King of the Hammers

The biggest race on Earth, in the headlines

107 articles and videos covering King of the Hammers — the race in Johnson Valley, California where Ultra4Next students built and campaigned their Class 11 Beetle to a top-10 class finish. Compiled by Ultra4Next; links open on the publisher's site.

The Autopian

King of the Hammers Is The Rowdiest Party For Hippies And Car Nuts Alike

Hi-Desert Star

Hammers brings 80,000 fans to Johnson Valley

Sports

King of the Hammers kicks off 20th anniversary race in California desert

THE SHOP Magazine

King of the Hammers T1 Class To Feature Pro Desert Racers at the 2026 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge

Popular Science

Building an EV oasis in the Mojave Desert

Gearjunkie

20 Years of Wild Off-Road Racing: A Look Inside the Evolution of King of the Hammers

Gearjunkie

Welcome to the Off-Road Circus: 2024 King of the Hammers

Gearjunkie

I Drove the Ultimate Off-Roader: KOH Race Machine Experience

4X4Worldwide

King of the Hammers 2025: A New Era in Off-Road Racing

Roadandtrack

I Was Defeated by the Toughest Off-Road Race in America

Offroadlifestyle

The true story of King of the Hammers

Jalopnik

King Of The Hammers Is Stupid Fun, Stupid Grueling, And Stupid Cool

Reuters

King of the Hammers run

RACER

MAVTV details King of the Hammers schedule

Jalopnik

Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/king-of-the-hammers-is-stupid-fun-stupid-grueling-and-1851116517/

Autos

You Won’t Believe What Just Won King of the Hammers!

Autos

King of the Hammers: Undercards give way to the main events

Autos

Chaney nails historic King of the Hammers victory

Forbes

Lovell Team Conquers King Of The Hammers In A Ford Bronco

Forbes

What A 250 Million-Acre Public Land Sale Could Mean For The Off-Road Industry

Sierradailynews

King of the Hammers

YouTube · Video

KOH 2026: What You Need to Know - Race Course, Where To Watch, Complete Fan Guide

THE SHOP Magazine

OPTIMA Batteries To Bring Back Week of Activities to King of the Hammers

Off Road

Yokohama Gears Up for King of the Hammers

Z1077Fm

King of the Hammers 2026 begins today with “King of the Motos” race series

Desertsun

How massive off-road race King of the Hammers stays true to its roots

Off Road Xtreme

Can-Am Boosts 2026 King Of The Hammers Payouts With $70,000 In Purse And Contingency Money

Sema

KING OF THE HAMMERS

Z1077Fm

King of the Hammers begins January 22

Desertsun

A tour of the Johnson Valley OHV area, home of King of the Hammers

Autos

King of the Hammers to air on MAVTV

THE SHOP Magazine

Can-Am’s New Purse & Contingency Program for King of the Hammers

Globenewswire

Turntide to Race with Axial Flux Motor Technology at King of the Hammers

Performanceracing

Spotlight: Hammertown at PRI

Fromtheroad

All-Bronco Podium for Third Time at King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge

Autoweek

A SxS Just Won King of the Hammers!

Utvguide

Views from Hammertown: Behind-the-scenes at 2025 King of the Hammers

Cyclenews

McGrath Wins at King of the Hammers

Rideapart

Everything at King of the Hammers Just Got Beat By a UTV

Autos

Slawson wins Everyman Challenge at King of the Hammers

Forbes

The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Sets The Bar High For Racing UTVs

Utvguide

Brock Heger Wins 2025 Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship

Blm

The BLM plans public safety measures for 2025 King of the Hammers race

Motorsportsnewswire

The King of Supercross Wins at the King of the Hammers

Drivingline

The Real Story Behind King of the Hammers

Monsterenergy

Off-Road Racers Head to the annual King of the Hammers Event

RACER

King of the Hammers: Previewing off-road racing’s big week

Drivingline

Aaron Kaufman Races King of the Hammers... Again!

Off Road Xtreme

Brock Heger Dominates King Of The Hammers In A RZR Pro R Factory

THE SHOP Magazine

OPTIMA Batteries-Backed Racer Wins King of the Hammers Desert Challenge

Polaris

Brock Heger and RZR Factory Racing Dethrone the Competition with Dominant Overall Win at King Of The Hammers UTV Hammers Championship

Off Road Xtreme

King Of The Hammers 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Fordauthority

Ford Bronco Teams Sweep Podium At 2025 King Of The Hammers

Speedhunters

The Unseen Side Of King Of The Hammers

Victorville Daily Press

King of the Hammers off-road battle to roar into Hammertown in 2025; tickets on sale

MotorTrend

How to Race King of the Hammers 2024: Ultra4 Cars Explained

Utvguide

Can-Am Returns to King of the Hammers with All-Star Lineup

Drivingline

My First Time at King of the Hammers

Autoweek

King of the Hammers May Be the World’s Biggest Off-Road Extravaganza

Drivingline

Evolution of KOH: How It Has Changed Over the Years

Aftermarketnews

HELLA Partners with Deegan for King of Hammers Desert Race

MotorTrend

King of the Hammers 2023: Incredible 4x4s We Found Out on the Lakebed

Desertsun

How massive off-road race King of the Hammers stays true to its roots

Fordracing

Ford Performance and Bronco Aim for Fourth Straight Stock Class Win at King of the Hammers

