Press Release

BomTec Racing is gearing up for the 2013 Ultra4 Glen Helen Grand Prix! Driver Kevin Gamble and team 4476 have been slowly rebuilding following this year’s King of the Hammers … Read More»

 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO    APRIL 22, 2013 –  This weekend Torchmate Racing’s JT Taylor continues his world wide adventures starting the 2013 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Race.  JT Taylor will … Read More»

Common Ground How the U.S. Marine Corps Can Meet Its Training Objectives Without Expanding Into the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area By Jeff Knoll  Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area … Read More»

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 … Read More»

The PAC Racing Springs Ultra4 Team had an excellent week of racing at this year’s King of the Hammers.  The team was as ready for battle as ever.  This year’s … Read More»

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 … Read More»

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 … Read More»

On February 13th, 2013, the Secretary of the Navy released their Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the expansion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms California. … Read More»

What is a RECON G6? If you have ever been to one of these events, the veterans will tell you, “It is whatever Parker wants it to be”. For those … Read More»

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 … Read More»

“Extreme Challenges. Extreme Results.” WIDIA Sponsors 2013 King of the Hammers Event Event’s first sponsor outside racing brings powerful tooling support to extreme desert racing’s premier event “Raw awesome,” says … Read More»

Click here to download the BFGoodrich Pit Support Order Form GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2013) –BFGoodrich® Tires today detailed its contingency and industry-leading pit support programs for the 2013 Griffin … Read More»

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – JANUARY 16, 2013 Rugged Radios announces a $1000 payout to each overall winner of the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire, Smittybilt … Read More»

Welcome International racers, media and spectators to the GenRight Hospitality Pavilion in central Hammertown.  “We believe the trail is the best teacher.  Lessons from the trail are what make our … Read More»

AIRAID and Hammerking Productions have announced an exciting new element to the 7th running of the Griffin King of the Hammers, Presented by Nitto. Dubbed the AIRAID Holeshot Award, this … Read More»

January 15th, 2013: JOHNSON VALLEY, CA:  In the ongoing effort to Save the Johnson Valley OHV area, a new campaign has emerged to raise national awareness regarding the expansion of the … Read More»

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 … Read More»

Raceline Wheels Monster $5,000 Bounty at 2013 King of the Hammers and $1,000 Bounty for 2013 Every Man Challenge Volunteer Dinner Thursday February 7th at 7pm   GARDEN GROVE, CA    JANUARY 11, … Read More»

DynoMax Performance Exhaust is proud to announce its continued partnership with Shannon Campbell; the only two-time King of The Hammers champion. Our partnership with Shannon started out with a bang … Read More»

Axial R/C Inc., A subsidiary of Hobbico Inc., is proud to announce Axial as the Official R/C Vehicles of Ultra4 / King of the Hammers for 2013   Ultra4 Racing … Read More»

Miller Welders signs on for a second year at Griffin King of the Hammers – Free Weld Support Offered Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. … Read More»

Off Roaders Meet with USMC Concerning 29 Palms Base Expansion Congressional Leadership Encourages Continued Talks At the urging of members of Congress, including House Majority whip Kevin McCarthy, the United … Read More»

Impact by MasterCraft Safety is the Official Safety Equipment of King of the Hammers and Ultra4 Racing Impact by MasterCraft Safety is proud to announce their support as the official safety sponsor of Ultra4 … Read More»

The final event of the Ultra4 Series brought the top 50 Ultra4 racers from the East and West together for a head to head battle in Blackwell, TX.  4 laps … Read More»

Nick Nelson wins the 2012 Ultra4 National Championship & Sportsman of the Year After a long competitive 2012 season, Nick Nelson and his team were named the Nitto Tire 2012 … Read More»

Through a recently developed series of events, 2012’s “King” of the Hammers and 2nd place overall Pro Series Champion, Erik Miller, will find himself behind the wheel piloting the newly … Read More»

