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Motorsports
Hammer Time: KOH 2025 - Hankook Tire Racing Part II | Pre-Running & Testing the Dynapro MT2
Unfortunately, we had an engine failure two days before qualifying; a valve broke and went into the manifold and cylinder. We didn’t have a spare engine, but were lucky to find one that could be delivered to our pit the next morning.
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Motorsports
Hammer Time: Hankook Tire’s Dynapro MT2 takes on the toughest off-road race on the planet
Flash forward to 2025, and more than 600 competitors are in Hammertown, USA, in the Southern California desert, ready to test man and machine against some of the harshest off-road conditions in the world. Among them are two teams testing the rugged durability of Hankook Tire’s Dynapro MT2.
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News
Optima Batteries-Backed Christopher Polvoorde Wins King Of The Hammers Desert Challenge
The off-road prodigy bounces back after Baja 1000 heartbreak for P1 qualifying and overall win at King of the Hammers
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News
Hammer Time: Hankook Tire Dynapro MT2 Tackles EVERY MAN CHALLENGE at 2025 King of the Hammers
Get ready for the ultimate off-road challenge as Hankook Tire’s Dynapro MT2 takes on the grueling EVERY MAN CHALLENGE at the 2025 King of the Hammers!
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News
King Of The Hammers Announces Optima Batteries As Title Sponsor And Ford Performance As Presenting Sponsor For 2025
The 2025 OPTIMA King of the Hammers presented by Ford Performance will take place in Johnson Valley Jan. 23 – Feb. 8, 2025
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News
EV and hybrid owners are invited to the 2nd annual OPTIMA Unplugged Powered by Clarios and Presented by DCE
This year, OPTIMA Unplugged expands to a two-day event where participants can register their EVs or HEVs to experience the most iconic trails in Johnson Valley and the all-new dedicated camping area, the OPTIMA Oasis at The Forty.
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News
2024 PROGRESSIVE King of the Hammers Powered By OPTIMA Batteries Tickets on sale and 50% off merchandise for early birds
Tickets are $50 now through September 30 to the largest off-road motorsports event in the world; the must-attend, 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries!
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Events
OPTIMA UNPLUGGED Electrifies the Off-Road Community with Historic EV Event
Bringing together like-minded individuals and helping the electrified community navigate the off-road world was our goal for this event.
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News
Milestar Tires Signs Partnership to Become The Official UTV Tire of King of the Hammers
“We are grateful for the opportunity to support King of the Hammers and the UTV Classes this year,” said Martin Castro, Events & Activation Manager at Milestar Tires.