Every year, Off-Road based companies, and other companies for that matter, compete in the prized King Of The Hammers and Baja 1000 races. Usually taking most of the year to build their vehicles, they meticulously plan out their vehicle to sustain the rough terrain and high speeds they'll endure.
Once their vehicle, and drivers, set off from the start line they will finally know if their vehicle is able to sustain the abuse of the terrain and be worthy of a title.
And with thousands of spectators, its no place to have your brand on a broken down or rolled over vehicle for others to see.
This article covers 15 insane pics of Baja 1000 and King Of The Hammers off-road vehicles.
15 Monster Energy's KOH Race Vehicle
Bombing up a hill ascent, this Monster energy KOH race vehicle looks mean and well equipped to tackle the King Of The Hammers course. With big tires, long-travel suspension, and well caged, it wouldn't be a surprise to see this vehicle come out on top of the podium.
14 KOH Converted Ford Bronco
Crazy to believe this King Of The Hammers build was once a basic Ford Bronco. In this build, Ford provided one of their new, yet to be released Broncos, where it was stripped down to its guts. This converted Ford Bronco is equipped with heavy-duty long-travel suspension, a cage, and big tires and a 427 horsepower V-8 to make it worthy for KOH.
13 Gladiator Ripping In The Dirt At The Baja 1000
With the release of the Jeep Gladiator, Off-Road companies are itching to be able to build one for the Baja 1000. In this picture, we can see this new Jeep Gladiator ripping in the dirt at the Baja 1000 with upgraded Dynatrac axles. It will be interesting to see if the Gladiators become popular KOH and Baja 1000 builds.
12 MBRP's And Nitto's Insane KOH Build
MBRP and Nitto have a lot to be proud of in this build. Driven by Loren Healy, a two-time KOH winner, the vehicle is equipped with the best parts the market could offer. With its King shocks, Nitto tires, and Spidertrax axles this vehicle was a force to reckoned with on the course.
11 BF Goodrich Racing's Baja 1000 Race Truck
Racing through a section of the Baja 1000 at high speeds, the BF Goodrich Baja 1000 race truck was the winner of the pack. Driven by Cameron Steele, in 2018, it took the trophy as the fastest 4 wheel vehicle in the Baja 1000 in the trophy truck class.
10 Hoonigans KOH Converted Bug
Taking an ordinary old VW Beetle, Hoonigan Garage converted it into a Baja 1000 capable vehicle. Only costing $2,500, Hoonigan used their converted bug to ride the chase roads of the Baja 1000. While it's not up to par as some of the Baja 1000 race trucks, it sure does look cool.
9 Honda Racing's Converted KOH Ridgeline
Gutting the internals and just keeping the exoskeleton, Honda Racing completely transform this Ridgeline into a Baja 1000 beast. It's powered by a twin-turbo V-6 engine producing approximately 550 horsepower. I bet you never excepted a Honda Ridgeline at the Baja 1000.
8 Monstrous Beetle Looking KOH Build
With no Sponsor stickers, it's hard to say if any companies were involved in this build. With its Beetle looking demeanor it looks like a vehicle that could have stared in the movie Mad Max. Without question, this build is equipped to handle the rigors of the KOH.
7 Pro Comp's Nose Heavy KOH Build
Dropping off a steep ledge, at this moment, the driver of the Pro Comp's KOH race vehicle is only thinking about one thing, not tipping over. With its rear wheels completely lifted off the ground, it's up to your imagination on whether he tipped or came out unscathed.
6 Monster Energy And Warn Polaris RZR KOH Build
Navigating down a series of technical rock ledges, the Monster Energy and Warn Polaris RZR build is holding its course. With only one more rock ledge to descend, the drivers are fully concentrated on picking the best line to prevent a rollover.
5 The Don't Get In My Way Rig
Compared to the vehicles around it, the "Hells Bells" KOH race vehicle is substantially bigger, badder, and meaner. It would be a good idea for drivers to steer away from this build. It wouldn't be surprising if the "Hells Bells" KOH build won its class.
4 Toyota Racing's Baja 1000 Tundra
Produced by Toyota Racing, this converted Toyota Tundra was built to handle the rigorous and straining Baja 1000 race. It's powered by a 550 horsepower V-8 engine that can produce speeds exceeding 135 mph. Driven by Ivan Stewart, he won multiple Baja 1000's in this truck.
3 Insane 8 Wheel Chevy KOH Build
Probably not the most functional, but certainly one of the coolest, this built 8-wheeler Chevy is an attention grabber. While it may not be the most suited and best built to handle the KOH or Baja 1000 course, the style points make up for its unpractical abilities.
2 Rocky Situation
In a technical part of the course, this driver is caught in a rocky situation. With his vehicles suspension flexed out to the max, its solely up to his driving skills to come out unscathed. This is a perfect reason why its essential to have a cage in your off-road rig. Whether he comes out unscathed or ends up rolling over is up to your imagination.
1 Optima's KOH Build Mashing Through The Rocks
Seen in this photo is the Optima Batteries KOH vehicle mashing through the rocks. A mix between a Jeep Wrangler and a buggy, the Optima batteries vehicle rocks long-travel suspension and heavy-duty axles to endure the abuse the course offers.