Two Ultra4 teams combine efforts to raise awareness and race for the fight against cancer at the M.O.R.E 7th Annual Powder Puff Race. RCH Designs (#4411) and Intrepid Off Road … Read More»

4Wheel Parts Ultra4 Grand Prix Glen Helen Raceway July 20-21, 2012     Gilbert, AZ (July 23, 2012)-Campbell Racing’s Nick Campbell set out to podium and qualify for the 2013 … Read More»

King of the Valley in South Wales this Weekend JULY 24, 2012   King of the Valleys is a brand new event, inspired by the legendary Californian extreme off-road race King of the Hammers, and held … Read More»

Easton PA – TG Rock Racing’s (TGRR) announces the qualification of driver Dan Guyer and co-driver Mike Haran for the 2012 King of the Hammers race. Guyer and Haran battled 30 … Read More»

California Motorized Recreation Council Generates Big Congressional Impact in Attempt to Save 160,000 acre Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the … Read More»

Article by John Goodby Bringing another chance for 2 lucky Ultra4 teams to qualify for the 2013 KOH and make some money on the way. With $2000 guaranteed Pro purses … Read More»

May 18th, update regarding Amendment 243: Save The Hammers Update: Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word in support of Bartlett’s Amendment 243.  We are happy to report … Read More»

Colorado based Dsquared Racing is proud to announce an 8th place finish in the 4400 class and 13th overall at the Cinco de Baja in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 5th.  Starting in … Read More»

Fresno, CA-Team Trail-Gear Racing took home top honors at the Ultra4 Western Regional Series Cinco de Baja race just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Driver Matt … Read More»

BANNING, CA    MAY 9, 2012  –  Larry McRae drove the Poison Spyder Modified Ultra4 #4581 to a class win at the Ultra4 Cinco de Baja race last weekend in Albuquerque, … Read More»

Hooligan Rock Crew Ultra4 Racing team Supports Rock’n for the Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in upcoming 2012 Cinco De Baja race in New Mexico, USA. (Sacramento, CA – … Read More»

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. … Read More»

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 … Read More»

Simi Valley, CA – January 31, 2012 – This years running of the King of the Hammers adds a new element of competition with the Smittybilt Everyman’s Challenge.  The Everyman’s … Read More»

LOVELL BROTHERS SET TO TAKE ON KING OF THE HAMMERS  Colorado Springs, CO 1/28/12 -  After season ending crashes for both of the team’s rock racers last year, the brothers are … Read More»

Multiplatform Co-Op Motorsports Team join forces to race the King of the Hammers 2012 “Countries united to make a stronger stand at wars back in the day, why not unite … Read More»

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 … Read More»

TJ Flores has a reputation for doing more with less in the desert, regularly pushing his Class 1 car to victories in Best In The Desert and SNORE races ahead … Read More»

January 20, 2012 FONTANA, CA – Falken Tire, an important high performance choice for driving enthusiasts on pavement and off-road, continues to expand its motorsports involvement in the popular and demanding … Read More»

Racer Spill Kit & On-Board Safety Items Support KOH & The BLM Roark Supply Inc. is providing spill kits and safety items for the 2nd year at KOH.  These kits abide by … Read More»

The top finisher in the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge displaying the required Powertank stickers on each side of their car will receive the Polished Aluminum System shown The top finisher … Read More»

King Shocks, Official Shock of Ultra4 Race Series Every year the King of the Hammers event and the Ultra4 racing series gets bigger and better. The same is true for … Read More»

Quest for the Crown Will be Highly Competitive January 11th, 2012– Johnson Valley, CA:  On Friday, February 10th, 2012 more than 100 drivers are expected to compete in the 6th … Read More»

January 5, 2012 – Lake Arrowhead, CA:   Following a successful 2011 season, the Ultra4 Racing series returns in 2012 with more races and increased sponsorship.  Ultra4 Racing is pleased to … Read More»