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A Statement From Our Team: As we look forward to this year’s King of the Hammers, we want to take a moment to help clarify the steps we’ve taken to create a safe event for all.  This is an entirely outdoor event in a remote desert location that expands over 92,000+ acres. As the organizer, we have worked diligently for many months to progressively and proactively execute the event as safely as possible. San Bernardino County and Bureau of Land Management have reviewed the plans and determined the competition can take place. Currently, state and national parks, OHV areas, professional sports…

  King of the Hammers Race Receives Permit Approval   County provides approval necessary for Bureau of Land Management to grant the annual special event permit after careful consideration of extensive onsite requirements and mitigation protocols.    January 14, 2021 (Johnson Valley, CA) – Today, King of the Hammers (KOH) was granted a special use permit for the annual racing event in the California desert. The multi-day off-road racing competition is set for January 28-February 6, 2021. The organizers have worked diligently for many months to progressively and proactively execute the event as safely as possible. San Bernardino County and Bureau…

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE JESSI COMBS FOUNDATION TO SPONSOR RACER AMBER TURNER AT THE 2021 KING OF THE HAMMERS Made possible with the generous support of Ultra4 Racing   MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA (January 14, 2020) – We at The Jessi Combs Foundation are excited to announce that through the generosity of Ultra4 Racing, The JCF will be able to sponsor a yearly entrant into the King of The Hammers.  This year we have chosen Amber Turner to be our sponsored participant in the 2021 King of the Hammers. Long time KOH volunteer turned racer in 2020, Amber competes in the…

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Updated as of 1-19-2021 Qualifying begins at 9 AM PST on Feb 2, 2021 Name Last Name Class Qual Hour Order Ross Glave 4800 9:00 AM 1 Thomas Biddle 4600 9:00 AM 2 Kyle Cunliffe 4500 9:00 AM 3 Randal Holmes 4800 9:00 AM 4 Kimberly Sparrow 4800 9:00 AM 5 Brent Dixon 4800 9:00 AM 6 Mike Miller 4500 9:00 AM 7 Shaun Rajski 4800 9:00 AM 8 Rick Lavezzo  4500 9:00 AM 9 Rob Graham 4800 9:00 AM 10 James Panzella 4800 9:00 AM 11 Patrick Beckwith 4800 9:00 AM 12 Jack Peterson 4800 9:00 AM 13 Christopher…

Click click the link below to access your qualifying order: The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge (all classes) Qualifying Schedule All Balls Racing King of the Motos The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Qualifying Schedule The 4WP Every Man Challenge Qualifying Schedule The King of the Hammers Qualifying Schedule The Holley EFi Shootout (coming soon) Qualifying Schedule Saturday January 30, 2021 ~ The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Day 1 7:00 AM Toyo Desert Challenge Contingency / Tech / Qualifying 11:00 AM The Class 10 / UTV Grudge Match 7:00 PM The EMPI Class 11 Showdown, presented by Baja Jerky   Sunday January 31, 2021 ~ The Toyo Tires…

Updated 1-31-2021 Qualifying at 9 AM on Feb 1, 2021 Number Name Last Name Class Qual Hour Order 519 Nelson Sparks UTV 9:00 AM 1 9227 Robert Taylor UTV 9:00 AM 2 179 Jessy  Nelson UTV 9:00 AM 3 954 Austin Weiland UTV 9:00 AM 4 4905 Chris Gornell UTV 9:00 AM 5 1016 Kenny  Butts UTV 9:00 AM 6 111 Steve Mueller UTV 9:00 AM 7 67 Loren Healy UTV 9:00 AM 8 810 Garrett Toombs UTV 9:00 AM 9 933 Steve Schneider UTV 9:00 AM 10 805 Mark Morisoli UTV 9:00 AM 11 1003 Aaron Clark UTV 9:00…

