Erik Miller left 134 competitors in the dust to take his first King of the Hammers title—his nearest competitor was nearly thirteen minutes behind him. Santee, CA February 29, 2012 – FOX—the industry-leading ride dynamics company— equipped rock racer, Erik Miller, wins his first King of the Hammers, becoming one of three FOX drivers to win the… Continue reading FOX Rock Racing Pilot, Erik Miller, Earns the Title of "King" at 2012 King of the Hammers
Month: February 2012
Ready to Race: Yokohama Tire’s 2012 Motorsports Program Revs Up
Tire maker teams up with a new partner in the ALMS GT Class and continues campaigns in ‘green racing’ with orange-oil infused tires in the GTC and GT3 Challenge series, plus off-road racing FULLERTON, CA (Feb. 28, 2012) – “Let the racing begin!” That’s the word from Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s (YTC) director of… Continue reading Ready to Race: Yokohama Tire’s 2012 Motorsports Program Revs Up
General Tire to Offer Cash Contingency Award for Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
General Tire is sole tire manufacturer offering a cash contingency award for the 2012 regional season Fort Mill, SC – February 27, 2012. General Tire has been named a contingency sponsor for the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series beginning in 2012. General Tire will be the only tire manufacturer offering a cash contingency award… Continue reading General Tire to Offer Cash Contingency Award for Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
Official Scoring Correction-King of the Hammers
Official Scoring Correction Following Competition Review Board Assessment February 23, 2012 (Lake Arrowhead, CA) – After reviewing comments from the Bureau of Land Management, Course Officials, and competitors; and with support of video coverage, the Competition Review Board (CRB) for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers has announced time penalties for seven drivers as… Continue reading Official Scoring Correction-King of the Hammers
INNOVATIVE JK HYBRID STUBBY
LIGHTWEIGHT BUMPER WITH INTEGRATED FOG LIGHT MOUNTS DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— In a perfect world, JK owners would combine the durability and strength of a winch bumper with the affordability and low weight of a winch plate. Thanks to Rough Country, you can live in that world with the all-new JK Hybrid Stubby w/ Integrated Fog Light Mounts. Utilizing… Continue reading INNOVATIVE JK HYBRID STUBBY
Les Figueroa Finishes Second Consecutive King of the Hammers
HENDERSON, NV FEBRUARY 16, 2012 – Les Figueroa, driving the Figspeed Lucas Oil Racing Ultra4 car, finished 36th at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers. Qualifying a respectable 27th the team ran somewhere between 12th and 18th for a majority of the day. “It was a hard day of racing, just glad to finish, we were… Continue reading Les Figueroa Finishes Second Consecutive King of the Hammers
JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 15, 2012 – JT Taylor set forth on his 6th King of the Hammers adventure last week in the same car that he has driven for 5 of those years. After a high speed tumble during pre-running, the team thrashed to get the car back on all four in time for qualifying. … Continue reading JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
TJ Track Bar Relocation Bracket
PROMOTES PROPER ANGLES FOR IMPROVED HANDLING DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— There’s an easier way to get the right angles after lifting your Jeep TJ, thanks to Rough Country’s new TJ Track Bar Bracket. This heavy duty bracket lets you keep your track rod in the stock location on the axle. Utilizing this bracket alleviates the task of drilling a… Continue reading TJ Track Bar Relocation Bracket
John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers
In a masterful display of driving skill, King Shocks racers John Currie and co-driver Gerald Lee won the inaugural Everyman Challenge held Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012 at the King of the Hammers (KOH) event in Johnson Valley, Ca. Currie was competing against 18 other “stock” class competitors and also beat all 17 drivers in the… Continue reading John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers
General Tire Kicks Off Best In The Desert Series Atop the Podium at 'Parker 425'
Mikey Childress places third in class and sixth overall. Macrae Glass captures first 2012 class win for General Tire. Fort Mill, SC – February 7, 2012. The Best In The Desert (BITD) Series kicked off at the “Parker 425” over the weekend in Parker, Arizona and Team GT started the 2012 season off on the… Continue reading General Tire Kicks Off Best In The Desert Series Atop the Podium at 'Parker 425'
Maxtrac Releases Forged Torsion Leveling Keys For 2011-12 Chevy HDs
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Maxtrac Suspension now offers ultra-strong forged torsion-bar leveling keys for comparable cost to weaker cast keys. By streamlining manufacturing and distribution, Maxtrac is able to sell premium-quality torsion keys at a highly cost-effective price point — MSRP is currently $149.95 for the 2011-12 Chevy 2500/3500 HD pickup applications, both 4×4 and 2WD. (Dealer-direct… Continue reading Maxtrac Releases Forged Torsion Leveling Keys For 2011-12 Chevy HDs
Jeep Wrangler JK Complete 4" OME Suspension System
OME SUSPENSION SYSTEMS: Aftermarket four-wheel drive suspension is extremely complex. Determining the right solution for your vehicle and your requirements demands special attention to many factors. Unlike numerous aftermarket JK suspension systems on the market that only target lift height, OME offers a complete boxed kit that contains all the required components to fine tune the suspension… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler JK Complete 4" OME Suspension System
