The Insane Engineering Of Hill Climb Racing: Pikes Peak 2023 

Unfotunately, Old Smokey had a mechanical problem and went off near the top. The driver, Scott Birdsall is okay, but the truck is pretty wrecked. I didn't put this in the video because I didn't have the whole story before I published, and I didn't want to bother Scott on what must have been a pretty tough day. Video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SNiu4oWAueg.html

"They would have the outright record, and 6 million dollars." Classic Matt humor that I love.

We seriously need to make this financially sustainable for Matt because this is always one of his best videos for the year.

This 22 minute video had better coverage of the actual cars then the nearly 18 hours stream from Mobil 1 of the event.

I love that you've made this an annual series. Looking forward to watching it!

19:00 - I didn't waste a second. You are a master story teller and there ain't no freakin' way I'm skipping to the end, Matt. Awesome as usual!

"They'd have the outright record... and 6 million dollars" god i love this dude's sense of humor, thats a banger of a like right there

I'm surprised that these videos aren't money makers, they are some of the best videos on RU-vid. Your knowledge, humor and the ability to give us all so much detailed information is awesome. Your video was so good I had to watch it a couple of times. Thanks for taking us along on your visit to Pikes Peak. 👍

RIP to Old Smokey! Sad to see it totaled

"SEVEN TURBOCH... no i'm just kidding" that part got me lmao xD

I'm really glad this video was posted 18 seconds ago - I definitely didn't want to work today.

Pikes Peak racing is such a awesome event. It so much fun seeing the creative engineering and problem solving that goes into the different cars at this event. Also I love that the wide variety of classes allow for so many unique approaches to the same ultimate goal of getting up the mountain as fast as possible.

I love every single video you make. Keep them up and thanks for another great pikes peak video

*I CLICKED SO FAST* I broke causality

Go to Pike’s Peak every time. You teach/explain so very well that I always learn new stuff.

I love Pikes Peak. The lack of rules makes for a perfect diversity of philosophy. Yet the friendly collaborative environment makes everyone a winner. I slightly preferred this approach. Seeing the wide range of cars and ideas was cool and I think Pikes Peak specifically benefits from the broad approach. Though obviously the in depth rollercoaster following the record breaking attempt had its own benefits. My dream would be two videos next year with one of each approach, but back in the world of reality I presume your time constraints (including the need for enjoyment time) would limit only one. If so I'd vote for the broad approach with a few more specifics on each car, but obviously following only the sendy club was more than enough to bring me watching again this year.

I went for the first time this year and hiked up to Devils Playground. The Alpine was my favorite to watch. The driver was thrashing that thing all over the course. Can’t wait to go back next year!

I was there! Walking around the pits was my favorite part, just the atmosphere and seeing the huge diversity of cars. One Swedish dude brought an essentially unchanged rally car, so it still had the squishy suspension and was so fun to watch go by but in the pits he was talking to spectators and at one point sat on his front lip and explained that even though they look fragile they have to be strong because they create 500 kilos of downforce.

All hail the algorithm. This video could have been hours and none of it would have been a waste. Thanks and... SEND IT SENDY CLUB!

This channel is so underrated you deserve millions of followers. You make absolutely amazing content.

You really got me with the 7 turbocharger joke haha

I think that fancy steering wheel is doing some heavy lifting here.

I just want you to know, my dad (also a Matt) doesn't watch youtube and doesn't generally like performance car content like I do, but works on everything from work trucks to farm equipment and loves to learn about almost anything like me (last night we learned about exhaust pulse/scavenging), and I may have waited on purpose to play some of your videos now and then while he was around. Turns out he highly rates your sense of humor as do I. We love how informative you are in a way that can present all the essential and exciting details on a topic and your experiences that can engage and inform people outside of the target audience easily, a sweet spot between not too exhausting and not too mind numbing. That's hard to do and we appreciate that. 👍

Thanks for the content Matt! I'm going to take all your technical information and start wrenching on my Elantra right away! 2024 record, here I come 😁

Thanks! This video (and the ones made in previous years) is what got me into your channel. Always enjoy them, want to say thanks in a more tangible way.

