Monster Energy Kawasaki Teryx to Race King of the Hammers

Shingle Springs, CA (2/3/2010) -The Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers race will be held on Thursday February 11th, 2010 in Johnson Valley, CA and the Monster Energy Kawasaki Teryx is finally ready to race. The Teryx will be driven by Reid Nordin of Kawasaki Team Green with spotter duties falling on Jon Crowley.

This year's UTV race will be approximately 60 miles long and includes dry lake beds, sand dunes, desert roads and extreme rock crawling all in one race. "Although this race is shorter than many other desert races, the combination of terrain make it very challenging," commented Jon Crowley, owner of the #1965 Kawasaki Teryx."This race takes its toll on a UTV, and I think our unique build is well suited to take it on."

Monster Energy Kawasaki Teryx UTV

After competing is last year's exhibition UTV race, Crowley raced in one Valley Off-Road Racing Association race before embarking on a complete ground up build for this years King of the Hammers UTV race. The frame was stripped down to the main chassis rails that hold the engine and differentials. Then Roggy Enterprises built the custom chassis and roll cage that incorporate Fox's new 2.0 position sensitive shocks and Funco long travel suspension.The heart of the #1965 Kawasaki Teryx is a 840cc v-twin with ported heads,big valves, billet throttle bodies and Pro Pipe from Muzzys Performance Products. All the intricate aluminum, wiring and finish assembly was done by Motorsports Fabrications Services (MFS).

"As you can imagine, tires and wheels take a beating and that is why we
teamed up with DragonFire Racing and Pit Bull Tires," commented Crowley.

The brand new Rocker XOR from Pit Bull Tires combines strength and agility with its 8 ply radial and super deep, soft lugs that grip the rocks. And DragonFire racing's Baja Crippler beadlock wheels not only look good, but have super stout inner reinforcing and beadlock rings.As the driver of record and winner in the UTV class at the 2009 Baja 500 and Baja 1000, Reid Nordin is very capable behind the wheel of a KawasakiTeryx.

"Reid and I have been on several rides together including Moab, the
Rubicon and the Grand Canyon. He is a good friend, and a consistent and
methodical racer. I am really looking forward to getting to the start line
to have some fun."

Sponsors of the #1965 Kawasaki Teryx:
Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing, Roggy Enterprises, Muzzys Performance
Products, Fox Racing Shox, Pit Bull Tires, Unisteer, Motorsports
Fabrication Services, Funco, DragonFire Racing, Factory UTV, MSD Ignition, Dalton Industries, Rugged Race Products, Simpson Racing, Beard, Rigid Industries, Black Rhino Performance, Baja Designs,Warn,DASARacing, aFe and Palmer Signs

Hammerking Productions, Inc. created the “King of the Hammers” off-road race in 2007 (www.kingofthehammers.com). The first UTV King of the Hammers race was held in 2009 as an exhibition to see how the UTV’s did in these extreme conditions. In 2010 the Pit Bull Tires UTV King of the Hammers will grow into a full fledge race.

The 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers will be on Friday February 12th, 2010 where over 15,000 drivers and fans from around the globe will descend on the desert of Johnson Valley for over a week of off-road related activities. The 2009 running of the King of the Hammers was featured on Spike TV and in the film “Second Crusade.” In 2009, Hammerking expanded race action to include three additional regional qualifiers for the 2010 race. More information can be found at www.kingofthehammers.com.