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Kyle Chaney and Can-Am Maverick R Make Historical past with First-Ever UTV Victory in 4400 Limitless at 2025 King of the Hammers
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Can-Am, the legendary model of BRP, etched its title in historical past on the 2025 King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, California, as Kyle Chaney grew to become the primary driver to beat the 4400 Limitless class in a modified UTV. Behind the wheel of the Can-Am Maverick R, Chaney and his co-driver Terry Madden expertly tackled the grueling terrain, crossing the end line greater than half-hour forward of their nearest rival. This groundbreaking victory marks a defining second for Can-Am, because the 4400 Limitless class has historically been dominated by custom-built vehicles and high-horsepower buggies.
“We are immensely proud of Kyle’s achievement and the effort our team put into this race,” mentioned Jean-Francois Leclerc, BRP Race Supervisor. “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.”
Thought to be the top occasion of the King of the Hammers race week, the 4400 Limitless race featured three distinct laps, every designed to push drivers and their machines to the restrict.
Ranging from the second row after qualifying fourth, Kyle Chaney maintained a place within the high six all through the opening lap earlier than seizing the lead on lap two. The third and last lap posed the best navigational problem, because the course structure remained undisclosed till the day earlier than the race, stopping drivers from pre-running it. With co-driver Terry Madden expertly guiding the best way, Chaney stayed on target and showcased the distinctive efficiency of the Can-Am Maverick R. Their relentless drive secured victory with a ending time of seven 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 have been the one drivers to tackle the 4400 Limitless race in UTVs, pushing the bounds of what these machines may obtain. Can-Am collaborated with CT Race Worx to switch the Maverick R for the grueling competitors, holding its inventory powertrain and geometry intact whereas adjusting the chassis to accommodate 37-inch tires. Cody and Hunter Miller displayed spectacular velocity, with Cody holding second place deep into the race, however each have been in the end sidelined attributable to technical setbacks.
Past Chaney’s groundbreaking victory within the 4400 Limitless class, Can-Am racers dominated the Professional Mod class of the UTV Hammers Championship race. Cody Miller clinched the Professional Mod win and secured second place general, whereas Nathan Parker completed second in Professional Mod and third general. Paul Wolf accomplished the rostrum with a third-place end in Professional Mod. Their performances highlighted the Can-Am Maverick R’s unmatched energy, sturdiness, and reliability.
Can-Am racers will return to motion on the 2025 San Felipe 250 on Saturday, April 5.
