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Hoonigan's Exciting Return: Rally Speedrun Championship

Hoonigan, well-known for its thrilling automotive content, makes a grand comeback with an all-new motorsport series: the Rally Speedrun Championship, presented by KMC Wheels. This innovative competition pushes drivers and vehicles to their absolute limits, offering an exhilarating experience that fans of motorsports have been eagerly awaiting. The series redefines rally racing by integrating full-throttle stage rallies with intense time trials, making it a must-watch for all enthusiasts.

A Unique Competition Format

Launching today, the Rally Speedrun Championship consists of six episodes that showcase adrenaline-fueled action on a unique private rally course designed by rally expert Wyatt Knox and the Hoonigan team. Each episode pits an individual driver against the clock, challenging them to maneuver through a 1.3-mile course laden with 11 intricate corners, unpredictable blind crests, and two jumps. This unforgiving course tests not only the skills of the drivers but also their vehicles, as they navigate through pockets that enable blistering speeds.

The Rally Speedrun Championship is distinct in its approach, discarding conventional rules while celebrating the raw essence of motorsport. With onboard telemetry and biometric data available for viewers—like heart rate monitoring—spectators gain a firsthand look at the physical and emotional strains faced by competitors.

Expert Words from Wyatt Knox

Wyatt Knox, in discussing the design of the course, expressed, "Hoonigan approached me with an outrageous idea—to create a rally course from scratch—designed to push world-class drivers and cars beyond their limits. And that's exactly what we accomplished. We crafted a thrilling, risk-laden course through the intricacies of rolling hills, featuring jumps, sharp elevations, and even a donut—a nod to the famed Gymkhana films. This course emphasizes smart driving while punishing recklessness, truly testing the competitors' abilities."

Notable Competitors and Vehicles

The competitor lineup is as dynamic as the course itself. Among the standouts is Jeff Zwart, an eight-time Pikes Peak Class Champion, who will be racing in a powerful 450hp Porsche GT3 Cup car. Joining him on the track are notable drivers such as Faruk Kugay, a veteran in Formula Drift, who adds flair in a classic 1980 Toyota Corolla. Other incredible machines featured include Alastair Scully in a WRC2-spec Hyundai i20 and Patrick Gruszka taking on the challenge with his long-travel Mitsubishi Mirage Proto. Moreover, fans won’t want to miss Blake Wilkey, known for his chaotic desert racing style, maneuvering through the course with his impressive 660hp trophy truck named JAWS.

Fans can also anticipate season two featuring a fresh lineup of machines like a WRC replica and a high-revving CrossKart that will grace the course. Each episode culminates in an electrifying atmosphere, combined with the insightful commentary of Wyatt Knox and the entertaining banter from co-hosts Micah Diaz and Gary King Jr., both beloved figures within the Hoonigan community.

A Return to Rally Roots

For those who have long cherished Hoonigan's contributions to automotive culture, or for newcomers drawn by the thrill of speed and competition, the Rally Speedrun Championship embodies the heart and soul of rally racing. It encapsulates the essence of friends racing against each other, passionately reviving the spirit of the sport in a format that is genuine and unfiltered.

The series premieres today exclusively on the Hoonigan YouTube channel, with KMC Wheels as the presenting sponsor. With Hoonigan’s rich automotive subculture, rooted in the pursuit of speed and the thrill of building and rebuilding faster cars, fans are in for a raw and exciting ride unlike any other.

About Hoonigan

More Than Just a Brand

Hoonigan represents a thriving automotive culture fueled by a collective passion for speed. This brand is identified not just by its products, but more so by its community's love for fast cars and creative engineering. The thrill of regular content updates across various YouTube channels reaches millions of subscribers, showcasing everything from automotive savagery to the spectacular craftsmanship behind high-performance vehicles. Hoonigan has significantly contributed to reshaping automotive content, embodying pure enjoyment within the car culture. Join the movement—experience the excitement with Hoonigan!