Reigning King Randy Slawson Prepared to Defend Crown on BFGoodrich Tires GREENVILLE, SC (Jan 31, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires is announcing a $5000 contingency award for the winner of the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers. BFGoodrich has been the winning tire choice at the King of the Hammers the past two years and a total of… Continue reading BFGoodrich(R) Tires Offers $5000 Contingency 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers
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JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers
JT Taylor #13 Torchmate Car adds BFGoodrich Tires and Azunia Tequila to Masthead COLORADO SPRINGS, CO JANUARY 29, 2014 February 7th will mark the 8thgreen flag that JT Taylor has taken at Johnson Valley for what started as a small group of guys competing for a 6pack of beer in 2007, to a full blown week… Continue reading JT Taylor Only Racer to Take All 8 Green Flags for King of the Hammers
ARB 4×4 Accessories – 2014 King of the Hammers Announcement
With the 2014 King of the Hammers race week fast approaching, ARB USA is excited to announce an even greater level of support for the world’s most challenging off-road racing event. First, we are pleased to announce that ARB will be supporting three of the top drivers in the race, all former Kings, and all three will… Continue reading ARB 4×4 Accessories – 2014 King of the Hammers Announcement
“King” of the Hammers – Jason Scherer – Joins TPAC Effort
Each day this week, as part of TPAC’s update on our “Be a Trail Hero” fundraiser’s donor list, we will highlight a famous off-road champion who has endorsed TPAC’s effort to send pro-trail candidates to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Today, an off-road racing champion and long-time supporter of efforts to protect… Continue reading “King” of the Hammers – Jason Scherer – Joins TPAC Effort
Amanda Products Brings Spectator Recovery Station to Griffin King of the Hammers
Amanda Products Sponsors Mike Klensin Team Crossed Up Racing #4431 LIVONIA, MICHIGAN JANUARY 27, 2014: Amanda Products is taking the opportunity to introduce its new Speed Hook™ at Chocolate Thunder on Thursday and Friday during the King of the Hammers race week. “We have created a Spectator Recovery Station that will have generators and an assortment of chargers and power cords… Continue reading Amanda Products Brings Spectator Recovery Station to Griffin King of the Hammers
Jason Scherer and Lance Clifford Team Up for the 2014 King of the Hammers
2009 King and Two Time Ultra4 National Championship Race Winner Last to Qualify on Wednesday DANVILLE, CA JANUARY 27, 2014 Jason Scherer, with co-driver Lance Clifford, will be the last driver to qualify for the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers on Wednesday during the acclaimed Power Hour. Jason Scherer’s #76 Rubicon Express, Nitto Tire, Pirate4x4 car is… Continue reading Jason Scherer and Lance Clifford Team Up for the 2014 King of the Hammers
Warn Industries Offers 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Contingency
Warn Industries will be at King of the Hammers Vendor Show on WARN Way Clackamas, OR (1/ 25/14) — Warn Industries announces their 2014 King of the Hammers Contingency Program for competitors in the Ultra4 King of the Hammers races February 5th – February 7th. A total of $2900 will be offered to drivers in Friday’s Griffin King… Continue reading Warn Industries Offers 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Contingency
Raceline Wheels Puts Full Set of Wheels Up For Winning During 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Week
Raceline Wheels Hosts Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 6pm GARDEN GROVE, CA JANUARY 23, 2014: It is right up Raceline Wheels alley to co-sponsor the newest challenge to the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires week: King Shocks Shootout at Backdoor. Raceline Wheels will up the anti with a full set of RT233 Monster… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Puts Full Set of Wheels Up For Winning During 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers Week
FOX Selected as Exclusive Suspension Partner of ULTRA4 Spec Class
FOX also announces $15,000 in cash and product purses for the Ultra4, EMC Stock, EMC Modified, and Spec classes. El Cajon, Calif. – Ultra4 racing has grown exponentially since King of the Hammers (KOH) started as a small gathering of friends back in 2007. The latest addition to this hybrid event that combines desert racing and… Continue reading FOX Selected as Exclusive Suspension Partner of ULTRA4 Spec Class
King Shocks Steps Up to Make the 2014 King of the Hammers Event Bigger Than Ever
GARDEN GROVE, CA – JANUARY 14, 2014 – America’s ultimate hardcore off road event, King of the Hammers (KOH) will once again rage through the desert of Johnson Valley, California. An action packed schedule that now consumes the entire first week of February is certain to be the biggest King of the Hammers event to… Continue reading King Shocks Steps Up to Make the 2014 King of the Hammers Event Bigger Than Ever
ADS will be at the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers
