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T1 Toyo Tire Desert Invitational – Tearing it Up at KOH 2019

Motorsports February 21, 2019

I’ve been around off-roading many years. I’ve been around high horsepower many years. I’ve had the opportunity to chase the Baja 1000 a couple of times, even for a Trophy Truck. Every… single… time I’m around these trucks they just make me smile. Something about the horsepower… or the... Read more

[pics & video] The Gladiator of Johnson Valley – The Jeep Truck after KOH

Motorsports February 18, 2019

So what happens when you take a brand new, not even released to the public vehicle, spend 10 days (yes, 10) prepping it for arguably the most difficult off-road race in the country, then throw in a couple of the best drivers in their fields to pilot this... Read more

Jason Scherer Makes History as the First Back to Back King!

Motorsports February 10, 2019

RESULTS STORY Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries Jason Scherer Makes History As The First Back To Back King. February 10, 2019 (Hammertown, CA)- They say that nice guys finish last, but Jason Scherer flew in the face of that cliché by making history as the... Read more

Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy

Motorsports February 9, 2019

RESULTS STORY Toyo Tires Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy Third Generation Racer Luke McMillin Makes His First Win A Memorable One February 8, 2019 (Johnson Valley, CA) – The best desert racers in the world converged at Johnson Valley OHV Area for the invitation-only Toyo Tires Desert Invitational... Read more

King of the Hammers 4WP Every Man Challenge — Results!

Motorsports February 8, 2019

CASEY GILBERT HOLDS OFF BRAD LOVELL FOR HIS FIRST EMC VICTORY February 7, 2019 (Johnson Valley, CA) – There are three distinct classes in the 4WP Every Man Challenge (EMC), but only one racer can cross the finish line first, regardless of whether they are in the Yukon Gear... Read more

Race Morning

Motorsports January 24, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race in the famous King of the Hammers? Here is an insight from someone who has been through it. Your cell phone alarm goes off in the pitch black of your RV, startling you awake. In your exhausted... Read more

Rock Crawling Is Back!

Motorsports January 17, 2019

FLASHBACK REMEMBERING WE ROCK/DIRT RIOT FROM 2013 Out of all of the events that I have attended throughout the years, none provide the feeling of “belonging” like the events that Rich Klein and Shelley Krehbiel put together. It’s events like these that bring new blood, new spirit and new... Read more

Flashback! Former Kings Battle for the KOH Crown [pics][vid]

Motorsports January 10, 2019

Remembering KOH from last year — Hammertown is around the corner! The editors February 10, 2018 (Hammertown, CA) – For the second time in his off-road career, Jason Scherer climbed high on the podium at the 2018 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries in Johnson Valley, California. Scherer... Read more

[interview & pics] Baby Jeep Racing’s Dawson Allington — Ultra4 Champion and Brain Surgery Survivor

Motorsports December 20, 2018

Dawson Allington is a true ModernJeeper. Driver of #4695 “The Rock Jock Jeep” Dawson dominated the Stock Class in his very first year racing the Ultra4 Series including a second place finish at the 2018 King of the Hammers Everyman Challenge. We had a chance to touch base with... Read more

[pics] W.E. Rock – Congress, AZ – Flashback 2016

Motorsports December 6, 2018

Now and then we just have to bring on a flashback and share stories of note. W.E.ROCK from 2016 is a good example of Motorsports fun that never gets old. The Editors BRINGING ON THE EXTREME The World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series is not something new. Not... Read more