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2019 KOH Week Competitor Updates

Happy Holidays! 2019 KOH Week will be one for the record books! We have nearly 345 teams committed to participate. This email is full of important updates for teams, including last call for Hammertown addresses, KOH Pre-Show info, and reminders about qualifying for the UTV and EMC classes! Please read through …

Unlimited Desert Truck Race Added to King of The Hammers Week

Top Drivers to Compete for Biggest Prize Purse in History of Sport July 31st, 2018 – (Johnson Valley, CA) –A new desert race is coming to the 2019 King of The Hammers (KOH) Week lineup. The Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy will feature 30 elite off-road desert …

Rigid Rampage at Ridgecrest is Two Weeks Away

The final race in the Lasernut Western Regional Series is just two short weeks away and already 90 drivers are set to compete in the Rigid Rampage at Ridgecrest. The Western Regional Championships will be decided at this race, as will 10 more spots for the 2019 Nitto King of …

King of The Hammers Prize Purse Increased to $100K for 2019

July 26th, 2018 – (Johnson Valley, CA) – Hammerking Productions, Inc. is pleased to announce that the world’s toughest one-day off-road race, the Nitto King of The Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries, has tripled the purse for Friday’s ULTRA4 race to $100,000 for 2019. The Unlimited 4 Wheel Drive class, known as …

Events/Competitions

KMC Battle in Blue Grass is Weeks Away

KMC Wheels is the title sponsor for the 3rd annual Battle in Bluegrass taking place July 20th and 21st at Dirty Turtle Off Road Park in Bedford, KY. This is the final race in the 4 Wheel Parts Eastern Regional Series. 55 teams are currently registered to compete! We expect racing to …

Holley EFi Clash at Cross Bar Ranch

The Holley EFI Clash at Cross Bar Ranch is fast approaching! More than 120 drivers are registered as this is the first ever East meets West Showdown in the ULTRA4 Regional series! This is the 2nd race in both the Lasernut Western and 4 Wheel Parts Eastern Regional Series. For those racing both East and West it’s …

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2019 King of The Hammers Dates Announced

JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: Mark your calendars, the dates for the 2019 King of The Hammers are set! Hammerking Productions cordially invites all off-road enthusiasts to join us in the desert of Johnson Valley, CA from February 1st through February 9th, 2019.

Events/Competitions

LSFest West and MetalCloak Stampede are coming

Holley LS Fest Returns to Vegas May 4th – 6th The Off Road Challenge is back for 2018! Any ULTRA4 Cars with an LS motor are welcome to register. Cost is $125 per car. Must register by April 27th to avoid a late fee! Unlimited Buggy payout is $5000, Limited (4500/4800) is $2500 They have …

ULTRA4 Series Updates, LS Fest West, Showdown in Shamokin

Rock Krawler Title Sponsor of Showdown in Shamokin After a several-year hiatus, ULTRA4 Racing is returning to Pennsylvania! We will be racing at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Park in Eastern Pennsylvania for a weekend filled with racing action, fun and adventure! The AOAA Park offers over 6,500 acres …

ULTRA4 Schedule and KOH Registration Now Available

2018 ULTRA4 Series Schedule February 2nd – 10th – King of The Hammers 2018, Johnson Valley, CA April 13th & 14th – AOAA Park Coal Township, PA – Eastern Series May 11th & 12th – Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova, CA – Western Series June 15th & 16th – Cross Bar Ranch, Davis, OK – East/West …

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Journey to The Hammers Returns to NBC Sports July 27th

“Journey to the Hammers” Returns to NBC Sports July 27th 8PM PT | 9PM MT | 10PM CT | 11PM ET Journey To the Hammers returns to NBC Sports, Thursday, July 27th. New episodes debut on Thursday nights at 8PM PT / 11PM ET for the next 7 weeks. The series picks up at the start of 2017 KOH Week with …

Events/Competitions

KMC Battle in Bluegrass August 11th and 12th, Dirty Turtle Off Road Park Bedford, KY

KMC Wheels is the title sponsor for the 2nd annual Battle in Bluegrass taking place August 11th and 12th at Dirty Turtle Off Road Park in Bedford, KY. This is the final race in the Spidertrax Eastern Regional Series. Expect to see no holds barred racing from all classes as the Spidertrax …

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RCV Badlands Brawl Next Week – 6/23 & 6/24

RCV Performance Products is the title sponsor of the 6th annual ULTRA4 Race at Badlands Off Road Park in Attica, IN. The RCV Badlands Brawl is June 23rd and 24th. Nearly 60 drivers are already registered. RCV will once again be sponsoring a driver dinner on Friday night at the …

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2018 King of The Hammers Dates Announced

JOHNSON VALLEY, CA MARCH 31st, 2017: Hammerking Productions is pleased to announce the dates for the 2018 King of The Hammers. The week-long off-road race and festival will commence on February 2nd, 2018 with the opening of Hammertown in Johnson Valley, CA followed by a week of off-road racing. The …

Videos and Media

KOH Pre-Show Live from 4 Wheel Parts Reminder!

The 4 Wheel Parts KOH Pre-Show will be live January 10th at 6:30PM at 4 Wheel Parts in Compton. You can join us in person or online! Drivers local to the Southern California area are encouraged to join us on site, as are fans that would like to get a …

The Vision X Shootout Returns to Backdoor Limited Spots Available Register Today!

“The Vision X Shootout” presented by KMC, King Shocks and Nitro Gear will be returning Back Door for KOH Week 2017! The 4th annual event will feature 4-wheel drive off road competition vehicles ranging from SRRS bouncers to ULTRA4s to garage built rock crawlers competing in a shootout format. Fastest vehicle to complete …

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NBC Sports to Air 6-Part Series on King of The Hammers and ULTRA4 Racing

ULTRA4 Racing and King of The Hammers (KOH) are coming to NBC Sports this August in a six episode series titled “Journey to The Hammers” airing on Thursday nights. The series showcases ULTRA4 Racing: the drivers, the teams and the lifestyle, in a way that has never before been seen …

Fallon 250 Race info and Nationals Hotel Info

Main Pit Location Click here to view a map of the main pit location! For those wondering where the main pits will be located, please click the link above. This shows from Stockman’s Casino in the town of Fallon. The actual address for the Start / Finish is on unnamed road, but …

Badlands is Next Week!

ULTRA4s @ Badlands is Next Week! Have you Registered? If not, please visit www.ultra4racing.com/races ASAP The registration process is pretty simple, but if you’re new to it, please click here. ABOUT THE RACE This is a great spectator event, and there are plenty of opportunities to have your race vehicle seen. There …

ULTRA4s Return to So Cal – 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix

More than 100 ULTRA4 cars are expected to return to Glen Helen Raceway for the 6th Annual 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix. This will be the second race of the 2016 ULTRA4 Trail-gear Western Regional Series. Many of the cars expected to compete also raced in the 2016 Nitto …

ULTRA4s are Heading to Dirty Turtle Off Road Park in July

BEDFORD, KY: May 13th, 2016: The third and final race in the ULTRA4 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series is moving locations from Sturgis, KY to Dirty Turtle Off Road Park in Bedford, KY. The race dates of July 29th and 30th will remain the same. Upon learning that the Sturgis, …

ULTRA4s are heading Back to Arkansas!

The Hot Springs ORV Park is a favorite among fans and drivers who love challenging rock sections. Seveal drivers have commented on the fact that Arkansas is the most “KOH” like of any of the rocks we see throughout the season! Drivers should expect a tough course that is approximately …

ULTRA4 4 Wheel Parts Nitto Nationals Presented by MetalCloak Returns to Northern Nevada Next Weekend

Second annual event expected to bring thousands to Wild West Motorsports Park Oct. 16 and 17 Reno, Nev. – For the second consecutive year, the top ULTRA4 racers in the country will wow thousands of northern Nevada fans when the 4 Wheel Parts Nitto National Championship Presented by MetalCloak comes to …

4 Wheel Parts Nitto National Championship Presented by MetalCloak

The 2nd Annual 4 Wheel Parts Nitto National Championship Presented by Metalcloak will be held next month in Reno at the Wild West Motorsports Park. Last year it was described as “King of The Hammers in a Short Course” and fans could not get enough! Over 100 drivers are already …

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