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USAC Membership Information for KOH Week

December 19, 2012

USAC 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…

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Every Man Challenge Drivers List – Updated 12/7

December 15, 2012

Adam Arsenault Nick Baldwin Jesse Bayne Aaron  Betzner Paul Bickerton Jay Callaway Rocky Dorame Jeremy Eaton George Evans Mike Falkosky Tyler  Frazier Mitch Funk Richard Garrett Jesse Haines DJ Harmon Wayne Hartwig Brandon Heyes Jay Hopko Alan Johnson Mike Johnson Jason Kaminsky Gerald Lee Steve Lopez Rob Matzell Larry Nickell Jordan  Pellegrino Shawn Rants Jeff Rector Randall Rose Russ Rose Kevin Stearns Aaron  Sykes Robert Tallini Marc Zaboth Kevin Adler Josiah Begay Matson Breakey Richard Gauthier Andy Glen Doug Kahlstrom Ferris McCollum Eric Miller Mike Ortega Shawn Passmore Matthew Peterson Matthew Salyers John Scheidhauer Bret Scheiding Mel Wade Richard Williams…

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Helpful Spectator Links for Attending Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire

December 7, 2012

Important information if you plan on attending the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers can be found at the following links. Thanks to World Rally Team for the diagram that shows the danger zones on a race course. World Rally Team Spectator Safety Bureau of Land Management – Barstow Field Office California State Parks OHV Safety and Preparedness King of the Hammers Desert Tortoise Protection Guide The Yucca Valley chamber of commerce is a great source for shopping, hotels, auto parts and other services. http://www.yuccavalley.org/

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Impact by MasterCraft Safety is Official Safety Equipment of Ultra4 Racing

December 6, 2012

Impact by MasterCraft Safety is the Official Safety Equipment of King of the Hammers and Ultra4 Racing Impact by MasterCraft Safety is proud to announce their support as the official safety sponsor of Ultra4 Racing.  The Griffin “King of the Hammers” is the toughest one-day, off-road race combining opposite ends of the spectrum with fast desert racing and technical rock-crawling.  “Ultra4 racing has unique safety requirements and (promoter) Dave Cole has always taken this very seriously,” explained Impact by MasterCraft Safety CEO Robbie Pierce. “We share Dave’s vision, as it dovetails perfectly into our offerings for everything from stock car and drag racing to desert and…

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Entry Fees Go Up 12/16 – 2013 KOH Week Entry Forms

November 15, 2012

The 2013 King of the Hammers week entry forms are available for all races. Please download the entry form by clicking on the link, print it, fill it out and mail it to the address listed on the form. You can pay for your entries via mail immediately or we will have online registration available in a matter of days. 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers – February 8, 2013 2013 King of the Hammers Entry Form Click here to pay your entry online. Above entry form must still be completed. 2013 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge – February 7th, 2013…

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KOH HCR UTV Flyer

November 15, 2012

All the info you need to know about KOH HCR UTV Race.

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Jason Scherer wins PSC Brawl in Blackwell

November 14, 2012

The final event of the Ultra4 Series brought the top 50 Ultra4 racers from the East and West together for a head to head battle in Blackwell, TX.  4 laps of 44 miles with a mixture of rocks, whoops and high-speed roads with sheer cliffs and tight woods proved to be a perfect venue for the teams ready to do battle; and an epic duel it was!   Capturing the Pole position on Friday by 5 seconds and winning the race might look like it was a simple victory on paper, but the race proved to be far from an…

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PSC Brawl in Blackwell Lap Times and Points

November 14, 2012

Below is a list of Ultra4 driver’s lap times and Ultra4 Series Points issued for the PSC Brawl in Blackwell Race. Car# Driver Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3 Lap 4 Points 1 76 Jason Scherer 1:04:55 (1) 2:10:21 (1) 3:43:11 (5) 4:45:34 (1) 1000 2 4414 Jason Shipman 1:08:03 (3) 2:18:42 (3) 3:37:10 (2) 4:47:54 (2) 966 3 53 Chris Hoyt 1:09:39 (5) 2:19:51 (4) 3:29:52 (1) 4:48:21 (3) 964 4 4418 Mike Colville 1:11:31 (9) 2:23:24 (5) 3:37:44 (3) 4:49:26 (4) 960 5 4404 Nick Nelson 1:08:53 (4) 2:17:01 (2) 3:40:01 (4) 5:00:57 (5) 914 6 4428 Loren Healy 1:16:55 (17) 2:32:26 (7) 3:54:27 (7) 5:08:51 (6) 883 7 4481 Alex Hardaway 1:16:41 (16) 2:37:01 (9) 3:58:54 (10) 5:11:37 (7) 874 8 4403 Ben Dinkins…

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How to Pass Ultra4 Chassis and Tech Inspection – By Dave Cole

November 13, 2012

Click here to download the pdf: How to Pass Ultra4 Chassis and Tech Inspection The purpose of this document is to clearly explain the 2013 Ultra4 Tech Inspection process.  While the rulebook has not had any major changes, the focus and level of scrutiny of certain items has.  As an Ultra4 driver, you are required to follow the entire rulebook, but for the purpose of an efficient and impactful inspection, we have developed a checklist that will be implemented for every vehicle.  Below each line item will be listed and explained as to the purpose, common failures and potential solutions. At…

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Nick Nelson Wins 2012 Ultra4 National Champion & Sportsman of the Year

November 13, 2012

Nick Nelson wins the 2012 Ultra4 National Championship & Sportsman of the Year After a long competitive 2012 season, Nick Nelson and his team were named the Nitto Tire 2012 Ultra4 National Champions. Nelson, mixed with a dedicated team and rock solid new car, fought tooth and nail from the deserts of Nevada all the way to the backwoods of Wisconsin to be crowned Champion. Beginning the year with his car’s freshman effort at the 2012 King of the Hammers, a disappointing steering failure ended their race early on, sending Nick home with a mission. “Winning the National Championship was…

