Pt 3 King of the Hammers 2025 UTV Race | Bailey Cole Rock Crawling up the Canyon

Part 3 of our extended drone coverage from the King of the Hammers 2025 Pro UTV Rock Race captures the next segment of this canyon sequence — the moment where survival in the rocks must turn back into forward momentum.

This segment follows Bailey Cole, an official FR8 Factory and SoCalX Motorsports–sponsored racer, as he works his Pro UTV out of the rock canyon and back toward race pace. After battling uphill ledges and tight boulder sections in Part 2, the challenge here shifts again. The rocks begin to open up, but the danger does not disappear. Fatigue sets in, traction remains inconsistent, and one last mistake can undo everything earned in the climb.

From the drone’s perspective, viewers can see how quickly the terrain transitions — from slow, methodical rock crawling to faster, flowing lines that demand confidence and commitment. This is where experience matters most. Drivers must know when to stay conservative and when to get back on the throttle without overdriving the vehicle or risking a rollover at speed.

Rock crawling in UTVs at King of the Hammers is not just about clearing obstacles. It is about managing the entire sequence — entering clean, climbing efficiently, and exiting with the vehicle intact and the driver ready for what comes next. Part 3 highlights that complete picture, showing how elite racers like Bailey Cole link technical sections together under race pressure.

Bailey’s composure through this exit underscores why he remains one of the most respected drivers in off-road racing. His ability to reset mentally after the most punishing sections, protect the equipment, and immediately transition back into competitive pace is what separates finishers from DNFs in events like the Pro UTV Rock Race and the Every Man Challenge.

The drone footage captures the final test: suspension unloading after ledges, tires scrambling for grip on loose rock, and the precise moment when the canyon finally releases its hold. It is not dramatic chaos — it is controlled execution, earned through experience and discipline.

With King of the Hammers 2026 approaching, footage like this becomes more than a highlight reel. Teams analyze exits like these to refine race strategy, gearing, suspension setup, and driver pacing for the next year. The evolution of Pro UTV racing at KOH continues to push machines and drivers further into territory once reserved for full-size Ultra4 cars.

As part of the SoCalX Motorsports × FR8 Factory program, Bailey benefits from full-spectrum support — including race logistics, vehicle transport, preparation, and training — allowing him to focus entirely on performance when it matters most.

This long-form cut completes the three-part drone series and shows the full lifecycle of a KOH rock section: entry, battle, and escape.

▶️ Part 1 introduced the canyon entry
▶️ Part 2 focused on the uphill rock battle
▶️ Part 3 shows further up the boulder strewn hill where Bailey almost turtles at the end!

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