Griffin King Of The Hammers 2010 - Brian Deegan

KOH Draws Big Names From Other
KOH is attracting drivers from other disciplines of motorsports. For example, this year, go-fast off-road racers Rob MacCachren, Rick D. Johnson, and Greg Adler competed. Motocross legend and "General" of the Metal Mulisha, Brian Deegan (pictured), also drove for part of the race. The car he was scheduled to drive had flywheel problems prior to the race that damaged the car's transmission. He ended up driving Cottin Rodd's rig for the first leg of the race. We caught up with Deegan after his first KOH experience, and he had this to say, "I've never been rockcrawling, never done anything like it. I was like, 'I have to do this.' It was such a challenge." Indeed it is.

Griffin King Of The Hammers 2010 Loren Healy

Who is Loren Healy?
Don't know KOH winner Loren Healy? Here's what you need to know and a couple things you don't.
Age: 28
Family: Wife, Savanah and daughters, Saylor (4) and Analyse (2)
Hometown: Farmington, New Mexico
Occupation: Oil and gas industry
Wheeling experience: 10 years
First 4x4: International Scout Traveler
Current daily driver: 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4
If I could go wheeling right now, I'd go: "To the Rubicon."
Race rig: Jimmy's 4x4-built with TurnKey LS2, built TH 400, Stak two-speed, spooled Dana 60s, 39-inch BFGs
Most challenging section of the KOH course: "Anywhere in the rocks. I love going fast in the desert, and the technical aspect of the boulders is what challenges me."
Last movie watched: "It's been such a long time since I watched a movie, I can't tell ya." Last book read: "Some book in college."
In his CD player: "George Strait" How it feels to be the King of the Hammers: "Great! I'm still really in disbelief. It's definitely an amazing feeling."

2010 Griffin King of
the Hammers Top Ten Finishers
Competitor	Elapsed time
Loren Healy	6:57:53
Brad Lovell	6:58:21
Derek West	7:00:03
Rick Mooneyham	7:05:58
Erik Miller	7:16:05
John Reynolds	7:32:00
Buzz Bronsema	7:40:38
Rob McKenney	7:47:21
Matt Messer	8:01:09
Jason Pickett	8:03:24

Here's one of the things that makes KOH unique. One minute drivers are racing across the desert and the next they're attempting to squeeze through monster boulders, as Shannon Campbell is doing here.
Here's one of the things that makes KOH unique. One minute drivers are racing across the d
Shannon Campbell, KOH 2008 winner (and former TTC champ), was gettin' it done at about the 21-mile mark in his LS3-powered, IFS-equipped buggy. He went on to finish 19th, just behind last year's winner Jason Scherer.
Shannon Campbell, KOH 2008 winner (and former TTC champ), was gettin' it done at about the
John Bennett was one of the 42 drivers who showed up in Johnson Valley hoping to earn a spot in Friday's big race by doing well in the LCQ. On a high-speed, section he almost put his rig on it's lid, but miraculously saved it.
John Bennett was one of the 42 drivers who showed up in Johnson Valley hoping to earn a sp

A short distance from the first pit, Loren Healy was on the gas in his Jimmy's 4x4-built machine. Aside from a sliced tire and some fuel pump issues, the rig held up great during the 135-mile race.
A short distance from the first pit, Loren Healy was on the gas in his Jimmy's 4x4-built m
When Adam Carter flew by us early into the race, he was running on a blown driver-side front tire. He ended up finishing a decent 24th in the race.
When Adam Carter flew by us early into the race, he was running on a blown driver-side fro
John Reynolds, another past winner at Top Truck Challenge and KOH, is always a tough competitor and he showed his mettle again this year by earning Sixth Place in his 427ci-powered, rear-steer-equipped rig. Here, the rig's tires regurgitate gravel after Reynolds mashed the brakes to scrub off some speed leading up to a jump.
John Reynolds, another past winner at Top Truck Challenge and KOH, is always a tough compe

Gary Ferravonti qualified in the LCQ and ran a great race, finishing12th overall in his 410ci V-8-powered rig. Here he is blasting across the desert at about the 22-mile mark.
Gary Ferravonti qualified in the LCQ and ran a great race, finishing12th overall in his 41
As usual, one of the hottest spots for spectators was Sledgehammer. This year, the first rig to arrive at the obstacle was piloted by John Reynolds, and he was followed closely by Brad Lovell. Both teams winched up the waterfall. Mooneyham, Van Ortwick, West, Miller, Healy, Bronsema, Campbell, and McKenney all piled into the canyon in that order shortly thereafter.
As usual, one of the hottest spots for spectators was Sledgehammer. This year, the first r