The Autopian

Fights, Beer And Off-Roading: I Went To The Craziest Off-Road Race In The World And Came Out a Changed Man

RACER

King of the Hammers: Undercards give way to the main events

Powersportsbusiness

Can-Am takes historic King of the Hammers victory

Tirereview

Yokohama Tire to Sponsor Every Man Challenge at King of the Hammers

Victorville Daily Press

King of the Hammers 2026 to celebrate 20th anniversary of popular off-race

Utvguide

onX Offroad Returns As Official Mapping Partner For King Of The Hammers 2025

Tirereview

https://www.tirereview.com/maxxis-razr-mt-c-king-of-the-hammers/

Victorville Daily Press

Barstow BLM ranger named California Ranger of the Year during King of the Hammers

Utvunderground

Michael McFayden To Debut New Can-Am Maverick R At The King of The Hammers Desert Challenge

Fordauthority

2023 Ford Bronco King Of The Hammers Edition Heading To Auction

Utvguide

RZR Factory Racing Unleashes Powerhouse Lineup for 2025 King of the Hammers

Performanceracing

New-for-2025: Hammertown to Debut at 2025 PRI Show

THE SHOP Magazine

Ultra4 Racing Partners With Backroads of Appalachia & The State of Kentucky

Utvguide

POLARIS RZR FACTORY RACING DELIVERS MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN UTV OFF-ROAD RACING HISTORY WITH UNDEFEATED 2025 CAMPAIGN

Off Road Xtreme

2027 Ford Bronco RTR: Born in the Desert, Built for High-Speed Fun

RACER

Petersen Automotive Museum opens new exhibit exploring the iconic vehicles and impact of off-road racing

Fordauthority

Ford Raptor Owners Can Join Special King Of Hammers Event

RACER

Off-Road Racing 2025: Candy canes and lumps of coal

Topgear

King of the Slammers: desert driving in the bonkers Ford Bronco El Bandito

MotorTrend

Unbridled: We Drive a 1,000-HP Ford Bronco and a King of Hammers–Winning Truck!

Fordmuscle

RTR Vehicles Off-Road Team Doubles Down On Competition & Development

Autos

Ready for the Rocks: 2026 Can-Am Maverick R X rc Gets 35s and More Trail Goodies

Autoweek

King of the Hammers was So Tough This Year only 2 Guys Finished

RACER

Slawson wins King of the Hammers Race of Kings for a record fourth time

Fromtheroad

Ford Racing Extends King of the Hammers Win Streak to Five

Utvguide

2026 UTV Hammers Championship (and Our Thoughts About How to Make the Race Even Better for 2027)

Performanceracing

Lawmaker Spotlight: U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte Visits King of the Hammers

Businesskorea

Hankook Tire Participates in ‘King of the Hammers 2026,’ Premier U.S. Off-Road Racing Event

Gearjunkie

20 Years of Wild Off-Road Racing: A Look Inside the Evolution of King of the Hammers

King of the Hammers

Race of Kings Qualifying Results (KOH official, Feb 5 2026)

RACER

Jeff Martin claims overall UTV Hammers Championship (RACER, Feb 6 2026)

RACER

Father-son Summers team takes one-two in King of the Hammers Everyman Challenge (RACER, Feb 7 2026)

King of the Hammers

Jeff Martin Wins the Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship (KOH official, Feb 7 2026)

King of the Hammers

Dylan Summers Makes History at the Yokohama Every Man Challenge (KOH official, Feb 9 2026)

Off Road Xtreme

Randy Slawson Makes History At The 2026 Griffin King Of The Hammers (Off Road Xtreme, Feb 12 2026)

THE SHOP Magazine

Randy Slawson Becomes the First 4-Time Race of Kings Winner (THE SHOP, Feb 13 2026)

Maxim

Rocks, Rituals & Raw Horsepower: Inside The 2026 King Of The Hammers Race (Maxim, Feb 19 2026)

Maxxis

King of the Hammers 2026 results: Jeff Martin wins 4900 for Maxxis (Maxxis, Feb 2026)

Maxxis

King of the Hammers 2026 4900 race: Maxxis athletes charge toward the championship (Maxxis, Feb 2026)

Bomberfab

KOH 2026: Randy Slawson Wins Record 4th King of the Hammers (Bomber Fabrication, Feb 2026)

Blog

A Hard Day in the Desert - 2026 King of the Hammers (AMSOIL Blog, Feb 2026)

Wisconsin State Farmer

PCI Race Radios Powers Winning Teams at the 2026 King of the Hammers (press release, Feb 2026)

UTV Off-Road Magazine

Inside the Chaos of King of the Hammers (UTV Off-Road Magazine, Mar 26 2026)