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Click here to download the BFGoodrich Pit Support Order Form GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2013) –BFGoodrich® Tires today detailed its contingency and industry-leading pit support programs for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers, the ultimate competition that combines desert racing and rock crawling courses to put drivers and equipment to the test. BFGoodrich Tires looks to continue its strong performance at the prestigious event, having captured four of the last five titles by providing strong on-site tire and pit assistance to its drivers. The 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers will be held in Johnson Valley, Calif. “BFGoodrich Tires…
Continue ReadingAIRAID and Hammerking Productions have announced an exciting new element to the 7th running of the Griffin King of the Hammers, Presented by Nitto. Dubbed the AIRAID Holeshot Award, this “race within a race” gives drivers an extra incentive to put on a show at the start of the King of the Hammers by pitting them against the clock to win $1,000 in cash! Here is how the AIRAID Holeshot works: Drivers will leave the starting line for the King of the Hammers at 30-second intervals. Each driver will be timed from the start to a predetermined point on the…
Continue ReadingExtreme enduro open to multiple classes January 15, 2013 (Temecula, CA) – Dubbed the toughest extreme enduro in the U.S., the 2013 King of the Motos – Presented by FMF – takes place in less than three weeks with the green flag dropping on Sunday, February 3rd. The event kicks off the 7th annual Griffin King of the Hammers week in Johnson Valley, California, two hours east of Los Angeles. The 2013 enduro course is an approximate 80-mile loop consisting of open desert racing, loose climbs and the famed rock terrain that has made the Hammers an iconic off-road area. The spirit of…
Continue ReadingMoto Riders Newsletter Firstly we’d like to thank you for taking the challenge of riding the toughest and most physically grueling motorcycle race of any king in the United States. It takes a special kind of rider and we hope to provide you with a worthy challenge in the course yet an excellent experience in the entire event so that the King Of The Hammers event continues to grow to levels no one though possible. All started when a group of 12 teams got together to race rock crawlers across the desert and to the top of a gnarly hill…
Continue ReadingSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – JANUARY 16, 2013 Rugged Radios announces a $1000 payout to each overall winner of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire, Smittybilt Every man Challenge, and KOH HCR UTV Race. Greg Cottrell, owner of Rugged Radios stated “We’re excited to be a part of one of the biggest race events out there. The teams, the commitment and the drive it takes to be here is remarkable and we just want to support everyone.” Since last year’s King of the Hammers, Rugged has been working with additional teams and drivers around the country in preparation for this…
Continue ReadingWelcome International racers, media and spectators to the GenRight Hospitality Pavilion in central Hammertown. “We believe the trail is the best teacher. Lessons from the trail are what make our products different.” Tony Pellegrino, President GenRight Off Road & Driver GenRight Off Road Racing’s #4485 Vengeance . “I’ve always been welcomed on my travels around our great country. Therefore, hosting the International Pavilion and welcoming folks to “our” playground is a pleasure.” International Pavilion Activities will include: Daily Hosted Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, KOH Concierge Services: International Racer support – “ I need a ring and pinion” – “Is that the…
Continue ReadingHighlights include: Free weld support and equipment access Cash back rebate offer to drivers Free hands-on demos to attendees Two “Ladies Only” welding events with guest appearances by last year’s KOH Champion, Erik Miller Partner Blue Torch Fabworks’ race vehicle and prerunner on display Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. Once again, Miller, Blue Torch Fabworks and new partner The Fab School will offer free weld support and equipment access to all race participants. The Fab School will bring the expertise of several instructors and students to provide additional weld support as needed.…
Continue ReadingJanuary 15th, 2013: JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: In the ongoing effort to Save the Johnson Valley OHV area, a new campaign has emerged to raise national awareness regarding the expansion of the 29 Palms Marine base onto public lands. Volunteers have created a petition on the White House.gov site (http://petitions.whitehouse.gov) with the hope of receiving formal recognition from the White House regarding The Johnson Valley OHV area. The White House has committed to responding to any petition that receives 25,000 or more signatures within a 30 day time frame. The petition specifically requests the White House to deny any request by the…
Continue ReadingKing Off Road Racing Shocks is proud to continue their support as the Official Shock of Ultra4 Racing and the King of the Hammers for the 3rd year in a row. Taking place in Johnson Valley, California on February 1st – 9th, the 7th annual King Of The Hammers event will mark King Shocks’ 5th year offering free support to the racers participating. “The King of the Hammers has become an international phenomenon and prestigious cornerstone event in off road motorsports,” declared Ultra4 Racing founder, Dave Cole. “Competitors from around the world are challenged to race at high speeds through the rough open desert and maneuver their vehicles over difficult obstacles, walls of…
