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Continue ReadingMasterCraft Safety has a long history, dating back to 1970 when Jack Miller started out with his upholstery shop and built his first seat with built-in suspension. Fast-forward to 1999, when current C.E.O. Robbie Pierce became the new owner after being involved in the company since the early 80’s. Since then MasterCraft have gone from strength-to-strength and are now the go-to company for both recreational and race safety equipment. MasterCraft Safety offers a huge line of products whose main purpose is to keep people safe. Offering seats for both race and leisure for many different branches of off-road, they also…
Continue ReadingFrom Jimmy Lewis: 2014 King Of The Motos Presented by Trail Tech Rider Newsletter Here is an update with general information and some explanation on changes for entered riders in The King Of The Motos presented by Trail Tech The Format The format for 2014 is a bit different than in the past. We are making the race better for spectators with easier access to more viewing as well as the course getting progressively more difficult–while still allowing us the ability to have a safe and fun event. It is pretty simple. Riders will have a qualifying run on Saturday…
Continue ReadingSRRS ULTRA4 King Shocks Shootout at Back Door East Coast vs. West Coast Johnson Valley, CA: Fifty teams from across the US have signed up to compete in the first ever SRRS ULTRA4 King Shocks East vs. West Showdown at Back Door during the weeklong 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire event held in Johnson Valley, CA. This shootout will feature both ULTRA4 vehicles and Rock Bouncers in a shootout style competition at the infamous Back Door trail. The shootout will pit drivers from East of the Mississippi against drivers from the West Coast to see…
Continue ReadingNotice to all KOH Attendees: There is a zero tolerance policy regarding drinking and driving. The Johnson Valley OHV area will be policed by BLM, local law enforcement and private security working together to ensure everyone’s safety throughout the week. Absolutely no drinking and driving of any type of vehicle will be tolerated inside or outside of Hammertown. Whether the vehicle is licensed or green stickered, if someone is caught drinking and driving they will be given a DUI. Please note: If you have a suspended license you are not able to operate a UTV. Also remember that pallets and…
Continue ReadingA big part of the Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire race week is the fantastic vendor show that rises out of the lakebed giving spectators an opportunity to see the newest and most popular products from the off-road aftermarket industry. In the weeks leading up to the event we will be running spotlights on vendors who will be attending 2014 so you can get an idea of who’s there, what they offer, and any special deals or giveaways they have planned. Busted Knuckle is based out of Birmingham, Alabama and specializes in Extreme Offroad Videos and…
Continue ReadingPAC Racing Springs are pleased to announce their contingency and awards program for the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire, as well as the entire 2014 ULTRA4 Racing season. $15,000 is on the line, see the information below to find out how to qualify! Qualification Requirements: A) Must be using PAC Racing Products Suspension Springs Sway Bars Shocks Valve Springs (proof of purchase needed) B) Must display PAC Racing Flame Decal, visible on both sides of vehicle. C) Must fill out form on website and submit to below email address for redemption. *Qualifying Events and Payouts*…
Continue ReadingJust sending a quick reminder that this is the last weekend to rent a tent for KOH Week.Monday 1/6 is the cutoff for tent rentals. If you still need a tent, below are the links to order your tent online. The confirmed list of drivers who have already ordered a tent is also listed below. Tent Rentals: Tents will be set up on driver’s garage locations by January 31st and removed on February 8th. Drivers have until 1/6/13 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…
Continue ReadingDynoMax Brand Makes KOH History through Popular Payout Program, Competitors Installing DynoMax Race Bullet Muffler for KOH Monroe, MI, Jan. 2, 2014 – DynoMax® Performance Exhaust and its ULTRA4 contingency program has made ULTRA4 racing history as more than 40 teams will be participating in the popular payout program at the 2014 King of the Hammers (KOH) Presented by Nitto Tire race. DynoMax – a popular performance exhaust brand that’s been a part of the KOH race scene since 2010 – is ULTRA4 Racing’s Official Exhaust Sponsor. “As the race draws closer, we’re seeing teams sign up daily in the…
Continue ReadingDynatrac™ has long been a supporter of the King of the Hammers. For 2014 the company is making a special offer exclusively to racers competing in the Ultra4 and Every Man Challenge classes. Competitors will be able to purchase a Dynatrac ProRock 80® at a significant discount. Additionally, Dynatrac will offer major contingency awards.* Competitors are eligible for a discount on the purchase of a Dynatrac ProRock 80, either as a partial assembly or a complete assembly with gears and differential. The ProRock 80’s unmatched high strength, lightweight and high ground clearance is ideal for KOH competitors. Both partial assemblies…
