Can-Am Factory Racer Kyle Chaney Earns Historic Win at the 2025 King of the Hammers
Can-Am, a brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO), achieved a historic victory at the 2025 King of the Hammers as Kyle Chaney became the first driver to win the 4400 Unlimited class in a modified UTV. Chaney and co-driver Terry Madden finished over 30 minutes ahead of competitors in their Can-Am Maverick R, marking a significant milestone as this class was traditionally dominated by custom-built trucks and high-horsepower buggies.
The race consisted of three challenging laps, with Chaney starting fourth and securing victory in 7 hours, 53 minutes, and 45 seconds. The Maverick R maintained its stock powertrain and geometry, with only chassis modifications for 37-inch tires. Additionally, Can-Am drivers swept the Pro Mod class podium in the UTV Hammers Championship race, with Cody Miller winning first, Nathan Parker second, and Paul Wolf third.
Can-Am, un marchio di BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO), ha ottenuto una vittoria storica al King of the Hammers 2025, con Kyle Chaney che è diventato il primo pilota a vincere nella classe 4400 Unlimited con un UTV modificato. Chaney e il co-pilota Terry Madden hanno terminato oltre 30 minuti davanti ai concorrenti nel loro Can-Am Maverick R, segnando un traguardo significativo poiché questa classe era tradizionalmente dominata da camion costruiti su misura e buggy ad alta potenza.
La gara consisteva in tre giri impegnativi, con Chaney che partiva quarto e conquistava la vittoria in 7 ore, 53 minuti e 45 secondi. Il Maverick R ha mantenuto il suo gruppo propulsore e geometria di serie, con sole modifiche al telaio per pneumatici da 37 pollici. Inoltre, i piloti Can-Am hanno dominato il podio della classe Pro Mod nella gara del Campionato UTV Hammers, con Cody Miller al primo posto, Nathan Parker al secondo e Paul Wolf al terzo.
Can-Am, una marca de BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO), logró una victoria histórica en el King of the Hammers 2025, ya que Kyle Chaney se convirtió en el primer piloto en ganar en la clase 4400 Unlimited con un UTV modificado. Chaney y su copiloto Terry Madden terminaron más de 30 minutos por delante de los competidores en su Can-Am Maverick R, marcando un hito significativo ya que esta clase había sido tradicionalmente dominada por camiones personalizados y buggies de alta potencia.
La carrera consistió en tres desafiantes giros, con Chaney comenzando en cuarto lugar y asegurando la victoria en 7 horas, 53 minutos y 45 segundos. El Maverick R mantuvo su tren motriz y geometría de serie, con solo modificaciones en el chasis para llantas de 37 pulgadas. Además, los pilotos de Can-Am barrieron el podio de la clase Pro Mod en la carrera del Campeonato UTV Hammers, con Cody Miller en primer lugar, Nathan Parker en segundo y Paul Wolf en tercero.
Can-Am, BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO)의 브랜드가 2025 King of the Hammers에서 역사적인 승리를 거두었으며, Kyle Chaney가 수정된 UTV로 4400 Unlimited 클래스에서 첫 번째로 우승한 드라이버가 되었습니다. Chaney와 공동 운전자인 Terry Madden은 Can-Am Maverick R로 경쟁자들보다 30분 이상 앞서서 결승선을 통과하며, 이 클래스가 전통적으로 맞춤 제작된 트럭과 고출력 바기를 지배해온 것을 생각할 때 매우 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다.
경주는 세 번의 도전적인 랩으로 구성되었으며, Chaney는 네 번째로 출발해 7시간 53분 45초에 승리를 확보했습니다. Maverick R은 37인치 타이어를 위한 차대 수정 외에는 기본 파워트레인과 기하학을 유지했습니다. 또한, Can-Am 드라이버들이 UTV Hammers 챔피언십 레이스에서 Pro Mod 클래스의 포디움을 휩쓸었으며, Cody Miller가 1위, Nathan Parker가 2위, Paul Wolf이 3위를 차지했습니다.
Can-Am, une marque de BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO), a réalisé une victoire historique au King of the Hammers 2025, lorsque Kyle Chaney est devenu le premier pilote à gagner dans la catégorie 4400 Unlimited avec un UTV modifié. Chaney et son co-pilote Terry Madden ont terminé avec plus de 30 minutes d'avance sur leurs concurrents dans leur Can-Am Maverick R, marquant une étape importante car cette catégorie était traditionnellement dominée par des camions sur mesure et des buggys à haute puissance.
La course se composait de trois tours difficiles, Chaney partant de la quatrième position et remportant la victoire en 7 heures, 53 minutes et 45 secondes. Le Maverick R a conservé son groupe motopropulseur et sa géométrie d'origine, avec seulement des modifications de châssis pour des pneus de 37 pouces. De plus, les pilotes Can-Am ont balayé le podium de la classe Pro Mod lors de la course du Championnat UTV Hammers, avec Cody Miller remportant la première place, Nathan Parker la deuxième et Paul Wolf la troisième.