updated as of 1-19-2021 Qualifying is 9 AM Wed, Feb 3, 2021 Name Last Name Class Qual Hour Order Jeren  Gunter 4400 9:00 AM 1 Eric  Blaies  4400 9:00 AM 2 Nate Gesse 4400 9:00 AM 3 Andrew McLaughlin 4400 9:00 AM 4 Eric Foster 4400 9:00 AM 5 John Grounds 4400 9:00 AM 6 Ron Prindle 4400 9:00 AM 7 Kevin Yoder 4400 9:00 AM 8 Tom Gilpin LCQ 9:00 AM 9 Stan Haynes 4400 9:00 AM 10 James Mahoney 4400 9:00 AM 11 Chris Branton 4400 9:00 AM 12 Name Last Name Class Qual Hour Order Edwin Abd…

The 2021 King of the Hammers COVID General Information Thank you for your commitment and interest in the King of the Hammers. We all know this is an unprecedented time. We appreciate your attention to the following information. Thousands of people flock to Johnson Valley OHV Area regularly for much needed outdoor recreation.  We understand that public land is public. However, as a concerned community, we ask that regardless of your personal perspective, everyone in attendance do their part to help ensure a safe environment for drivers, vendors, staff, fans and media alike. Hammertown is the gated and fenced outdoor…

Updated 1-6-2021 Name Last Name Class Hour Order Bernard Unhassobiscay MOTOS 8:00 AM 1 Jaminson Moses MOTOS 8:00 AM 2 Yoram Lavee MOTOS 8:00 AM 3 john kearney MOTOS 8:00 AM 4 Ryan Gray MOTOS 8:00 AM 5 Josh Wissehr MOTOS 8:00 AM 7 drew dickson MOTOS 8:00 AM 8 Rodrigo  Lopes  MOTOS 8:00 AM 9 Beau  Law MOTOS 8:00 AM 10 Brian Curless MOTOS 8:00 AM 11 Jeff Robinson MOTOS 8:00 AM 12 Jacob  Field MOTOS 8:00 AM 13 Jeffrey Delany MOTOS 8:00 AM 14 Tim OReilly MOTOS 8:00 AM 15 Jackson Davis MOTOS 8:00 AM 16 Brian Leonhardt…

Updated as of 1-27-2021 Qualifying starts at 8 AM PST on January 30 Post in Qual Name Last Name Class Order 1 Dean Wheeler B3/UTV 1 2 Blaine Conrad B2/Class 10 2 3 Jared Teague B2/Class 10 3 4 Pat OKeefe B3/UTV 4 5 Jason Willett B3/UTV 5 6 Matt Winslow B2/Class 10 6 7 Troy Shipman B3/UTV 7 8 Jim Henle B3/UTV 8 9 Jim Borden B3/UTV 9 10 Dave Mason Jr. B2/Class 10 10 11 Kyle  Chaney B3/UTV 11 12 Dan Hurn B3/UTV 12 13 Jeremy Davis B2/Class 10 13 14 Austin Weiland B3/UTV 14 15 Branden Sims…

Updated 1-24-2021 **Times subject to change** Updated 1/24/2021 Official Schedule:  Friday, January 22, 2021 King of the Hammers main gates open   Thursday, January 28, 2021 Pre-Running Full Course 12:00 PM Pre-Running Opens / Course Map Released – Must be Registered   Friday January 29, 2021 Pre-Running Full Course 7:00 PM Toyo Desert Challenge: Mandatory Driver’s Meeting (All Classes)   Saturday January 30, 2021 ~ The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Day 1 Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Toyo Desert Challenge Contingency / Tech / Qualifying 11:00 AM – 6 PM The B2 vs B3 Grudge Match 7:00 PM –…

In an effort to reduct bottlenecks at the 2021 King of the Hammers, early tech inspection will be avaialble in select locations prior to arriving on the Lakebed. ALL TEAMS MUST STILL COMPLETE CONTINGENCY AND SAFETY INSPECTION ON THE LAKEBED, however, for new builds, this is a great opportunity to get your vehicle banded before hitting the Lakebed. January 5th: Wide Open Design in TN January 6th: Tribe16 in TX January 9th: JT’s in CO, Doug at 4WP Riverside CA, Wayne at AllTech in CA Here is a link to the inspection checklist To reserve your space, make sure you…

