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

    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 the Wild West Motorsports Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17. Last year’s event, which was described as “King of the Hammers in a short course,” drew more than 10,000 spectators and 120 professional drivers to compete for $10,000 and the honor and prestige of being named ULTRA4 National Champion. Ultra 4 racing combines the speeds and jumps of off-road racing with the skill and fearlessness of rock crawling. Over the last several weeks, Q&D Construction has been hard at work transforming the track to make it one of the toughest Ultra 4 tracks in the country, featuring boulders, steep inclines and declines and lots of spectacular jumps. Tickets are on sale now and start at $25, with free admission for kids 12 and under. For more information on drivers and schedule, please visit www.ultra4racing.com or to purchase tickets visit www.wildwestmotorsportspark.com.

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  • DynoMax® Driver Clay Gilstrap Earns First Career Win at ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race

    DynoMax® Driver Clay Gilstrap Earns First Career Win at ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race

    DynoMax Drivers Levi Shirley, Wayland, Bailey & Shannon Campbell Finish in Top 10; Rob Matzell is Runner-Up in 4500 Race

    Monroe, MI, Sept. 30, 2015 – DynoMax driver Clay Gilstrap dominated a long, difficult course to finish more than three minutes ahead of the competition and earn his first ULTRA4 victory in the ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race. Other Team DynoMax drivers also posted top-10 finishes: Levi Shirley finished second; Wayland Campbell, fourth; Bailey Campbell, sixth; and Shannon Campbell, eighth. Rob Matzell finished second in the 4500 Modified series race. DynoMax Performance Exhaust is “The Official Performance Exhaust” of ULTRA4 Racing. (more…)

  • 4 Wheel Parts Nitto National Championship Presented by MetalCloak

    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 registered. Check out the full list of drivers here.

    This is an incredible opportunity to see up close ULTRA4 action from our top drivers in a setting that’s ejoyable for the whole family. The Grand Stands offer views of the entire course, and there are VIP experiences available at both Wild West Motorsports Park and at The Atlantis our host hotel.
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  • Nitto National Championship Update: VIP packages, Banquet, Vendor Space and more

    Nitto National Championship Update: VIP packages, Banquet, Vendor Space and more

    We are excited about the 2nd Annual Nitto Tire National Championship next month in Reno at the Wild West Motorsports Park!  Plans are shaping up nicely to celebrate our biggest and most exciting race season to date in style. Expect both the racing and the banquet to be a great showcase for our drivers and their teams of an amazing season!

    Open Registration Available for All Classes 
    Even if you’re not in the hunt for the championship, but want to be a part of the biggest ULTRA4 event outside of KOH.  Currently registration for all classes is stil available However, depending on how many sign ups we receive in the next two weeks, we may have to limit the number of cars per class to make sure we can get all the racing in on Saturday!

    VIP Packages at Wild West Motorsports Park
    – Limited Quantities!!

    If you are planning on having family and friends attending the event, you may want to consider one of the two VIP package options we have available at Wild West Motorsports Park in limited quantities.

    VIP Suite Package 1 – $1750
    This VIP Booth comes with 15 passes and  your very own private VIP booth atop the grandstands, which overlook the main straightaway and have a full view of the track. It also allows you access to the racer pit area, vendor midway, and Off Road Vehicle show. This package also comes with 6 VIP parking passes.
    Purchase VIP Suite Package 1 by clicking here

    VIP Suite Package 2 – $2500
    This VIP Booth comes with 25 passes and  your very own private VIP booth atop the grandstands, which overlook the main straightaway and have a full view of the track. It also allows you access to the racer pit area, vendor midway, and Off Road Vehicle show. This package also comes with 10 VIP parking passes.
    Purchase VIP Suite Package 2 by clicking here

    VIP Track Side Camping – $400 – Very Few Spots Left!
    These are 15 x 50 ft. reserved camping spaces located trackside inside the race venue.  These are dry camping spots located on the flat terraces along the front straight just off of turn 4. Included are 2 General Admission tickets. Campers can move in on Thursday, October 15th and must be out bySunday, October 18th at 12:00 noon.

    Purchase VIP Track Side Camping here

    Atlantis Hotel Rooms – Don’t Wait – reduced rates available through 9/21!

    Discounted rooms are available at The Altantis ONLY AT THE LINK BELOW. If you call in and ask for ULTRA4 they will not know what you’re talking about. If you’ve already booked rooms on your own, please email me at Shannon@ultra4racing.com so I can make sure you are included in our block.  If you are planning on attending the event, please do not wait to book your rooms as the hotel is filling up fast.   Click here to book your discounted rooms at the Atlantis.

