The friends off-road battle for a case of beer, it's as much of a festival and celebration of all-things off-road as it is a race, despite races taking place, has transformed into a weeklong annual bash that brings upward of 50,000 people from all over the globe to gather in the California desert. Today, the King of the Hammers has achieved a huge reputation among all offroad enthusiasts. But who really knows how KOH was born?
At just 22 years old, Mathias Armand, the reigning Ultra4 Europe Stock class champion, is gearing up for his next big challenge: the Every Man Challenge at King of the Hammers 2025. Along with his team, 143 Motorsport, Mathias is set to take on one of the toughest offroad races in the world, bringing his European racing experience to the brutal terrain of Johnson Valley. Competing in the same Stock class where he triumphed in Europe, Mathias is ready to prove himself on the global stage.
The King of the Hammers, is considered the "toughest one day off road race in the world." It is the cornerstone of a week long off road festival in Johnson Valley, California. More than 60,000 spectators are expected to attend while millions more watch online! From January 27 to February 5, the epic King of the Hammers week will be on stage in the Johnson Valley (CA).
The King of the Hammers, is considered the "toughest one day off road race in the world." It is the cornerstone of a week long off road festival in Johnson Valley, California. More than 60,000 spectators are expected to attend while millions more watch online! From January 27 to February 5, the epic King of the Hammers week will be on stage in the Johnson Valley (CA).
La King of the Hammers, è considerata la "corsa fuoristrada di un giorno più dura del mondo". È la pietra angolare di un festival off road di una settimana a Johnson Valley, in California. Si prevede che oltre 60.000 spettatori parteciperanno mentre altri milioni guarderanno online! Dal 27 gennaio al 5 febbraio, l'epica settimana di King of the Hammers andrà in scena nella Johnson Valley (CA).
La Johnson Valley è quel luogo unico dove al fianco dei potenti Ultra4 da 800 cavalli troviamo in gara piccoli team con grandi sogni. E’ questo il caso di Amber Turner che ha partecipato All’Every Man Challenge con un piccolo Suzuki Samurai ispirata dalle gesta di Jessi Combs.
Johnson Valley is that unique place where alongside the powerful 800 horsepower Ultra4 vehicles we find small teams with big dreams competing. This is the case of Amber Turner who participated in the Every Man Challenge with a small Suzuki Samurai inspired by the exploits of Jessi Combs.
King of the Hammers has a reputation as the most difficult one day off-road race in the world, pushing team and machine to their breaking point, and beyond. Attrition in 2021 was as high as ever, with only 37 of 84 competitors reaching the finish line within the 14-hour time limit. Randy Slawson wins the King of the Hammers, fast qualifier JP Gomez and his brother Raul Gomez rounded out the podium in their single-seat in second and third position.
4WP Every Man Challenge, the punishing 121-mile course consisted of whooped out roads and high-speed lakebeds on the first lap, and some of the hardest rock crawling canyons in the world on the second lap, with only 37 out of the 115 vehicles that took the green flag crossing the finish line within the eleven-hour time limit. Chayse Caprara Takes the Victory at 4WP Every Man Challenge.
There is no denying that the volume of UTVs are taking over the desert. The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Presented by Progressive proves that with 113 cars taking the start. However, King of the Hammers is known as the most brutal one-day race for a reason. 46 vehicles finished. Kyle Chaney Tops An All Can-Am Podium.