I applied to RACE up Pikes Peak this year! They responded..

I am respectfully and understandably terrified. Haha I do not take this lightly. We have some serious training ahead.
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[@tomschlachet4310]

"We are stopping everything to get the 12 rotor running." *opens email* "We are stopping everything to train and prepare for Pikes Peak."

[@badgermetal]

😂 I would do the same if given the opportunity to do pikes peak.

[@tomschlachet4310]

​@@badgermetal No doubt I would too. It's just the timing is funny.

[@darkwatcher01]

while the cnc machine is working, you can work on thw three rotor 😉

[@majcrash]

@@tomschlachet4310 Life is strange. You never know what's going to happen.

[@ComradSputnik]

12 rotor going up pikes peek! It's the only logical conclusion

[@sw00p8]

We must see the 4 rotor at Pikes Peak

[@RobDahm]

Without a doubt the ultimate vision. This is the perfect stepping stone. While I build the final chassis for the 4 rotor.

[@wobblysauce]

Stepping stones…

[@mostlymotorized]

Dont forget to tie the hood down, and tighten the drive shaft yoke bolts. 😒

[@laurieandrus1430]

@@RobDahmit takes a large fortune to make a small fortune in racing.

[@RobDahm]

How to become a millionaire in racing is to start as a billionaire 😂

[@tasquizztaylor1698]

Rob, please get someone very experienced to drive the 3 rotor around a track for a couple laps. Not only would it be awesome to see how fast that car could go but also the information you could receive is invaluable. I agree that you should drive the 4 rotor but the 3 rotor is definitely a track weapon.

[@3campbep]

Have them drive it at the track with him in it to gain as much as he can from it. Both as a builder and a driver. He is a great builder who is learning in leaps and bounds, but driver mod is the always going to be the hardest thing to dial in.

[@extec101]

feel the same that a pro could probably find the week spot of the car and know how to fix them. i have driven car on track with setups that i think feel nice controlable and comfy but it could only be driven to a pace slight over what i done and if i try to force the car to go faster the car almost instantly loose everything. the other way is also that i tested cars that i feelt that the car does wierd things becaus its not setup for my style of driving and im as a driver could not manage to drive the car aggresive and forcefull to the point where it had maximum performance.

[@G_Ozare]

I agree, at least for Pikes Peak which can claim lives.

[@tasquizztaylor1698]

@@G_Ozare I think he should do pikes peak by himself, or maybe with a co driver, but another point of view on the car's setup will greatly improve the car and Rob's engineering abilities

[@rajb1031]

Max Verstappen/ Rob Dahm collab!

[@ruger8412]

The whole car acts differently at 8k-14k feet altitude. I live within a rocks toss of the peak & been involved in the PPIHC since the 80's. My family has volunteered our tow truck's many of times & been involved with many of the local racing families. Between you & Lia Block & the electric Porsche this year im so going to be there! Reach out to some of the local racing families they are always very eager to help as we love this race & are very motivated to keep it going even though our all the road blocks that are being thrown trying to stop the Hill climb. I can point you the right direction just reach out! Old school open wheel unlimited is where it's at! Coyote Wells!

[@Andypanda34]

Wait is Lia block racing in 2024

[@BenCarpenterWrites]

Congrats man, I love that you are showing younger guys that this shit doesn’t happen overnight. There is no Timelapse for life. It’s a grind for years to get to “success” moments. Can’t wait to watch the journey to PP!

[@derpataur1162]

I remember every video you used to make was basically you taking something that was basically broken/barely working to events and looking silly when you get there by either breaking it at the event or looking silly cause you didn't have time to get experience driving it. You've come a long way man. Huge props. Be careful on Pike's Peak. Don't wanna see you off a cliff. Love the content.

[@sixfthree]

At least if he does go off we know the Chairslayer cage is going to keep him safe.

