Bailey Campbell is the daughter of off-road racing royalty who became the first woman to lead King of the Hammers in the premier 4400 class—then proved it wasn’t a fluke by doing it solo.

EARLY YEARS

Born on April 11, 1991, Bailey grew up surrounded by dirt, grit, and velocity as the daughter of legendary off-road racer and multiple-time King of the Hammers champion Shannon Campbell[1]. Her brother Wayland Campbell also races, and their mother Tammy provides what Bailey calls “the glue” that keeps Campbell Enterprises fortified[2]. With racing DNA this deep, it was only a matter of time before she got behind the wheel herself. She started rock crawling competitions at age 15, then got into her first fast car race at 16[3]. Her career trajectory? Straight up.

OTHER INTERESTS

Campbell graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health[4], proving she’s got brains to match the guts. She’s married to fellow off-road racer Bryan Crofts[5], and together they’re raising a daughter in Gilbert, Arizona[6]. Beyond racing, she competes in the Rebelle Rally—a women-only navigation rally that trades speed for precision—and she’s returned to that event multiple times, including a run in Ford’s all-electric Mach-E Rally in 2023[7]. She describes herself as a mom with a competitive drive who believes every day is a chance to be better[8].

EARLY SUCCESS

Her first real test came at a 2013 Dirt Riot race in Moab, driving her brother Wayland’s car. She crashed. Hard. But instead of letting that derail her, she kept going—because that’s what Campbells do[9]. By 2015, she’d earned an 8th place overall finish for the Ultra4 Championship[10], a series known for combining rock crawling with high-speed desert racing. Then came 2016, the year she made history. At just 19 years old, Bailey became the youngest and only female competing in the King of the Hammers 4400 class—and she crossed the finish line in 5th place[11]. She was the first woman to ever finish King of the Hammers in the top 5, one of the most grueling one-day off-road races on the planet[12]. That result wasn’t luck. It was skill, endurance, and a refusal to back down.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2015: 8th place overall finish, Ultra4 Championship[10]
• 2015: Towed in her father Shannon Campbell during the final lap of the Ultra4 Fallon 250, earning finishing points for both[13]
• 2016: 5th place finish at King of the Hammers in the 4400 class—first woman to finish in the top 5, youngest competitor in the class[11][12]
• 2017: Finished 26th at King of the Hammers with a time of 10:40:36, one of only 50 finishers out of 122 starters[14]
• First woman in the 4400 class of Ultra4 to lead King of the Hammers[15]
• Completed her first 560+ mile race solo, proving her mental fortitude and endurance[16]
• 2024: Competed in the Rebelle Rally with teammate Sedona Blinson in a Ford Ranger Raptor[17]
• 2025: Joined RTR Vehicles Off-Road team as newest driver, piloting a championship-winning 4600-class Ford Bronco[1]

INSPIRATIONS

Her racing DNA runs deep, shaped by watching her father Shannon Campbell dominate King of the Hammers and her brother Wayland carve his own path in Ultra4[2]. But Bailey isn’t just riding on family legacy—she’s building her own. She’s motivated by the technical challenges of the sport, particularly the rock crawling sections of King of the Hammers, which she calls her favorite part of the race[18]. Her mother Tammy’s behind-the-scenes work with Campbell Enterprises also provides a model for what it takes to sustain a racing family at this level[2].

REPUTATION

Campbell is known for being laser-focused, determined, and exceptionally tough[19]. She’s earned podium finishes and Hard Charger Awards, but what sets her apart is her consistency and her willingness to push through when things go wrong. Whether it’s towing her father across the finish line or completing a 560+ mile solo race, she’s proven she has the mental and physical fortitude to hang with—and beat—the best in the business. She’s a role model for women in motorsports, but she’s not interested in being just a symbol. She’s there to win[20]. Her reputation is built on results, not hype, and that’s exactly how she wants it.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Campbell joined the RTR Vehicles Off-Road team as a Ford Performance driver, taking the wheel of a championship-winning 4600-class Ford Bronco[1]. She’s also competing in the 2025 Rebelle Rally with Team Wild Grace, piloting a Ford Ranger Raptor[21]. With more than a decade of Ultra4 Racing experience under her belt, she’s forging her own path and continuing to prove that she belongs at the front of the pack. Her goal? Keep leading, keep finishing, and keep making history.

REFERENCES

[1] RTR Vehicles Off-Road Team Welcomes Bailey Campbell to the Team
[2] Second FOX Stories FARTHER Video Features Driver Bailey Campbell
[3] Off-Road Racer Bailey Campbell Has More Guts Than You Do
[4] Bailey Campbell, College Graduate Senior Photo Shoot
[5] Bryan Crofts – ARB 4×4 Accessories
[6] Wild Grace – Rebelle Rally 2025 Team 132
[7] Wild Grace – Rebelle Rally 2025 Team 132
[8] Wild Grace – Rebelle Rally 2025 Team 132
[9] Meet Bailey Campbell, the 19 Year Old Who Just Became the 1st Woman to Finish King of the Hammers in the Top 5
[10] KOH Driver Profile: Bailey Campbell
[11] Bailey Campbell – Safecraft
[12] 19 Year Old Bailey Campbell Makes History at King of the Hammers
[13] Dust and Glory at Ultra4 Fallon 250
[14] Shannon Campbell Wins 2017 Nitto King of The Hammers
[15] FARTHER With Bailey Campbell | FOX
[16] Ford Performance Driver Bailey Campbell Joins RTR Vehicles
[17] Rambunctious Raptors – Rebelle Rally
[18] Off-Road Racer Bailey Campbell Has More Guts Than You Do
[19] Second FOX Stories FARTHER Video Features Driver Bailey Campbell
[20] The Darling of the Campbell Racing Royal Family, Bailey Campbell
[21] Wild Grace – Rebelle Rally 2025 Team 132