RENO, NV – AUGUST 8th, 2014: ULTRA4 Racing is pleased to announce a return to Reno, NV for the 2014 Nitto Tire National Championship the weekend of October 17th and 18th. More than 90 vehicles in five classes are committed to racing in the championship to be held at the Wild West Motorsports Park. The 2014 ULTRA4 annual… Continue reading Reno Selected for 2014 Nitto Tire National Championship
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Shannon Campbell Repeats Win at Badlands
ATTICA, IN – July 3rd, 2014: More than 40 ULTRA4 cars came to compete at The Ultimate Motorsports Championship last weekend at Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, IN. The race has grown nearly 70% in the last 3 years and has become a true battle of East meets West on some of the harshest terrain… Continue reading Shannon Campbell Repeats Win at Badlands
RTM and ULTRA4 Racing Ink Television Deal
PowerNation Cable Special Plus Coverage of 7 National Qualifying Events April 17th, 2014, Franklin, TN: RTM Productions and ULTRA4 Racing are teaming up to telecast the 8th Annual Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire as a PowerNation TV special. RTM’s PowerNation shows air weekly on Spike, the NBC Sports Network and the… Continue reading RTM and ULTRA4 Racing Ink Television Deal
Chicky Barton Wins First ULTRA4 Race
HOT SPRINGS, AR – April 15th, 2014: Chicky Barton claimed his first ULTRA4 victory at last week’s GenRight ULTRA4s at Superlift Park race. With 44 registered drivers, the race was the largest 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional ULTRA4 race to date. Barton, in his new independent front suspension (IFS) vehicle,qualifed fifth on Friday, and seemingly never let… Continue reading Chicky Barton Wins First ULTRA4 Race
King of The Hammers Will Continue in Johnson Valley, CA
December 11th, 2013: JOHNSON VALLEY, CA: Hammerking Productions, the founders of The Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire, are pleased to announce that the week-long off road festival held annually in Johnson Valley, CA will be able to continue in its current location for the foreseeable future. After six years of negotiations… Continue reading King of The Hammers Will Continue in Johnson Valley, CA
Two Former Kings Win Top Ultra4 Awards at Nitto National Championship
October 2nd, 2013, CONGRESS, AZ: With less than 300 points separating the top ten drivers in the ULTRA4 series, there was a lot riding on last weekend’s Nitto Tire National Championship held at Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch in Congress, AZ. All top 10 drivers in series points along with 38 additional ULTRA4 cars were… Continue reading Two Former Kings Win Top Ultra4 Awards at Nitto National Championship
2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship
Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch – Congress, AZ – September 28th, 2013 48 teams have committed to race this weekend at the Nitto Tire National Championship at it’s new location. Stock and Mod teams will race at 8 AM and ULTRA4s will go off the line at noon. Below are all the details you need to know if… Continue reading 2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship
2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship Back On in Arizona
September 18th, 2013: CONGRESS, AZ: The 2013 ULTRA4 Nitto Tire National Championship race is back on at Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch in Congress, Arizona. The race was originally cancelled in Las Vegas due to a permitting issue that caused two off road racing organizations, including ULTRA4, to cancel races the weekend ofSeptember 27th.… Continue reading 2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship Back On in Arizona
Healy Finds Redemption at Arkansas RCV ULTRA4 Race
August 17th, 2013 – Hot Springs, AR: The 4WD Hardware ULTRA4 Eastern Regional Series came to a finale last weekend at the RCV ULTRA4Race at Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs AR. 2010 King of the Hammers winner, Loren Healy started the race in the pole position after qualifying first on Friday and never looked back. Healy had not planned… Continue reading Healy Finds Redemption at Arkansas RCV ULTRA4 Race
First Ever ULTRA4 Win for “EZ” Rick Mooneyham
TOOELE, UT July 16th, 2013: Driver “EZ” Rick Mooneyham is no stranger to the ULTRA4 podium. Over the years, he’s been one of the most consistent top three finishers at the Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire. However, despite all of his podium finishes, a first place trophy had proved elusive to… Continue reading First Ever ULTRA4 Win for “EZ” Rick Mooneyham
Campbell Racing Combines Efforts for ULTRA4 Badlands Win
