In the 2nd annual King of the Motos, held during the weeklong rock-crawling festival known as King of the Hammers, Cody Webb emerged victorious, dethroning the defending champion, Graham Jarvis. The race saw intense battles between Webb and Jarvis, with both riders crossing the finish line with flat rear tires due to foam inserts melting from high speeds.
In the chaotic rocky uphill start, Jarvis initially led, but Webb strategically took an outside line to gain the lead. As they navigated challenging sections like “Spooner,” Cory Graffunder, Taylor Robert, and Destry Abbott rounded out the top 5. The race highlighted Webb’s trials and endurocross expertise, securing his first major off-road win.
Top 5 Finishers in the King of the Motos Pro Class:
- Cody Webb (#247) – 4:50:38
- Graham Jarvis (#1) – 5:17:29
- Taylor Robert (#33) – 5:24:44
- Destry Abbott (#8) – 5:54:43
- Brian Roper (#125) – 6:31:46
For the expert class, Steve Deines from Colorado stood out by not getting lapped by the pros, finishing 10 minutes before Cody Webb. Desert mainstay Paul Krause substituted for moto-journalist Chilly White and expressed the extreme difficulty of the terrain.
Top 5 Finishers in the King of the Motos Expert Class:
- Steven Dienes (#514) – 4:26:15
- Paul Krause (#6) – 5:18:23
- Jonathan Estes (#228) – 5:27:56
- Shane Reed (#624) – 5:43:04
- Cameron Steele (#16) – 5:43:04 (tied for 4th)
In a unique team class, Robert Madden and Nathan Brown finished first, riding trials bikes and protesting against matching gear sets. Australian freestyle trials ace Jack Field showcased a freestyle performance before the race, adding excitement to the event.
The King of the Motos Amateur class had Madden/Brown as the sole finisher, completing the race in 7:17:10. Several teams and individuals did not finish the challenging course, emphasizing the toughness of the competition.
The collaboration between race directors Jimmy Lewis and Dave Cole, along with dynamic live streaming coverage, contributed to the growing popularity of extreme enduro in North America. The event is expected to double in size in the future.