The Crown Goes East As Erik Miller Wins the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
February 11, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – On Saturday at at 2:03 p.m., Erik Miller crossed the finish line to be crowned the 2012 King of the Hammers. Considered the toughest one day off-road race, Miller beat out 134 competitors to win the coveted title and $25,000 prize purse. “There are one thousand opportunities to… Continue reading The Crown Goes East As Erik Miller Wins the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
49 Official Finishers of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
1 Erik Miller 4421 Cumberland MD 6:03:51 2 Rick Mooneyham 554 Lake Havasu City AZ 6:16:48 3 Shannon Campbell 5 Gilbert AZ 6:33:40 4 Derek West 4420 Springfield MO 7:20:24 5 Loren Healy 4428 Farmington NM 7:22:05 6 Brad Lovell 232 Colorado Springs CO 7:26:23 7 Brian Shirley 18 Dodge City KS 7:31:53 8 Rusty… Continue reading 49 Official Finishers of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
2012 King of the Motos Results
1 Graham Jarvis # 88 2:57:19 2 Kyle Redmond #17 3:09:41 3 Destry Abbott #8 3:29:16 4 Mike Slawson #307 3:45:32 5 Cody Webb #247 4:00:40 6 Jimmy Jarett #24 4:05:28 7 Chris Ridgway #181 DNF 8 Cory Graffunder #115 DNF 9 Jason Smith #20 DNF 10 Joe Kessler #46 DNF 11 Jordan Brandt #2… Continue reading 2012 King of the Motos Results
King of the Hammers Promoter Dave Cole Stuns Racers in an Effort to Save the Hammers
Traditionally, the Griffin King of the Hammers has been limited to a field of 100 racers; twenty of whom gain entry into the race by competing in a Last Chance Qualifying (LCQ) race that happens in the days prior to the King of the Hammers. More than 70 drivers competed for one of the 20… Continue reading King of the Hammers Promoter Dave Cole Stuns Racers in an Effort to Save the Hammers
4WHEEL PARTS QUALIFYING ROUNDS – DAY 2
Nelson, Miller, and Gordon Shine on Day 2 of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Nick Nelson laid down a time of 4:46 at Wednesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials, ending up second overall in the two-day qualifier for the Griffin King of the Hammers this Friday, February 10th Unlike the solid axles used on… Continue reading 4WHEEL PARTS QUALIFYING ROUNDS – DAY 2
King of the Hammers Qualifying proves a challenge for past Kings!
The violence of 600 Horsepower rang through the canyon walls of Chocolate Thunder like the trumpets of Jericho as Tom Wayes assaulted the “Gate Keeper” that now resembles a sand embedded wall of rock blocking access to the trail beyond. The Griffin King of the Hammers Happy Hour pitted the best in Ultra4 racing in… Continue reading King of the Hammers Qualifying proves a challenge for past Kings!
Master-Pull debuts green winch rope to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
Proceeds of sales from “Land-use” winch line will go to the CMRC JV defense fund. Master-Pull, the leader in synthetic ropes, once again commits to keeping public lands open to the public by donating a portion of the proceeds of its new, limited edition, green winch rope to the Johnson Valley defense fund which has been set up by the… Continue reading Master-Pull debuts green winch rope to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
Superchips Takes Title Sponsorship of Pro-Mod Rock Crawler
FEBRUARY 7, 2012 – Superchips unveiled plans today to take title sponsorship of Krawlin’ Dirty’s #22 Pro-Mod buggy, piloted by driver Aaron Sykes. Team Superchips will be competing in several impressive events throughout the 2012 season including the W.E. Rock and Cal/Neva Extreme series. The Superchips buggy has a Campbell Enterprises chassis with a Cobalt… Continue reading Superchips Takes Title Sponsorship of Pro-Mod Rock Crawler
“Easy Does It” at Tuesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers 2012: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round Day 1 February 7, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – Ultra4 veteran “Easy” Rick Mooneyham has something to prove at this year’s Griffin King of the Hammers. Mooneyham has been on the podium twice in the past, but has yet to be crowned King. He made his… Continue reading “Easy Does It” at Tuesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
2012 King of the Hammers: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round – Day 1 Results
1 KOH Rick Mooneyham 554 Lake Havasu City AZ 4.41.25 2 KOH Shannon Campbell 5 Gilbert AZ 4.57.06 3 KOH Greg Adler 210 Manhattan Beach CA 5.08.59 4 KOH Tony Pellegrino 4485 Simi Valley CA 5.09.56 5 KOH Randy Slawson 4448 Colton CA 5.09.74 6 KOH Scott Ward 4438 Lake Havasu City AZ 5.24.91 7… Continue reading 2012 King of the Hammers: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round – Day 1 Results
John Currie Wins the Inaugural Smittybilt Every Man Challenge
Stock and Stock Modified Vehicles Take on the Infamous Hammers February 5, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – The Smittybilt Every Man Challenge (EMC) ended in an impressive and inspiring victory today as John Currie won overall in a stock class Jeep Wrangler. While the Griffin King of the Hammers (KOH) demands not only incredible driving… Continue reading John Currie Wins the Inaugural Smittybilt Every Man Challenge
Miller Welders to Sponsor 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Off-Road Race
Miller & 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… Continue reading Miller Welders to Sponsor 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Off-Road Race