BIRMINGHAM, AL FEBRUARY 28, 2013: Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner took his single seat Ultra4 car to the Southeast Dirt Riot race in Alabama and won just 3 weeks after competing in the King of the Hammers. The vibrant and noticeable blue and white Miller Welders wrap on the car only lasted a short time… Continue reading Blue Torch Fab Jason Carner Wins First Dirt Riot of 2013
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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
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
W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
While attending any event, it’s easy to think, “I could have coordinated this so much better!” We have all been to some motor sports event, and wondered; “Why did the event planner organize the event this way?” However, have you ever really stopped and thought about what actually goes on behind the scenes of a… Continue reading W.E. Rock – What it Takes?
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
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
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
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… Continue reading News From KOH: Rubicon Express Joins Forces with Jason Scherer for the 2013 Ultra4 Season
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
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
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
FOX athletes dominate off-road short course championships in 2012
FOX’s off-road racers swept all four pro class championships in the TORC series, and took home two in LOORRS. El Cajon, Calif. — FOX athletes posted impressive results on the short course tracks in 2012, proving they have what it takes to win races and rack up championships. In addition to the Ultra4 Racing Championship, they… Continue reading FOX athletes dominate off-road short course championships in 2012
Nelson Nabs Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship
2012 Ultra4 Series Trophies Awarded in Blackwell November 10th, 2012 – Blackwell, TX: Less than 100 points separated the top 4 Ultra4 drivers going into last weekend’s PSC Brawl in Blackwell race; the series finale in the 2012 Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship series. 28 year old Ultra4 driver, Nick Nelson from Las Vegas, NV… Continue reading Nelson Nabs Ultra4 Nitto Tire National Championship
Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell
November 10th, 2012 – Blackwell, TX: The Nitto Tire National Championship Series came to a finale last weekend at the PSC Brawl in Blackwell, Texas. The race was held at Texana Ranch and brought together the top 50 Ultra4 drivers from the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series and the Trail-Gear Western Regional Series in a… Continue reading Scherer Breaks Through at PSC Brawl in Blackwell
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
Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems Powers Brad Lovell to Dual Off-Road Championships
Lovell builds and repairs race rigs with Torchmate table on his way to championships in TORC Pro-Light and Ultra-4 Pro PHOTOS BY THOM KINGSTON RENO, NEV. – The days leading up to his TORC Pro-Light Championship race in Lancaster, Calif. on Sept. 29, Brad Lovell was where he can usually be found before each short-course race… Continue reading Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems Powers Brad Lovell to Dual Off-Road Championships
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
WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer
LATROBE, Pa. — WIDIA, a global tooling leader and past sponsor of individual racers, including the No. 1 WIDIA Chevrolet driven by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Jamie McMurray in the 2011 April Martinsville NASCAR race, now is sponsoring the Ultra 4 unlimited class racecar driven by David Buchberger for the 2012–2013 Ultra 4 season. With this… Continue reading WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer
TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NORCAL ROCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Fresno, CA-Trail-Gear has just announced that they will be the title sponsor of the final race in the 2012 NorCal Rock Racing Championship Series and for the entire 2013 series. “Team Trail-Gear had such a great time racing in the first two races of the series that we wanted to offer our support,” said Matt Messer, Trail-Gear CEO.… Continue reading TRAIL-GEAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF NORCAL ROCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
King Shocks Racers Dominate Chairman's Cup and Ultra4 Race at the Big House
The Traxxas, Torc series returned to Crandon International Raceway for the Forest County Potawatomi, Chairman’s Cup race, rounds 5 and 6 of the series and for the first time, Ultra4 racers on the legendary track known as the “Big House.”