The Unsers, the family with 24 wins at Pikes Peak

Since 1916, members of the Unser family have alone won nearly a quarter of the editions of the legendary Pikes Peak hill climb. The story of a dynasty.

Published 20/06/2025 à 13:32

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The Unsers, the family with 24 victories at Pikes Peak

Bobby Unser (left) and his son Robby (center) chat with engineer François-Xavier Delfosse during the 1988 edition. © Gilles Levent / DPPI

Two hours and fifteen minutes. That's how long it took three brothers to reach the summit of Pikes Peak in 1915. A year before the opening of the route that would allow access to the highest point, the Unser siblings became the first to climb the highest peak.

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