[@bobftw2618]

Your temps are probably going to go up as you go up in altitude. Keep that in mind. if you’re overheating in 10 minutes at sea level, you will overheat before that at pikes Peak

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, coolers are oversized for sea level, but you can also run fewer fan airflow, or the same cooler and max the fans, but have more draw. Only one of the options has available dissipation

[@extec101]

@@wobblysauce other thing is that with cooling is at sea level the cooling is fine but half way up the peak air pressure drops and the point of boiling is lowered so the pressure in the cooling system needs to handle high pressure at the start of the run or got the ability to work with raising the pressure like the cabin of an airplane to hold the same level of pressure in the system and prevent cooking the cooling fluid despite gain in altitude.

[@HumorDash]

Maybe add water sprayers that are pressurized.

[@davidconner-shover51]

@@extec101 most people, when changing out a thermostat at this altitude is go for a thermostat with a lower temp; say a 185 verses a 195 degree

[@extec101]

@@davidconner-shover51 know that its more to it then just a change of thermostat.

[@05DoitforBrock]

Mad Mike will love the competition . Imagine Mike and Rob battling for rotary record up Pikes this year 👍🇦🇺

[@solatyn]

Maybe in 5 years, Rob would need to sell a few more hoodys and get keeps on as a proper sponsor to match up with Mike/Mazda/tcp magic 🤣

[@kawaiikeyboards]

hahaha a professional driver vs a KZbinr isn't a fair comparison. I'm sure Rob will do decent but at the pace Rob is going he'll be good in no time. Plus Mike got people around to help with his projects while Rob is mostly doing it alone, so definitely more respect to Rob for building/tuning/driving his own car

[@stevekarr4613]

Having lived near Pikes Peak for 20 years, and worked in hi tech process engineering, remember that not only is the air density much lower, but so is the oxygen content. Sea level air has 20.9% oxygen, air at the top of Pikes Peak has 12.3% oxygen. Best of luck brother! Also as a reference, F1 makes tons of modifications to their cars to race in Mexico City (elevation 7,300 feet), aero, cooling and engine management.

[@PrometheusFreedom]

Bet those modification specs are available online and would be great for a reference point for ideas.

[@x808drifter]

@@PrometheusFreedom Even more closer to where the actual race is and WAY closer to his car; alot of info on cars over the years at Pikes Peak is available.

[@geemy9675]

"Although air contains 20.9% oxygen at all altitudes, lower air pressure at high altitude makes it feel like there is a lower percentage of oxygen." 12.3% is the "effective" oxygen percentage accounting for the atmospheric pressure loss, not the actual percentage, so you're really getting ~60% of the oxygen atoms at sea level, meaning about 40% power loss. you can make up for loss of oxygen with more boost though. if you're running nitromethane or other fuel that contain oxygen atoms the engine will be less affected by atmospheric pressure

[@mastercricket7626]

Personal o2 machine for extream elevations.. think the tuning gonna be the biggest footnote or step to get over .. but man I bet that is so cool living by a world renound track , and all the cool shozz you must get to see let alone the sceneries.. 🤘🏽.. peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and much respect bro

[@Random-dq8ew]

@@geemy9675 Would you get too high egt with adding boost?

[@sturmifan]

the 12rotor on pikes peak is a fever dream i just had and i kinda want to see it now seeing you reach the levels it takes to be accepted for pikes peak in itself is amazing

[@RmX.]

too heavy

[@aserta]

You should reach Guy Martin and ask him about his experience on Pikes Peak. He's a very down to earth fella and likely to have a chat with you. Out of all the racers that have been there (that i'm aware of) he's the one that might give you the best (matched) information about it. Good luck on this journey!

[@socks2441]

if you can understand a word he says anyway, lol. that dude is a legend though.his tv show was very entertaining, so was his part in tt3 closer to the edge, it was fire.