ATTICA, IN, July 2nd 2013: More than 30 teams competed in the 2nd Annual ULTRA4 race held at Badlands Off-Road Park last Saturday as part of the Ultimate Motorsport Championship in Attica, IN. While the course layout was similar to last year, the dry and dusty conditions of 2012 were replaced with heavy rain and extensive mud. Thousands… Continue reading Campbell Racing Combines Efforts for ULTRA4 Badlands Win
Nitto’s Nelson Wins Again at 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix
SAN BERNARDINO, CA May 28, 2013: Last weekend’s 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix marked the third annual ULTRA4 race held at Glen Helen Raceway and the second annual win for 2012 Nitto Tire National Champion, Nick Nelson. It was the largest regional ULTRA4 race to date with 80 cars registering, 66 of which competed in the unlimited… Continue reading Nitto’s Nelson Wins Again at 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix
2013 King of The Hammers Movie Titled “Vindication”
Title and Trailer for 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire Movie *Official Trailer** Vindication: 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire TWIN PEAKS, CA – May 21st, 2013 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Pesented by Nitto Tire movie titled,… Continue reading 2013 King of The Hammers Movie Titled “Vindication”
Nitto Tire’s West Wins WIDIA Rausch Creek Qualifier
April 15th, 2013: Rausch Creek, PA: Last weekend’s WIDIA Rausch Creek Qualifier proved to be one of the coldest, wettest races in ULTRA4 history. Heavy rains on Friday produced thick fog and low-visibility conditions, prompting race organizer, Dave Cole to move qualifying to Saturday morning just two hours before the main race. 2010 Rausch Creek… Continue reading Nitto Tire’s West Wins WIDIA Rausch Creek Qualifier
Scherer Dominates at ULTRA 4 MetalCloak Nor Cal Stampede
PRAIRIE CITY SVRA, CA APRIL 9th, 2013: More than 2,000 fans attended the inaugural ULTRA4 MetalCloak Nor Cal Stampede held at the Prairie City State Park near Sacramento, CA last weekend. Over the course of two days and multiple heats, 48 ULTRA4 cars waged battle on a brutal two mile course that left only 29… Continue reading Scherer Dominates at ULTRA 4 MetalCloak Nor Cal Stampede
Marines Continue to Pursue Costly Land Grab Despite Public Outcry
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA – FEBRUARY 28th, 2013: With just under a week until federal sequestration cuts are set to go into effect, the Secretary of the Navy is curiously seeking Congressional approval to move forward with base expansion at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California[1]. Spanning nearly 600,000 acres[2], the… Continue reading Marines Continue to Pursue Costly Land Grab Despite Public Outcry
Nelson Nabs Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship
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… Continue reading Nelson Nabs Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship
Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell
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… Continue reading Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell
Brad Lovell Declared 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion
September 26, 2012- Twin Peaks, CA: The 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Championship began with the 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers and ended with the 2012 Ultra4 American Rocksports Championship last weekend in Tooele, Utah. More than 50 drivers from 20 states competed for a chance to be named the 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion.… Continue reading Brad Lovell Declared 2012 Ultra4 Pro Series Champion
New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
Title and Trailer for 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers Movie Released TWIN PEAKS, CA – March 21, 2012 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers movie titled, “Rise of the East” today. The title for this year’s film is a reference to the 2012 King, Erik Miller.… Continue reading New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Promises Delivered 2012 marked a year of significant improvements & growth King of the Hammers is now known and respected as the single toughest one day off-road race in the world and has become the “no miss” event. A full vendor show complements five stand alone racing events culminating in Friday’s Griffin King of the… Continue reading King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
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
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