February 5, 2013, Johnson Valley, CA – The iconic King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA took on new meaning and added opportunity for education and fundraising this year as racers work to keep the area open to public recreation. The Marine Corps has been trying to annex the land for their use since 2007 under the auspice of training space… Continue reading Ultra4 Race Teams Join Forces for Land Use Fundraiser
Tag: Big Ugly Racing
Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
March 25, 2011–Las Vegas, NV: At race mile 11.5 of The Mint 400 Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing experienced a rollover at 96 miles per hour (MPH). While this was Sacalas’ first time racing The Mint 400, he is no stranger to desert racing. Sacalas placed first in the Ultra4 class in the 1000 mile… Continue reading Big Ugly Crashes at 96MPH in The Mint 400
Sacalas’ Big Ugly “2.0” Proves Fast at Silver State 300
May 4, 2011 – Riverside, CA: Best in the Desert Silver State 300 wasn’t the race that Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing was hoping for, but it did prove beyond a doubt, that his new car is fast; very fast. By the first check point, Sacalas had a 45 second lead on the next… Continue reading Sacalas’ Big Ugly “2.0” Proves Fast at Silver State 300
Sacalas takes 1st place in Lucas Oil Short Course at Glen Helen
April 2, 2011 – Glen Helen, CA: Kevin Sacalas took 1st place last weekend at the Lucas Oil Regional Short Course race held at Glen Helen Raceway. Sacalas dominated the morning practice and qualifying heats before claiming the podium in the final race of the day. Throughout the morning runs there was a 3 way battle… Continue reading Sacalas takes 1st place in Lucas Oil Short Course at Glen Helen
Big Ugly Unexpectedly Goes “Pink” for King of the Hammers 2011
After experiencing a devastating transmission failure only hours before the start of King Of the Hammers 2011, Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing asked In the Pink Racing if they’d like to join forces to race in the main event. In the Pink missed qualifying in the Last Chance Qualifier by only a couple spots. … Continue reading Big Ugly Unexpectedly Goes “Pink” for King of the Hammers 2011
Big Ugly 2.0 has Successful Debut at The Hammers
Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing unveiled his new Ultra4 Race Car, “Big Ugly 2.0” out at the Hammers this weekend in preparation for the 2011 King of the Hammers race being held February 11th. This is the 2nd Ultra4 car designed and fabricated entirely by Sacalas. His first Ultra4 car which fans affectionately named… Continue reading Big Ugly 2.0 has Successful Debut at The Hammers
Team GenRight is offering Two Chances to Win a Ride in a King of the Hammers Ultra4 Car!
Ever wonder what it would be like to ride in a King of the Hammers buggy? Two lucky winners will have a chance to find out on February 9th! Tony Pellegrino of GenRight Offroad and Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing have partnered for the 2011 Ultra4 season as Team GenRight and are hosting a… Continue reading Team GenRight is offering Two Chances to Win a Ride in a King of the Hammers Ultra4 Car!
Team GenRight Invites you to King Of the Hammers 2011
Can you believe we’re only a month away from King of the Hammers 2011? As previously announced, Kevin Sacalas of Big Ugly Racing and Tony Pellegrino of GenRight Offroad have combined forces for the 2011 Ultra4 season as Team GenRight. The two racers recently spent some time out in Johnson Valley preparing for KOH and created a… Continue reading Team GenRight Invites you to King Of the Hammers 2011