    2nd Annual ULTRA4 Banquet – Purchase tickets by 10/1 
    The ULTRA4 Banquet will be held once again at the Atlantis Casino following the race on October 17th.  We will be announcing our Nitto Tire National Champion, Trail-Gear Western Champion and our 4WD Hardware Eastern Champion at the banquet. Nitto Tire has committed to buying dinner for every registered driver and co-driver. Keep your eyes open for more information on Cocktail Hour! We have moved to a buffet style dinner this year to allow for more variety and flexibiliity for our hungry teams. The Banquet is open to friends and family who purchase banquet tickets. Please note: tickets must be purchased to be in attendance as we will be charged a dinner for every person in attendance at a buffet style dinner.  Purchase additional banquet tickets here!

    Pit Spots/Camping at Wild West Motorsports Park
    Each team will be given one 20×80 pit spot with dry camping, and parking passes for one RV/Trailer and 2 support vehicles provided they fit in the pit space. If additional camping space is needed, additional dry camping is available at $50 per RV. Along the south side of the parking area Wild West has designated dry event general camping. This camping allows you to enter the park on Thursday and stay through Sunday (must be out by noon on Sunday) and does not include entry to the park.

    Click here to purchase standard RV Camping Spot

    Winches will be required at Wild West Due to rock features on the course at Wild West which drivers will be required to run a winch!

    Gate Fees at Wild West Motorsports Park 
    Drivers and 1 co-driver will receive free entry into the park. Additional entry fees are $25 for general admission and Hot Pit Passes will be an additional $5.  Kids 12 and under are free.

    Schedule of EventsFull schedule of events will be coming soon. Media day will be Wednesday. Move in will beThursday. Practice/Qualifying on Friday. Racing and Banquet on Saturday!

     
    Vendor Booths at Nitto Nationals

    Last year’s Nitto Nationals was a huge success and we expected 2015 to be even bigger. If you are looking to showcase your products and services in front of thousands of off road fans, please contact Al Lockett775 849-9000
    info@lockettshows.com
    immediately to reserve your booth space at Wild West Motorsports Park! 

    Vendor Booth Costs
    10×15 – $300.00
    20×15 – $450.00
    30×15 – $550.00
    Over 30/Semi – $750.00
    All booth spaces purchased at full price include the following charges for onsite Security and Insurance:

    Vendor Security and Insurance Costs
    10×15 – $75.00
    20×15 – $100.00
    30×15 – $125.00
    Over 30/Semi – $250.00

    Ultra4 Racing “Official Of” Sponsors will receive their booth space at no charge from ULTRA4, however they will be required to pay Wild West Motorsports Park directly for Security and Insurance based on their booth size. See rates listed above under Security and Insurance.  Also, please let us know ASAP if you will be wanting booth space.

  • Shipman Wins 1st ULTRA4 Race in Sturgis

    Shipman Wins 1st ULTRA4 Race in Sturgis

    AUGUST 13th, 2015 – STURGIS, KY:  While ULTRA4 veteran Jason Shipman #4414 is no stranger to the podium, up until last weekend’s Sturgis Off Road Blowout a first place trophy had alluded him.  After a day of back-to-back racing action, in a short course format that included rocks, jumps and a narrow woods section,  Shipman emerged with his first ULTRA4 first place finish.  Clay Gilstrap #26 who was also on the podium last year in Kentucky took 2nd, and Sturgis’ own, Bill Baird #5252 claimed third after close battle throughout the race with Levi Shirley #81.

    More than 45 cars were in attendance representing the UTV Class, the 4500 Modified, the 4800 legends and the 4400 unlimited 4 wheel drive vehicles known as ULTRA4s. This was the 2nd race in the 4WD Hardware Eastern regional series. All classes qualified on Friday for their starting position in Saturday morning’s prelim races. The limited classes raced twice on Saturday in a prelim and a main event, and the 4400s raced a prelim, a semi- final and a main event. 21 cars took the green flag for the main event.

    Nitto National Championship points leader, Derek West#20 had been the man to beat all day. When the final race began, West jumped out to a quick lead with Shipman on his heels. Half way through the race, West experienced a mechanical failure that caused a roll in the narrow tree lined section of course, and Shipman was the first to emerge from the woods and maintained his lead throughout the remainder of the race with Gilstrap close on his heels.

    Sturgis saw some of the highest car counts to date for the limited classes in the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional series..  Duane Garretson #26 took home the win in the 4500 modified class, with Lindsay Gilstrap #450, in 2nd, and Rob Matzell #4573 in 3rd. Interesting to note, the husband and wife team of Lindsay and Clay Gilstrap both took home 2nd place finishes in their respective classes.

    This was the first time that the 4800 legends class has raced west of the Mississippi.  Newcomer, Jeff Caudill #513 took home his first win in his first 4800 race followed by Robert  Daly #775 all the way from Silver Springs, NV, and another newcomer Richard White #4878 came in 3rd.

