Tag: Ultra4

  • Two Former Kings Win Top Ultra4 Awards at Nitto National Championship

    Two Former Kings Win Top Ultra4 Awards at Nitto National Championship

    Ultra4-aOctober 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 on hand to compete not only for the win, but also for the series championship. (more…)
  • Jason Scherer Wins Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Jason Scherer Wins Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Two Time Ultra4 National Race Winner

    Jason Scherer Thom Kingston 2013 Nationals 1DANVILLE, CA   SEPTEMBER 30, 2013   Jason Scherer finished the 2013 season with a Win at the 2013 Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals in Congress, Arizona.  Jason started 12th, per the season points starting order, and finished first ahead of Nitto Tires teammate Rick Mooneyham by only 4 seconds.  This season Jason Scherer has qualified for two pole position starts, won two events and has been plagued with transmission failures, a full season of roller coaster rides, according to Jason.  “It’s hard to win these races with the level of talent in our field of drivers.  You never know if this is going to be your last win so you really have to cherish them when you can.  Winning the last race of the season always gives you a nice offseason and hopefully I can start the year off with a win next year and keep the momentum going,” said Jason Scherer in a post-race interview.   (more…)

  • Fly-N-Hi Jeremy Hammer added to Nitto Tires Team

    Fly-N-Hi Jeremy Hammer added to Nitto Tires Team

    Flynhi Jeremy Hammer NittoPHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25, 2013:  Jeremy Hammer, owner of Fly-N-Hi Total Performance Center in Phoenix, is proud to announce Nitto Tires as the teams tire of choice.  This news comes as the team is anxiously preparing two cars for the Nitto Tires Ultra4 Nationals in Congress, AZ this weekend.  “We are proud to have their tire under our car and join the team of champions including Loren Healey, Jason Scherer, Nick Nelson and Randy & Cottin Rodd among others,” said Jeremy as he looked up for a minute from mounting tires. The Ultra4 car is currently getting a new wrap. (more…)

  • Jason Scherer Prepared to Take on Arizona Desert at Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Jason Scherer Prepared to Take on Arizona Desert at Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals

    Jason Scherer - Ultra4DANVILLE, CA   SEPTEMBER 25, 2013   Jason Scherer would like to cap off the season with a solid race at the 2013 Ultra4 Nitto Tires National Finals in Congress, Arizona this weekend.  “This has been an interesting season to say the least; we have won poles, won events and then plagued with transmission failures.  We have lead a lot of laps and had the speed to win, but part failures have taken us out before the checker flag,” said Jason Scherer, driver of the Rubicon Express #76 car.  “We won the National race last year in Texas and feel we may have found the solution to our car troubles just in time to come to Arizona and compete strong this weekend.” Then Jason adds, “After this race I can’t wait to get up to the Rubicon Trail in my 2014 JK and test out the new Rubicon Express suspension and Smittybilt products that are being installed at 4Wheel Parts while we are at the race!” (more…)

  • 2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship

    2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship

    Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch – Congress, AZ   – September 28th, 2013  

    Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship48 teams have committed to race this weekend at the Nitto Tire National Championship at it’s new location. Stock and Mod teams will race at 8 AM and ULTRA4s will go off the line at noon. Below are all the details you need to know if you are planning on attending this weekend’s event.   (more…)
  • 2013 Nitto Tire Ultra4 National Championship Back On in Arizona

    Nitto Tire Ultra4 National ChampionshipSeptember 18th, 2013: CONGRESS, AZ:  The 2013 ULTRA4 Nitto Tire National Championship race is back on at Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch in Congress, Arizona.   The race was originally cancelled in Las Vegas due to a permitting issue that caused two off road racing organizations, including ULTRA4, to cancel races the weekend ofSeptember 27th.  At the request of ULTRA4 drivers and their sponsors,  a suitable location was found for the same weekend at Thunder Rock Off Road Ranch in Congress, Arizona.  (more…)