How desire–and a used Civic–took this driver to Pikes Peak | #TBT | Articles

We know a lot of people who dream of doing something big, but for whatever reason they never get around to those plans. Something stupid–like real life–seems to always get in the way. There are a few individuals, however, who not only dream up big plans; by hook or by crook, they also make those plans a reality.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/10/25 9:25 a.m.

Dang, way OG.

Colin Wood Associate Editor
4/10/25 11:57 a.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

You know it's old school when the road is still dirt.

crankwalk (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
4/10/25 12:15 p.m.

Man... memories.

Also shoutout to Sonnys BBQ for sponsored a GSR swapped Civic hatch to race up Pikes Peak. Makes me want a pulled pork sammich.

BA5 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/10/25 1:29 p.m.

crankwalk (Forum Supporter) said:
Man... memories.

Also shoutout to Sonnys BBQ for sponsored a GSR swapped Civic hatch to race up Pikes Peak. Makes me want a pulled pork sammich.

Now THAT's a good advertising investment if it's making people still want your products 35 years later!

Colin Wood Associate Editor
4/10/25 2:22 p.m.

You know what? It's been a while since I've been to a Sonny's.

I think it's about time to change that.

DavyZ Reader
4/10/25 2:39 p.m.

They closed the Sonny's BBQ's around the Charlotte area in NC. I really liked them and they were decent value for the money. Not sure what happened or why, but they seem to have faded away.

metallitubby New Reader
4/10/25 3:14 p.m.

With all of my experience at the PPIHC with Honda/Acura corporate, I am doing something similar to OP's article. Things like this need to be highlighted for the value of what the person is attempting, and how they/we are funding the whole endeavor.

CrustyRedXpress GRM+ Memberand Dork
4/10/25 3:31 p.m.

Legit came close to a panic attack while slowly driving up Pike's Peak in a Prius.

Something about not seeing the horizon behind the road just tweaks my lizard brain right out.

Massive respect for these guys.

confuZion3 UltraDork
4/10/25 4:16 p.m.

Is there something wrong with my brain or the webpage?

""Many will think, 'A Honda Ciciv VX, why that? It only has 92 horsepower,'" Blake asks rhetorically. "I for know, racingI ?" know. Blake How knew, could that however, be goodthat this base-model Civic was only the platform for bigger things to come."

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/10/25 5:00 p.m.

So, the PS to this story: Blake founded Braille Batteries and, later, Electric Performance.