nationally on ABC and globally on ESPN's international networks at 11:20 a.m. PT June 30 on ABC.

The stunt is a life-size version of the new Hot Wheels Double Dare Snare track set, now available in stores

Race Fans Invited To Free Tech Inspection Day at PPIR On Tuesday, July 3

A new feature this year for fans is the Tuesday, July 3, Tech Inspection Day at the Pikes Peak International Raceway, south of Colorado Springs on I-25.

It’s free to race fans, and a unique chance to meet the drivers and racers of all 206 race teams, get autographs and enjoy a true hands-on experience.

The program, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at PPIHR includes:

• Beer Garden and local food vendors

• Official PPIHC merchandise on sale

• See the official Pace Car on the track

• Bondurant High Performance Driving Racing School Hot Laps Exhibitions

• Scion Drifting exhibitions

• Autographs and photos with drivers and racers

• A chance to meet the drivers and racers on the infield

Race Day General Admission tickets are priced at $40.00, a ten-dollar savings on those tickets if purchased now. (Race Day ($50.00), as well as the Family Four-Pack of general admission tickets ($135.00) or $160.00 on Race Day. VIP tickets are sold out already.

Advance tickets are available now at: www.ppihc.com

Round-trip bus tickets with a General Admission ticket are priced at $55.00 in advance only. 

The bus transportation begins at the Colorado Springs World Arena parking lot starting at 6:10 a.m., with a return after the race to the same location.

Fans who have already purchased their tickets can still buy a round-trip bus seat on-line for just $20.00. The buses will take fans to the Crystal Reservoir site, just below the start line, and pick them up afterward at the same location beginning at 2:30 p.m.