Photos: Spectre 341 Challenge

The second running of the Speed by Spectre 341 Challenge is fast approaching and only a few entry spots remain open. Building on the highly successful premiere event last year, many of last year’s participants are returning to better their times.

Set for June 17-19 and open to all street legal, high-performance vehicles, the Speed by Spectre 341 Challenge is a hill climbing road race over one of the most challenging mountain roads in the world – Nevada Highway 341. Defending champion, Lou Gigliotti, will return and likely face a range of exotic hardware, from a brand new 2012 Nissan GT-R, to a Ferrari California and a ’55 Chevy riding on a Corvette Chassis.

“This is one of the only events in the world where a driver can show up with a street car and truly test the vehicle and themselves in a real-world environment,” explained Spectre Performance founder Amir Rosenbaum. “This is more than a race – it’s a life-changing adventure.”

Set amidst the old-west mining town of Virginia City, the event includes a track talk, warm up laps, class qualifying, a car show and parade through the mining town, two days of racing and a banquet for all participants. The highway is shut off to the public during the event, in coordination with local agencies.

For additional information and entry requirements, visit the event web site.