Continue ReadingFOX Hires Rock-Racing Suspension Guru Wayne Israelsen for 2014 King of the Hammers Event Company Boosts Contingency Package to $15,000, Offers Free Tuning Sessions with Israelsen at Johnson Valley Event El Cajon, Calif. – For years, FOX athletes have ruled “King of the Hammers,” an extreme competition called “the toughest single day event in the world.” In the event, competitors race across the desert at high speeds, conquering several of the nation’s toughest rock crawling trails. FOX athletes have consistently been the fastest in the competition, earning more titles than all other shock manufacturers combined. In line with FOX’s dedication…
Continue ReadingAll info is pulled directly from Drivers/Riders profiles. Racers can click here to login and update data. 4 Wheel Parts Last Chance Qualifier 11 Bruce Szember 23 Bryan Maloney 4464 Corey Kuchta 313 Dustyn friesen 312 Eric Brinker 38 Eston Simms 818 Jack Badossian 83 Jacob Scott 2727 Joe Varga #37 josh patt 4476 Kevin Gamble N/A Mark Underwood 666 Matt Thorson matt trebino 4446 Matthew 707 Michael Kelly 4458 Mike Ortega 2014 King of The Hammers Premium Entrants (also included in 4 Wheel Parts Last Chance Qualifier) 4425 Brandon Johnson 725 Chris May 420 George Kane 101 Jason ONeal…
Continue Reading2015 KOH Week: 2/1 – King of The Motos 2/2 – ULTRA4 vs. SRRS Shootout 2/3 – 4 Wheel Parts Qualifying 2/4 – Polaris KOH UTV Race 2/5 – Smittybilt Every Man Challenge Race 2/6 – Nitto King of The Hammers 2/7 – KOH The Experience – Trail Rides for Enthusiasts 2015 Trail Gear Western Regional Series: 5/8/15 – 5/9/15 – MetalCloak Stampede Sacramento, CA 7/10/15 – 7/11/15 – 4 Wheel Parts Grand Prix – San Bernardino, CA 8/29/15 – 8/30/15 – ULTRA4s @ Utah 10/16 & 10/17 – Nitto Tire National Championship – Reno, NV 2015 4WD Hardware Eastern…
Continue ReadingRTM Productions announces it will air a special presentation of the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire airing to 80 million households on NBC Sports Network and to 60 million households on CBS Sports Network. “We’re proud to partner with ULTRA4 Racing and share this uniquely extreme off-road race with our PowerNation viewers” said RTM President Joe St. Lawrence. “The country’s best drivers covet the KOH title for good reason – it’s America’s ultimate hardcore off-road event.” Creator of King of the Hammers, ULTRA4 President Dave Cole said “We are excited our event will to be part of RTM’s PowerNation…
Continue Reading(CA, December 2013) Bestop, entering its 60th Anniversary year, is a market-leading supplier of Jeep Wrangler products, and became the Official ULTRA4 Racing Truck and Jeep Outfitter in 2012. In addition, several of their customers and industry friends compete in the series, and Bestop wanted to support that effort as well. Known best for its soft tops, Bestop also manufactures a wide assortment of products to make the Wrangler more fun for the owner. Bestop also manufactures light truck products, including the PowerBoard electrified running board, articulating steps, soft camper shells and soft tonneau covers. Bestop’s Jim Chick says, “While we…
Continue ReadingClick the following links to download the registration form for each race. IRC tracking is required for the safety of our drivers. These units have an emergency push to talk button to alert of an emergency to get medical assistance to you right away. They also have the ability to tell us when drivers are not moving or have experienced a sudden impact. Drivers will purchase their IRC tracking devices directly through IRC. Drivers will need both the tracking unit and the bracketry kit. Some rental units are available for the bracketry kit. Please note: if you are interested in renting…
Continue ReadingA big part of the Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire race week is the fantastic vendor show that rises out of the lakebed to bring race goers the chance to see the newest and most popular products from the aftermarket offroad product industry. In the weeks leading up to the event we will be running spotlights on vendors who will be attending 2014 so you can get an idea of who’s there, what they offer, and any special deals or giveaways they have planned. Located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Goat Built designs and manufactures DIY tube…
Continue ReadingOpen Letter to the Off-Road Motorcycle Community, 2014 marks the 3rd annual King of the Motos race held in Johnson Valley, CA. As the founder of King of The Hammers, I created this race because I believe in grass roots extreme off road racing. I want to show the world that the best two-wheel athletes are racing extreme enduros; not only abroad, but also here in the United States. Southern California is home to many of the world’s top Moto riders and what better place to showcase their talents than in the diverse terrain offered by Johnson Valley, CA? Because this…
Continue Reading(CA, December 2013) Axial R/C Inc, manufacturers of the official R/C vehicles of ULTRA4 Racing, will once again be showing off their products in Hammertown at the 2014 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire. Founded in 2005, Axial quickly became one of the top names in radio-controlled products, producing chassis and accessories for the rock-crawling and overland adventure segments. Known for their strong construction, realistic ‘scale’ looks, and their overall automotive enthusiasm it was an obvious choice for Axial to become an official partner of ULTRA4. Axial’s roots are in full-size competition rock crawling, and as the…
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