[@ieism1]

He's also a complete nutcase, so take any advice he gives and do the opposite. (I'm a huge fan, but he's mad)

[@mayhemarmwrestling]

What you should do is while training have a pro driver set a time in your car then work on matching or bettering that time. It will help you and allow us to see your progress ☺️

[@acblack1032]

Firstly, congrats on getting your Pikes invitation. You would not have gotten it, unless they knew you could be ready for it. Second, with what you have done and the commitment you have shown everyone that knows you LOL They had to send it. Lastly, over the years I personally watched 98% of your vids, you are going to be at your best because that is what you do best. Looking forward to all that you put out for the training and building of the Pikes Peak build.

[@DJJ81]

Bro, props for not getting cocky and owning that you may not be there yet to take the 4 rotor to pikes peak. It takes a lot to admit that, so fuck yeah bro. Work your way up to it. You’re killing it so far

[@picklefart]

I spent four years living in Colorado Springs and every year I lived there I couldn’t go to pike peak because I was either deployed or training for a deployment. Just going and watching is a still a dream.

[@5PYZ3R]

well this feels privileged but I've been I think 5 times and don't really find it worth going. The best part was just hanging out with friends, and a bit of a camping vibe. But it's a long couple days and I always leave dehydrated and with a migraine. You only see the cars go by for like 5 seconds, and you're fully trapped in your camp until the event is over with a slow climb down in complete traffic. Something like a full track day at PPIR or high plains is more worth it imo, or especially events like Slush Festival or Gridlife Horizon Festival both at PPIR However if you do go to pikes peak, we would go to Clen Cove and hike up the small mountain to the east. Probably a 15 minute hike. You get a great cool view without being altitude sick and freezing cold at devils canyon. There's a restaurant there as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaKtqKeVZ9aXpaM

[@bpoirier4]

I believe in you buddy. You deserve a break after the hill climb though. Dont burn yourself out! We need Dahm safe.

[@eroy5448]

You're literally living my dream right now. Hope I'll get to race with you in the future on the mountain!

[@thespicemelange.1]

Dude you are an expert, you know more exponentially about rotaries than most people would dream, down to the most minute detail. Can't wait to see ou on the track. Congratulations!!!!! You've earned it.

[@carmisti]

If you look at rotary records, he's nowhere to be found. What he does seem to know is design, machining, and all around being smart. He's very humble and told you himself he's no expert - if someone says something about themselves, you should usually listen.

[@icebrew]

​@@carmistiif you look at what the comment it says, "more than most people would dream" not most record holders.

[@joealex65]

@@carmisti Funny because nobody said anything about record holders....

[@SnellenEddy]

When i first saw a video about a dude showing half of a really interesting build at sema i knew that this guy had a vision, turns out his vision was way bigger than i tought but damm he still made it

[@jesserobinson341]

Man... I started to watch you because of car content (first time at LS fest with rotary corvette) and then even more because you started road course driving with Grid Life ( I do TT with SCCA). The direction you started to go as a driver, has sucked me even more into your content over the years! So now you have a goal with Pikes Peak... awesome man. PP is something I dream of doing, let alone local hill climb events (I'll eventually do) I look forward to the 4 rotor being on the Pike, not to mention all the other dang projects (12 rotor) you've got going on. Cheers!

[@breakingmichigan]

i saw you at a car show in walled lake like 7ish years ago, you were walking pretty quick with someone so i didn't want to bother you, but it was so cool that you were there. i still have the picture of your cts v lol its crazy to see how far you've come. absolutely love it

[@magooracing]

About the high pressure in the front wheel wells, can you vent the top of the fender? Congrats on getting accepted. It’s a cool race to watch, driving has to be unreal! Some of those straights you are just looking at sky, then into a turn. You might need some oxygen since you go up so fast in altitude. Will be watching the build/prep work.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Hey congrats on getting accepted! Also I wanted to offer use of my shop in Colorado Springs right at the base of Pikes Peak if you ever need anything while you’re there out testing.

[@punkxmetalxcrust7676]

So excited for your journey over the next few years. Can't wait to see what you can achieve.

