King of the Hammers is Sponsored By
FORD RACING
CAN-AM
OPTIMA
MONSTER ENERGY
TOYO TIRES
WARN
KING SHOCKS
SYLVANIA
Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, we’ve got deals to fit every need—including discounts for vendors and sponsors. Plus, we offer convenient delivery options to bring your RV straight to the event site, so you can focus on enjoying the thrill of KOH. Secure your RV rental today and experience King of the Hammers in total comfort!
Experience the ultimate race day with a VIP Trackside pass brought to you by WARN Industries! Enjoy premium trackside seating, exclusive food and beverage service, and live race feeds – all within a luxurious, climate-controlled environment. Spaces are extremely limited so act fast and don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to enjoy the race in unparalleled comfort and style.
From asphalt to sand and everything in between, Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR tires are engineered to conquer it all. Whether you’re crawling through boulders, flying across the lakebed, or chasing the dream of finishing King of the Hammers, GEOLANDAR tires deliver the durability, traction, and performance racers and everyday adventurers demand. As the proud title sponsor of the Every Man Challenge—King of the Hammers’ largest race—Yokohama continues to champion those who dare to push limits
DRIVERS & COMPETITORS
RACE
Enter the crucible. Register to be hammered, tested, and reforged in the desert’s harshest proving ground
FANS & SPECTATORS
ATTEND
Witness the hammering. Grab your pass and watch steel, grit, and willpower collide in the ultimate trial by fire.
VENDORS, MEDIA, SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS
PARTICIPATE
Stoke the inferno. Vendors, media, sponsors, volunteers—become part of the fire that forges KOH lore.
Welcome to Hammertown Johnson Valley, California
Check out the location where the race is run!
About Hammertown
For two wild weeks every year, the dry lakebed of Johnson Valley transforms into something unreal — a full-blown, off-grid city in the middle of the California desert.
We call it Hammertown, and it’s the beating heart of King of the Hammers. Built from trailers, tents, tools, and raw grit, Hammertown is where racers wrench, fans roam, brands launch, and the entire off-road world comes together to celebrate the hardest one-day race on the planet.
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Updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from King of the Hammers.
In 2007, King of the Hammers was sketched out on a napkin in a bar. What started as a 13-rig trail challenge among friends became the most brutal one-day off-road race on Earth.
- November 24, 2025
- 2 Min Read
Whether you’re a first-timer or a Hammertown veteran, surviving—and thriving—at King of the Hammers requires a game plan. The world’s gnarliest off-road race meets a week-long desert festival in the middle of nowhere… with tens of thousands of people. You’re...
- November 22, 2025
- 3 Min Read
It’s not just dirt. It’s legacy. Every year, before the roar of engines and the cheers of tens of thousands echo across Means Dry Lakebed, a small, dedicated team disappears into the desert with GPS, grinders, and a mission: carve...
- November 21, 2025
- 3 Min Read
