Father-son Summers team takes one-two in King of the Hammers Everyman Challenge

If son and father finishing first and second in a race doesn't scream "Everyman,” one wonders what might; what could be better than not only racing as a family, but winning as one? Dylan and Derek Summers took first and second in the Yokohama Everyman Challenge, the penultimate race of the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers event. The pair also topped the 4800 Legends class.

Being the first two cars to Jackhammer was a big part of the victory, as the field behind them got stacked up in the rocky canyon. Winching up the trail became commonplace, several teams forced to use the assist on more than one occasion. Dylan finished with a time of 5h49m28.362s, 7m33s ahead of his father Derek, despite a leaking shock, and a broken rear swaybar that occurred about 20 miles into the race.

At 19-years old, Dylan became the youngest overall winner of the Everyman Challenge. They were the second father and son to finish a Hammers race one-two; Shannon and Wayland Campbell did it in the Race of Kings.

“I can't explain what we're feeling right now,” said Dylan, who was expecting ice cream from his father after having to buy some for him because Derek was quicker in qualifying.

“I don't even know words,” echoed Derek. “He caught us at mile 5, 6 … somewhere in the very beginning. I didn't realize until Pit 2 that we were right behind him. Everyone keeps asking, if it came down to the end, would Dylan let you by, would you…?Absolutely not. We're gloves out on the course, and he proved it today.”

Scott Farley was third in 4800 Legends, fifth overall.

Finishing third overall and first in the 4600 Stock Class was Brad Lovell. The 4600 cars had the good fortune to bypass Jackhammer and Sledgehammer, which allowed Lovell to jump up the order. Making it a one-two for Ford, Loren Healy was second in 4600, nearly 52m behind. Jess Bennett was third in a Jeep.

Peter Doolan took the win in the 4500 Modified Class in a Jeep, over Dan Wyrick in a Toyota and Anthony Taylor in a Jeep.

All results are unofficial pending GPS audits.

The grand finale Race of Kings for the ultra-capable 4400 Class cars begins at 8 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday. Competitors will have to complete three laps – one desert only, two desert and rocks circuits, each one different – in under 14 hours.

Watch highlights of King of the Hammers on RACER Network each night at 7pm ET.