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Nelson Nabs 2012 Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship

November 11, 2012

  2012 Ultra4 Series Trophies Awarded in Blackwell   November 10th, 2012 – Blackwell, TX: Less than 100 points separated the top 4 Ultra4 drivers going into last weekend’s PSC Brawl in Blackwell race; the series finale in the 2012 Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship series. 28 year old Ultra4 driver, Nick Nelson from Las Vegas, NV was the series points leader going into the race. With a win at the 2012 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix and a top 10 finish at the Ultra4 Cinco de Baja earlier in the season, Nelson was the man to beat…

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Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell

November 11, 2012

November 10th, 2012 – Blackwell, TX: The Nitto Tire National Championship Series came to a finale last weekend  at the PSC Brawl in Blackwell, Texas. The race was held at Texana Ranch and brought together the top 50 Ultra4 drivers from the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series and the Trail-Gear Western Regional Series in a head to head race that had fans on the edge of their seat. The top four finishers completed the 176 miles within 4 minutes of each other with third place Chris Hoyt and fourth place Mike Colville coming in literally nose to tail across the…

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PSC Brawl Starting Order – Scherer Claims Pole Position

November 9, 2012

Jason Scherer will be first off the start line at the PSC Brawl in Blackwell. Who will be named the Nitto Tire National Chammpion? Order Car# Driver Name Qual. Time 1 76 Jason Scherer 03:45.44 2 5 Shannon Campbell 03:50.78 3 5252 Bill Baird 03:54.31 4 4446 Gary Ferravanti Sr 04:05.16 5 4471 TJ Flores 04:06.84 6 81 Levi Shirley 04:09.53 7 4414 Jason Shipman 04:12.35 8 4420 Derek West 04:13.25 9 4418 Mike Colville 04:13.47 10 26 Clay Gilstrap 04:14.31 11 53 Chris Hoyt 04:14.47 12 4428 Loren Healy 04:15.38 13 4404 Nick Nelson 04:15.57 14 4444 Jason Pickett…

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2013 Ultra4 Tech Sheet

November 6, 2012

This will be the tech sheet used for the 2013 Chassis Tech Inspection. Driver’s will be given a copy for their records. The chassis inspection will be required before 2013 King of The Hammers and will be a part of the $400 Ultra4 Membership fees in 2013. 2013 Tech Sheet

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Erik Miller Heads to Championship Behind Wheel of Trent Fab Top Shelf Car

October 26, 2012

Through a recently developed series of events, 2012’s “King” of the Hammers and 2nd place overall Pro Series Champion, Erik Miller, will find himself behind the wheel piloting the newly completed Trent Fabrication “Top Shelf” car, built for and owned by Jim Widmaier.  Widmaier will take over the co-driver role in not only the car’s first race outing, but Jim’s as well.   The course will consist of 3 laps at 55 miles a piece, mostly high-speed desert terrain with rocks, washes and tight, technical sections set against the backdrop of the expansive wilderness of West Texas.  The race should…

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PSC Brawl in Blackwell – Nitto Tire National Championship Media Waiver

October 25, 2012

Click here to download the Media form for the PSC Brawl in Blackwell 2012 Ultra4 PSC Bawl Nitto Tire National Championship Media Credential and Waiver

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Texas is full – Drivers list for PSC Brawl in Blackwell

October 11, 2012

The following drivers are already registered for the PSC Brawl in Blackwell and have a chance of winning the Nitto Tire National Championship. Unlike other races in 2012, we will be taking the top UNQUALIFIED drivers which means we are guaranteeing a minimum of ten KOH spots for finishers in Blackwell. There are 15 KOHG spots on the line at Blackwell. We also will be taking the the top 5 teams who have raced a minimum of 3 regional races, including Blackwell (KOH and LCQ do not count) based on series points. Series points can be found here. Please note:…

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PSC Brawl in Blackwell Schedule and Event Details

October 10, 2012

The Race: The PSC Brawl in Blackwell will consist of 3 identical laps each approximately 55 miles in length. Ultra4 drivers will compete on a course that contains high-speed desert terrain, rocks, washes and tight, technical sections set against the backdrop of the expansive wilderness of West Texas. Dozens of Trophy class species from Africa, India and numerous countries abroad thrive on the privately owned Texana Ranch.  The terrain is an ideal test for Ultra4 cars and drivers. The Pits: Drivers will have 5 opportunities to pit throughout the race. Each team will be assigned one primary pit. Half will be assigned at…

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PSC Brawl in Blackwell – Nitto Tire National Championship

October 10, 2012

The PSC Brawl in Blackwell promises to be the most exciting new race on the Ultra4 circuit in 2012. What better way to declare the Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Champion than on a course designed with high-speed desert sections, technical rock gardens and amazing scenery?  Ultra4 Racing has partnered with Nitto Tire and PSC to put it all on the line in Blackwell, Texas. This race will have something for everyone, including high dollar purses for top drivers and a last chance in 2012 for drivers to earn 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers qualifying spots. The Stakes for the…

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2013 King of the Hammers Spot up for Auction this Weekend

October 5, 2012

 Griffin King of the Hammers Qualifying Spot Donated to Auction Griffin Radiator Offers Donation to Benefit Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame October 5, 2012 – Pomona, CA:  Griffin Radiator , the title sponsor of King of The Hammers has graciously donated their 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers qualifying spot to a silent auction taking place on Saturday October 6th,  after the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday October 5th at the Pomona fairplex. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. This is the 2nd year that a spot has been…

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