New OPTIMA QH6 Powers Podium Drives at Pikes Peak
The OPTIMA spirit entails testing products at the highest level of motorsports, and this weekend the team did just that with the newest battery model in the product line, the ORANGETOP QH6 lithium automotive battery. The testing grounds — the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
The prestigious Pikes Peak Hill Climb requires participants to conquer 12.42 miles, 156 turns, and 14,115 feet in elevation to take the checkered flag. Every component of the race cars must perform to a level of excellence in the pursuit of reaching the summit. Ordinary simply does not cut it. Enter the ORANGETOP QH6.
In any form of racing, weight savings translates to speed, and more speed brings a better chance at a win. The 34 lbs weight savings to an equivalent H6 lead acid battery makes the upgrade to the QH6 a key advantage in a highly competitive setting. Unique to the Pikes Peak mountain are the elements of nature. High altitude mixed with heat waves at the starting line and snow at the summit. A battery must be resilient in any condition the mountain presents, and the QH6 proved it was.
Put the steering wheel of a meticulously built machine in the hands of a skilled driver and watch magic happen. After adapting to a shortened racecourse due to extreme winds at the summit, an elite group of OPTIMA powered drivers secured finishing positions to be proud of amid stiff competition.
Steve Wetterau, Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO — 1st place, Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy/Turbo
Loni Unser, BBI Porsche 911 Turbo — 3rd place, Pikes Peak Open
Robin Shute, DuSold Designs Chevy Camaro — 5th place, Unlimited
Jeff Zwart, BBI Porsche Carrera — 6th place, Pikes Peak Open
The flawless performance of the QH6 battery coupled with incredible drives from rookie, Steve Wetterau, the fastest woman on the mountain this year, Loni Unser, Pikes veteran, Robin Shute, and the Porsche legend himself, Jeff Zwart made the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb an event the OPTIMA team can deem a great success.
“Our drivers killed it. Our battery performed at a very high level, and we are very excited to bring this product out to market,” said Chris Cotton, Vice President OPTIMA, after watching the vehicles ascend the mountain firsthand.
When ultimate reliability and performance are required, OPTIMA delivers. Proving the new ORANGETOP QH6 on the mountain ensures the product will live up to the OPTIMA reputation of being the Ultimate Power source for enthusiasts and daily drivers alike when it hits the market early next month.