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By Jon Crowley King of the Hammers celebrated its’ 20th year with some incredible racing. Ending the week with the Race of Kings was an epic race that will inspire many new racers to suit up and head to Johnson Valley to take on the toughest “one-day race in the world”. I have been on the lakebed every year since UTVs were involved in 2009 – as a racer, a co-dog, a media guy or a live show commentator.  The UTV Hammers Championship was a quick sprint in the desert with a few rocks tossed in un

King of the Hammers is always one of the most exciting few weeks of the off-road season, and Polaris is coming in strong with multiple storylines worth watching. Following the RZR Factory Racing team’s run in the Desert Challenge this past Saturday where Brock Heger once again took the UTV overall win, Polaris will continue its King of the Hammers push by fielding two purpose-built RZR XP S machines in the UTV Hammers Championship Rock Race on Thursday, February 5th. The all-new 72-inch wide

POLARIS’ RZR FACTORY RACING DRIVER BROCK HEGER DOMINATES AT KING OF THE HAMMERS® TOYO DESERT CHALLENGE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR, SECURING UTV OVERALL WIN      Carrying his momentum straight from another victorious Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, RZR Factory Racing’s Brock Heger opened the 2026 UTV season in dominant fashion by once again conquering the King of the Hammers (KOH)® Desert Challenge. At the 7th annual Desert Challenge this past Saturday in Johnson Valley, Heger delivered a flawless p

Here are the top qualifiers for Thursday’s Can-Am Hammers Championship rock race at King Of The Hammers   Brock Heger, Polaris RZR Ronnie Anderson, Polaris RZR Kyle Chaney, Can-Am Mav R CJ Greaves, Polaris RZR Paul Wolf, Can-Am Mav R Cole Clark, Can-Am Mav R Max Gordon, Speed Phil Blurton Can-Am Mav R Hunter Miller, Can-Am Mav R Dustin Robbins, Can-Am Mav R Robert Liebel, Can-A Mav R Cody Willenborg, Polaris RZR             The post KIng Of The Hammers UTV Class Qualifying

Here are the official results from Saturday’s Toyo Desert Challenge race, kicking off the 2026 King Of The Hammers 4-wheel events.         The post KOH DESERT RACE UTV CLASS RESULTS appeared first on UTV Action Magazine. View the full article

We’re thrilled to have onX Offroad back as the Official GPS Mapping Partner for the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers powered by OPTIMA Batteries. The official 2026 King of the Hammers race course is now live on the onX Offroad app and has been added to the app’s Basemaps for the Johnson Valley area. Participants will be able to use this as a tool to navigate around the lakebed and through Hammertown and find the best spectator locations on race day. After downloading onX Offroad, users can sea

PREMIUM SIDE X SIDES: PERFORMANCE UTILITY FOR TOUGH JOBS Kawasaki RIDGE® side x sides deliver premium solutions for hardworking people who need dependable performance, versatility, and exceptional comfort on the move. Full-cab versions with HVAC highlight everything that sets the RIDGE apart, offering true all-season comfort. The Kawasaki-built 999cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line 4-Cylinder engine delivers precise, powerful performance. Whether you’re transporting friends and family to a sp

The all-new Kawasaki Teryx®4 H2 and Teryx®5 H2chave taken the sport side x side market to the next level,craising the bar with bold styling, advanced technology, andcunmatched performance. From the moment they werecintroduced, these machines set a new standard in thecindustry, proving Kawasaki’s commitment to innovation and rider-focused design. Now, Kawasaki continues the excitement with an additional color option on the Teryx4 H2 base model and Teryx5 H2 Deluxe eS model, Ice Gray. This striki

Can-Am, an iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO), has completed the 2026 Dakar Rally with another standout performance, as factory racer Kyle Chaney and his co-driver Jacob Argubright finished second overall in Chaney’s Dakar Rally debut. In addition, Can-Am’s factory-supported drivers secured six of the top ten overall positions and five stage victories. These results reinforce the Can-Am Maverick R as one of the highest performing and most durable racing side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) i

Can-Am once again reinforces Maverick R as a benchmark racing side-by-side with stage wins, and critical development insights across 8,000 kilometers of one of the world’s toughest rallies. Valcourt, Quebec – January 21, 2026 – Can-Am, an iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO), has completed the 2026 Dakar Rally with another standout performance, as factory racer Kyle Chaney and his co-driver Jacob Argubright finished second overall in Chaney’s Dakar Rally debut. In addition, Can-Am’s fac

Honda Base Station Prototype Honda today revealed the Base Station Prototype, an entirely new towable travel trailer from the innovative engineers and designers at the company’s U.S. research and development (R&D) centers in Los Angeles and Ohio. Designed with modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging, the Base Station Prototype brings segment first innovations only Honda can deliver. The Honda Base Station Prototype was conceived to democratize outdoor adventures, with

STRYKER is a new breed of high-performance vehicle: a purpose-built racecar developed from the ground-up for speed and control on any terrain. With a chassis and aero package built around a proven drivetrain, STRYKER represents the cutting edge of off-road capability and accessible motorsport innovation. A completely custom, blank-sheet chassis build is the base of the Rogue Maverick, along with an aero package developed specifically for the demands of Pikes Peak. Powered by a custom-built, c

Valcourt, Quebec, January 13, 2026 – In his first Dakar Rally campaign, Can-Am Factory racer Kyle Chaney scored a monumental career-first win on stage five of the rally, establishing his position as a front-runner at the pinnacle of Rally Raid. Chaney and his navigator, Jacob Argubright piloted their Can-Am Maverick R to the stage win through sheer pace, clean navigation, tire management, and sharp decision-making, deep into a demanding marathon stage. After nine stages of racing, Chaney’s deter

