From the official Pike's Peak Hill Climb website: http://www.ppihc.com

From SuzukiSport's english website:

http://www.suzukisport.com/motorsport/hillclimb/06/pikespeak/index-e.html

On July 1st, 2006, Colorado Springs, CO U.S.A., 84th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was held and "Monster" Tajima who drives Suzuki Grand Vitara Hill Climb Special has achieved overall win in this 90h anniversary event!

From the test, the car was performing very well. He has marked top time on both practice days on top section and bottom section.

Final day has started. But then a big threat has occurred. After the motorcycle division, the clouds came out, became black, and people wondered what happened. The start line was very fine weather. Suddenly, the snow started to fall on top section. Then after a while, popcorn size hail started to fall. The race was discontinued several times due to the danger of the condition. And finally it came to a conclusion that the race distance will be shortened 2/3, up to the 16 miles post.

It was pity that the course was shortened, but Tajima started off with full attack. The split time was faster than what record holder Rod Millen has. When Tajima crossed the finish line, there was a shout from the announcing. Tajima crossed the Devil's Playground's finish line in top time. He was 44 seconds faster than 2nd place W. Dallenbach, which was 7 min. 38 sec. Tajima became overall winner in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 90th anniversary event.

A few of photos from Suzukisport.com - more photos at their website.

I wonder when I'll be able to get that option package at the Suzuki shop down the street...

that's the "kickin ass and takin names" option
jason

no offense here, but that thing doesnt even resemble a grand vitara, my bet is there are few if any original equipment parts left. Looks to be a ground up build thats simply called a grand vitara.....  There is no arguing the raw performance of the vehicle, as it's achieved its design purpose

if that's the "GV" then what's the "Escudo"?

no offense here, but that thing doesnt even resemble a grand vitara, my bet is there are few if any original equipment parts left. Looks to be a ground up build thats simply called a grand vitara.....  There is no arguing the raw performance of the vehicle, as it's achieved its design purpose

True, but if they will sell it to me at 0% interest for 72 months I'll buy it anyway.