Epic Drone Chase: Bailey Cole Rock Crawling the Hammers in Ford Bronco

The 2025 King of the Hammers delivered some of the most intense and technical terrain ever seen in Johnson Valley, and this aerial drone footage captures one of the standout runs of the event. In this video, the drone camera follows Bailey Cole from behind as he races the FR8 Factory–sponsored Ford Bronco across a narrow mountain trail before dropping into a violent boulder canyon filled with shifting rocks, off-camber ledges, and several near-crash moments that show how unforgiving the Hammers truly are.

The aerial perspective reveals the full scale of the challenge. As Bailey accelerates along the ridgeline, the drone tracks his movement and shows every throttle input, tire placement, and line correction. Loose shale, exposed edges, and tight turns force complete focus. When he begins the descent into the canyon, the terrain transforms from fast and flowing to slow, technical, and brutal. Massive boulders shift under the tires, and several sections push the Bronco close to tipping. The drone captures each moment with precision, giving fans a clear view of how quickly a run can come undone.

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This footage is a clear demonstration of why King of the Hammers is considered the toughest one-day race in off-road motorsports. It blends desert speed with rock crawling brutality, and every driver must fight physics, fatigue, and relentless terrain from start to finish. Bailey’s control, pacing, and ability to read terrain under pressure make this run one of the most compelling moments of KOH 2025.

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