Wednesday we kick off our on-track activities for those participating in the open track and autocross.
Open Track
Ever wanted to see what your Mustang could do without the speed limits of public roads? Here’s your chance! Following a mandatory tech inspection, you’ll have the opportunity to drive your Mustang at speed on the legendary Pikes Peak International Raceway, including the ROVAL.
This is NOT a racing event, your laps will not be timed and you will not be “racing” against other vehicles. There are strict rules for passing in an effort to minimize any on track trouble and maximize safety for those who choose to participate.
Participants can choose to take part in the morning or afternoon session (or both!)
Don’t want to go fast but want to check out the track? There will be complimentary parade laps from noon – 1pm and 4-5pm for all RMMR registered participants. No need to register, just show up.
Learn more about the Open Track Day here.
Autocross Early Tech
Autocross Early Tech Session is required and will occur during the afternoon Open Track sessions from 1pm – 4pm at the PPIR infield parking lot. An autocross orientation meeting will take place at the PPIR West Lot at the Welcome Building from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Those that wish to walk the course will be allowed to do that up to 6:15pm at the West Lot.
Thurs. June 15th
Autocross
Autocross
For those interested in the agility and handling of their Mustang, we recommend the RMMR autocross. This timed event is sure to test the handling of your Mustang and your skills as a driver. The goal is to make it through a course of traffic cones as fast as possible without hitting any.
This event takes place in a large open parking lot outside PPIR, and away from barricades and hazards. Cars go one at a time. Autocross is one of the safest and easiest ways to dip your toe into racing your car.
New for this year, all Autocross participants will not be required to work as volunteers during the Autocross. In the past those who drove in the Autocross would need to volunteer their time to help out as corner workers, time keepers, grid handlers, etc. That will not be the case for our 2023 Autocross. Everyone who signs up for the Autocross can just drive the course during their scheduled session and then sit back and enjoy watching the others race before and afterwards. The PPIR staff will be taking care of all required duties that the volunteers did before.
Learn more about the autocross including classes and requirements here.
Fri. June 16th
Mountain Tour / Friday Night Social
Mountain Tour
2023’s Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup’s Mountain Tour will begin driving across the prairie of southern Colorado, experiencing majestic views surrounding Canon City via a drive up Skyline Drive and conclude with a 50-mile mountain cruise up High Park Road of the Gold Belt Tour in to Cripple Creek. This trip is ~111 miles long and should take ~2-½ hours, excluding any stops.
Friday Night Social
The Friday Night social will be FREE to all registered participants and will include light refreshments and beverages 6pm – 8:30pm at the Heritage Center, 9283 S Highway 67, Cripple Creek, CO 80813.
Sat. June 17th
Show n’ Shine Car Show
Show n’ Shine
The crowning event of RMMR is the Saturday Show n’ Shine, to be held along Main Street (Bennett Ave.) in Cripple Creek Colorado. With several hundred participants, this is one of the largest Mustang-focused shows you’ll find in the Rocky Mountain region!
The Show n’ Shine is NOT a concours judged competition, but does offer judging in a variety of Mustang-specific classes. Staging will begin at 7 am with a 10 am start and will end promptly at 3:00 pm.
Winners in each of the Show n’ Shine classes will be selected by Judging Teams (residents of the Colorado Springs community) using the following non-concours criteria: Cleanliness, Craftsmanship and Quality.
Learn more about the Show n’ Shine here.
Show n’ Shine Awards
Show n’ Shine awards presentation is FREE and OPEN to all participants. All other trophies will also be available for pickup starting at 5pm in the park at Main Street (Bennett Ave) & 1st Ave in Cripple Creek. Complimentary light refreshments will be available and is open to all participants. All registered participants are eligible for Specialty Awards and those awards will be announced at 5:30pm.
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Registration Check-in – PPIR Media Room |
| 7:30am – 8:30am | Open Track Tech Inspection |
| 8:30am – 9:00am | MANDATORY driver’s meeting – At PPIR |
| 9:00am – 12:00noon | Open Track Day: AM Session – PPIR ROVAL |
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | Registration Check-in – PPIR Media Room |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Spectator Touring Laps at PPIR OVAL |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Open Track Day: PM Session – PPIR ROVAL |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Spectator Touring Laps at PPIR OVAL |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Autocross Setup & Tech – PPIR inner parking lot Garage |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Registration Check-in – PPIR West Lot Building |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Autocross Driver’s Meeting – PPIR West Lot Building |
| THURSDAY | |
| 7:00am – 7:45am | Autocross AM1 / AM2 Staging – PPIR upper west parking lot |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Registration Check-in – PPIR West Lot Building |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | AM Autocross – PPIR upper west parking lot |
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | Registration Check-in – PPIR West Lot Building |
| 12:15pm – 12:45pm | Autocross PM1 / PM2 Staging – PPIR upper west parking lot |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | PM Autocross – PPIR upper west parking lot |
| FRIDAY | |
| TBD | Morning Registration Check-in – Location TBD |
| TBD | Mountain Run Staging – Location TBD |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Registration Check-in – Cripple Creek Heritage Center |
| 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Friday Night Social – Cripple Creek Heritage Center |
| 8:00pm – 9:00pm | Registration Check-in – Cripple Creek Heritage Center |
| SATURDAY | |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Staging for Show & Shine on Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek |
| 10:00am – 3:00pm | Show n’ Shine on Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO |
| 3:00pm | Show & Shine Ends (Vehicles can stay parked on the street until 7pm) |