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Ultra4 Racing is pleased to announce that ATX Wheels is the Official Wheel of Ultra4 Racing. ATX Wheels has been a long-time supporter of Ultra4 Racing. Many prominent drivers including 2010 Griffin King of The Hammers winner, Loren Healy and Jimmy’s 4×4 driver, Cottin Rodd are planning to race on ATX Wheels in 2012. Both drivers used the wheels in 2011 in such brutal races as King of The Hammers and the Ultra4 Stampede. The ATX Series was launched in 2004 by custom wheel industry leader American Racing, to provide the off road and outdoor enthusiasts wheels for their vehicle that were…
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Continue ReadingKing Shocks, Official Shock of Ultra4 Race Series Every year the King of the Hammers event and the Ultra4 racing series gets bigger and better. The same is true for King Shocks. Not only will King Shocks be posting a $4000.00 cash bonus to the team who wins K.O.H. on Kings and a substantial discount for racers who purchase shocks for the Ultra4 series but King will also be the Official shock of Ultr4 racing. Like last year, King will be on the lakebed at Hammertown the entire week of King of the Hammers conducting tuning sessions free of charge…
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Continue ReadingCYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Nitto Tire, a leading producer of high performance tires is prepping for a big win at this year’s toughest desert race, King of the Hammers: The Ultimate Desert Race (KOH). Nitto Tire has put together some of the top winning drivers into six officially sponsored teams to tackle this extreme test of strategy, speed and guts. To further their edge in this competition, Nitto Tire has also developed a new, non-DOT tire specifically for this event called the 40×13.50R17 Trail Grappler K-spec®. The first tire designed for speed and rock climbing – two essential tests known in the…
Continue ReadingAPPLETON, Wis. — Dec. 15, 2011 — Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers, the toughest one-day off-road race combining extreme rock crawling and desert racing, set against the desert landscape of Johnson Valley, Calif. Partner and off-road manufacturer Blue Torch Fabworks will join Miller Welders onsite to collectively offer free equipment access, weld support and specialized off-road repair to KOH race team participants. The eight-day event, which combines the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, Pit Bull King of The Hammers UTV Race and 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers race, will feature more than 225 cars and attract 20,000…
Continue ReadingWith more than 24 Jimmy’s cars competing in the 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers, it’s no wonder Jimmy’s 4×4 is the official suspension of Ultra4 Racing for the 2012 Season!
Continue ReadingUltra4 Racing is pleased to announce that Lucas Oil is the official Oil of Ultra4 Racing for the 2012 season. Lucas Oil has a long standing history of supporting all types of racing and drivers including veteran Ultra4 driver, Les Figueroa and that support now includes the entire 2012 Ultra4 Racing series. Lucas Oil and Ultra4 Racing both support grass root racing efforts and many Ultra4 drivers compete in both Ultra4 events and Lucas Oil Regional Short Course races. In fact, the short course in Hammer Town has been declared the Lucas Oil Short Course for the 2012 Griffin King…
Continue ReadingTom, Please Note: Ultra4 Way will be the 1st street on the left as you come on the lake bed. Before Lucas Lane. Each Driver location offers 40’ x 80’ feet of garage and/or camping space per team. Want to find your favorite team in Hammer Town? Click on the following link to view: Hammer Town Driver Addresses Copies of this map will be handed out in Driver packets and will be available to spectators in the Ultra4 Program for sale on the lake bed.
Continue ReadingQuest for the Crown Will be Highly Competitive January 11th, 2012– Johnson Valley, CA: On Friday, February 10th, 2012 more than 100 drivers are expected to compete in the 6th annual Griffin King of The Hammers. The level of talent and experience lining up at the start of this year’s race has never been seen before in Johnson Valley. The contestants vying for a chance to be crowned the 2012 King range from former kings, Dakar finishers, to international drivers and short course champions. All former kings will be returning to reclaim their crown and the competition among them is…
Continue ReadingIRC Tracking is required for the Griffin King of The Hammers, Pit Bull Tires KOH UTV Race, and the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge Races. The tracking is not required for Last Chance Qualifier drivers unless they secure a spot in the Griffin King of The Hammers. For drivers who have already purchased the Iritrack Fixation Kit, the Iritrack lease is $175. For drivers who have not purchased the Iritrack Fixation Kit, both a kit and unit lease will be required. There are a limited number of rentals available for those wishing to purchase the fixation kit. You can bring the…
Continue ReadingJanuary 5, 2012 – Lake Arrowhead, CA: Following a successful 2011 season, the Ultra4 Racing series returns in 2012 with more races and increased sponsorship. Ultra4 Racing is pleased to announce six Ultra4 Racing Official Product Sponsors have pledged continued support and five new Official Product Sponsors have signed on for the 2012 Ultra4 Racing series. “Great sponsors make great races possible” said Ultra4 Racing founder, Dave Cole. He continued by saying, “Our product sponsors are true partners offering significant support that reaches far beyond a name and logo. These companies actively support the off-road and 4-wheel drive community as…
Continue ReadingInvitation only extreme enduro competition draws top international motorcycle racers. Click here to download an application for an invitation to King of The Motos January 4, 2012 (Lake Arrowhead, CA) – Hammerking Productions, owner and producer of the iconic King of the Hammers off-road race is pleased to announce the newest event in the weeklong series of extreme off-road competitions – King of the Motos. After a groundswell of support from key motorcycle racing professionals, the 2012 edition will feature a demanding course combining high-speed Baja-style desert racing and extreme rock terrain that will rival Erzberg. King of the Motos…
Continue ReadingUltra4 Racing is pleased to announce that ATX Wheels is the Official Wheel of Ultra4 Racing. ATX Wheels has been a long-time supporter of Ultra4 Racing. Many prominent drivers including 2010 Griffin King of The Hammers winner, Loren Healy and Jimmy’s 4×4 driver, Cottin Rodd are planning to race on ATX Wheels in 2012. Both drivers used the wheels in 2011 in such brutal races as King of The Hammers and the Ultra4 Stampede. The ATX Series was launched in 2004 by custom wheel industry leader American Racing, to provide the off road and outdoor enthusiasts wheels for their vehicle that were…
Continue ReadingMiller & Blue Torch Fabworks to offer free weld support and equipment access to KOH race participants APPLETON, Wis. — Dec. 15, 2011 — Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers, the toughest one-day off-road race combining extreme rock crawling and desert racing, set against the desert landscape of Johnson Valley, Calif. Partner and off-road manufacturer Blue Torch Fabworks will join Miller Welders onsite to collectively offer free equipment access, weld support and specialized off-road repair to KOH race team participants. The eight-day event, which combines the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, Pit Bull King…
Continue ReadingUltra4 Racing welcomes Spidertrax Off-Road as the Official Axle of Ultra4 Racing. For over a decade, Spidertrax has been designing innovative products for the off-road community. Their components have withstood the test of Ultra4 Racing and many top competitors use Spidertrax products, including: Loren Healy, Jason Scherer and Kevin Sacalas. Spidertrax has been involved with Ultra4 Racing since the beginning. The Spidertrax Rock Bug driven by Tracy Jordan has been a staple at King of The Hammers races. Thom Kingston, one of Spidertrax founders is a fixture at many professional off-road competitions from rock crawling to last season’s Ultra4 Series.…
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