Can-Am, eine Marke von BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO), feierte einen historischen Sieg beim King of the Hammers 2025, als Kyle Chaney der erste Fahrer wurde, der die 4400 Unlimited Klasse mit einem modifizierten UTV gewann. Chaney und Beifahrer Terry Madden beendeten das Rennen über 30 Minuten vor den Konkurrenten in ihrem Can-Am Maverick R, was einen bedeutenden Meilenstein darstellt, da diese Klasse traditionell von maßgeschneiderten Trucks und Hochleistungsbuggys dominiert wurde.
Das Rennen bestand aus drei herausfordernden Runden, wobei Chaney von Platz vier startete und in 7 Stunden, 53 Minuten und 45 Sekunden den Sieg sicherte. Der Maverick R behielt seinen serienmäßigen Antriebsstrang und seine Geometrie bei, mit lediglich Änderungen am Chassis für 37-Zoll-Reifen. Zudem dominierten die Can-Am-Fahrer das Podium der Pro Mod-Klasse beim UTV Hammers Championship-Rennen, mit Cody Miller auf dem ersten, Nathan Parker auf dem zweiten und Paul Wolf auf dem dritten Platz.
- Historic first-ever UTV victory in the prestigious 4400 Unlimited class
- Dominant performance with 30+ minute lead over competitors
- Clean sweep of Pro Mod class podium in UTV Hammers Championship
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The unprecedented victory of Can-Am's modified Maverick R in the 4400 Unlimited class at King of the Hammers represents a pivotal moment for BRP Inc. This isn't just another racing victory - it's a paradigm shift in the powersports industry. By defeating purpose-built race trucks with typically triple the horsepower, Can-Am has demonstrated exceptional engineering prowess that could reshape the competitive landscape.
The strategic implications are substantial:
- This victory validates BRP's R&D investments and engineering capabilities, potentially accelerating the company's market position in the high-performance UTV segment
- The win creates powerful marketing leverage, particularly valuable as the adventure sports and recreational vehicle markets continue to grow
- Sweeping the Pro Mod podium demonstrates product consistency and reliability - important factors for both recreational and professional users
The broader market implications are significant. This achievement could catalyze increased market share in the premium UTV segment, where margins are typically higher. The timing is particularly advantageous as the powersports industry sees growing demand for high-performance vehicles capable of both recreational and competitive use.
Looking ahead, this victory could influence BRP's product development strategy, potentially leading to the introduction of more performance-oriented features in their consumer models. The proven durability and performance in extreme conditions also strengthens their position in the growing adventure sports market segment.
"We are immensely proud of Kyle's achievement and the effort our team put into this race," said Jean-Francois Leclerc, BRP Race Manager. "King of the Hammers is unlike any other race with the mix of high-speed desert terrain and technical, rocky canyons. We knew it would be difficult, but we put some of our best racers in the pack to go for the win. To see the Maverick R prevail against vehicles from major automotive manufacturers with three times the horsepower is very gratifying to say the least."
Widely considered the crown jewel of the King of the Hammers week of races, the 4400 Unlimited race consisted of three different laps, each presenting its own unique challenge to test the driver's skills and the capabilities of their machines.
After qualifying fourth, Chaney started on the second row. He remained in the top six throughout the first lap before working his way into the lead on lap two. Lap three required immense navigational skill, as this portion of the course was not made public until the day before the race and the drivers could not pre-run it. Chaney's co-driver Terry Madden kept them on track, playing a crucial role in their success. Proving the potential of the Maverick R platform, Chaney and Madden emerged victorious with a time of 7 hours, 53 minutes and 45 seconds.
"We drove our best and my crew put everything they had into this. I have to thank Can-Am and CT Race Worx for building this car for us to battle against all the top guys in the 4400 race. We picked some good lines and Terry was awesome with the navigation. The third lap was crazy, we had no idea where we were going. There were no trails, we just had to pick our lines as we went and stay close to the checkpoints. We did our best to take care of the car all day, but you know, it's a Can-Am, it never quits!"
Kyle Chaney, Cody Miller and Hunter Miller were the only drivers to contest the 4400 Unlimited race in UTVs. Can-Am partnered with CT Race Worx to modify the Maverick R to meet the specifications of the 4400 Unlimited race. The vehicles maintained the powertrain and geometry of a stock Maverick R, except for the chassis adjustments needed to fit 37-inch tires. Cody and Hunter Miller also showed promising pace, with Cody running in second place until the late stages of the race. Unfortunately, both of their races were cut short due to technical issues.
In addition to Chaney's success in the 4400 Unlimited race, Can-Am drivers swept the podium in the Pro Mod class of the UTV Hammers Championship race. Cody Miller secured the Pro Mod win and second overall, while Nathan Parker finished second in Pro Mod and third overall, and Paul Wolf rounded out the podium with third in Pro Mod. All three racers showcased the performance, reliability and toughness of the Can-Am Maverick R.
Can-Am Racers will be back in action at the 2025 San Felipe 250 on Saturday, April 5.
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