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For 2024, Toyota Racing has implemented a contingency program that offers cash rewards for all drivers competing in the 2024 King of the Hammers in select classes. To be eligible for this program, the competition vehicle must meet ALL the following requirements: • A minimum of 10 participants are required in vehicle’s class. • Eligible vehicle classes are: 4400, 4500, 4600, and 4800. • The vehicle must be powered by a Toyota engine. • Two Toyota-provided decals are required to be visible on the vehicle, with one decal located on the vehicle’s passenger side and one decal located on the vehicle driver’s…
Continue ReadingJOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2024) The 2024 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented by Monster Energy Prologue was packed with action yesterday as over 200 competitors took off on the short course in Hammertown to tackle the 35-mile racecourse to set their positions for Sunday’s main race. Following the morning’s Prologue, the Baja Vida Class 11 Showdown Presented by EMPI flew onto the course in a land rush start on the Melville Dry Lake for an exciting 45 minute, plus one lap, all-out battle in Volkswagen Beetles. For the third year, the Prologue on Saturday was an important part of…
Continue ReadingMakers of high-performance suspension systems supporting competitors at renowned off-road races JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2024) – King of the Hammers, known as the toughest series of one-day off-road races in the world, is proud to announce its latest partnership. Eibach has been named the official race springs of the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. This partnership brings one of the most dependable race springs in the industry to one of the most challenging off-road races on the planet, held in Johnson Valley, California, from Jan. 18 through Feb. 3, 2024. “We’re…
Continue ReadingIndustry-leading manufacturer of generators to bring reliable power source to the remote series of races JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2023) – King of the Hammers, known as the world’s largest and toughest off-road race, is proud to announce its latest partnership. FIRMAN Power Equipment is the Official Portable Generator of the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. This partnership brings a reliable and well-respected portable power source to the event taking place around a temporary city that rises in the desert. “FIRMAN is a natural partner for King of the Hammers,” said Mike Jams, chief executive officer of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia-based RV dealer to provide RV rental support to renowned off-road race event JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2023) – King of the Hammers, known as the world’s largest and toughest off-road race, is proud to announce its latest partnership. El Monte RV has been named the Official RV Provider of the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. This partnership brings one of the largest and most respected RV dealers and rental services in the nation to the 17-day event taking place in the California desert from Jan. 18 through Feb. 3, 2024. “Our partnership with El Monte…
Continue ReadingMakers of high-quality winches and recovery gear will support participant and staff recovery efforts at renowned off-road races next year JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2023) – King of the Hammers, known as the toughest series of one-day off-road races in the world, is proud to announce its latest partnership. WARN Industries and Factor 55 have been named the official winch partner and the official winch recovery gear partners of the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries, respectively. This partnership brings some of the most innovative and reliable recovery gear to one of the most challenging off-road races…
Continue ReadingPhoto: Paolo Balardi JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2024) – The 2024 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented byMonster Energy is one of the growing feature races of the Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered By OPTIMA Batteries. The two day event kicks off Saturday, January 27, beginning with the prologue for all desert classes, followed by the 1400/1450 Rush Race, then the Baja Vida Class 11 Showdown Presented by EMPI. Two-time Unlimited Race winner in T1, Kyle Jergensen (#6147), returns this year to take on a new challenge in the T2 class and trade classes with last…
Continue ReadingMakers of innovative 4WD recovery gear adding support and increased traction to renowned off-road series JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2024) – King of the Hammers, known as the toughest two weeks of one-day, off-road races in the world, is proud to announce its latest partnership. MAXTRAX has been named the official traction board of the Every Man Challenge at the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. This partnership brings an innovative piece of recovery gear to one of the most grueling races at King of the Hammers, challenging four classes of vehicles on the…
Continue ReadingInnovative self-service, self-inspect and reloadable fire extinguishers to be used for enhanced safety at the upcoming King of the Hammers race event JOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2024) – King of the Hammers, known as the toughest series of one-day off-road races in the world, is proud to announce its latest partnership with Rusoh Inc. The RusohEliminator® has been named the official fire extinguisher of the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. This latest partnership brings a revolutionary new fire safety product to one of the most challenging off-road races on the planet, held…
Continue Reading2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered by OPTIMA Batteries Qualifying for Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship, Every Man Challenge and Nitto Race of Kings The 2024 Qualifying will be a loop starting and finishing on the Hammertown Short Course. The time trial will be conducted with single vehicles starting at predetermined intervals. Results for Qualifying will determine start order for races at the 2024 King of the Hammers. Racers that have elected not to qualify will start, based on a random draw, behind all racers that attempt qualifying. Please find attached the start list for each Qualifying Event.…
Continue Reading2024 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented by Monster Energy Limited and Unlimited Races The 2024 Prologue will be a 35 mile loop starting and finishing in Hammertown. The time trial will be conducted with single vehicles starting at predetermined intervals. 1400/1450 Rush competitors will be starting 2 vehicles side by side for their race. Results for Prologue will determine start order for Sunday’s race as well as be added to Sunday’s race time for overall results of the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge. Racers that do not finish the Prologue will be awarded the slowest time in their class plus 10…
Continue ReadingWhile the final rules are being reviewed, we would like to provide the current draft version. We do not anticipate substantial changes in the final but will post it as soon as we have it in hand.
Continue ReadingKing of the Hammers was coined the toughest one-day off-road race in the world years ago because of the treacherous terrain and grueling courses. Nitto Tire saw the value in KOH over a decade ago and began to invest in the company and competitors. We are proud to announce the 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto and Powered by OPTIMA Batteries. “Nitto has always believed that King of the Hammers is one of the single toughest one-day races in America,” said Chris Corbett, Events and Motorsports Manager for Nitto Tire. “It challenges people and products beyond what…
Continue ReadingJOHNSON VALLEY, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2023) – Due to the abandonment of the Ultra4 USA Series by MidAmerica Outdoors, and the impact that has had on racers, sponsors, King of the Hammers and other stakeholders, Hammerking Productions Inc. has been left with no alternative but to terminate its contract and license agreement with MidAmerica Outdoors, and to restore the Ultra4 National Championship Series in 2024. These developments will have no impact on King of the Hammers, which will kick off the 2024 Ultra4 National Championship Series. We will announce further series details and a schedule in due course. If you have…
Continue ReadingOFFICIAL RESULTS: 2023 KOH RACE OF KINGS Attached is a link to the complete data summary of the 4400 Race of Kings competition. Each tab is a breakdown of the race for VCP compliance including all the raw data, time stamps, chart for the times, penalties, adjusted final finish and an explanation for VCP’S. The goal is to be as transparent as possible with the information we have to determine the final positioning. We are now going through the complete data set for the Desert Challenge competition. We appreciate everyones patience while working thru the process. Liam O’DonnellUSAC Off-Road Competition Director
Continue ReadingUPDATE: To see updated 4400 results, as of 3.9.23 click here: https://kingofthehammers.com/official-results-2023-koh-race-of-kings/ These are Official KOH Finishing results. There will be an update posted reflecting DNF’s for positions pertaining to Series Points. Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship Race Results: https://kingofthehammers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CanAm-UTV-Hammers-Championship-ResultsOfficial-2023.pdf 4WP Every Man Challenge Race Results by Class: https://kingofthehammers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4WP-EMC-Class-Final-Results-2023.pdf 4WP Every Man Challenge Race Results Overall: https://kingofthehammers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4WP-EMC-Overall-Final-Results-2023.pdf Nitto Race of Kings Race Results: https://kingofthehammers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Official-Nitto-Race-of-Kings-Results.pdf Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented by Monster Energy Unlimited: Toyo Tires Desert Challenge Presented by Monster Energy Limited: Terra Crew Rush: Baja Jerky Class 11 Presented by ASI and King Shocks: Buy 2023 KOH Tickets Here
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Continue ReadingHello Competitors and Teams, We are anxiously preparing for your arrival on the lakebed! Check our YouTube, @KingoftheHammers_Official, for our live camera over Hammertown and watch the town being built during daylight hours! Please see the Competitors Start Here page on our website for registration and licensing links, the Competitors KOH Quick Links page for references, and the News page for updates. News, Updates and Reminders For All Drivers and Classes Mandatory Trackers and Transponders – Motos, Ultra 4 and DesertUltra 4 and Desert classes must rent mandatory trackers before arriving on the lakebed (including Class 11) at RacingTrax.com. Booking your tracker is separate and in addition to your transponder…
Continue ReadingHi Everyone! The 2023 SRT King of the Motos is fast approaching and we have created an exciting and formidable track this year that will challenge each of you. You should be packed and finished with pre-race training, so here are a few final things we need you to take care of for a smooth race weekend. Tracker & GPS Yellow Brick Tracker costs $65. Please ensure you have secured yours by renting via this link: Tracker rental Be sure to learn your GPS! Practice switching between tracks and logging your track. No GPS rental available on the lakebed, please ensure you bring one…
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