August 20, 2012 (Temecula, CA) – Touted as the toughest extreme enduro in the United States, King of the Motos, held in conjunction with King of the Hammers announced details of the 2013 event and has officially opened pre-registration. The “proof of concept” inaugural race in 2012 race was a self supported, twenty-one person invitational… Continue reading King of the Motos Returns in 2013 as the Toughest Extreme Enduro in the U.S.
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New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
Title and Trailer for 2012 Griffin King of The Hammers Movie Released TWIN PEAKS, CA – March 21, 2012 – Hammerking Productions released the trailer for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers movie titled, “Rise of the East” today. The title for this year’s film is a reference to the 2012 King, Erik Miller.… Continue reading New King of the Hammers Movie Titled "Rise of the East"
King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
Promises Delivered 2012 marked a year of significant improvements & growth King of the Hammers is now known and respected as the single toughest one day off-road race in the world and has become the “no miss” event. A full vendor show complements five stand alone racing events culminating in Friday’s Griffin King of the… Continue reading King of the Hammers 2012: Event Recap
King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
March 14, 2012, Simi Valley, CA: The 4474 Race Prep Racing team known for consistency and perseverance encountered a day ending break at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers race in Johnson Valley, CA on February 10, 2012. At race mile 68 (of 171 miles) the driver Richie Carter was told by his pit crew… Continue reading King of the Hammers a “Learning Experience” for Race Prep Racing #4474
RACER NEEDS YOUR HELP TO WIN $50,000 IN NATIONAL ‘SEARCH FOR A CHAMPION’ CONTEST
Vote for Ultra4 Off-Road Racer Contest Finalist at www.AlwaysaChampion.com WHAT: Maryland’s own Erik Miller has already won $10,000 and could win an additional $50,000 grand prize in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion brand of spark plugs, filters, wiper blades and performance chemical additives. The five contest finalists were recently announced in… Continue reading RACER NEEDS YOUR HELP TO WIN $50,000 IN NATIONAL ‘SEARCH FOR A CHAMPION’ CONTEST
FOX Rock Racing Pilot, Erik Miller, Earns the Title of "King" at 2012 King of the Hammers
Erik Miller left 134 competitors in the dust to take his first King of the Hammers title—his nearest competitor was nearly thirteen minutes behind him. Santee, CA February 29, 2012 – FOX—the industry-leading ride dynamics company— equipped rock racer, Erik Miller, wins his first King of the Hammers, becoming one of three FOX drivers to win the… Continue reading FOX Rock Racing Pilot, Erik Miller, Earns the Title of "King" at 2012 King of the Hammers
Official Scoring Correction-King of the Hammers
Official Scoring Correction Following Competition Review Board Assessment February 23, 2012 (Lake Arrowhead, CA) – After reviewing comments from the Bureau of Land Management, Course Officials, and competitors; and with support of video coverage, the Competition Review Board (CRB) for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers has announced time penalties for seven drivers as… Continue reading Official Scoring Correction-King of the Hammers
Les Figueroa Finishes Second Consecutive King of the Hammers
HENDERSON, NV FEBRUARY 16, 2012 – Les Figueroa, driving the Figspeed Lucas Oil Racing Ultra4 car, finished 36th at the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers. Qualifying a respectable 27th the team ran somewhere between 12th and 18th for a majority of the day. “It was a hard day of racing, just glad to finish, we were… Continue reading Les Figueroa Finishes Second Consecutive King of the Hammers
JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 15, 2012 – JT Taylor set forth on his 6th King of the Hammers adventure last week in the same car that he has driven for 5 of those years. After a high speed tumble during pre-running, the team thrashed to get the car back on all four in time for qualifying. … Continue reading JT Taylor Starts 6th Consecutive King of the Hammers
John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers
In a masterful display of driving skill, King Shocks racers John Currie and co-driver Gerald Lee won the inaugural Everyman Challenge held Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012 at the King of the Hammers (KOH) event in Johnson Valley, Ca. Currie was competing against 18 other “stock” class competitors and also beat all 17 drivers in the… Continue reading John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers John Currie Wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers
The Crown Goes East As Erik Miller Wins the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
February 11, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – On Saturday at at 2:03 p.m., Erik Miller crossed the finish line to be crowned the 2012 King of the Hammers. Considered the toughest one day off-road race, Miller beat out 134 competitors to win the coveted title and $25,000 prize purse. “There are one thousand opportunities to… Continue reading The Crown Goes East As Erik Miller Wins the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
49 Official Finishers of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
1 Erik Miller 4421 Cumberland MD 6:03:51 2 Rick Mooneyham 554 Lake Havasu City AZ 6:16:48 3 Shannon Campbell 5 Gilbert AZ 6:33:40 4 Derek West 4420 Springfield MO 7:20:24 5 Loren Healy 4428 Farmington NM 7:22:05 6 Brad Lovell 232 Colorado Springs CO 7:26:23 7 Brian Shirley 18 Dodge City KS 7:31:53 8 Rusty… Continue reading 49 Official Finishers of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers Promoter Dave Cole Stuns Racers in an Effort to Save the Hammers
Traditionally, the Griffin King of the Hammers has been limited to a field of 100 racers; twenty of whom gain entry into the race by competing in a Last Chance Qualifying (LCQ) race that happens in the days prior to the King of the Hammers. More than 70 drivers competed for one of the 20… Continue reading King of the Hammers Promoter Dave Cole Stuns Racers in an Effort to Save the Hammers
4WHEEL PARTS QUALIFYING ROUNDS – DAY 2
Nelson, Miller, and Gordon Shine on Day 2 of the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Nick Nelson laid down a time of 4:46 at Wednesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials, ending up second overall in the two-day qualifier for the Griffin King of the Hammers this Friday, February 10th Unlike the solid axles used on… Continue reading 4WHEEL PARTS QUALIFYING ROUNDS – DAY 2
King of the Hammers Qualifying proves a challenge for past Kings!
