Race Location & Gate Info

Location:

Location info here.

Gate Info:

Gate info here.

Race Schedule & Format

Thursday, January 22:

Online registration closes

Friday, January 23:

12-5PM - Sign in, GPS download & Tracker Assignment
5PM - Rider’s Meeting

Saturday, January 24:

8AM - Rider’s Meeting and Staging at Chocolate Thunder starting line

8:30AM - Stage at Start line

Staging will be based on class.

9AM - Race 1 Start, 1 Lap race

The race will start one row at a time every 1 minute on a GPS optional course with sufficient markings.
No outside assistance during the race!
Only racers helping racers.
Finish position determines line up for Sunday.

12 PM - Checkpoints close

1PM - Pro Shootout - Staging near Hammertown

2PM - Pro Shootout Start

Pro racers will start one at a time every 30 seconds, and do a short 1 mile shootout for time.

Finish position determines line up for Sunday.

Sunday, January 25:

Race 2 will start at 9AM and will be staged in order of Race 1 and Pro shootout finish positions.
The start will be rows of 10-20 starting in waves.

8AM - Rider’s Meeting and Staging at Chocolate Thunder

Race 2 will be staged in order of Race 1 and Pro shootout finish positions.
The start will be rows of 10-20 starting in waves.

9AM - Race 2 Start

Lap 1 is approximately 12 miles and will include a gas/pit stop at the Start/Finish line.
Lap 2 will be approximately 14 miles.

Lap 3 will be 4 miles.
Lap 4, 5 will be 4 miles on the same course as Lap 3.
Laps are GPS based with some course markings.
No outside assistance during the race!
Only racers helping racers.

2PM - Checkpoints close

5PM - Awards in Hammertown

Additional Information

Pits

In the pits only the racers will be able to work on their bikes, no outside assistance.
Anyone may hand the racers tools, parts, fuel, water, food etc.
Only the racers may touch their bikes. Fueling must be done on a tarp or mat.
Saturday- Pits will be near the finish line

Sunday- Pits will be at the Start/ Finish line as in years past.
Again, only racers are allowed to work on their bike and may receive any parts, tools, fuel, water, etc. from an outside person.
Only racers are allowed on a hot race course, no pit crew.

Motorcycle Rules & Regulations

All motorcycles will be race ready machines without any technical unsafe issues.
Spark arrestors are required.
Race numbers are based on the AMA United States Hard Enduro series.
No outside assistance will be permitted.
Racers may help racers on the course as long as they have not finished or timed out.
Any work done to the motorcycle will be done by the racer or racers not finished or timed out.
The course will be difficult, ascending in difficulty as the weekend proceeds.

Checkpoints will be clearly marked on the course and on the GPS.
No passing in the checkpoints! Full Stop!
Racers will be scanned in the checkpoints, it is the competitors responsibility to hit all the checkpoints and get scanned!
The GPS track log will be the deciding factor in any course dispute!
Make sure you know how to use your GPS and log your track!

Trackers

For 2025 the King of the Motos competitors will be required to rent (at online race registration) and carry a Yellowbrick Tracker. They will fit in most packs, and are essential to the safety of the competitor. These trackers allow the Race Ops team to have eyes on the competitor at all times and are required for all King of the Hammers races. There is an emergency button on the tracker that can be utilized in the event of a medical or mechanical issue. Cost will be $60 in registration.

GPS (Saturday GPS optional-READ below)

The King of the Motos course is GPS based. Saturday’s courses will be marked heavily and will be GPS optional, although recommended, especially if the racer chooses to continue onto Sunday. This course takes out the guesswork when using the GPS. Possibly confusing sections will be marked accordingly. The racer MUST know how to use their GPS!!! It is another racing skill to master to be successful at KoM. GPS is necessary here in Johnson Valley due to the expanse of area being utilized!

Find the full details in the GPS Appendix below.