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. “It was absolutely without a doubt the hardest thing I have every done to drive every rock trail twice without power steering,” said the 2009 King Jason Scherer who has finished in the top 20 for 4 consecutive years. “I finished 21st with 25 minutes to go, my arms and shoulders brutally beaten and cold as hell, but I didn’t give up.” (more…)
Tag: Ultra4
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Jason Scherer Man Powers Every Rock Trail Twice at 2013 King of the Hammers
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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 4423 Chad Wheeler 04:43.00 LCQ
30 6 4459 Keith Xavier 04:43.34 LCQ
31 7 49 Matt Burkett 04:44.81 LCQ
34 8 4405 Travis Carpenter 04:46.78 LCQ
36 9 308 Rocco Baldassarre 04:55.19 LCQ
42 10 82 Jeremy Ford 05:09.50 LCQ -
News From KOH: Rubicon Express Joins Forces with Jason Scherer for the 2013 Ultra4 Season
DANVILLE, CA JANUARY 31, 2013 – Industry leading suspension manufacturer, Rubicon Express has announced it will be sponsoring professional off road racer, Jason Scherer. The new partnership brings together a company that pioneered modern high performance suspension systems for Jeeps with a championship winning driver and race team. Both Rubicon Express and Jason Scherer are based in Northern California with strong roots wheeling on the famous Rubicon Trail. As their newest ambassador, Scherer’s Ultra4 single seat race car will be wrapped with the very recognizable Rubicon Express black and silver logo which will be debuted at next weeks 2013 King of the Hammers and continue its appearances at the three Ultra4 Western Series races. (more…) -
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 a booth setup so everyone can see their lights, including the new OnX LED that provides the distance of an HID with the smoothness of an LED. BD scientists will also be on hand to help aim your lights and recommend the ultimate lighting setup for your vehicle. Bluetorch Fabworks owner and racer, Jason Carner says, “We are all really excited for this year’s KOH, and even though we hope we won’t have to use our BD lights for this race, we always know we have the best in the business.” (more…)
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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 course on Tuesday morning when racing begins. The course remains a heavily guarded secret, but this premier starting position offers the team a clean race course, before the other 150+ racers have had a chance to dig it up and alter its difficulty. This could prove to be a huge advantage for this seasoned racer. (more…) -
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 support us. This is just one more opportunity that we are happy to put towards their success!” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Brand Manager. (more…)
