Fast Friday | 2020 King of the Hammers
Hammer Facts
In a remote part of the California desert, an estimated 60,000 racers and spectators are gathering for the 2020 King of the Hammers.
Held in the off-road haven of Johnson Valley, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) competition is the ultimate battleground that combines fast open desert sprints mixed with technical boulder crawls.
The 2020 King of the Hammers will have six races in seven days. UTV Race, The Shootout, Every Man Man Challenge, Desert Invitational, King of the Hammers, and the King of the Motos. Here’s a video with Can-Am / S3 Racing’s Dustin Jones with an overview of the KOH:
2020 King of the Hammers | Hammer Facts
How to get there:
King of the Hammers is located on Means Dry Lake, in Johnson Valley, California. From Highway 247, turn north onto Boone Rd, a graded dirt road, and follow it as it winds its way to the main entrance gate. The entrance fee is $30 per person, $20 per camper, kids 10 and under are free.
What is in Hammertown?
Hammertown is essentially a temporary city, complete with street signs, a power grid, water services and bathrooms. Inside Hammertown, you’ll find the race pits, parts booths, food vendors, the main stage, a Jumbotron to watch the races.
2020 King of the Hammers Schedule:
Here’s an overview of the schedule:
Feb. 1 Can-Am UTV KOH Qualifying – 10:55 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 2 Can-Am UTV KOH Main – 7:55 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 3 4WP EMC Qualifying – 8:55 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 3 Holley EFI Shootout – 5:55 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Feb. 4 Nitto Tire KOH Qualifying – 7:55 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Feb. 5 4WP EMC KOH Main – 7:55 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Feb. 6 Toyo Tire T1 Invitational – 7:55 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Feb. 7 Nitto Tire KOH Main – 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Feb. 8 Progressive King Motos – 7:55 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 8 Monster Energy Awards Show – 7:25 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Here’s a detailed schedule:
Sunday, February 2
The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers, presented by HCR
8 a.m. ~ Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers presented by HCR Starts
4 p.m. ~ Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers presented by HCR Ends
Monday, February 3
4WP Qualifying and the Holly EFi Shootout, presented by King Shocks & Action Sports Canopies
Pre-Running Day (short course closed for pre-running) & Shootout
8 a.m. ~ Qualifying Driver Meeting for 4WP EMC
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~ 4500/4800 Qualifying on short course
Noon ~ Vendor Show opens
4 p.m. ~ Power Hour
4:30 p.m. ~ Mandatory Drivers meeting for 4400 Qualifying
5 p.m. ~ Mandatory Drivers meeting for Shootout
6 to 9 p.m. ~ Holley EFi Shootout Presented by King Shocks & Action Sports Canopies
9 p.m. ~ Can-Am UTV KOH Awards, Shootout Awards, Entertainment (Monster Energy stage in Hammertown)
Tuesday, February 4
4WP Qualifying and the Pit Crew Challenge, presented by ProEagle, Buggy Whips, and Boxo Tools
Pre Running Day (short course closed)
8 a.m. ~ Start of 4400 Qualifying on short course
Noon to 6 p.m. ~ 4WP EMC Tech and Contingency
Noon to 8 p.m. ~ Vendor Hours in Hammertown
4 p.m. ~ Power Hour
5 p.m. ~ Close of Qualifying
5:30 p.m. ~ Pit Crew Challenge Sponsored by Pro Eagle, Buggy Whips, and Boxo Tools
7 p.m. ~ Mandatory drivers meeting for all EMC racers
8 p.m. ~ 4WP Every Man Challenge Volunteer meeting
Wednesday, February 5
4WP Every Man Challenge (includes the Yukon 4500 class, the Branik 4800 class, and the Spidertrax 4600 class)
8 a.m. ~ Start of 4WP Every Man Challenge Race
Noon to 2 p.m. ~ Toyo Desert Invitational Race Tech and Contingency
Noon to 8 p.m. ~ Vendor Hours in Hammertown
6 p.m. ~ End of 4WP EMC Race
7 p.m. ~ Mandatory Drivers meeting for Toyo Desert Invitational
8 p.m. ~ Toyo Desert Invitational Staffing meeting
8 p.m. ~ King Shocks Party
8 p.m. ~ EMC Awards, Entertainment (Monster Energy in Hammertown)
Thursday, February 6
Toyo Desert Invitational, presented by Monster Energy
8 a.m. ~ Prologue Toyo Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~ Toyo Desert Invitational Presented by Monster Energy
Noon to 7 p.m. ~ KOH Tech and Contingency in Hammertown
Noon to 8 p.m. ~ Vendor Hours in Hammertown
5 p.m. ~ T1 Awards (Main stage in Hammertown)
6 p.m. ~ Volunteer Dinner
7 p.m. ~ Mandatory Drivers meeting for Nitto King of the Hammers Race
8 p.m. ~ Nitto King of the Hammers Volunteer Staffing meeting
Friday, February 7
Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries
6 a.m. ~ Driver Line Up Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries Race
8 a.m. ~ Start of the Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries Race
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ~ Tech and GPS Download Motos
8 p.m. ~ Riders Meeting
10 p.m. ~ Close of the Nitto King of the Hammers Race, powered by OPTIMA Batteries
Saturday, February 8
The Progressive King of the Motos, the GenRight Off-Road KOH Experience, the Gambler 500 / HooptieX, Closing Ceremonies
9:30 a.m. ~ GenRight Off Road KOH Experience, presented by Vision X
8 a.m. ~ Progressive King of the Motos Prologue Start – 1 Lap
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~ Progressive King of the Motos Main Start – 3 Laps
4:30 p.m. ~ Gambler 500 infield festivities / HooptieX
7:30 p.m. ~ Monster Energy Closing Ceremonies: KOH Awards, KOM Awards (Monster Energy stage in Hammertown)
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