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Updates
Kicking off the West Coast Series after a two-month break from King of the Hammers, racers were eager to get back behind the wheel and continue the 2026 season.
- April 7, 2026
- 6 Min Read
Dylan Summers Makes History at the Yokohama Every Man Challenge The 2026 Yokohama Every Man Challenge delivered another unforgettable chapter at King of the Hammers, combining brutal terrain, mechanical attrition, and dramatic lead changes across a punishing two-lap, 155.5-mile course....
- February 9, 2026
- 3 Min Read
Supporting Members of Our Community in Their Fight Against Cancer Our off-road and racing community is built on strength, resilience, and showing up for one another—especially when it matters most. Right now, two members of our extended community are facing...
- February 8, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Jeff Martin Wins the Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship The Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship delivered one of the most chaotic races in King of the Hammers history, with constant lead changes, heavy attrition, and a dramatic late-race shakeup that ultimately crowned...
- February 7, 2026
- 2 Min Read
Race of Kings Qualifying Results Qualifying for the Race of Kings is officially complete at the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers powered by OPTIMA Batteries, locking in the starting order for Ultra4’s premier event. Drivers took on the technical...
- February 5, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Kids 170 Race Results The future of off-road racing was on full display at King of the Hammers as young drivers lined up for the Kids 170 race, delivering an exciting and competitive showdown on course. With racers navigating challenging...
- February 5, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Race Lineup + Qualifying Results – Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship Qualifying for the Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship wrapped up with Brock Heger setting the fastest time in the 4900 Open UTV class, stopping the clock at 1:52.195. Ronnie Anderson qualified...
- February 4, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Qualifying Start Orders & Race Entries Now Available for Upcoming KOH Events As race week approaches, qualifying start orders and race entries are now live for several key events at King of the Hammers. Competitors, teams, and fans can review...
- February 2, 2026
- 2 Min Read
Christopher Polvoorde Claims 3-Peat Victory in Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Unlimited Class Christopher Polvoorde once again proved he’s the one to beat in the desert, finishing first in the Unlimited Class at the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge presented by Monster...
- February 2, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Limited Class Results The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Limited Classes launched race week at the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers powered by OPTIMA Batteries with a demanding run across the Johnson Valley desert. High speeds,...
- February 1, 2026
- 1 Min Read
SYLVANIA Offroad Class 11 Showdown Results The SYLVANIA Offroad Class 11 Showdown presented by Slowride Garage once again proved why it’s one of the most anticipated grassroots races of King of the Hammers week. A land-rush grid start kicked off...
- February 1, 2026
- 1 Min Read
Toyo Tires Desert Challenge: Unlimited Qualifying Results & Race Lineup Set Unlimited Qualifying for the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge is complete, locking in the starting order for race day at the 2026 Griffin King of the Hammers powered by OPTIMA...
- January 31, 2026
- 1 Min Read
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Put your brand at the center of the toughest off-road race on earth. King of the Hammers brings together a global audience of racers, fans, and industry leaders across desert, rocks, and everything in between. From on-site exposure in Hammertown to year-round digital reach, sponsorship puts you where the action and attention live.
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About Hammertown
For two wild weeks every year, the dry lakebed of Johnson Valley transforms into something unreal — a full-blown, off-grid city in the middle of the California desert.
We call it Hammertown, and it’s the beating heart of King of the Hammers. Built from trailers, tents, tools, and raw grit, Hammertown is where racers wrench, fans roam, brands launch, and the entire off-road world comes together to celebrate the hardest one-day race on the planet.
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