TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers

LAS VEGAS, NV   FEBRUARY 19, 2013:  Trophy Truck racer T.J. Flores sized up the rock racing competition at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers and qualified for the 3rd starting position. When the right rear spindle broke out of the axle housing 11 miles into the main race they limped it back to main pit… Continue reading TJ Flores Rocks at the Front of 2013 King of the Hammers

Ultra4 Race Teams Join Forces for Land Use Fundraiser

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

Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers

DANVILLE, CA   FEBRUARY 15, 2013   Jason Scherer started on the pole position at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tires, proceeded directly to Back Door where he one-shotted the obstacle perfectly and after regaining positions was 4th through the RM38 remote pit. From there it was a battle of man over machine. … Continue reading Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers

OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers

CARBONDALE, CO     FEBRUARY 14, 2013  Stephen Watson, driver of record for Offroad Design #4488, and brother / co-driver Brandon Watson gave the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers their all for 14 hours with no giving up.   Two issues plagued their day, the first a broken spindle on a D60 front axle putting them down… Continue reading OffRoad Design Stephen Watson Maintains Solid Race Pace at 2013 King of the Hammers

JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO     FEBRUARY 11, 2013   With months of prep behind them, OG13 JT Taylor, co-driver Doug Nagy and crew headed out with the Torchmate #13 racer to the sand and rocks of Lucerne Valley, CA.  Pre-running the racecourse on Sunday and Monday, and then qualifying on Tuesday went well. JT took it easy on… Continue reading JT Taylor Takes 12th Checkered Flag at 2013 King of the Hammers

Jason Scherer Will Start on Pole Position of 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers

DANVILLE, CA   FEBRUARY 7, 2013   Jason Scherer will be starting first at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers after a very impressive time of 3:19:07 during his qualifying run on Wednesday.  “That was super fun.  The Rubicon Express Nitto car is perfect for King of the Hammers and we are ready for the race. … Continue reading Jason Scherer Will Start on Pole Position of 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers

Jason Scherer Gets Redemption At 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds

February 7, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – After the dust settled on two days of qualifying for the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers, 2009 champion Jason Scherer posted the fastest time in the No. 76 Rubicon Express /  Nitto Tire car. Last year Scherer arrived on the lake bed with a brand new single… Continue reading Jason Scherer Gets Redemption At 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds

2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto – 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds – DAY 1 RESULTS

Top 10 LCQ Qualifiers for KOH        Overall Rank  |  LCQ Rank  |  Car #  |  First  |  Last  | Time  |  Race 1    1    4454    JT Stephens    03:47.31    LCQ 2    2    4448    Randy Slawson    03:47.75    LCQ 26    3    74    Matt Rager    04:38.22    LCQ 28    4    9901    Brian Caprara    04:42.25    LCQ 29    5   … Continue reading 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto – 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Rounds – DAY 1 RESULTS

ROBBY GORDON DOMINATES PARKER 425

Parker, Ariz. (February 5, 2013) – For the second year in a row, Robby Gordon dominated the Parker 425. This was the first appearance of the No.77 SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires Trophy Truck since the 2012 San Felipe 250. The SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires Trophy Truck was quick from the start of qualifying on… Continue reading ROBBY GORDON DOMINATES PARKER 425

LetzRoll Offroad Racing Continues Positive Momentum into 2013

MESA, AZ   JANUARY 2013   The 2012 LetzRoll Offroad Racing Team delivered 2 National Championships, 2 Southwest series championships, a 3rd place Dirt Riot National series finish and is focused on continued success in 2013.  LetzRoll Offroad is the only shop in the country who can say they have podium Champions in every class.  The 2013 race… Continue reading LetzRoll Offroad Racing Continues Positive Momentum into 2013

Join Baja Designs at 2013 King of the Hammers

The Scientists of Lighting – at Baja Designs are thrilled to be part of the 2013 King of the Hammers spectacle.  Ultra 4 racing has become well known as one of the toughest race series in the United States and King of the Hammers is the granddaddy of them all.  The scientists of Baja Designs will have… Continue reading Join Baja Designs at 2013 King of the Hammers

Raceline Wheels Enters New Jeep JK in Every Man Challenge

OffRoad Division Manager Greg Mulkey to Drive with Teraflex Curt Hildebrand GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 29, 2012:  Two industry product icons will be in one jeep racing the 2013 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge: Greg Mulkey from Raceline Wheels and Curt Hildebrand from Teraflex Suspension.  This is the first career race for both, and have no… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Enters New Jeep JK in Every Man Challenge

