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The goal is to offer a discount on our Power Tank products to all KOH competitors in all classes in exchange for running our decals on their racecar/motorcycle/UTV which may help them win. I’m offering a 30% discount (off of MAP) to all KOH racers on all Power Tankmanufactured products to be used by the team for the team (limit of $3000 total purchase). For all “Big Race” racers that purchase Power Tank product through our KOH discount offer, since they will be running our decals they would automatically be entered into our contingencyprogram. Our contingency program is open to…
Continue ReadingCypress, Calif. (January 8, 2015) – On December 22, 2014, Nitto Tire U.S.A. signed an agreement with Hammerking Productions (Ultra4) to be title sponsor of the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers (KOH) race. Nitto Tire was previously the race’s presenting sponsor. The King of the Hammers race is recognized as America’s toughest one-day event in off-road racing and covers 200+ miles on a course that combines triple-digit-speed desert sections with technical boulder climbs that often require winching. The 2015 running – the ninth annual King of the Hammers — will be the first one with Nitto Tire as the…
Continue ReadingMasterCraft Safety Introduces The Affordable Sahara Reclining Seat Two years ago MasterCraft Safety turned the seat market on its head with the introduction of the Nomad. This fixed back suspension seat provided MasterCraft’s famous quality materials and workmanship at a price that the competition couldn’t match. Now we have done it again with the introduction of the Sahara Reclining Seat. While we are never willing to compromise on safety, we also recognize that different households have varying budgets to devote to their passions and hobbies. It was with this thinking in mind that the Sahara was created. The Sahara seat…
Continue ReadingRiders, Here is some helpful information to help you plan for a successful KOM in 2015. If you have any specific questions about the race itself after reading this, reach out at me via email at jimmy@jimmylewisoffroad.com hopefully before January 19th as I will be in Hammertown and email can be spotty leading up to just a few days before our event. If you have questions about sign-up, contact shannon@ultra4racing.com The schedule for the event is posted here: http://ultra4racing.com/the-inside-line/2015-koh-week-schedule/ Click here for the current list of registered riders. If you’re not registered yet, you can still register online. Click…
Continue ReadingBike# Driver Name State City Class 101 ALEX LEHR SAN CARLOS CA MOTO AM 17 BERNARD UNHASSOBISCAY RIDGECREST CA MOTO AM 59T BRAD HANNON HESPERIA CA MOTO TEAM 34 BRADY ELTON TOOELE UT MOTO PRO 106 BRYAN NELSON SAN LUIS OBISPO CA MOTO PRO 175L CHRIS GAGE CAMPBELL CA MOTO AM 10 COLTON HAAKER PERRIS CA MOTO PRO TBD CORBIN REED VISALIA CA MOTO AM V37 CRAIG THOMPSON FRESNO CA MOTO AM 262r DARREL W COLLINS YREKA CA MOTO AM 88 DREW DICKSON OAKLEY CA MOTO AM 492 DUSTIN MCCARTHY EL CAJON CA MOTO PRO 529 ERIC BAILEY LAKE…
Continue ReadingESAB Welding & Cutting Products is proud to be the official welding sponsor of the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers. ESAB and partner LetzRoll Offroad Racing will be onsite throughout the event to help drivers compete, offering all race teams free repairs, welding and cutting assistance and use of ESAB equipment and filler metals at the ESAB Solutions Tour Truck. The Solutions Tour Truck is ESAB’s mobile showroom, equipped with the latest in welding and cutting equipment, filler metals and accessories. During the weeklong event, the ESAB Solutions Tour Truck will be open to any KOH team requiring welding…
Continue ReadingBFGoodrich® Tires Bringing Baja Champion Tire and Contingency Program To King of the Hammers GREENVILLE, SC (Jan 12, 2014) – On the heels of one of the most successful desert racing seasons in recent memory, BFGoodrich® Tires is highlighting its championship race tire products and a strong contingency program for the winner of the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers held February 6 in Johnson Valley, Calif. Once again this year, BFGoodrich Tires will offer racers a $5000 contingency award for the winner of the King of the Hammers race if running on its product. Additionally, the company will offer…
Continue ReadingMojavewifi Offering Wifi at 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers! Mojavewifi is proud to offer wifi access for the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers! We will be offering public Hotspots throughout Hammertown and in many spectator areas, as well as private Hotspots for vendors, race teams, and spectators. MOJAVEWIFI PUBLIC HOTSPOTS – ONE DEVICE OPTIONS: Mojavewifi will have dozens of public Hotspots to provide roaming wifi access throughout most of Hammertown and in designated spectator areas. These allow access to one device per time period purchased. The public Hotpots are available anywhere you can connect with good signal to…
Continue ReadingThis is the finalized Garage Address/Tent List as of 1/12. Please check your address and tent order carefully. We have tried our best to accommodate any and all requests. *If you ordered a tent and did not let us know how you want the tent orientated in your garage spot, please email this information to simon@ultra4racing.com. If we do not receive this information the tent will be set short side along the road edge in your spot. Please include your Driver Of Record and car number.* 1. If you now know you will NOT be camping in Hammertown and you’ve…
