KOH 2026 THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP

Paul Wolff rolled into last weekend’s King of the Hammers with a target on his back and momentum on his side. After laying down the fastest qualifying time and earning the pole position in the brutal 4400 Unlimited Class, Wolff instantly became THE fan favorite. From the lakebed to the rock canyons of Johnson Valley, spectators and livestream chats alike started calling him “The People’s Champ”—a nod to his grit, humility, and the way he’s built his program from the ground up. Every time his car came through a checkpoint, the energy followed.

But as KOH always reminds everyone, this race doesn’t care about hype or headlines. The course dished out its usual punishment, and Wolff fought through mechanical gremlins and relentless terrain that sidelined even the best in the field. Despite the setbacks, he never backed down, continuing to push his car and himself until the race ultimately slipped away. While the final results won’t show it, Wolff’s performance—and the way fans rallied behind him—cemented his status as one of Ultra4’s most respected competitors. He may not have left Johnson Valley with a crown, but Paul Wolff left as The People’s Champ!