Kyle Chaney made history at the 2025 King of the Hammers (KOH), becoming the first UTV driver to take the top spot in the brutal 4400 Unlimited Class. Driving his Can-Am Maverick R, Chaney conquered 225 miles of rocks, sand, and high-speed desert sections, finishing with a time of 7 hours, 53 minutes, and 45 seconds.
A Brutal Course That Takes No Prisoners
The 2025 Race of Kings wasn't just another endurance race—it was a test of both machine and driver. The three-lap format included:
- Lap 1 (Red Lap): 65 miles of high-speed desert terrain.
- Lap 2 (White Lap): 85 miles featuring technical rock sections.
- Lap 3 (Blue Lap): 75 miles of new rock trails revealed just one day before the race.
Chaney started in the second row and quickly climbed through the field, taking the lead by the second lap. The final stretch required pinpoint navigation, a challenge that he and his co-driver, Terry Madden, tackled head-on.
Lighting Up the Course
Running SS3 LED Pods on his Can-Am Maverick R, Chaney had no problem cutting through the dust and darkness. He also installed a prototype of our upcoming Stage Series Lightbars—first shown at SEMA 2024—during qualifying. Whether hammering through high-speed desert sections or crawling over jagged rocks, his lighting setup helped him stay focused on the course ahead.
“We Just Took Care of the Car”
After taking the win, Chaney kept it simple: "Man, it is awesome. Really, I have to give it up to my crew, they worked their asses off on this thing. The course was crazy... We had to pick where we were going... Terry was an awesome navigator, and the car stayed together. We just took care of the car all day."
That strategy paid off, as Chaney not only finished the race but did so at the front of the pack, proving that smart driving and the right gear make all the difference.
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For full race results, visit King of the Hammers Official Website.
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