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Another surprise announcement from Mr. Dave Cole last Sunday, it is indeed a big one. The world’s toughest Ultra4 race just got tougher?!? It would appear that way, here’s what Dave had to say:

“BREAKING NEWS from Dave Cole!
For the first time total race mileage will exceed 200 miles.
215 Total Race Miles for Ultra4
3 laps in similar format as years past
Anyone up for Sledge?
Longest distance between pits 23 Miles
2 Remote Pits + Main Pit
ALL WILL BE IN PLAY FOR ENTIRE RACE
This is a big deal, you will either need 3 pit crews, team up with someone, or work with someone like Mag-7 (Pit crew for hire)…working on rates now but they are way cheaper than driving another truck out.”

So there you have it. We have officially exceeded the 200 mile mark, talk about insanity. Happy to see all those teams prepping in a big way this year… we’re all going to need it!

Side note: Sales Office will be closed this Thursday and Friday (that’s January 1st & 2nd) for New Years. We will be shipping on Friday the 2nd though, for all you online shoppers.

One thing that makes King of the Hammers so great is the dedication and hard work of the hundreds upon hundreds of race volunteers. Without these guys & gals, KOH as we know it wouldn’t exist. With that said, the call is out for 2015 King of the Hammers volunteers. More than ever, with the race mileage even larger than years past, additional volunteers are absolutely needed this year. As the name implies, this is a zero pay job, however you get a once in a lifetime opportunity to be up close and personal with the action come race day. As they say, volunteers get the best seat in the house.

For those interested, please contact Simon Saines at simon@ultra4racing.com . The more volunteers the merrier, so please get that email over if you are able to join the team this year.