King of the Hammers (KOH) is one of the most extreme and prestigious off-road racing events in the world, combining high-speed desert racing with brutal rock crawling. Held annually in Johnson Valley, California, King of the Hammers attracts top drivers, builders, and enthusiasts from around the globe to test their skills and machines in some of the toughest terrain imaginable. The event, which started in 2007 with just a handful of participants, has grown into a massive spectacle featuring multiple race classes, including the signature Ultra4 4400 Unlimited class. With its punishing course, unpredictable challenges, and intense competition, King of the Hammers is the ultimate proving ground for off-road endurance and engineering.
Within the off-road racing world, King of the Hammers is viewed as the ultimate proving ground. It has drawn crossover competitors from other disciplines (such as desert truck racers and rock-crawling champions alike) due to its prestige and difficulty. Manufacturers and aftermarket companies use the event to showcase products under the most extreme conditions. The innovations required to survive KOH have driven advances in off-road vehicle design, giving rise to the entire Ultra4 class of vehicles purpose-built for both rocks and desert . Winning the King of the Hammers – earning the title “King” – is one of the highest honors an off-road racer can achieve, and past Kings are revered in the community.
Brace yourself for an exclusive look inside the brutal heart of 2025 King of the Hammers, where only the toughest machines and fiercest drivers survive. In the unforgiving desert of Johnson Valley, California, legends are forged amidst rock-crushing climbs and high-speed desert sprints.
Join us as we shadow our Can-Am Racers – Kyle Chaney, Hunter and Cody Miller, Dustin Jones, Terry Madden, Paul Wolff, and Nathan Parker – as they push their limits and their machines to the absolute edge. Feel the adrenaline surge, witness the strategic brilliance, and experience the unbreakable bond of the Can-Am Off-Road family. This ain’t no Sunday drive – it’s King of the Hammers.
Can-Am Factory Racer Kyle Chaney Earns Historic Win at the 2025 King of the Hammers