In his first Dakar Rally campaign, Can-Am Factory racer Kyle Chaney scored a monumental career-first win on stage five of the rally, establishing his position as a front-runner at the pinnacle of Rally Raid. Chaney and his navigator Jacob Argubright piloted their Can-Am Maverick R to the stage win through sheer pace, clean navigation, tire management, and sharp decision-making, deep into a demanding marathon stage. After nine stages of racing, Chaney’s determination and consistency are paying

Yamaha officially closed the book on the YXZ1000R in the most fitting way possible—by winning championships. Debuting in 2016, the YXZ1000R carved out a unique place in the UTV world with its high-revving three-cylinder engine, true manual transmission, and a design that rewarded skilled, engaged drivers rather than casual trail cruising. At the 2025 Championship Off-Road finale at Glen Helen Raceway, Yamaha factory pilot Owen VanEperen delivered a storybook ending, clinching both the Pro SxS a

Segway is also introducing the Xaber 300 (pronounced say-br), an all-new electric dirt bike on display at CES. Inspired by the X1000 prototype which competed in the Future Mission 1000 experimental low-emissions vehicle class of the 2025 Dakar Rally, the all-new Xaber 300 is built from the dirt up to offer high-performance, off-road, electric adrenaline. “This marks another major step forward in Segway’s strategy to broaden its electric mobility portfolio and make high-performance electric tr

The 2026 Can-Am Maverick R Xrc pushes the high-performance Maverick R platform into new terrain with a dedicated focus on rock-crawling domination. Built from the ground up to tackle the toughest technical trails, this purpose-built machine pairs the Maverick R’s potent turbocharged 240 hp Rotax engine and rugged chassis with rock-ready features like Smart-Lok with Rock mode and oversized 35-inch XPS Hammer King tires, giving drivers unparalleled traction and capability where others stall. With

MRT Tires is proud to announce its 2026 King of the Hammers contingency program, offering more than $50,000 in total payouts to racers running MRT tires at one of the most demanding off-road events in the world. The program includes a massive $25,000 contingency payout for the 4900 UTV Overall Winner, reaffirming MRT’s commitment to supporting racers who rely on the industry’s toughest tires. In addition to the 4900 Overall award of $25,000, MRT is offering thousands in contingency payout

Kryptonite Products, a leader in heavy-duty steering and suspension upgrades for off-road vehicles, announces the release of its all-new High Clearance Radius Rod & Toe Link Kit designed specifically for the 2025+ Kawasaki Teryx H2 platform. Built to handle the unprecedented power and aggressive terrain capabilities of Kawasaki’s supercharged H2 side-by-side, Kryptonite’s radius rods address one of the most common failure points observed in real world riding. The stock radius rods on the H2

Valor Offroad, a rapidly growing leader in premium UTV wheels and accessories, proudly announces the release of its latest innovation: the V16 Beadlock Wheel. Purpose-built for aggressive off-road drivers, the V16 delivers a blend of lightweight construction, rugged durability, and modern styling that raises the bar for performance-focused wheel design. Engineered specifically for today’s high-horsepower UTVs, the V16 features a forged-grade beadlock ring, reinforced wheel lip, and optimized lo

MAVERICK R UPPER SHOCK MOUNT GUSSET ASSEMBLY FROM UTV RACE SHOP In race conditions, every Maverick R chassis eventually distorts the front upper shock-mount holes and bends the factory brackets. Hard hits, whoops, and constant load cycles oval the bolt holes and destroy the factory mount over time. With help from Shift Performance Labs and UTV Race Shop you can now reinforce your Maverick R’s front shock mount with this weld-on 4130 chromoly gusset kit. Designed to prevent and stop factory b

What the Cliffhanger Sticky is The Cliffhanger line from SuperATV is marketed as a rock-crawling UTV/ATV tire, with a choice of two compounds: a standard durable compound and a “Sticky” compound for maximum rock grip.  Key highlights: 8-ply radial construction.   Tread depth: approx. 15 mm (0.59″) lug height.   Side lug depth: ~1.25″ for added sidewall bite.   Standard durometer (hardness) rubber: ~65 A; Sticky compound: ~52 A (softer = more “grip”).   Directional tread pattern with a hi

CAN-AM’S HVAC DEFENDER NOW PRICED LOWER THAN CFMOTO With this news, are you even considering CFMOTO any longer? The folks at Can-Am sure think not because today they announced a new pricing for the iconic Defender starting at $23,999. The new 2026.5 Defender DPS CAB HD10 with heat and air conditioning is available in three-seat and MAX ($27,299) (six-seat) configurations and is now the most affordable (1000cc class) HVAC-equipped side-by-side in the industry, delivering premium comfort and ru

Valcourt, Quebec, November 25, 2025 – Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO), today announced a new package of the iconic Defender. Starting at $23,999 USD*, the new Defender DPS CAB HD10 with HVAC, available in three-seat and MAX (six-seat) configurations, is now the most affordable HVAC-equipped side-by-side in the industry, delivering premium comfort and rugged capability at an unmatched value. This announcement builds on the momentum of Can-Am’s 2026 model year reveal in Aug

Reigning 2025 Dakar Rally Champion Brock Heger & 2024 Champion Xavier De Soultrait Return to Polaris RZR Factory Racing as Team Chases Third-Consecutive Championship  Expands Program with All-New, Purpose-Built Race Vehicle Debuting in New SSV1 Category MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 24, 2025) –  Polaris Off Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, and LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport announces a five-rider lineup for the 2026 Dakar Rally. Led by back-to-back champions Brock Heger and Xavier D