Eibach Sweeps King of the Hammers Desert Challenge Podium
Eibach proudly reaffirmed its commitment to off-road racing excellence at the 2025 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented By Monster Energy during the King of the Hammers week. As the Official Race Spring of King of the Hammers, also known as the "Spring of the Hammers", Eibach celebrated a monumental weekend marked by unparalleled on-track success. It was a full podium sweep in the T1 and T2 divisions, with Christopher Polvoorde capturing the overall victory, repeating his win from last year.
Polvoorde Captures Back-to-Back Victories
Polvoorde delivered a stellar performance, securing the overall win in his AWD Mason Motorsports Trophy Truck with a total time of 5 hours and 30.458 seconds. Polvoorde set the fastest qualifying time and led from the pole position, navigating the grueling 325-mile desert course with precision and resilience. Christopher dialed in his pace on lap 1, clocking the quickest time of the day at 58 minutes and 20.084 seconds and a 5-lap average time of 1 hour, 6.092 seconds. This back-to-back victory solidified Polvoorde's dominance in the desert.
"Winning back-to-back at such a demanding event is surreal," said Polvoorde at the finish line. "The course was brutal, but our plan worked perfectly. Zero flats, no mistakes, and an awesome truck was the winning formula to repeat our success."
FOX Live Valve technology and the reliable performance of Eibach Race Springs provided Polvoorde with the reassuring confidence to push through every challenging section. From the technical trails and rocky cliffs to the high–speed rough bumps and sand-filled whoops, the #94 Optima Batteries AWD Mason Motorsports Ford Raptor had the adaptable suspension setup tuned for victory.
Eibach Presence at King of the Hammers
Beyond the racecourse, Eibach is a central figure throughout the event, reinforcing its leadership in high-performance suspension technology. As the official race spring sponsor, Eibach is a key sponsor providing direct support to racers and enthusiasts at their activation booth located in Hammertown. Attendees can access premium merchandise apparel, Made-In-USA springs, suspension components, and expert tuning assistance to optimize their vehicle setups.
Adding to the excitement, Eibach partnered with Vanquish Products for an exclusive giveaway, offering attendees a chance to win the Eibach H10 Optic buggy, with the lucky winner to be announced on the final day of King of the Hammers.
Booth #71 is located on Eibach Straße, (Strasse) or Eibach Street calling back to Eibach's German engineering and manufacturing roots. The booth is conveniently located right next to the KOH General Store and the Lasernut community firepit. The brand's presence is prominently enhanced by the extensive media coverage on the event's digital livestream feed, featuring rotating logos, commercial spots, and large inflatable signage physically onsite.
Who Placed Where?
As Eibach is the preferred choice for off-road racing professionals and enthusiasts worldwide, the Eibach brand was well represented in the Desert Challenge field. Jason Coleman, driver of the #292 Eibach branded T2, turned consistent laps and garnered a well-earned 2nd place podium. Coleman reflected on his strong finish, stating, "This course threw everything at us full of technical sections, high-speed desert runs, and brutal terrain. We pushed through for a strong result thanks to Eibach and my entire team."
Another honorable mention spotlights Matt Burroughs, who put on a show in the UTV Pro Modified during Saturday's limited race. His #2948 Monster Energy Can-Am Maverick R sped to a 2nd place podium and a 5 hours, 12 minutes, and 38.833 seconds finish time. Eibach-supported drivers delivered impressive performances across multiple classes:
- Christopher Polvoorde – 1st overall and 1st in T1
- Kyle Jergensen – 2nd overall and 1st in T2
- JP Gomez – 3rd overall and 2nd in T1
- Thor Herbst – 4th overall and 3rd in T1
- Jason Coleman – 5th overall and 2nd in T2
- Pierce Herbst – 6th overall and 3rd in T2
- Justin Bean Smith – 4th in T2
- Adam Householder – 4th in T1
- Nick Isenhouer – 7th in T2
- Matt Burroughs – 2nd in UTV Pro Modified limited race.
Eibach Powers On: Supporting Racers Through KOH
As the dust settles on the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Eibach celebrates another commanding performance with Christopher Polvoorde's back-to-back overall victory, reaffirming its legacy in off-road racing. But the action at King of the Hammers is far from over. With a whole week of grueling competition still ahead, Eibach remains onsite, supporting racers as they fine-tune their suspension setups in preparation for the ultimate test—the Race of Kings. From the Eibach activation booth to the suspension tuning assistance at Hammertown, Eibach continues its commitment to performance and reliability, ensuring that every competitor is equipped to take on the most punishing terrain in off-road racing.