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In the Field

Our students, doing the work

Four seasons of hands-on learning. Click any thumbnail to view it large.

King of the Hammers 2026 — Race Week

The year the student-built Class 11 finished top-10 after starting dead last.

The SVHS Class 11 Beetle, #1125, on course

The SVHS Class 11 Beetle, #1125, on course

The SVHS Class 11 Beetle, #1125, on course Watching the race from the fence line Media students credentialed and working Students get a walkthrough at a race team pit Media-track students filming the race Hammertown at night Being recorded at the Ultra4Next Lab Engine work at a ranch field day

King of the Hammers 2025

Pit work, tire service, and the first big season in Hammertown.

Wrenching until sundown

Wrenching until sundown

Wrenching until sundown The crew in the pits Tent session with a race team Heads down in the engine bay Tire work trackside Changing a tire in the pits

Shop Days & Builds — 2023–24

The season the build program took shape.

Up close with the pros’ machines

Up close with the pros’ machines

Up close with the pros’ machines The team behind the build Meeting the driver of a race machine Supply run on a shop day

King of the Hammers 2023 — Where It Started

The first field trips to Johnson Valley.

On the rocks watching Ultra4 racing

On the rocks watching Ultra4 racing

On the rocks watching Ultra4 racing Trackside education Hammertown from the ridge Tent talk with an industry guide