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[pics] “Everything Is Bigger in Texas” and Racing Is No Exception!
Texas-style racing came to King of the Hammers this year with a new race rig, #4659 “Manche”, in the 4600 class of the Every Man Challenge race! I met Donnie and Alexandra Kehlenbeck at my first Dirt Riot race in Katemcy, Texas at Wolf Caves Offroad park. As husband... Read more
W.E. Rock Announces Schedule for 2020!
W.E. Rock presented by Maxxis Hey Back Door? W.E. Rock’s got this…thanks…. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – Schedule Announcement We are so excited to be getting the W.E. Rock season started.  It’s always a good time when we can be with our friends and family outdoors.  We’d love for... Read more
Race Results!  KOH: A New King is Crowned
RESULTS STORY: Josh Blyler Wins The World’s Hardest One Day Off-Road Race 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries February 8, 2020 (Hammertown, CA) – Over the past twelve years, the same five racers have won the Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries.... Read more
Race Results! Toyo Desert Invitational Presented By Monster Energy
RESULTS STORY:  Bryce Menzies Dominates and Takes Home $100,000 February 6, 2020 (Johnson Valley, CA)- Over a dozen of the most talented off-road racers in the world converged for the Toyo Desert Invitational in an effort to take home $100,000, the biggest purse in desert racing. These drivers learned... Read more
Race Results! 4WP Every Man Challenge at King of the Hammers (KOH)
RESULTS STORY: 4WP Every Man Challenge Brad Lovell Edges Out Seth Van Dyke February 6, 2020 (Hammertown, CA) – The 2020 4WP Every Man Challenge was the closest in history, as the podium finishers were all within one minute of each other. While Seth Van Dyke crossed the finish line... Read more
Race Results! Two-Time King Loren Healy Tops Qualifying for the 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers
Jason Blanton’s Team Wins the Pit Crew Challenge February 4, 2020 (Hammertown, CA)- Nitto King of the Hammers week kicked into high gear on Tuesday with qualifying for Friday’s Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries and the return of the Pit Crew Challenge Presented by ProEagle,... Read more
Race Results! EMC Qualifying and Holley EFI Shootout Presented by King Shocks and Action Sports Canopies
RESULTS STORY: Stephen Rogers Wins In His Southern Rock Racing Bouncer February 3, 2020 (Johnson Valley, CA)- King of the Hammers continued an action-packed week on Monday with qualifying for the 4WP Every Man Challenge and the Holley EFi Shootout Presented by King Shocks and Action Sports Canopies. Young... Read more
Race Results! Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Presented by HCR
RESULTS STORY: Texan Hunter Miller wins UTV KOH on his first attempt February 2, 2020- Can-Am swept the podium at the annual Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Presented by HCR today, with KOH newcomer Hunter Miller besting Midwest short course racer Kyle Chaney and KOH veteran Phil Blurton... Read more
[pics] Racing! Jeepspeed Racers at Laughlin Desert Classic
Jeepspeed Racers Bring It At Laughlin Desert Classic October 10-13, 2019  was an incredible race by one of the longest-running spec classes in desert races.  Here’s a report from our friends at Jeepspeed. Laughlin, NV Offroad races are scored on elapsed time. The cars start at different intervals, so... Read more
[pics & vid] The 2019 Trail Breaker at Trail Hero!
Trail Hero Trail Hero was even more action packed this year than last. We rolled in with the 2004 Jeep LJ, Golden Spike, on the MetalCloak CTI trailer, ready for some fun! My absolute favorite thing to do in Sand Hollow is to play on the massive sand dunes.... Read more