[@quantumleap8888]

Super excited for you. Stoked to watch you approach this mega journey. This is a PEAK opportunity in your automotive venture!

[@tonybevilsizer2331]

Congratulations! I’m happy for you! That’s awesome. I’ll be rooting for you

[@alanjackson2356]

I look forward to seeing your progress on this! I have tuned a couple cars that run PPIHC (not a hill climb expert by any means, but I have learned a few things). You'll want to make sure you have cooling ironed out well. The higher you go, the less efficient your coolers will be. Increase fluid capacities for oil and coolant if you can, and make sure you have good ducting and spacing between your heat exchangers. Also, if you are not doing it already, get on youtube (or racing sim) and start memorizing the track. A lot of the corners look the same going in but very different coming out. I'm excited to see you do this and will be following along.

[@MickYETi]

Yes! Thats awesome Rob! Amazing work, great job with the build and cannot wait to see it tackle pikes peak!

[@limesta]

Ive been watching you for years, its awesome to see what you do!

[@Openeyesopenheart42]

Awesome mate, good luck you deserve this opportunity. Have been watching from Australia for years, can’t wait to see how you go.

[@BLKBRDD]

So happy for you guys to get this opportunity. The go getting attitude you guys have is really inspiring to watch. ❤

[@WagnerGimenes]

Happy for you, man. Hope it's all you are hoping for. Looking forward to following the journey.

[@jacklougheed4561]

“We can just move the motor back to fix the way the shift boot looks.” I’m sure there are easier ways of fixing that, but then you’d need to buy parts. This way you just need to rebuild what you have.

[@juiceyou321]

So proud of you Rob! I've been watching your videos since the beginning and it's incredible how much you've grown and how far you've come. You keep me inspired to chase my passion and you're a perfect example of what it means to be passionate and hungry for knowledge.

[@philcourteney4328]

I can’t even guess how many years I’ve been following you, but I’ve loved every bit of the journey! Happy to hear there’s years left of this story!

[@princecuddle]

the good thing for us is there will be alot of fab videos available for youtube once again. Would love to watch your process in doing most of the modifications.

[@86steelrain]

Rob your pursuit of all of the little things, doing it just because it will make it better even by the smallest amounts.... i freaking love it, I love making things more efficient, but you knowledge takes it even a step farther!!

[@destienyman]

man has been fighting the universe and after all these years im glad to see you attack pikes peak, UPS, the guy who wasted so much of ur time., so many setbacks im soo happy to see you get so far!!!!

[@jetstream01]

So excited for you man. You're gonna have a great time at Pike's Peak and I can't wait to watch you build up to running the 4 rotor. Also, take that Indy Car up Pike's Peak too!

[@robertpelen5358]

Sooo happy 😃 for you!!! Looking forward to following along this great experience

[@matthewfrye1496]

I’m getting the same excitement level hearing this as when you first showed the complete 4 rotor. I can’t wait to see what becomes of this!! Amazing to see how far you’ve come in such a short time!!

[@glennsibbitt6729]

Total confidence in you and your abilities Rob! Concentrate hard and practice what you're being taught !! We want to see everything .. what class will you be in, what is the PP record for the class.. and on and on. I bet right now that you will either beat or get very, very close to your goals !

[@Nihillir]

Oh man, congratulations Rob! Can't wait to see what you gonna do with the 3 rotor, big aero package incoming!

[@Dr._Brian]

Congratulations Rob!!! I've been waiting for a major event... since you were doing specs from the Hoonicorn on the 4 rotor, before you got to race on This vs That!

[@ProneToRome]

Damn, here I am watching Dahm. Too much to look forward to watching your progress. Congrats on Pikes Peak!!

[@Grooty79]

Rob it's so good to see how excited you are 🤗 it's a big learning curve building race cars and there should be NO compromise when building race cars, I'll tell customers that I won't touch there car anymore if they want to cut corners as it's there life you could be cutting a corner of

[@mrsomething0075]

Omg!!! Let's f gooo Rob. You won't f this up. You will Excell good sir. I'm super excited for this. Please show us a build series leading to pikes peak. Lots of love from a long time subscriber in South Africa.

