Promoters call the event a “motorcycle survival race.” January 26, 2012 (Lake Arrowhead, CA) – Hammerking Productions has announced the competitor list for the greatly anticipated King of the Motos slated to take place February 9th. The event is an extreme enduro combining an updated course of approximately sixty-five miles of high-speed desert racing and… Continue reading 2012 King of the Motos Rider List Announced
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Darren Skilton Pushed to the Finish Line at Dakar Rally
After battling an array of issues, Skilton’s team literally pushed him onto the podium to claim his second-place finish. Skilton’s second-place finish in OP1 in limbo while the world waits for a ruling on a technical infraction by the first-place finisher. Fort Mill, SC – January 24, 2012. The historic Dakar Rally is not for… Continue reading Darren Skilton Pushed to the Finish Line at Dakar Rally
GenRight Off Road To Sponsor Race Prep Racing for the 2012 Ultra4 Season
Simi Valley, CA – January 20, 2012 – Citing team racing theories, consistency and a positive image, GenRight Off Road’s President Tony Pellegrino announces their sponsorship of Race Prep Racing for the 2012 Ultra4 Racing Season. “Having GenRight on board really validates our team’s efforts and accomplishments last year. GenRight represents talent, hard work and… Continue reading GenRight Off Road To Sponsor Race Prep Racing for the 2012 Ultra4 Season
TJ Flores and Trent Fabrication Team Up For 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
TJ Flores has a reputation for doing more with less in the desert, regularly pushing his Class 1 car to victories in Best In The Desert and SNORE races ahead of teams with more horsepower and funding. He is accustomed to being the underdog, so Flores didn’t shy away from driving in the crossover sensation… Continue reading TJ Flores and Trent Fabrication Team Up For 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd at SCORE Season Openers
OAKLAND, CA JANUARY 19, 2012 Shaffer-Motorsports team car #401 finished second on both Saturday and Sunday at the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge. The team debuted the new black, red and white look for the 2012 season including the addition of title sponsor Transfer Case Express while still being supported by Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems. “We… Continue reading Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd at SCORE Season Openers
Torchmate Racing announces unique campaign at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers to benefit OHV access issues
Torchmate CNC Cutting systems, and its parent company Lincoln Electric will continue Torchmate‘s history of involvement in the King of the Hammers with the introduction of “The Lincoln Experience”. The partnership of Lincoln electric welders and the Torchmate CNC cutting system presents a opportunity to explore the equipment’s full potential by offering attendees of the… Continue reading Torchmate Racing announces unique campaign at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers to benefit OHV access issues
Radflo Prepares Top Racers for 2012 King of the Hammers
Derek West, JT Taylor, Cottin Rodd, Nick Nelson and Others FOUNTAIN VALLEY JANUARY 18, 2012 – Radflo Suspension will be soaking up the toughest terrain in America when put to the ultimate challenge at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers. There will be multiple Ultra4 cars in the event that will be racing on… Continue reading Radflo Prepares Top Racers for 2012 King of the Hammers
Rob MacCachren Claims the Overall Victory at SCORE's Second Round of Racing at the Laughlin Desert Challenge
The No. 20 Rockstar Energy Drink / BFGoodrich Tires Driver sits Second in SCORE Points With 190 career victories and 20 series championships, Rob MacCachren has demonstrated that you cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do, but instead what you have already done. Given MacCachren’s impressive resume of successes and extensive… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Claims the Overall Victory at SCORE's Second Round of Racing at the Laughlin Desert Challenge
Joe Bacal Takes New Lexus to Victory in SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
Just Misses Sweep of Twin Weekend Races to Kick Off 2012 Campaign LAUGHLIN, Nevada, January 16, 2012 – Having endured a challenging 2011 off-road racing season, Joe Bacal brought his oven-fresh, factory-backed Lexus LX 570 to the 18th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge looking for a bit of redemption. After narrowly missing victory on Saturday “by… Continue reading Joe Bacal Takes New Lexus to Victory in SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
Shaffer-Motorsports Will Race Complete SCORE Series in 2012 Class 4 Car Opens Season in Laughlin
OAKLAND, CA JANUARY 11, 2012 Shaffer-Motorsports team car #401 will be competing in the entire SCORE International Racing Series in 2012. With the addition of title sponsor Transfer Case Express, the Shaffer-Motorsports black, red and white car will be focused on the SCORE Class 4 Championship. “When we were deciding on our season we agreed… Continue reading Shaffer-Motorsports Will Race Complete SCORE Series in 2012 Class 4 Car Opens Season in Laughlin
King Shocks Official Shock of KOH and Ultra4 Racing
King Shocks will be the official shock of King of the Hammers and the Ultra4 racing series in 2012. “King has great products and fantastic support,” said Dave Cole of Hammerking productions, “We are very pleased that King Shocks will be back as official shock of Ultra4. Part of our success is due to a… Continue reading King Shocks Official Shock of KOH and Ultra4 Racing
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Kick-Off Season at SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, Jan. 14-15
Cameron Steele has two Trophy Trucks entered on specially designed 40-inch Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S® R tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Jan. 12, 2012) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racers, including Trophy Truck veteran Cameron Steele, begin the season at the 18th annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nevada, January 14-15. Steele, along with his Desert… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Kick-Off Season at SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, Jan. 14-15