    Currently Derek West is leading for the Nitto National Championship in the 4400 class 120+ points ahead of Wayland Campbell #3, who is only 11 points ahead of Levi Shirley #81. ULTRA4 Rookie, Doug Jackson #61 has the lead for the 4WD Eastern Regional Series, and 2014 Nitto National Champion, Loren Healy #67 is leading the points for the Trail-Gear Western Regional series.

    HCR Racing sponsored a $1000 purse for the UTV Class, and 10 UTVs came out to race. Brian Strane #490 who also took home the win in Indiana lead most of the race followed by Paul Nagele #8 who also made the podium at Badlands. In 3rd place was local favorite and newcomer Tim Marshall #731.

    The next race in the Nitto National Championship is the final race in the Trail-Gear Western Regional series, the VORRA Fallon 250, August 28th and 29th in Fallon, NV. The final race in the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional series is taking place in Arkansas at the Hot Springs ORV Park.  The final race in the series will be the Nitto National Championship taking place October 16th and 17th in Reno, NV.

  • Healy Repeats Win at Glen Helen

    Healy Repeats Win at Glen Helen

    July 12th, 2015 GLEN HELEN, CA:  Both ULTRA4 drivers and fans lucked out last weekend with below average temperatures for the 5th Annual 4 Wheel Parts Glen Helen Grand Prix.  The event continues to be the largest ULTRA4 regional race in the series with nearly 120 cars registered in 7 classes.  Loren Healy continues to be the man to beat in the 4400 unlimited class. It’s been almost a year to the day since Healy debuted his new IFS #67 car with a win at Glen Helen, and Healy showed up in San Bernardino prepared to defend that win.

    2009 King of The Hammers winner, #76 Jason Scherer had the fastest lap in qualifying by nearly 5 seconds winning the Billet Rifle Systems Hot Shot Award.  #67 Loren Healy and #321 Tom Wayes both lead their prelims Saturday morning  which had Healy on the pole and Wayes starting just seconds behind him for the 40-car main event.  Early in the race, competition was tight with Healy leading the pack.  Many cars succumbed to mechanical failures in the first hour of the two hour long race.  Healy too had to stop for a tire change and Wayland Campbell took the lead in his new-to-him single seat IFS car.  After several laps and Wayland experiencing some mechanical issues of his own, Healy regained the lead and never looked back. The Red Dragon once again proving unstoppable in a regional race.  When the checkered flag dropped, it was #67 Loren Healy in 1st, #966 Jason Blanton in 2nd and #27 Jon Cagliero 3rd. This was both Blanton and Cagliero’s first time nabbing a podium finish in an ULTRA4 event.

    Nearly 40 cars entered the track in the multi-class limited race which began with a moment of silence for two ULTRA4 team members that had passed since the last ULTRA4 race, driver for the #689 car, Cody McBride, and crew chief for the #4540 car, MoparNorm Layton. The limited race was lead by motocross legend Ricky Johnson in a 4700 spec car. He and fellow spec car driver Bailey Cole would battle it out throughout the race with #4748 Johnson taking 1st, #4703 Cole 2nd and  #4708 Rowdy Trubenbach taking 3rd for the spec class. In the 4500 modified class, the Beast from the East, #4580 Jordan Townsend dominated and earned first followed by #13 Justin Hall and #4540 Mike Bedwell  in third after overoming multiple mechanical issues to take his first podium in ULTRA4. In the 4800 legends class, the racing was tight throughout the hour and a half main event with the majority of the cars traversing the track in a tight pack throughout the race. Ultimately, Dave Schneider in the 4871 took the checkered followed by #4823 Jade Wickham and #444 Rick Waterbury in 3rd. In the 4600 class, #4612 Ben Varozza, who is no stranger to the podium, clinched another first place with #4696 Sean MacNamara in 2nd and #4672 Brian Hays taking 3rd.

    17 UTVs raced at Glen Helen making it one of the largest UTV races outside of King of The Hammers for ULTRA4 Racing.  John Duckworth took the checkered flag in the pro class, with Buzz Bronsema in 2nd and newcomer to the UTV class, JP Gomez clinching 3rd. In the UTV Sportsman class, Brendan Child scored his first ULTRA4 win, followed by Brian Hogue and Nathan Unruh.

    In the Nitto National Championship series Derek West has continued to consistently finish in the top 5 maintaining a significant lead in points over Shirley and Wayland Campbell.  Next week’s Sturgis Off Road Blowout will be the first time the majority of the series points leaders have completed 3 regional races. The Nitto National Championship consists of the Nitto King of The Hammers, 3 best regional races and the Nitto National Championship, and after next week’s race the race for the championship will be on, with the top drivers striving to gain points before Nationals in October.

    The next race in the ULTRA4 Nitto National Championship will be next weekend’s Sturgis Off Road Blowout July 31st and August 2nd. The next Trail-Gear regional race is the Fallon 250 at the end of August. For more information on ULTRA4 Racing please visit www.ultra4racing.com