Fly-N-Hi 2013 King of the Hammers Race Team Mirrors Shop Quality

Fundraiser at The Blind Pig January 30th 6:30pm Scottsdale, Arizona PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 29, 2013: Jeremy Hammer, owner of Fly-N-Hi Total Performance Center in Phoenix, will race the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers on February 8th. Well, that is after he qualifies successfully through the Last Chance Qualifier process taking the 3rd green… Continue reading Fly-N-Hi 2013 King of the Hammers Race Team Mirrors Shop Quality

Raceline Wheels Enters Arctic Cat in UTV King of the Hammers Race

UTV Division Manager Jason Divis and General Manager Greg Wells to Drive GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 21, 2012:  Raceline Wheels Jason Divis and Greg Wells will be alternating driving duties of a 2013 Arctic Cat in the Production 1000 class at the 2013 HCR UTV King of the Hammers race.  “What better way to test… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Enters Arctic Cat in UTV King of the Hammers Race

FOX lends wide-ranging support and $6000 to uphold King of the Hammers dynasty

FOX tuning experts and factory support personnel will be on the lakebed to assist competitors in their quest to take the “King of the Hammers” title for the fifth time in six years.   El Cajon, Calif. – FOX athletes have ruled King of the Hammers, an extreme competition called “the toughest single day event in the world.”… Continue reading FOX lends wide-ranging support and $6000 to uphold King of the Hammers dynasty

Race Prep Racing #4474 to Take the First Green Flag at King of the Hammers

Simi Valley, CA – Race Prep Racing’s Unlimited Ultra4 car #4474 will be the first pro class car to take the green flag during the famous King of the Hammers week held in Johnson Valley, CA February 3-9.  Richie Carter, the three-time driver of the team’s Falken sponsored car will be the first to tackle the qualifier… Continue reading Race Prep Racing #4474 to Take the First Green Flag at King of the Hammers

Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers

Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 7pm GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 10, 2012: Running Raceline Aluminum Beadlock Wheels at this years 2013 King of the Hammers could add $5,000 to the winners pocket at the Ultra4 race on Friday February 8, 2013 in Johnson Valley.  “We have always been about supporting our racers, who in turn… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers

King Shocks Continues Support as Official Shock of King of the Hammers

Garden Grove, California – January 9, 2013 – King Off Road Racing Shocks is proud to continue their support as the Official Shock of Ultra4 Racing and the King of the Hammers for the 3rd year in a row. Taking place in Johnson Valley, California on February 1st – 9th, the 7th annual King Of The Hammers… Continue reading King Shocks Continues Support as Official Shock of King of the Hammers

RuffStuff Official Repair Station of 2013 King of the Hammers

Open to Everyone.  Next Stops: Tierra Del Sol and Moab Easter Jeep Safari LOOMIS, CA    JANUARY 7, 2012         The Free Ruffstuff Specialties Open Pit will be set up for the third consecutive year at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers.  The 8 bay capabilities will include 9 Lincoln Electric Welders and a 4×4 Torchmate… Continue reading RuffStuff Official Repair Station of 2013 King of the Hammers

REDLYNER Racing Brings ‘Mall Crawling’ to the Desert in the 2013 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge

CHARLOTTE, NC – December 12, 2012 – REDLYNER Racing (#4550) announces its participation in the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge on February 7, 2013, in Johnson Valley, CA.  Ultra-4 racer, Jay Callaway, will be piloting his daily driven, street legal, 2000 Jeep Wrangler. “We are out to prove that a well built,… Continue reading REDLYNER Racing Brings ‘Mall Crawling’ to the Desert in the 2013 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge

Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers

GARDEN GROVE, CA    NOVEMBER 29, 2012:  Every year since the King of the Hammers inception, Raceline Wheels has had multiple sets of Monster Wheels on course.  This year the Raceline Wheels team is adding a $5,000 bounty for the 2013 King of the Hammers winner in the Ultra4 race on Friday February 8, 2013 in… Continue reading Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers

Gomez Brothers Win 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Gomez Brothers Secure Two King of the Hammers Starting Positions

GEORGETOWN, CA   NOVEMBER 8, 2012  – The Gomez Brothers, in their first year of racing the Ultra4 Class, have secured two 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers starting positions.  One through their finish at the Ultra4 Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race and the second through claiming the 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship… Continue reading Gomez Brothers Win 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Gomez Brothers Secure Two King of the Hammers Starting Positions

Rock Meets Rally at 2013 King of the Hammers

Denver, Colorado (Oct 25, 2012) – Two distinct driving styles come together to take on the 2013 King of the Hammers!  American Rock Rods has joined forces with Doug Siddens from RZRForums.net to take on one of the most brutal races in history, the 2013 King of Hammers UTV race, which will be held February… Continue reading Rock Meets Rally at 2013 King of the Hammers

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