MasterCraft Racing’s Robbie Pierce and Rob MacCachren Double Down at the 2012 Laughlin Desert Challenge
It has been said, “a journey is measured in friends and not in miles.” For anyone who races, it can be measured in both and this has certainly been the case for MasterCraft Racing’s Robbie Pierce and Rob MacCachren. What began as a serendipitous venture at SCORE’s 2009 Primm 300 race has evolved into a… Continue reading MasterCraft Racing’s Robbie Pierce and Rob MacCachren Double Down at the 2012 Laughlin Desert Challenge
Master-Pull partners with Team 4405 for the 2012 King of the Hammers
The Master-Pull 4405 Team will continue to “Race for Access” Master-Pull, the leader in synthetic ropes and recovery equipment, has partnered with Travis Carpenter’s 4405 Land-Use Team for the 2012 King of the Hammers. The 2012 King of the Hammers will be the third running of the race for Travis Carpenter, who has qualified through… Continue reading Master-Pull partners with Team 4405 for the 2012 King of the Hammers
Darren Skilton Earns a Well Deserved Break at Mid-Point of 2012 Dakar Rally
After days of battling fuel deliver issues that would send most competitors packing, Darren Skilton is finally finding his stride at the 2012 Dakar Rally. The Stage 7 loop starting and ending in Copiapo covered 417 kilometers with the most sand dunes to date. Competitors have been dropping out at a rapid rate and Dakar… Continue reading Darren Skilton Earns a Well Deserved Break at Mid-Point of 2012 Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally 2012- After Five Stages in Argentina Darren Skilton Crosses the Andes into Chile
On the road to Chilecito on Wednesday, Darren Skilton had to battle for every kilometer on Stage 4 of the Dakar Rally. “The frustrating part is that I know my car is very competitive,” Skilton explained. “I am so anxious to get this fuel issue resolved so I can really show what the Revolution VI… Continue reading Dakar Rally 2012- After Five Stages in Argentina Darren Skilton Crosses the Andes into Chile
Dirt Riot Kicks Off Event Series in Tucson Arizona January 13-14 MC Motorsports Park
PLACERVILLE, CA JANUARY 3, 2012: The 2012 Dirt Riot Series will kick off in Tucson, Arizona Saturday January 14th at the MC Motorsports Park. Pre race meet and greet will be held at 4 Wheel Parts in Tucson, Arizona on Friday January 13th from 3pm to 6pm. Dirt Riot racing is a combination of high speed rock… Continue reading Dirt Riot Kicks Off Event Series in Tucson Arizona January 13-14 MC Motorsports Park
Hammerking Productions Announces King of the Motos to be Held in Conjunction with the 2012 King of the Hammers
Invitation only extreme enduro competition draws top international motorcycle racers 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… Continue reading Hammerking Productions Announces King of the Motos to be Held in Conjunction with the 2012 King of the Hammers
Darren Skilton Finishes One Second Behind Nasser Al-Attiyah On First Stage of Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally has typically started with WRC-style gravel roads since moving to South America, but this year the ASO course designers headed straight for the coastal dunes at Necochea for a 57 kilometer special stage to start the 2012 rally. Darren Skilton finished just one second behind 2010 champion Nasser Al-Attiyah and 9:51 behind the… Continue reading Darren Skilton Finishes One Second Behind Nasser Al-Attiyah On First Stage of Dakar Rally
Darren Skilton Looks For Back To Back Victories For General Tire In His Return To The Legendary Dakar Rally
Darren Skilton has an addiction with Dakar that began over a decade ago. Since that time he has become the United States representative for the race’s sanctioning body (ASO) and returned to the rally in a myriad of capacities including navigator, support driver, mechanic, and racer. Last year Skilton and journalist Sue Mead won the… Continue reading Darren Skilton Looks For Back To Back Victories For General Tire In His Return To The Legendary Dakar Rally
Matt Parks Joins Jagged-X Racing for 2012 BITD Season
Jagged-X Set to Campaign 2 Polaris UTV’s in 2012 Phoenix, AZ – 12/26/11 -With the 2011 Best In The Desert (BITD) season complete, Brandon Schueler and the Jagged-X desert off-road race team fell just a few points short of capturing their 5th Pro-UTV championship in as many years. Despite falling short, Brandon and the factory sponsored Polaris… Continue reading Matt Parks Joins Jagged-X Racing for 2012 BITD Season
La Paz Racing Wins The Henderson 250 On Their Way To Back To Back BITD Class 8100 Championships
In an environment notorious for destroying equipment and drivers’ will, La Paz Racing has found the secret to success in the desert. “Drive the vehicle you have, not the vehicle you wish you had,” La Paz driver Tim Casey shares. This philosophy has provided Casey with not just a rock solid finish rate, but an… Continue reading La Paz Racing Wins The Henderson 250 On Their Way To Back To Back BITD Class 8100 Championships
General Tire to Sponsor Three Entries for the 2012 Dakar Rally, Looking to Repeat 2011 Win
General Tire partners with Baja Automotive for the December 29, 2011 – January 15, 2012 Dakar Rally. Darren Skilton, Joaquin De Uriarte and Mark McMillin to pilot the entries. All three entries will race on General’s Grabber tire across the rugged and unpredictable race course. Fort Mill, SC – (December 21, 2011) General Tire is… Continue reading General Tire to Sponsor Three Entries for the 2012 Dakar Rally, Looking to Repeat 2011 Win
Chris Brandt Podiums for Big Winnings at Final Lucas Oil Off Road Race and Challenge Cup Race
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA DECEMBER 20, 2011 – Chris Brandt #82 BFGoodrich / Toyota Pro Lite Unlimited Truck added two more podiums to the list of successful accomplishments in the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at the final race in Phoenix, Arizona at Firebird Raceway. Finishing third in the 15th race of the season on Saturday, Brandt secured the… Continue reading Chris Brandt Podiums for Big Winnings at Final Lucas Oil Off Road Race and Challenge Cup Race