Tucson, AZ ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks will be attending the 2014 King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA the week of Feb 3, 2014. The King of the Hammers is one of the most challenging off-road races out there. The ADS Shock team will be there to showcase our products to customers as well as… Continue reading ADS will be at the 2014 Griffin King of the Hammers
FOX Hires Rock-Racing Suspension Guru Wayne Israelsen for 2014 King of the Hammers Event
Company Boosts Contingency Package to $15,000, Offers Free Tuning Sessions with Israelsen at Johnson Valley Event El Cajon, Calif. – For years, FOX athletes have ruled “King of the Hammers,” an extreme competition called “the toughest single day event in the world.” In the event, competitors race across the desert at high speeds, conquering several of… Continue reading FOX Hires Rock-Racing Suspension Guru Wayne Israelsen for 2014 King of the Hammers Event
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
CRAWLmerica to be Driven by Matt Messer at 2014 King of the Hammers
CRAWL Magazine Introduces CRAWLmerica, the new Trent Car; KOH 2014 Plans with Matt Messer CRAWL Magazine announced at the SEMA show today that Matt Messer, CEO of Trail-Gear, will be the first driver of CRAWLmerica, the Trent Fabrication Top Shelf rig built to the new Ultra4 Legends class specifications. “We are really excited about the opportunity to… Continue reading CRAWLmerica to be Driven by Matt Messer at 2014 King of the Hammers
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 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX
350-plus Exhibitors, Racing Demos, Off Road Test Drives, Celebrity Appearances, and More POMONA, Calif. (August 29, 2013) – The 2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 5 through Sunday, October 6, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, Toyota off-road test drives, racing demos from… Continue reading 2013 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ROLLS INTO POMONA FAIRPLEX
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”
Quadriplegic Offroad Racer Clay Egan Continues Inspirational and Motivational Speaking Tours Across the US
Have Keynote Speaker Clay Egan Speak at Your Next Event SOUTH JORDAN, UT MAY 9, 2013: In 1994, at the age of 22, Clay Egan was in a motorcycle accident that paralyzed him from his chest down, but since he has made more strides in life than most people do in their existence. His positive… Continue reading Quadriplegic Offroad Racer Clay Egan Continues Inspirational and Motivational Speaking Tours Across the US
LetzRoll Offroad Racing Ultra4 Finishes 2013 King of the Hammers and Three Every Man Challenge Cars Fight to the End
MESA, AZ MARCH, 7 2013 With 4 cars on course between Friday’s 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers and Thursdays Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, LetzRoll Offroad race team was busy with every aspect of the race week. Andrew McLaughlin, driver of Ultra4 #4493 and owner of LetzRoll Offroad, finished 18th at the esteemed 2013 Griffin King… Continue reading LetzRoll Offroad Racing Ultra4 Finishes 2013 King of the Hammers and Three Every Man Challenge Cars Fight to the End
Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers
LONG BEACH, CA FEBRUARY 25, 2013: Holy Moly Racing and George Kane may not be common names among those at the King of the Hammers, but their intent and enthusiasm put them at the 2012 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge race and this year in the 2013 King of the Hammers. With Bond Gilmer, President of Rebel… Continue reading Holy Moly Racing George Kane Pushes Limits at 2013 King of the Hammers
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
Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
NORTH EASTON, MA FEBRUARY 27, 2013: Lucas Murphy designed a brand new car for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. 2012 may have seemed like a quiet year for Murphy’s Law Motorsports, but they placed 3rd at the Ultra4 Rausche Creek Qualifying for KOH, built a new car, and built a toterhome and trailer setup. … Continue reading Lucas Murphy 40 Miles of Fury at 2013 King of the Hammers
Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
Greg Mulkey Takes Green Flag in First Ever Race GARDEN GROVE, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2013: There is no questioning that Raceline Wheels was a very active part of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires. In Hammertown, the 80ft booth was filled with vehicles proudly displaying Raceline Wheels and hosted the… Continue reading Raceline Wheels at Every Turn of 2013 King of the Hammers
King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers
FEBRUARY 21, 2013 – GARDEN GROVE, CA – After a relatively short life span of existence, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) Ultra4 Race has quickly garnered international recognition with the likes of Baja 1000 and Dakar as being the toughest off road race in the world. A contributing factor in enduring these extremely… Continue reading King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers