Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Loren Healy took top honors, piloting Bronco No. 2567 to victory. Brad and Roger Lovell followed closely in Bronco No. 4621 in a close fight to the finish. In third place was Bailey Cole, driving No. 13 to secure the final podium spot.
While they look like purpose-built off-road racers, these Broncos all started life as a two-door derivative. Power is gained from the 2.7-liter turbocharged V6, which produces 310 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. This engine recently came under fire after several examples experienced premature engine failure.
These vehicles were also equipped with the automaker’s High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS). “Racing and off-road competition like King of the Hammers lead to better products, like Bronco and Bronco Raptor, added Rushbrook.