Continue ReadingTech Inspection Info for KOH Week 2015 4400(ULTRA4s), 4500(mods), 4600 (stocks), 4800 (legends) classes All drivers must pay an annual $100 tech fee for each vehicle they plan to race in the 2015 calendar year at an ULTRA4 event. If you are purchasing a Driver Annual USAC License, your tech fee is covered for one race vehicle. If you are NOT purchasing a Driver Annual USAC License, and only purchasing a single use USAC Driver License, you may pay your tech fee online in advance by clicking here. Advance payment will save time at registration on lake bed. New 2015 Vehicles (non-banded cars)…
Continue ReadingUpdated as of 12/30/2014 If you don’t see your name here, it’s because you haven’t yet registered! Click here to start the registration process! 2015 Nitto King of The Hammers Car# Driver Name Class State City 602 AIREN A PATRICK 4400 PHOENIX AZ 4481 ALEX HARDAWAY 4400 SANTA ROSA CA 91 ALEX WACKER 4400 COPPER CANYON TX 4493 ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN 4400 MESA AZ 4455 ANDY BROWN 4400 SAN DIEGO CA 68 AXEL BURMANN 4400 AARTSELAAR ANTWERP, BE 35 BAILEY CAMPBELL 4400 GILBERT AZ 4461 BEN NAPIER 4400 ST LEONARDS NSW, AUS 36 BEN SWAIN 4400 GOLDEN CO 5252…
Continue ReadingThe 2015 Nitto King of The Hammers is fast approaching, and we are in need of volunteers to help run the race. The race simply wouldn’t happen without our fantastic volunteer team, and this year we have a special prize for one lucky volunteer! Keep reading for more… As a volunteer you get to be right in the thick of the action and be an integral part of KOH! We will also supply you with exclusive KOH merchandise, along with entry in to the Volunteer Raffle usually held during the volunteer meeting on Thursday evening before the big race. In this raffle you can win everything from…
Continue ReadingDec. 23rd, 2014 – JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: After a successful debut in 2014, The Vision X ULTRA4 vs. SRRS East/West Shootout presented by Sway-A-Way will be returning to Johnson Valley, CA during KOH Week 2015. The event which pits the Southern Rock Racing Series (SRRS) Rock Bouncers against ULTRA4 cars in a shootout will again take place on the Monday preceding the 2015 Nitto King of The Hammers.The event will feature a combined 50 drivers from both racing series and will be held at 6PM on February 2nd, 2015. The canyon to be used for the shootout remains undisclosed at…
Continue ReadingTent Rentals: We will have a new tent vendor this year, with a slightly different tent design. This vendor buildstents modularly which allows for a stronger structure. Tents will be set up by January 30th and removed on February 7th. Drivers have until 12/30/14 to rent a tent. No rental requests will be accepted after this date. Drivers are NOT required to rent a tent. We offer this service to help protect cars and teams from the elements of Johnson Valley. EZ-Ups do not last on the lake bed. Teams are allowed to share tent space. Costs: Select the size tent you wish to rent and click…
Continue ReadingULTRA4 Trading Cards There is no cost to you to participate. All information and images provided will be used solely for the purpose of creating a limited edition 2015 trading card set, and for its promotion. The front of the cards will feature your vehicle image, Driver name and vehicle number. The back of the cards will feature your Race team name, bio and some race history along with a 1” x 1” head shot of the driver. When selecting your vehicle image, please select a Landscape image. Please be certain that you have permission to use this image. You…
Continue ReadingClick here to reserve your spot! This year we will be offering 10 premium Camping spots inside of Hammertown. These spots are for one RV/Motorhone/Trailer each and will include. Premium spot in Hammertown Electrical Hook up (connection to the Hammerking Power grid (full power without generator all week) Water/Dump Service throughout the week Wifi Access Only 10 of these spots will be made available to the public. The Cost for purchasing a Premium camping spot in town is $1500. The spots are available 1/30 through 2/8. Cost: $1500.00
Continue ReadingPCI Radios has been named the official Race Radio of ULTRA4 Racing for the 2015 season! PCI has been taking care of ULTRA4 teams on the lake bed in Hammertown for years, and Hammerking Productions and ULTRA4 Racing are pleased to announce the formal partnership between the two organizations for 2015!
Continue ReadingDec. 2nd 2014 – Johnson Valley, CA: Hammerking Productions is pleased to announce that Klim, the manufacturer of rugged motorsports apparel, is the 2015 title sponsor for the Klim King of The Motos presented by Trail Tech. The race is part of the Nitto King of The Hammers week, and is a grueling all-day enduro event for both pro and amateur motos riders that combines high speed desert racing with extreme rock canyon riding. Trail Tech, manufacturer of off-road accessories for endurance motorcycle riders and off-road enthusiasts, will be continue on as the presenting sponsor. The Klim King of The…
Continue ReadingNew for 2015: The Media credential application is all online. Please read through and fill out the text listed below!
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