2017 King of The Hammers UTV Race [Gallery]
A full day of racing for the Can-Am KOH UTV series saw not only a first time winner, but a father and son going one and two on the day. Shannon Campbell won in his first ever UTV start followed closely...
View ArticleAbove All Race Safely: 10 Things That Protect Racers
If you've watched many videos of King of the Hammers, you've likely seen footage of competitors flipping, rolling, or driving over each others vehicles in a Mad Max-style dash for the finish. You might...
View ArticleDo You Take Your Hammers Trails Smooth or Rough?
We've covered our fair share of Hammers trails here at Johnson Valley, where Ultra4's King of The Hammers race takes place, but what we want to know is do you like to take them soft and smooth or hard...
View ArticleKOH 2017: Racing Thoughts Before the Big Day [Video]
Winning the Ultra4 King of The Hammers is not easy; merely finishing the race is a feat all on its own. Even so, there are four drivers heading into the Main Race with two KOH titles already under...
View ArticleKing of The Hammers Carspotting [Gallery]
The Nitto Tire King of the Hammers Powered by Optima draws fans from all over the world. Different experiences, different accents, and different walks of life make the Lakebed an eclectic mix of...
View Article2017 King of The Hammers 4400 Qualifying [Gallery]
The stage is set for 2017 Nitto King of The Hammers powered by Optima Batteries. 4400 unlimited cars qualified in a new area this year - with a blazing fast course starting and ending near the race-day...
View Article2017 King of The Hammers Every Man Challenge [Results + Gallery]
133 racers qualified for the 2017 Smittybilt Every Man Challenge at King of the Hammers, yet just 31 (or 23%) officially finished the race. The days racers consisted of three classes, G2 4800 Legends...
View ArticleKOH Week In Under 90 Seconds
Already wishing you were back at Hammertown? So do we. The friends, the family, the racers, the campfires, the noise, the wheeling... how can you possibly sum it up?!Watch above for 90 seconds that...
View Article2017 KOH Race Recap with 3-Time King Shannon Campbell
Spoiler alert: Shannon Campbell won 2017 King of The Hammers, becoming the first-ever three-time King. Watch the video above to hear the crazy story of Shannon going head-to-head with his son Wayland...
View ArticleRally America Banks on Snow for Its Opening Season
Rally is so much more than just a race. It’s about dedication, hard work and camaraderie among friends and competitors. It’s a sport that brings a unique niche community together from all parts of the...
View ArticleRace to the Finish: King of The Hammers 2017 Recap
For those who followed along with the Ultra4 Live stream of King of The Hammers, you got a taste of how tough, how close and how surprising the race was. For those of you who didn't, read on for a...
View ArticleThe Check Shop: Porsche 997 GT3
In Japan, even amateur racing is serious business. If you're familiar with the Idlers Club, Japan's most famous racing club for grassroots racing, then you must have heard about The Check Shop and the...
View ArticleTake 5: Jeep SRT With the Need for Speed
Show up at the track in an SUV, you're going to stick out like a sore thumb. People might stare, scratch their heads, maybe even chuckle a bit. Don't you have to take the kids to soccer practice or...
View ArticleRace to the Finish: 2017 King of The Hammers Race Recap Part 2
The 2017 Nitto King of The Hammers Powered by Optima saw speeds faster than ever, machines stronger than ever and drivers chasing for the finish in competition against teammates, brothers and family....
View Article6 Places You'd Never Expect to Find an LS Swap
The LS series engine traces its lineage back to the “Turbo-Fire” Chevrolet small-block V8 engines first introduced in 1955. The development of the new engine began in 1952 when Chevrolet’s chief...
View ArticleRaw and Direct: Osaka Auto Messe 2017
Most are familiar with Tokyo Auto Salon, but few have heard of the next big show on the Japanese calendar: the Osaka Auto Messe.East vs. WestTokyo is on the east side in the Kanto region, while Osaka...
View ArticleRacing Among Kings: Mel Wade's KOH 2017 Recap
King of The Hammers is an experience like no other. Thousands of spectators flock to a dry lakebed in Southern California to watch some of the greatest off-road racers in the world compete on a wide...
View Article2017 KOH Race Recap With Wayland Campbell
Starting sixth off the line, Wayland Campbell takes his first podium finish at 2017 King of The Hammers. A front-runner for much of the race, alongside Jason Scherer and Tom Wayes, Wayland has kicked...
View ArticleThe Lite Way: ADD Ford Raptor Bumper Review
When it comes to the Ford F-150 Raptor, there's no question that the Blue Oval team got a lot of things right. In fact, we'd be willing to argue that it's one of, if not the best, off-road oriented...
View Article1997 Jeep Wrangler Interior Rehash
Buying a used vehicle always has its pros and cons. For many, the allure of the perceived good deal is often too tempting to pass up. When it comes to the ’97-’06 Jeep Wrangler TJ, you can now pick...
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