It is kind of great that the altitude and low end torque advantages of an electric drivetrain are perfectly balanced out by the handicap of heavy batteries, making electric and combustion neck and neck at Pike's Peak with current tech

I was ecstatic when you stated to say "7 turbochargers", but 3 is pretty good too

I actually helped work on the Bimmerworld E36 Bergsteiger. We qualified 3rd and finished 6th overall, and 3rd in class. I didn’t do a ton but it was awesome to get to see the car come together.

*Instantly drops all progress at work for the latest SFM content*

"... and six million dollars." Outstanding. 👏

13:21 You almost got me there 🤣

this is a fav series by far i love the updated lore of the racing teams

Keep making amazing content Matt, cheers!

I can't believe it's that time again, doesn't seem like a year since the last video, Matt. I must be getting old... congratulations to all of the teams that took part, what an awesome effort.

20:40 the cameraman on the hoverboard is a genius

This was even better than the former docs on Pike's Peak. Someone needs to send you around the world filming, and especially commenting upon, the world's great races. Thank you for this and the other videos you do. You always bring a smile to my face, and a laugh to my lips, with your excellent observations and mummy-dry humor.

The packaging on the diesel powered radical is insane

This is a video i wasn't expecting at all , it's probably one of my favourite video of the Year after i watched it , amazing content matt

I was up at devil's playground 2018 and 2019. Two of the most wild experiences of my life. If anyone ever gets the chance to go to the Pikes Peak race definitely do it. In 2018 I did not realize I was witnessing one of the fastest cars to hold the hill climb record for years to come. Seeing that downforce cloud of dust behind the IDR was insane. Loved the experience so much I brought my Dad next year and we went up to devil's playground together in my supercharged 370z. Hid in it while it hailed. Hailed the year before as well. Weather changes very quickly on top of a mountain. No joke bring those little oxygen tanks if you go, at 13k feet just walking around to an area to sit and watch the race is difficult. For sure bring food and water. Maybe a tent or umbrella to block the sun. There are plenty of porta potties but other than that you are stranded on top of the mountain for a full day. Cannot leave otherwise they would have to stop the race for you. It is a wild test of endurance for the spectators. You have to be there so early to start the climb up the mountain... completely in darkness. You all sit in parking lots half sleeping waiting to be let up the hill. When it is time to go up everyone is excited. I think in 2018 a guy in a little MR2 or Miata was revving his motor next to me when it was time to go up. He was a little too excited. A little later we all passed him while his car sat upside down on the side of the road. That road is insanely dangerous. Leave the racing to the race drivers. I was there to witness the last year for motorcyclists....that was truly heartbreaking. Seeing Carlin Dunne blaze by only to fatally crash moments later. These guys really put everything on the line to set a record. So much respect for these racers.

It's so frustrating, this year the weather held out but the top of the track was too dusty for good traction, I just want one year of absolutely perfect conditions so I can see Sendy Club set a new outright record.

Hell Yeah I love your Pikes Peak videos !! Thank you for showcasing more of the weird cars of the event this time, it was super fun !!

Everyone knows that without a custom 'SuperfastMatt steering yoke' you don't stand a chance of winning though... All Hail The Algorithm!

Lmao you made me spit my coffee when you said 7 turbos.

The best pikes peak review of them all!

This channel is my best find of the year. Thank you for your enourmous efford and great explanations

Yes, he did win again, what a drive, what insane speed. Just awesome. Bravo Robin!

17:34 The guy with a wild Toyota Starlet came all the way from Japan to compete, what a legend!

I always look forward to your uploads. This one did not disappoint. All hail the algorithm

Thank you for properly identifying automatic and manual transmissions. All hail the third pedal.

Super Exciting and cool cars ❤ Rockin Roll ❤

"How many turbos? Seve.... " Hahahaha, you had me at that instant!

Awesome!!! Thanks for taking us along. I only recently found your channel... I have been missing out.

I found you via The Sendy Club and I'm so glad I did- this is wonderful stuff, seriously. Thank you!

EVERYTHING about this race is just AWESOME! Thank you for sharing this.

