That's odd, I was getting in an argument with a bunch of rock crawler guys about how versatile sxs's are on a local forum, and one of the guys hating on sxs's posted this last night. I think it looks pretty sick!
2014 King Of The Hammers - YES there will be a UTV Race!
- Thread starter JoeyD23
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I dont race, I spend the week making sure your safe from fire, crashes and falling out of your trailer in the middle of the night, Sometimes I get to watch the racing from some really cool spots, other times Im flying someone who ran out of talent off to the hospital. Most of which is done with some badass UTV's.
Lol....ok, at least you know what you are talking about then!!! I don't recognize your user name.
Thanks for your support during the week!! You know as well as I, that it couldn't happen with out you and the others!!!
See ya on the lake bed!!!
Rob
Hell just making home from Johnson Valley in one piece, is winning an "Adventure" 
One class for budget minded teams: Sportsman
One class for more inovation: Pro.
I think it is a good comprimise.
We all know any team that finished is a WINNER! Regardless of class.
That being said for the pro class, I would like stock main frame rails, CVT transmissions, production motors.... But open up the box for suspension.
One class for budget minded teams: Sportsman
One class for more inovation: Pro.
I think it is a good comprimise.
We all know any team that finished is a WINNER! Regardless of class.
That being said for the pro class, I would like stock main frame rails, CVT transmissions, production motors.... But open up the box for suspension.
Must have stock mounting points imo.
BTW, heard you might be switching seats! Kick ass Blake!
im hopeing fall weather kicks in soon. getting excited for another year at KOH. got the whole week off. heck were allready lining up rv, utv, and our menu. and keg of pacifico. get a red wristband again in 2014 for utv entrance. at least there is the sand show and offroad expo to keep me entertained until koh. and football season helps alittle.
and keg of pacifico. get a red wristband again in 2014 for utv entrance. at least there is the sand show and offroad expo to keep me entertained until koh. and football season helps alittle. That 7 iron pic is funny but dumb. Anyone who golfs know you wouldn't use a 7 iron in the situation. I drive a golf cart and can also play. Lol
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Lol...yeah, I know, as I play, too!! Damn Memes of KOH hatin on our Red Rhinos!!
Rob
Casey's Teryx is a stock engine 2012 Teryx 4 with HCR long travel and small boat sides for clearance like you said, the main frame is 100% stock with a weld in cage. He had to run the 100occ unlimted class because of the frame mods.
I'm going to chime in too. We've raced KOH for three years, in six different vehicles. One teryx in 2011, two 800's in 2012, two XP's in 2013.
This is more or less the only race we do.
-Qualifying is huge for fans, sponsors, etc. Anything that makes the racing better, and gets viewers and sponsors is a GREAT thing.
-Wednesday is awesome. Keep EMC on Thursday. But don't overshadow UTV's by having 4400 qualifying at the same time.
-Two classes is a great idea. Sportsman has less rules, maybe even lets nearly stock ones in that showed up last minute and decided they wanted to race(limit tire size to 28", no long travel, no frame mods, etc).
-Pro should have more safety rules, and allow more modifications, but lets not go crazy:
No turbos, no nitrous, no superchargers, engine and trans must be a paired OEM powersports engine and CVT trans, up to 1050 cc?
Four wheel drive required with low and high gear. This should allow the rotax guys in, and keep the Z1/Busa swaps out. None of this 130mph+ 6 speed crotch rocket swap crap.
No tires over 32".
No full tube chassis, backhalf ok. Shock mounting positions can be changed. Chassis can be reinforced/boatsided/notched for clearance. Suspension arm mounts must be in factory location in front. (this allows people to extend wheelbases by backhalving, which is in the spirit of KOH in my opinion).
Must retain factory type independent suspension. No solid axle swaps.
Must resemble production UTV. This allows changing of body panels for aftermarket as long as you don't go full custom.
Standard safety stuff. Doors(opening ones are great, since we are getting in/out all the time), 6 point cage, horn/siren, window nets, rear lights, harnesses, seats, fire extinguisher.
I like the winch being mandatory. Don't care about a front bumper rule, though I will run one to nerf with if needed.
If you take the EMC's out of last years race, I bet 10-12 UTV's would have finished on time. I broke and gave up due to time, because I had already sat waiting for an hour. The fix would only have taken me an hour. I didn't wait in the desert, I waited in the rocks.
Keep it simple, keep it interesting.
Thanks for posting Dave! We appreciate it.
This is more or less the only race we do.
-Qualifying is huge for fans, sponsors, etc. Anything that makes the racing better, and gets viewers and sponsors is a GREAT thing.
-Wednesday is awesome. Keep EMC on Thursday. But don't overshadow UTV's by having 4400 qualifying at the same time.
-Two classes is a great idea. Sportsman has less rules, maybe even lets nearly stock ones in that showed up last minute and decided they wanted to race(limit tire size to 28", no long travel, no frame mods, etc).
-Pro should have more safety rules, and allow more modifications, but lets not go crazy:
No turbos, no nitrous, no superchargers, engine and trans must be a paired OEM powersports engine and CVT trans, up to 1050 cc?
Four wheel drive required with low and high gear. This should allow the rotax guys in, and keep the Z1/Busa swaps out. None of this 130mph+ 6 speed crotch rocket swap crap.
No tires over 32".
No full tube chassis, backhalf ok. Shock mounting positions can be changed. Chassis can be reinforced/boatsided/notched for clearance. Suspension arm mounts must be in factory location in front. (this allows people to extend wheelbases by backhalving, which is in the spirit of KOH in my opinion).
Must retain factory type independent suspension. No solid axle swaps.
Must resemble production UTV. This allows changing of body panels for aftermarket as long as you don't go full custom.
Standard safety stuff. Doors(opening ones are great, since we are getting in/out all the time), 6 point cage, horn/siren, window nets, rear lights, harnesses, seats, fire extinguisher.
I like the winch being mandatory. Don't care about a front bumper rule, though I will run one to nerf with if needed.
If you take the EMC's out of last years race, I bet 10-12 UTV's would have finished on time. I broke and gave up due to time, because I had already sat waiting for an hour. The fix would only have taken me an hour. I didn't wait in the desert, I waited in the rocks.
Keep it simple, keep it interesting.
Thanks for posting Dave! We appreciate it.