Car Chat Dave Cole | King Of The Hammers - The Toughest One-Day Off-Road Race On The Planet
In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Cole, Co-Founder and Owner of King of the Hammers. Dave, a former off-road racer himself, has turned the rugged desert of Johnson Valley, California, into the ultimate proving ground for the world’s toughest drivers and machines. Known as the "toughest one-day off-road race on the planet," King of the Hammers combines high-speed desert racing with brutal rock crawling, pushing competitors to their absolute limits.
We discuss Dave’s journey from racer to race organiser, the origins of King of the Hammers, and how it grew from a casual challenge among friends into a global motorsports phenomenon. With a mix of adrenaline, innovation, and a die-hard off-road community, Dave shares the magic that makes King of the Hammers more than just a race.
Enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to King of the Hammers
03:12 The Evolution of Rock Crawling and Off-Road Racing
05:59 The Technical Aspects of KOH
08:55 The Challenges of Desert Racing
11:54 The Dynamics of High-Speed Off-Roading
14:48 The Importance of Vehicle Design and Engineering
18:13 The Role of Strategy in Off-Road Racing
21:09 The Future of Off-Road Racing and Vehicle Innovation
23:50 Conclusion and Reflections on the Sport
37:46 The Evolution of KOH
50:04 Training and Preparing for KOH
01:00:20 The Impact of COVID on Off-Road Events
01:08:08 Memorable Experiences and Future Innovations
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