VALCOURT, QC, Feb. 10,
2025 /CNW/ - Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX:
DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO), made history at the 2025 King of the Hammers
in Johnson Valley, California, as
Kyle Chaney became the first driver
to win the 4400 Unlimited class in a modified UTV. Chaney and his
co-driver Terry Madden navigated the
unforgiving terrain with precision and perseverance in their Can-Am
Maverick R, crossing the finish line over 30 minutes ahead of their
closest competitor. This win represents a milestone in Can-Am's
history, as the 4400 Unlimited class has historically been won only
by custom-built trucks and buggies with high-horsepower
engines.
"We are immensely proud of Kyle's achievement and the effort our
team put into this race," said Jean-Francois Leclerc, BRP Race Manager. "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."
Widely considered the crown jewel of the King of the Hammers
week of races, the 4400 Unlimited race consisted of three different
laps, each presenting its own unique challenge to test the driver's
skills and the capabilities of their machines.
After qualifying fourth, Chaney started on the second row. He
remained in the top six throughout the first lap before working his
way into the lead on lap two. Lap three required immense
navigational skill, as this portion of the course was not made
public until the day before the race and the drivers could not
pre-run it. Chaney's co-driver Terry
Madden kept them on track, playing a crucial role in their
success. Proving the potential of the Maverick R platform, Chaney
and Madden emerged victorious with a time of 7 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 were the only drivers to contest the 4400 Unlimited
race in UTVs. Can-Am partnered with CT Race Worx to modify the
Maverick R to meet the specifications of the 4400 Unlimited race.
The vehicles maintained the powertrain and geometry of a stock
Maverick R, except for the chassis adjustments needed to fit
37-inch tires. Cody and Hunter
Miller also showed promising pace, with Cody running in
second place until the late stages of the race. Unfortunately, both
of their races were cut short due to technical issues.
In addition to Chaney's success in the 4400 Unlimited race,
Can-Am drivers swept the podium in the Pro Mod class of the UTV
Hammers Championship race. Cody
Miller secured the Pro Mod win and second overall, while
Nathan Parker finished second in Pro
Mod and third overall, and Paul Wolf
rounded out the podium with third in Pro Mod. All three racers
showcased the performance, reliability and toughness of the Can-Am
Maverick R.
Can-Am Racers will be back in action at the 2025 San Felipe 250
on Saturday, April 5.
About BRP
BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports
products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of
ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of
industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx
snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and
off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion
systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational
aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access
to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes
its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and
apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience.
Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models
for its existing product lines. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP has annual sales of
CA$10.4 billion from over 130 countries and employs close to 20,000
driven, resourceful people as of January 31,
2024.
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