Really entertaining! Cool stuff looking at how cross breeding different competition types all come together when there are no rules!

Best peak coverage! Thank you!

This video is perfect. Thank you.

thank you for the great coverage of this ❤

Thank you for living in your car for a week to cover PPHC 2023! Great coverage as always.

I really love your coverage of this every year. Sad that Sendy didn't make their record yet. One of these years, the weather will cooperate.

I love the Pikes peak videos, keep it up

love your channel: fast information, to the point, great great great humor. perfect. thank you for your crazyness

I love these videos!! Thank you SuperfastMatt! All hail the algorithm!

Thanks Matt, the best coverage of the race by a long shot. I don't live where there are mountains but I visited some once and that was cool, so race cars and mountains must be amazing.

U know a channel must be bonkers if Matt doesn't tell you to subscribe but to go over there to subscribe, shits on fire. All hail the Algorithm

That event is awesome. Thanks for the coverage again!

Always a Good Day when SFMatt drops a Video. Love that (sorta) '49 Truck

love it how just crazy enough geniuses go toe to toe with the 'just add money club'

Flippin' cool, and I love the engineering tech-geek talk. All hail the algorithm.

Yes! I was just thinking this week it's about time for another hill climb vid.

Your writing and editting style meshes with my ADD so well :D

I caught some of your videos when i started looking in depth into the PPIHC. I camped out on a motorcycle up at Glen Cove and didnt realise how much fun it would be. Keep it up!

Excellent, beautiful shots and wonderful information. I've always struggled to describe Pikes Peak to people- will use this video to explain from now on!

This is the stuff that makes us tick! Although you mention these videos don't make money I'm beyond happy you continue to make them, they're dare I say some of my favorite videos on your channel. Thanks again Matt for bringing us into the pits of this wonderful race.

Imagine the effort it took interviewing all the racers in a quite moment for all of their "secret" car specs!

You have certainly one of the best if not the best channels on this tube thing. Nothing makes me happier when post more of your outrageously funny and clever content. Thank you for all your effort, it makes my day brighter and always look forward to the next one.

"I don't wanna take all the credit but" you can. And you should. The parts of your voiceovers I was awake for are delightfully charming.

That Old Smokey truck went 700ft off a cliff. Unreal.

RIP old Smokey, so glad Scott was able to walk away.

I actually did a double take when you first said 7 turbos😂 Good one Matt!

Matt has become the go to reporter on PIkes Peak for a worldwide audience in just about 2 year.

I always like the pikes peak videos. Lots of cool stuff, and a race I think deserves more air time.

10:05 missed a HUGE opportunity to name him "Coal"

Great video on the cars at Pike Peak.

I love this video every year. Really enjoyed the look at all the other cars as well.

"7 Turbo... No I'm kidding..." Had me spitting coffee over my keyboard.

the guy who drove his car to pikes peak, raced, and then drove it home, might not have a billion dollar budget, but for sure hes having a billion dollars worth of fun!

Glad you make these videos. Probably my favorite coverage of Pikes Peak

Hey Matt, X3 on all the praise you've received for this video. I'm hoping I can convince you to do a video explaining the rear shock absorber and sway bar engineering as seen at 21:08. What does the smaller middle shock do?

great insights into some of the cool cars, presented in the best way possible, and real funny too. Thanks, I had a blast!

So much information and video supporting video footage, an amazing project and documentary !!!

Love the video, great job! And The Sendy Club is on fire again!

Yessss, this is so good, just wish it was longer.

6:25 "Haybussy" 😏😏😏

Thank you! Radical is ready to do a 955 next year. I just wanted to confirm brakes were in check and they did!! One shot that's why it's hard ❤

Excellent recap, Thanks Matt!

An event not strangled by rules. One of my alltime favorites, Pikes Peak.

Thanks Matt. It's a measure of the respect you have that you have this sort of access to the teams and the drivers, and can get such great quality interviews! Great technical analysis, and your dry sense of humour makes it a top video!

RIP Old Smokey. 😢

great piece. Hugely informative. So much innovation happening there.