Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers Race Registration Open, Some Pictures and Week Schedule
Charlene | Nov 26, 2009 | Comments 4
Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers Registration is now open through January 1, 2010. http://www.kingofthehammers.com/registration.php
The Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers race will be held on Thursday February 11th, 2010 as part of the week long Hammerking Productions event in Johnson Valley, CA. The first place purse for this stand alone race will be $5,000. There will also be multiple contingency opportunities.
Pit Bull Tires has stepped up to the challenge and is the Title Sponsor of the UTV King of the Hammers race. “Pit Bull Tires is proud to be a part of the most intense off-road event in the country and we feel fortunate to be in an industry that affords us the ability to travel to great destinations to hang out with good people from all walks of life,” said Mike Green of Pit Bull Tires. “The King of the Hammers is the pinnacle event that defines our industry and being the Title sponsor of the UTV race is just, well, really cool…and we dig it. And yes, I did say we Dig it!” Pit Bull Tires is adding to the purse a set of their UTV tires for the first three finishers and the last place finisher.
All of last years drivers, and many of the current Griffin King of the Hammers drivers have committed to racing. There is currently no cap on entries, and Hammerking Productions expects a great field of celebrities, seasoned racers, and enthusiasts that just want to come out and experience this epic adventure.
In 2009, the exhibition UTV race was held and completed within four hours. The five racers took their vehicles and tested them in the desert and in some of the most extreme rock crawling environments. This year, the course will be a little longer, a little harder, and will utilize some of the King of the Hammers rule book which includes no spectator help, only competitor help. The length of the course has not been determined at this time. There will be additional information available soon on www.KingOfTheHammers.com.
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So, Jon and I went to last years race, and let me tell you…we are sold! Jon teamed up with Bob Roggy and raced…they didn’t do so hot, but they finished and it was fun. Lets say it was so fun, they are already prepping the car for this year! Watch for a build article on this machine that is coming out of Roggys shop.
I was there as a spectator and from a coverage stand point. This is one of the core races that I see challenges the driver and machine in so many different ways!
Here are a few pictures to get you excited… If you are a competitive racer…you will be in the desert with us in February…I guarantee it!
Start/Finish Line at Base Camp where there are over 15,000 people
This was a pretty stock RZR with the necessary Safety Additions ~ and they were last years WINNER! The race is built around an Unlimited Class scenario, but more isn't always better.
Your Co-Pilot becomes a spotter in these rocky sections helping with stacking rocks and pulling winch lines.
The rock sections can be very difficult. Be sure to install a Winch!
There are long fast desert sections too. This is the ultimate combination of fast/agile and slow/precise that you can mix in one event.
The rocky sections are lined with spectators to cheer you on, but don't look for help...that will disqualify you!
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2010 Griffin King of the Hammers Schedule
(Watch for updates…there are a lot more events that will be added to this schedule, but this is the general outline)
Monday February 8:
- GPS Downloads and Pre-Running Open
Tuesday February 9:
- 4 Wheel Parts LCQ Day 1
- Sponsored Party
Wednesday February 10:
- 4 Wheel Parts LCQ Day 2
- Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers Race Tech & Contingency
- Vendor Show Open 3pm –
- King Shocks Sponsored Party
Thursday February 11:
Course is CLOSED to Pre-Running
- Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers Race
- Grffin King of the Hammers Race Tech & Contingency
- Vendor Show Open
- Raceline Wheels Volunteer Party
Friday February 12:
- Griffin King of the Hammers Race
- Vendor Show Open
- Griffin King of the Hammers After Party
Saturday February 13:
- 9am Griffin King of the Hammers Awards Banquet
- Friends Of Johnson Valley Breakfast
- 4 Wheel Parts Volunteer Trail Ride
More Information will be available at www.kingofthehammers.com
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