Hill Climbers will honor their fathers at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- While some dads will spend Father's Day on the golf course. The Father-Son Duo of Dan and Trevor Aweida will be going pedal to the metal, side by side, up America's Mountain.

"It's unbelievable. I wouldn't be here without my dad,” says Trevor Aweida.

Trevor started out as his dad's crew chief, but over time, that role shifted-putting him behind the wheel as a driver himself.

While some racers will share the moment together. Others will be carrying their Fathers with them in spirit.

Ben Ryan is racing in honor of his dad, who passed away just days before his first Hill Climb run back in 2023.

"Decided to build this car as a legacy build dedicated to our dads this year, and ironically, Richard still had his dad's original 1968 Roadrunner," says Ryan.

Ryan teamed up with Richard Tomlin, whose father was killed in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. Together, they built a car inspired by their dad's favorite rides, nicknamed "Big Bird."

The car is more than just a race machine.

“We have no expectations as far as a time. We just want to go up there, put on a show for the fans, and do it for our fathers," says Tomlin.

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