MICHÈLE MOUTON Inducted to Pikes Peak Hall of Fame: The King of the Mountain

June 25, 2025

by Josie Rimmer // from dirtfish.com

• MICHÈLE MOUTON receives her long-overdue Pikes Peak Hall of Fame induction in 2025, nearly four decades after her legendary 1985 victory where she overcame starting penalties to claim the mountain. The ceremony honored not just her driving prowess but her evolution from downplaying her gender to embracing the significance of her achievements as a woman in motorsport.
• The induction celebration highlighted Mouton’s profound impact beyond racing statistics – her presence at DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summits and humble interactions with fans reveal someone who genuinely doesn’t grasp her own legendary status. From hand-carrying macaroons for a nervous fan to questioning why people want to hear her speak, she remains refreshingly grounded despite being motorsport royalty.
• Mouton’s Hall of Fame recognition serves as inspiration for current Pikes Peak competitors who now realize they’ll be tackling the same mountain sections she conquered. Her story transforms from personal achievement to generational influence, proving that true legends don’t just win races – they reshape entire sports and inspire countless others to push boundaries on and off the mountain.

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