[@NoahBanman22]

Rob your genuinely a legend, this truly touches my heart because I have very similar dreams to work towards building a car and race it up the very same mountain, love your stuff as a builder and now a racer, never stop obsessing man.

[@CHRISGr33r]

Congrats Rob!!! It might just be me, but I've always had more of a soft spot for the 3 rotor than the 4 rotor. Which makes me excited for it's upcoming moments of continued glory. I feel like it's always the tip of the spear and doesn't even flinch when it needs to step up.

[@JAMIT87]

This is exciting Rob! Quite the accomplishment to get invited to this level of a skill event. Congratulations! 🎉

[@avcspeed]

It's just so awesome watching the growth that's taking place and a little insight into the pressure that comes with it😂 Always hoping to see more and wishing you the best

[@MotorStorm]

5 month to get the car and yourself ready is looking like a great challenge, can't wait to see the next videos!

[@ThatCrazyCanadian23]

BRO, congrats I can't even imagine getting selected for pikes peak. Go on and fucking do it!

[@13_13k]

Rob -- as one SoCal man to another SoCal man .... I have faith in your ambition, work ethic, and dedication to fulfilling your goals/dreams. Here in SoCal car culture is in our blood and maybe in our DNA, so is skateboarding, surfing, offroading, dirtbikes, streetbikes, all the extreme sports, music, and so many things. We have always changed the world and set the bar high for everyone else to try and catch up to us. You have an opportunity to show the racing world that you can compete with the legends that race Pikes Peak. That race is iconic and has been going on for about 100 years. Show them that you can build and drive one of the best cars in the competition with the 3 rotor. Then come back with the 4 rotor and absolutely blow away everyone. You got this, Brother. Don't doubt yourself.

[@bwabbel]

OMG congrats man, this is huge! can't wait to watch that

[@vanislandrider7982]

Looking forward to following this journey, Congrats Rob!

[@petetofani4896]

Congratulations, I can't wait to see how you get up the mountain.

[@dnukem1722]

So hyped for you and the videos that are coming!

[@diegougarte]

The key in your succes is taking solid steps... congrats!

[@burningdieselproduction5498]

Wow! Can’t wait to see more videos on preparation for this climb!

[@kstricl]

Absolutely stoked with this. And that this is your motivation to get the 4-rotor ready.

[@jbrunsonjr]

Congrats!! Be safe and most importantly, have fun!!

[@heinsmook6241]

Congratulations, I cannot wait to follow you on this journey.

[@billyking722]

Go for it you have worked hard to get where you are have fun be safe go fast all the best from Uk

[@felixsantiago5606]

Fantastic. Enjoy the moment. Thinking. Add gills to both front fenders. That will take away that pressure helping with traction.

[@netronet1383]

Congrats, dude. Excited to see you run Pike's Peak.

[@b16snv]

Good luck Dahm, hope you smash it. Just for the record I call you rotary god, the r&d you've done/doing for the rotary community is amazing keep up the good work sir 🫡

[@bdd1469]

I can definitely see why you're overwhelmed, but it sounds like you have a really good plan of attack. Can't wait to see it all come together. Go fast and be safe. Wait, this is PP. Be safe, then go fast.

[@3campbep]

Safety first, second and third. Once you're faster than all those who DNF, then you go for faster than you thought you would be.

[@purpdillinger5022]

Im beyond excited for this....especially when you finalize the 4 rotor chasis...cant wait to see the crazy aero you'll assert for pikes peak!!🔥🔥

[@purplegravy]

Wow. You’ve come a long way! Good job. I’m here for it!

[@madscientist6843]

It is going to be a mission to get up Pikes Peak safe and in one piece!! You seem to be treating it with the respect it deserves. Good luck mate!!!

[@seedseened6587]

take it one at a time. driver experience, track familiarity, car setup. we want to see your progression even it takes 5-10 years. congratulations.