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, January 10th, 2013 all names of registered drivers/riders to date during KOH Race week were announced during a live show. Drawing were held for the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge starting order, and the HRC KOH UTV Race. The UTV drivers will be sorted by class and then assigned a start position based on drawing order. The randomized start order for the 2013 Ultra4 4 Wheel Parts Qualifiers held on Tuesday and Wednesday were also announced last night. Start order for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers race presented by Nitto Tire will be determined by the Qualifier.…
Continue ReadingLOOMIS, CA JANUARY 7, 2012 The Free Ruffstuff Specialties Open Pit will be set up for the third consecutive year at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. The 8 bay capabilities will include 9 Lincoln Electric Welders and a 4×4 Torchmate Table in addition to 3 full service mobile welding trucks that can come to you anywhere. Racers have priority, but nobody will be ignored, including those without broken vehicles who would just like a Free RuffStuff or Lincoln Electric T-shirt or koozie! “Last year we repaired 198 different vehicles and this year we have doubled our size and…
Continue ReadingRaceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers and $1,000 Bounty for 2013 Every Man Challenge Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 7pm GARDEN GROVE, CA JANUARY 11, 2012: Running Raceline Aluminum Beadlock Wheels at this years 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers could add $5,000 to the winners pocket at the Ultra4 race on Friday February 8, 2013 in Johnson Valley. “We have always been about supporting our racers, who in turn support us. This is just one more opportunity that we are happy to put towards their success!” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Brand Manager. In addition, Greg Mulkey announced on the…
Continue ReadingAxial R/C Inc., A subsidiary of Hobbico Inc., is proud to announce Axial as the Official R/C Vehicles of Ultra4 / King of the Hammers for 2013 Ultra4 Racing is the latest and greatest off road motorsport event on earth. This style of racing challenges man to a duel with the elements. Unlike standard off road racing in a stadium or in the wide open desert, Ultra4 vehicles face challenges that no other motorsport demands. Competitors are not only made to cross vast areas of open desert, they also travel up boulder strewn canyons and negotiate terrain that appears…
Continue ReadingDynoMax Performance Exhaust is proud to announce its continued partnership with Shannon Campbell; the only two-time King of The Hammers champion. Our partnership with Shannon started out with a bang in 2011 when Shannon stood at the top of the podium as the prestigious King of the Hammers champion, and ULTRA4 Series overall champion that same year. Shannon’s success continued in 2012 with a 3rd place finish at KOH and 5th overall in series points. Shannon is one of those racers, whose competitors may mark with a target on his back, as the one to beat every time he fires…
Continue ReadingPlease Note: All Spectators will receive a spectator area map at the front gate on Boone Rd. Spectating is only allowed in designated spectator areas during active race hours for all races that utilize the spectator viewing areas. Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver. It is punctuated by steep red rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valleys, dry lake beds and sandy washes. Elevations range from 4,600 feet at Hartwell Hills to 2,300 feet at Melville Dry Lake. Vegetation consists of creosote scrub, annual grasses, wild flowers and Joshua Trees. The 188,000 acre OHV area is…
Continue ReadingUSAC Racing Memberships for Ultra4, EMC and UTV Drivers Ultra4 Racing is pleased to announce that we are offering USAC membership to all of our drivers and co-drivers. The United States Auto Club (USAC) is the sanctioning body behind some of the largest racing organizations in the country, and we are pleased to be one of the racing organizations working with USAC. USAC membership provides access to insurances usually unattainable by race teams. USAC membership will be required for all drivers and co-drivers participating in King of The Hammers, Every Man Challenge and the HCR KOH UTV Race. Last chance…
Continue ReadingOff Roaders Meet with USMC Concerning 29 Palms Base Expansion Congressional Leadership Encourages Continued Talks At the urging of members of Congress, including House Majority whip Kevin McCarthy, the United States Marine Corps met with key members of the California Motorized Recreational Council (CMRC) December 5th 2012 in Twentynine Palms, CA. Major General James Kessler led the discussion and the Marines re-established their position regarding the Twentynine Palms base expansion. The Marines preferred expansion route would consume the majority of land that currently belongs to a popular off-highway vehicle (OHV) area in Johnson Valley, CA. With a footprint larger than…
Continue ReadingMiller Welders signs on for a second year at Griffin King of the Hammers – Free Weld Support Offered Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. Partner and off-road manufacturer Blue Torch Fabworks will again join Miller Welders on site to collectively offer free equipment access and weld support to race team participants. And co-drivers Jason Carner and Peter Basler of the Blue Torch Fabworks racing team will field a custom-built Miller Welders off-road race vehicle for the 2013 King of the Hammers premier race, featuring innovative new products and other modifications. Stay tuned for more details regarding the free weld…
Continue ReadingIn an effort to better service our drivers we’ve created a schedule for when Registration will be open on site during King of The Hammers week. The first thing all drivers should do upon arriving on the lake bed is proceed to registration. Drivers should be prepared with the following information upon arrival at registration. Name and cell phone for team’s point of contact throughout week. This should preferably NOT be the driver, and ideally a Verizon Cell phone. Radio Frequency of Race Team Confirmation of location on Lake Bed Cash to pay remaining balances for pit crew members/registration and…
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