For quite some time now, theUltra4 King of the Hammers has been a bucket list must attend item of mine.  A  week ago I was able to check this amazing event off.  Taking place in the Johnson Valley, California desert, this off road race is deemed the toughest one-day off road race in the world.  The King of the Hammers did not disappoint, I had an amazing time!  I don’t think I have ever seen more off road machines in one place.  There were motorcycles, sand rails, 4×4’s, you name it…people had their rigs out in force while attending the King of the Hammers event.  To feel the rumble of the unlimited Ultra4 cars is heart pounding; the speed in which they are able to climb the rock features is crazy.  Though this event had no grandstands, thousands of people attended, all routing on their favorite drivers.  If you have ever considered attending this event, think no longer- GO!  You will not be let down, and if you don’t have access to an off road toy, don’t let that keep you home; you can still get out to the coarse…I saw average cars all over the place making it out to the key fan areas.

Crowds gathered on the rocks surrounding “Sledge Hammer.

The winner Slawson “King of the Hammers”

Randy Slawson, in his Bomber Fab 4448 car, was one of the only cars that I saw not use a winch while going up the “Back Door” obstacles.  Most of the fans around me (including myself), were disappointed when the drivers pulled up and immediately started winching.  This was not Mr. Slawson’s style;  he showed up and took it on like a man!  It took a few tries, but in the end he got up while prevailing over the entire field, taking the Unlimited Class overall win.  I can’t wait to get back next year; the King of the Hammers is a must see if you like racing of any kind.  For more on the King of the Hammers visit Ultra4Racing.com

Randy Slawson and the 4448 heading up Back Door.

Jordan Pellegrino in the GenRight stock/modified car.

The huge crowds of fans at Chocolate Thunder hill.

The King Randy Slawson and his brother the co driver claiming crown.

Her is a video I made of my brother on the Suzuki DRZ-110 at the property where we were staying at.  Video is filmmed 100% using GoPro cameras in several different mounting positions.

Chasing the Hammers

His wife going to get the kids from school in the 4448

All photos were taken using GoPro cameras I am working on posting some of the videos I took during my trip.  Most of them are from mounts on a Kawasaki Teryx that we used to get around the desert or race venue.  Here is a post I did on GoPro extension poles or check out my YouTube channel for other GoPro reviews and tips.