Swimming To My Ship.

What is Fingers Crossed Racing? By the time I was six months old, I had spent many weekends at the racetrack and by the time I was three years old, I had “driven” a few laps on my Daddy’s lap.  Racing is in my blood. It always has been. There isn’t much that anyone can do to keep me away from a racetrack. A lot has changed since those days on Daddy’s lap, but the passion... Read More

Fingers Crossed. Savannah Rickli

Happy Thanksgiving! It is hard to believe that it is already mid-November. The semester at school is beginning to wrap up and stores are already playing their Christmas music. While, I may be as excited as the next person about the Holiday Season finally being here, I am most excited for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I’ve memories of olive... Read More

SEMA Week: My Life at Speed Recap!

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA):  Personal Definition: The Show of All Shows, the best way to end a year of Automotive Events.  If I saw it racing, I know I’ll see it at SEMA. If I met you on track or race course across the US, I’ll see you at SEMA.   If it’s been made for a car… it’s at SEMA, if it’s new to the auto community… it’s at SEMA. 2 million... Read More

Growing Older, But Not Grown Up.

Growing Older, But Not Grown Up. – Savannah Rickli I think that it is true what they say: time flies when you’re having fun! It’s hard to believe that it has already been over a month since the 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It has been a pretty busy month. Right after the hill climb I traveled to Boise, Idaho to speak with the Lift Up America team... Read More

PPIHC: Savannah Rickli & Rebecca Greek

I had the chance to run cameras on a lot of cars this year and Savannah Rickli and Rebecca Greek’s run ended up the final one in the series that I have to edit. Savannah was the youngest driver to compete in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and this year she has come back to show that she is consistent and professional! When you ride along you get to see how animated and determined... Read More

Savannah Rickli – My Pikes Peak Experience.

Pikes Peak is a magical place that brings driver’s back year after year. You can see how amazing the event is in the video that shows the tears in Ralph Bruning’s eyes after he finished his last run on Pikes Peak. You can see it in Monster Tajima’s giant grin. She’s a beautiful mountain. And at the end of the day, it’s her race; it’s a race between... Read More

Entries From Ten Countries Set For The 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb On June 26

Colorado Springs, June 12———-Drivers and racers from ten nations, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, Sweden, Mexico, Australia, Great Britain and the USA, will challenge the terrain and the altitude  during the world’s most famous hill climb- the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, on Sunday, June 26. It all began in 1916 and this one could be special. A... Read More

Savannah Rickli – An Early Pikes Peak Fan.

I happened to see a photo of a super cute, red headed little girl on Savannah Rickli’s site. I quickly realized that she was in line to get an autograph from one of her heroes – Rhys Millen. I asked her about it and it wasn’t just Rhys she has a picture of – she had lots!! But the Rhys Millen and a photo with Jeff Zwart certainly stood out.  Here is... Read More

Whewww….Finals Are Over! Time To Go Racing!

Last week was Finals Week on Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver. Students from three different colleges we all asking each other the same question: What are your plans for Summer Vacation? Each time I was asked this question, I smiled real big and said, “I’m going racing!” It’s hard to believe that we are just a few weeks away from the first official tire... Read More

Savanna Rickli – 2010 Rookie of the Year – Prepares for the 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Well here we are, just about forty seven days away from the 89th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The team and I are very busy trying to get everything ready for the event. I am thrilled to announce that we will be working with Federal Tire for this year’s race. I will be writing and contributing to My Life at Speed.  Thanks for all of the support!  Please... Read More