King of the Motos 2021  General: Welcome to King of the Motos 2021.  KoM is going to be held on Tuesday February 2nd 2021, yes a Tuesday! As King of the Hammers continues to grow, the premier motorsports event requires some scheduling changes. King of the Motos has been invited back to be a part of this monstrous event and for that we are grateful! As a racer, you will get to enjoy a world class course put on by a world class team. This year’s course promises to test your mental, physical, and mechanical fortitude. This new format will give every…

(for best results, please use Chrome as your browser, clicking will redirect you to the order page for your item) Garage Space Orders CLICK HERE $50 ~ $500 This 2020 Hammertown Map contains all garage locations and highlights premium spots. When paying for your spot. Please indicate if you prefer same spot as last year. If it is more important to be by another driver, please type their name into the text box provided.  Hammertown garage locations are available for all registered teams. Only those drivers that have registered for a KOH Week race and purchased a 40’x80′ Hammertown spot for $50…

Welcome to the 2021 King of the Hammers, powered by OPTIMA Batteries! This page is intended to a single page resource to help you find information and directions for the 2021 King of the Hammers week. 2021 King of the Hammers COVID mitigation plan: https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-king-hammers-covid-19-mitigation-plan Race Week Schedule of Events: https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-king-hammers-race-week-schedule Race details page: https://www.ultra4racing.com/race/57 Spectator Tickets: https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/2021-ultra-4-koh-event-ticketing 2021 Covid-19 Testing FAQ: https://www.ultra4racing.com/updated-covid-testing-protocols-koh-2021 King of the Motos information: https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-king-motos-faq-and-details VP Racing Fuel Order From: https://www.ultra4racing.com/vp-racing-fuels-official-fuel-ultra4-racing Early Tech Inspection Notice: https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-koh-tech-inspection-early-inspection-dates Rulebook: https://www.ultra4racing.com/rulebook WiFi ordering link: https://koh.aecwifi.com/ Qualifying Schedules all Races: https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-king-hammers-week-qualifying-lists 1/8/2021 Driver Email (in PDF format): https://www.ultra4racing.com/sites/default/files/driver%20email_0.pdf Ultra4 TV Subscription Link: Subscribe to Ultra4TV HERE! Driver Registration: All races, All classes: ONLINE…

King of the Hammers Special Recreation Permit Update . As local governments, businesses, and members of the public learn to adjust and adapt to the mitigation measures that were put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, King of the Hammers is no exception. Our organization is actively working alongside the County of San Bernardino and multiple government agencies to ensure a safe and responsible outdoor recreational opportunity for everyone in attendance in 2021.. . To that end, Hammerking Productions is pleased to announce that we’ve entered into an agreement with MedNext, a state-of-the-art healthcare provider, to assist with the implementation…

* Early registration for ALL CLASSES is now open at www.ultra4license.com * As in years past, early registration gets the biggest discount (already automatically applied as the displayed price online. Prices increase and discounts decreased based on the schedule below) Phase 1 pricing (25% – 30% off) is available until Dec 12, so order now. Phase 2 pricing (15% off) will automatically update on Dec 13 and last until Dec 31. Phase 3 pricing (retail) will automatically kick in from Jan 1 – Jan 15. * Beginning January 16, online registration WILL BE CLOSED and an additional $100 onsite registration fee will…

THE JESSI COMBS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Seven Scholarships, totaling $30K awarded to women pursuing careers in the trades   MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA (November 9, 2020) –The Jessi Combs Foundation (JCF) is honored to announce the winners of The Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarship program for 2020. In addition to the two previously announced scholarships for $10,000 each, continued fundraising efforts allowed the Foundation to add five additional $2000 scholarships. In total, $30,000 worth of scholarships have been awarded to the following women:   Sana Anderson, Beach Park, IL – College of Lake County – Welding Program  Hannah Stout, Sterling, IL –…