 In 2009, Ponce participated with teammates Heath Catron and Johnny Despain in the last chance qualifier at the King of the Hammers.In, 2010, he tried the LCQ once again with teammate Bill Bridge

In 2011, Ponce along with teammate Dave Gutwillig finished the King of the Hammers, placing 37th out of 100 teams.Ponce was the first Mexican to ever compete in and finish this endurance race.