The last time I climbed in a UTV, I was a mere child, and the boxy machine failed to leave much of an impression on me. Now, 15 years down the road, these vehicles are absurd pieces of equipment that can crest over 300 horsepower right from the showroom floor — and it really doesn’t take many modifications to get them up to racing spec. I had a chance to really see these machines do battle during the 2024 Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship, one of the first events of this year’s King of the Hammers.
I’ll have some longer KOH stories coming in the near future — but for now, let’s just revel in some photos of my new favorite motorsport event.
Full disclosure: Can-Am flew me out to Southern California to spectate the Can-Am UTV Hammers race during the multi-day adventure that is King of the Hammers. I have since decided to be returning for the full affair next year.
