JR Hildebrand sets Pikes Peak time with Corvette ZR1X

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

JR Hildebrand sets Pikes Peak time with Corvette ZR1X

Summary

JR Hildebrand achieved a significant time of 9m30.104s at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the full production-spec Corvette ZR1X. This marks a notable performance, as such times have typically been reserved for specialized racecars. The Corvette ZR1X utilized DOT-rated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. The event highlights the increasing competitiveness of production vehicles in motorsport settings.

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Key Details

•Hildebrand's time: 9m30.104s at Pikes Peak
•Performance achieved with full production-spec Corvette ZR1X
•Utilized Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires
•Challenge historically reserved for purpose-built racecars

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7:49 PMRacer — From the pages of RACER: JR Hildebrand and the ’Vette ZR1X vs. Pikes Peak

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9m30.104s. It’s a region of laptime at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb that’s been reserved only for purpose-built racecars.Until now. We hit the number in the full production-spec Corvette ZR1X (main image) using the same DOT-rated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires it’s on as it rolls out...
— Racerby JR Hildebrand

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