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J.R. Hildebrand Races Vintage Pontiac at Pikes Peak!

6/12/2025

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IndyCar star J.R. Hildebrand is set to take on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a thrilling twist—he'll be racing Kyle Petty's iconic 1999 NASCAR Hot Wheels Pontiac Grand Prix. With just under two weeks to go, Hildebrand's ambitious shift from a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to this vintage beast means a flurry of modifications to tackle the demanding course.

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IndyCar star J.R. Hildebrand is set to take on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a thrilling twist—he'll be racing Kyle Petty's iconic 1999 NASCAR Hot Wheels Pontiac Grand Prix. With just under two weeks to go, Hildebrand's ambitious shift from a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to this vintage beast means a flurry of modifications to tackle the demanding course.