King of the Hammers 2020: Off-Road Adventure in Hammertown
King of the Hammers 2020 returns to Johnson Valley and the Means Dry Lakebed. For those familiar with the Hammers, the spectacle of Hammertown is unforgettable. Each year, the barren desert east of Victorville transforms into a bustling community filled with off-road racers, enthusiastic spectators, and a plethora of OHVs, dirt bikes, and impressive 4x4s.
Exciting Action at King of the Hammers
One of the most thrilling aspects of this event is the variety of vehicles that come to tackle the challenging Johnson Valley terrain. Popular trails like Sledgehammer, Back Door, Turkey Claw, Jackhammer, Chocolate Thunder, Wrecking Ball, and Big Johnson offer ample opportunities to test rigs against rugged rock formations.
Iconic Rigs from Hammertown
Check out some of the standout 4x4s discovered on the lakebed, highlighting the incredible diversity of vehicles that participate in King of the Hammers 2020.
Diesel Hilux in Hammertown
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac on 54s
Ted Shinn’s impressive 6.9L International diesel-powered Sport Trac features massive 2.5-ton Rockwell axles and boasts a custom-built frame with a triangulated suspension equipped with coilovers at each corner. We anticipate seeing more remarkable rigs like this at King of the Hammers 2020.
Jeepster Commando
2005 Chevy Colorado Crawler
Featuring a powerful 6.0L V-8, the 2005 Chevy Colorado built by Erik Storedahl is equipped with an Atlas 2 transfer case, high-performance coilovers, and is dressed with 44-inch Pit Bull Rockers.
Join the Excitement of King of the Hammers 2020
Nitto Tires King of the Hammers 2020 officially kicks off with the opening of Hammertown on January 31. The thrilling racing events include the Can-Am Motorsports UTV King of the Hammers, the Shootout, the Every Man Challenge, the Toyo Desert Invitational (T1 trucks), and the Nitto King of the Hammers Ultra4 race, along with the King of the Motos event!
The streets of Hammertown come alive with food vendors and off-road merchandise, making it an exhilarating atmosphere. Attend to enjoy the racing, which can be viewed on the central jumbotron, designed for optimal visibility for all attendees. Share the excitement on social media with hashtags #koh2020 and #hammertown to stay updated on the latest happenings.
