The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), brought to you by Gran Turismo, has announced a partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC) as Pikes Peak moves into its second century of auto racing.

While the PPIHC remains a self-sanctioned motorsports event, USAC will provide added safety oversight and best practices, resulting in streamlined operations and cost savings for the historic "Race to the Clouds."

"Our relentless pursuit of safety for spectators and competitors led us to partner with USAC. We're doing all the right things, but now we're adding another layer of advisory personnel and implementing programs like RallySafe with USAC, which just makes so much sense as the best way to improve safety for our iconic event," said Melissa Eickhoff, executive director for the PPIHC.

USAC had previously served as the sanctioning body for PPIHC for nearly 25 years from 1956 to the early 1980s.

For more information, visit ppihc.org and usacracing.com.