The violence of 600 Horsepower rang through the canyon walls of Chocolate Thunder like the trumpets of Jericho as Tom Wayes assaulted the “Gate Keeper” that now resembles a sand embedded wall of rock blocking access to the trail beyond. The Griffin King of the Hammers Happy Hour pitted the best in Ultra4 racing in… Continue reading King of the Hammers Qualifying proves a challenge for past Kings!
Master-Pull debuts green winch rope to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
Proceeds of sales from “Land-use” winch line will go to the CMRC JV defense fund. Master-Pull, the leader in synthetic ropes, once again commits to keeping public lands open to the public by donating a portion of the proceeds of its new, limited edition, green winch rope to the Johnson Valley defense fund which has been set up by the… Continue reading Master-Pull debuts green winch rope to help save Johnson Valley OHV area
Superchips Takes Title Sponsorship of Pro-Mod Rock Crawler
FEBRUARY 7, 2012 – Superchips unveiled plans today to take title sponsorship of Krawlin’ Dirty’s #22 Pro-Mod buggy, piloted by driver Aaron Sykes. Team Superchips will be competing in several impressive events throughout the 2012 season including the W.E. Rock and Cal/Neva Extreme series. The Superchips buggy has a Campbell Enterprises chassis with a Cobalt… Continue reading Superchips Takes Title Sponsorship of Pro-Mod Rock Crawler
“Easy Does It” at Tuesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers 2012: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round Day 1 February 7, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – Ultra4 veteran “Easy” Rick Mooneyham has something to prove at this year’s Griffin King of the Hammers. Mooneyham has been on the podium twice in the past, but has yet to be crowned King. He made his… Continue reading “Easy Does It” at Tuesday’s 4Wheel Parts Time Trials for the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers
2012 King of the Hammers: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round – Day 1 Results
1 KOH Rick Mooneyham 554 Lake Havasu City AZ 4.41.25 2 KOH Shannon Campbell 5 Gilbert AZ 4.57.06 3 KOH Greg Adler 210 Manhattan Beach CA 5.08.59 4 KOH Tony Pellegrino 4485 Simi Valley CA 5.09.56 5 KOH Randy Slawson 4448 Colton CA 5.09.74 6 KOH Scott Ward 4438 Lake Havasu City AZ 5.24.91 7… Continue reading 2012 King of the Hammers: 4Wheel Parts Qualifying Round – Day 1 Results
John Currie Wins the Inaugural Smittybilt Every Man Challenge
Stock and Stock Modified Vehicles Take on the Infamous Hammers February 5, 2012 (Johnson Valley, CA) – The Smittybilt Every Man Challenge (EMC) ended in an impressive and inspiring victory today as John Currie won overall in a stock class Jeep Wrangler. While the Griffin King of the Hammers (KOH) demands not only incredible driving… Continue reading John Currie Wins the Inaugural Smittybilt Every Man Challenge
Miller Welders to Sponsor 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Off-Road Race
Miller & Blue Torch Fabworks to offer free weld support and equipment access to KOH race participants APPLETON, Wis. — Dec. 15, 2011 — Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers, the toughest one-day off-road race combining extreme rock crawling and desert racing, set against the desert landscape of Johnson Valley, Calif.Partner and off-road… Continue reading Miller Welders to Sponsor 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers Off-Road Race
Robby Gordon Hits the Rocks on King Shocks
Robby Gordon will be competing on King shocks in the upcoming King of the Hammers race (KOH) in Johnson Valley, CA. on Friday, February 9th. KOH is one of the most challenging races on the planet. Competitors negotiate several of the toughest rock crawling trails in Johnson Valley known as “the Hammers” with sections of… Continue reading Robby Gordon Hits the Rocks on King Shocks
King of the Hammers co-founder set to take the green flag in the event he helped create
Jeff Knoll and partner Dave Cole scratched out an idea on a napkin 7 years ago that has blossomed into one of the biggest off-road motorsports events in the United States attracting over 20,000 spectators for the weeklong King of the Hammers event held in the California Desert near 29 palms Marine base next week.… Continue reading King of the Hammers co-founder set to take the green flag in the event he helped create
Robby Gordon Partners with Torchmate Racing for 2012-2013 Season
Capitalizing on a 10-year relationship with Lincoln Electric, Robby Gordon Motorsports has embraced the new addition to the Lincoln family and welcomed Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems onto Planet Robby. Gordon, who has acquired the Torchmate Racing built TTB car for the upcoming Griffin King of the Hammers event, will begin testing the rebadged Speed Energy… Continue reading Robby Gordon Partners with Torchmate Racing for 2012-2013 Season