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W.E. Rock presented by Maxxis: East vs West March 29th & 30th
Showdown time 2025! W.E.ROCK East Vs West Vs Texas event in Mason, Texas, presented by Maxxis Tires. Join us for the weekend of March 29th & 30th to see intense Sportsman and Pro Class action. Last year, over 41 sportsman class competitors battled it out, with young talents dominating... Read more
Artemis Rally: Jessy and Alicia Take No Prisoners! Part 1 [pics & video]
I’ve learned many things about myself in the past few weeks, but the two that stuck out most were that many people underestimate me and I underestimate myself, a lot. Yes I am quiet; yes I am shy; yes I have a red neck side; and yes, I am... Read more
Talladega…and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame!
Ok, I’ll admit that this is less about Jeeps, and more about the enthusiast side of who we are as Jeepers. I thought it would be cool to share with you all a few of the unique places that I have had the opportunity to visit over the years... Read more
The 2023 Progressive King Of The Hammers Preview
The 2023 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries kicks off today. From its humble beginnings as a wager between a small group of friends in 2007, it has grown into the largest off-road motorsports event in the world and one of the largest to take place... Read more
Moving the Rubicon Trail Kiosk; Volunteers Make a Difference
(Reprint of Chris Collard’s article from June 2004; Photos by Del Albright) FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON (FOTR) MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE RUBICON TRAIL The Rubicon off-highway vehicle  (OHV) route is often referred to as the Grand Daddy of four-wheel drive trails. Its unparalleled beauty and... Read more
EV Is The Future For Offroad Racing: KOH and Kyle Seggelin
We have electric F1 racing, electric off-road racing, electric rallying and now get ready for electric rock crawling. At this years King of the Hammers, racing organization Ultra4 announced a spec EV class that will begin in July. Upon its launch, 11 of the most innovative Ultra4 teams will... Read more
The Race of Kings: KOH Highlights
What is the worlds toughest one day race on the planet you ask? Well that would be Ultra4 Racing‘s Progressive King of the Hammers powered by Optima Batteries of course! The racers asked for it so Dave Cole made it happen with new trails and a new race course... Read more
It’s King of the Hammers Week!
It’s time for the 2022 King of the Hammers race week in Johnson Valley, California! Quick Event Reference Jan 21 – Main Gates Open Jan 27 – Hammertown Opens, Pre-Running Full Course Jan 28 – Toyo Tires Desert Challenge presented by Monster Energy, Mandatory Driver’s Meeting Jan 29 –... Read more
Jeep, The Rebelle Rally and Electrification
Three factory Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the field With a combination of a 2.0-liter I-4 engine and two electric motors, Jeep Wrangler 4xe delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, 49 MPGe, enhanced off-road capability with zero range anxiety Jeep brand taking electrified propulsion beyond the paved... Read more
Cal4’s 54th Annual Sierra Trek is ON!
High Country Adventure at the 54th Annual Sierra Trek! The West’s premier family off-road venue is back in action for 2021. If you have been itching to get back on the trail for a high-country family adventure, Sierra Trek is your ticket to ride. What began in 1967 as... Read more