[@savvypaul]

Love seeing your progress over the years. 👍🏼

[@nallemanstankarochfunderin5962]

Man, I’m so happy I found this channel! This is going to be epic!

[@Paulman50]

Hell thats realy cool. I see you doing some big strides in the next 3 to 5 years, and thats why i follow your channel.

[@CoopaCoop]

Time to swap the 4 rotor into a new chassis... I think it would be cheaper to just "restart" with all the knowledge you gained through the years and make a new chassis/ tube frame, then keep trying to make the current car into what you really need. Then you can swap everything over. Drivetrain, suspension, and so on. Wishing all the best! One of the best KZbin channels out there.

[@hitmanvr6]

Congrats!! I've been watching you since before the yellow Lamborghini. I love watching your projects progress, and then another idea comes and seeing that progress. I can't wait to see your runs at the Peak.

[@lynnmckenney1987]

So stoked for you, that's amazing!!!

[@hahaha12345678993]

rob, just one request, don't die please. we love you, stay safe at pikes peak

[@waynebarrow2356]

Well done Rob and we look forward to taking this journey with you

[@zacrl1230]

Dude is out here living the dream! Can't wait to come along on this journey.

[@DYE239]

Excited to see this content! Will watch every video!

[@afiqueshafon343]

Congratulations man on a chance to attack Pikes Peak!! The 4 rotor for the Pikes Peak run maybe next year.. It needs to be super light, nimble and generate huge amount of downforce especially near the top. Godspeed!

[@andyslides9598]

Good stuff man congrats can’t wait to see it

[@bigdaddy741098]

I'm looking forward to the journey. Congratulations.

[@jimcarriesa1911]

Stoked to see your growth and your Pikes Peak run

[@jimtoots8789]

Awesome stuff Rob thanks for the great content

[@CorpseExplosion]

Oh man, congratulations! So excited to see the development for this, not to say the event itself. I feel like your channel has just gone from strength to strength in the past year.

[@primedarkcriss]

I wish Rob Dahm would take me as an apprentice to train me on how to build rotary engines from scratch… I just want to learn how to build a brand new Renesis engine to put into my 40th anniversary I recently bought. Amazing content as always Rob!!! 😇

[@10ARX3]

Well done Rob, fantastic achievement being accepted to Pikes. Looking forward to watching the journey unfold. Also appreciate your candid self reflection and honesty. Buckle up peeps, this will be a fun ride!

[@JoshuaRosaaen]

You are such a bad ass following all of those giants that came before you, as well as walking with on the journey. Looking forward to a very amazing journey for you and the team. Get out there and walk in the confidence that you've got a great team backing you and working toward making it so you can focus on your goal. Cant wait for this run to take place and for you to crush it and record those tears of overwhelming joy. Get out there and kick ass!!

[@matheuswohl]

this channel is a wild ride that just doesn't end

[@robboss1839]

Classic, I was just wondering about the 4 rotor and pikes peak so this news is awesome. Congratulations

[@Get.better]

How exciting man! Congrats!

[@GamingProductionsHD1]

That’s so dope, happy for you Rob. Been watching your KZbin channel for years. I’m really waiting to see the that F1 car on the track 🤟🏻

[@F34rwaffles]

Congratulations Rob, I wish you the best luck man!

[@1776Redux]

Congratulations Rob, proud to see you slowly but surely get those notches in the belt on this rotary journey. I'm sure you will do just fine at Pike's Peak.

[@masonherriott1684]

I love this! I also hope that the12 rotor videos don’t stop though as well, even though I would understand

[@Not_Ferrari]

Congratulations! It's amazing to see how far you've come over the past few years, from a weird dude with an obsession with building an insane car no one expected to become a reality, to building it, and evolving into a racer. Can't wait to see how you do on the mountain.

[@turbobusa02]

Man I'm very impressed on how far your coming along... I can't wait to see u at pikes peak