K-O-H 2013 With LR content

[Psimpson7]

Just a heads up for anyone interested.

The King of the Hammers (desert/rock crawling race) is this weekend in Johnson Valley in the States.

Gigglepin, with Jim Marsden and Aussie Wayne Smith are competing.

Number 69, in a Defender based racer running Ashcroft Force 9's, and a 5litre v8.

gigglepin » Team Gigglepin Off-Road Race Team Looking to be King of the Hammers 2013

UK based Team Gigglepin to compete at KOH 2013 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

https://www.facebook.com/TeamGigglepin

Should be pretty interesting to see how they get on.

A live stream should be available to watch it on.

Cheers
Pete

[Slunnie]

That's going to be a serious test of the force9s

[Pedro_The_Swift]

How good is this
The Crown Goes East As Erik Miller Wins the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers | Ultra4Racing.com

[Slunnie]

It's awesome, the DVDs are so professional and entertaining also. It'll be interesting to see who wins it this year and if Shannon Campbell can win it in the IFS buggy.

[Grimace]

It's a whole week of entertainment commencing today!

With the main event (ultra4 racers) held on Friday 8th, they have king of the motos this weekend!


Schedule for all interested - http://ultra4racing.com/the-inside-l...week-schedule/

[Psimpson7]

Looks like they have had a gearbox failure, but have a spare.

[uninformed]

It's a whole week of entertainment commencing today!

With the main event (ultra4 racers) held on Friday 8th, they have king of the motos this weekend!


Schedule for all interested - 2013 KOH Week Schedule | Ultra4Racing.com

isnt there a type of production class racing at the same time/same event in the main race on the friday?? Im wondering if the Gigglepin LR fits this class, as they run a chassis, coils and only 14inch shocks

[uninformed]

That's going to be a serious test of the force9s

was thinking the same...having a look at a few pics it doesnt look like the housings are braced, laminated, trussed etc at all could be wrong though.

[Psimpson7]

According to the Devon4x4 form Ashcrofts have UPS'd another gearbox out.

Looks like there are 2 lower level classes. stock, and stock mod.

I am pretty sure they are in the main event.

Drivers list:

2013 Drivers List - Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire | Facebook

Regarding the other classes, from the ultra4 racong webpage:

The Griffin King of The Hammers is a week-long event that takes place in Johnson Valley, CA every February with the official King of The Hammers race occurring on Friday, February 10, 2012. The stock and modified stock race known as The Every Man Challenge (EMC) will be taking place on Sunday, February 5, 2012. While the course will not be the entire King of The Hammers course, you can be sure it will contain all of the same elements as the main race. Not only that, but the winners of The EMC, both the stock and modified stock class will also win a chance to compete in the main event on Friday and race their vehicles along-side the professional unlimited 4-Wheel drive class known as Ultra4.

The stock class is meant to be a true proving ground for the OEM and aftermarket suppliers to show once and for all, who makes the best 4WD vehicle and accessories on the planet. This class will be limited to 35” DOT tires, the shocks cannot be bypasses, and the cars will be full body and frame. The modified stock (stock-mod) class is for the enthusiast that wants to go fast, and see what their car is capable of, but doesn’t have a full blown Ultra4 car. According to Cole, “It’s a chance for every off-roader to experience big time racing on a small time budget.” This stock-mod class will be limited to 37” DOT tires, they will be allowed to run bypasses on their shocks, and their vehicles will be partial frame vehicles. Both classes will need to adhere to all the safety rules outlined in the King Of The Hammers rule book. For a full list of stock and stock mod specs as well as the entire King of The Hammers rule book please visit the Ultra4 racing web site at www.ultra4racing.com/racers/rulebook/

[uninformed]

Thanks Pete, and AFAIK, Gigglepin are doing the EMC before the main event. This would place them in Stock-Mod class as far as I can tell.