Ok. Never too soon for Hammers prep, right?

Obviously, since I've sold the car I will not be racing KOH this year. That being said, I'll be doing the White Collar Publishing thing for ESAB and a couple of other outlets this year, so I'm going to be there all week. Also, Will Overton and Pier Acerni (the guys who bought my car), may be looking for a bit of help on race day, etc... I'll reach out to folks individually to see if you are interested in either of those things.

Now, on to the important stuffs:

Here is the schedule for 2016

2016 KOH Week Schedule of Events:
Sun 1/31 - King of The Motos
Mon 2/1 - ULTRA4 SRRS East/West Shootout
Tues 2/2 - 4 Wheel Parts Qualifying
Wed 2/3 - KOH UTV Race
Thurs 2/4 - Smittybilt Every Man Challenge Race
Fri 2/5 - Nitto King of The Hammers
Sat 2/6 - KOH The Experience - Trail Rides for Enthusiasts

I will be traveling out on 1/30 (Saturday) with the LROR crew and staying until 2/7 (Sunday) when we all come back. This year is Ivan's senior year and one of my Senior Year Gifts to him is finally getting to go to KOH. He can't miss all week of school, but if someone is coming up Wednesday, I will be asking if you have an open seat. He'll be coming home with me on Sunday.

I did sell the camper as well, so it will be tent camping this year (or vehicle camping, or whatever you want to bring). I plan on having a HG4x4 site outside Hammertown (like in years past), although we'll be spending a lot of time in Hammertown at the LROR main camp. We are all welcome there, but Andrew and I are trying to slim down the circus that is our pits so we can focus on winning KOH this year.

I really want to do one night (at least) of "middle of nowhere" camping, where we head out into the Johnson Valley desert until we can no longer see a single light or hear a single car and just camp in the middle of nowhere. I will have the Fool Size Jeep up and running and that will be my Johnson Valley transportation. I can take a couple folks in there. That's kinda the point. I'll also be "working" when it comes to photography, but there will be plenty of time for fun and screwing around, too.

If you plan on going, feel free to post up here. We can coordinate in this thread. Going to be much less stressful this year for me and I'm looking forward to it. Hope a crew of us can go out again.

Thinking of driving up Wednesday after work... Probably Chelcee, myself and Katie if she wants to go. If Ivan needs a ride, I can provide that as well.

ive gotta play it by ear this year and see how work is doing

if I can get reliable cell/tethering for internet, I could do a few days

Id like to see the backdoor shootout and qualifying - UTV is slow and boring lol

Talked with the guy I work with this morning, he's good with me taking couple days off and Chelcee is good as well... so I'll be sending the official request in today for Thursday/Friday off. We will be driving up Wednesday afternoon/evening. Not planning on bringing anything other than my truck, but can bring the trailer if something does need hauled or anything for the team.

Im in. I plan on heading up on Sat after lifting. Will be in the Cherokee.

fatbob309 wrote:Im in. I plan on heading up on Sat after lifting. Will be in the Cherokee.

Sweet! I'll be taking my truck, but with the gooseneck attached (hauling the old race car for Will, plus my Wagoneer).

Also, I talked to Scott Boone yesterday and he's out.

Too early to tell. It's not as close to Valentine's day which is busy for the wife, but gotta see how some stuff shakes out at work.

alanzona wrote:Also, I talked to Scott Boone yesterday and he's out.

:(

Officially IN. Will be leaving Chandler Wednesday afternoon as early as I can and probably stay till Sunday with everyone.

Alan, If it's possible to get access to Hammer Town with the golf cart I may drag that out with us to run around the pits with, unless it's not even worth it. I dunno.

Avis wrote:Officially IN. Will be leaving Chandler Wednesday afternoon as early as I can and probably stay till Sunday with everyone.

Alan, If it's possible to get access to Hammer Town with the golf cart I may drag that out with us to run around the pits with, unless it's not even worth it. I dunno.

I would say it's totally worth it (and I can get us access). Wouldn't hurt to upgrading the HP prior, though. ;-)

alanzona wrote:I would say it's totally worth it (and I can get us access). Wouldn't hurt to upgrading the HP prior, though. ;-)

I wish I had the funds for it, believe me I would

Actually.....maybe I"ll bring the CJ instead...

Avis wrote:I wish I had the funds for it, believe me I would

Actually.....maybe I"ll bring the CJ instead...

YES!!!! We have a winner.

(hey, if you need transmission and/or transfer case work done... I know a guy.)

alanzona wrote:YES!!!! We have a winner.

(hey, if you need transmission and/or transfer case work done... I know a guy.)

I do need some transfercase work done... it leaks real bad for some reason.

Avis wrote:I do need some transfercase work done... it leaks real bad for some reason.

I would skip a shop and go directly to my buddy Shawn. He's awesome.

what about the shop who did the CJ? they seemd good

I've been doing some research, and I think I'm going to take it to the Avis Garage and see what they can do with it. They aren't perfect, but they do okay work and won't rip me off too bad I don't think. Only thing I'm worried about is getting done before KOH.. ;)

Put me down as tentative. New ambulance job means I don't have a set schedule yet but I will find out soon.

AZCA jeeper wrote:Put me down as tentative. New ambulance job means I don't have a set schedule yet but I will find out soon.

Very cool.

Is anybody leaving Thursday or Friday of that week? If so I would like to carpool with them. :)