King of the Hammers - Johnson Valley

Go Fast — Ultra4 Racing

Higher Ground 4x4 follows Alan Johnson & Car #4511 on the Ultra4 circuit

About the Program

Higher Ground 4x4 is beyond ecstatic to have member Alan Johnson racing his 4511 car in the ProMod offroad racing circuit. Check out our media team's photos as we follow him and other racers at national events including the legendary King of the Hammers — the world's toughest one-day off-road race held every February in Johnson Valley, California.


Ultra4 racing combines rock crawling and high-speed desert racing into one brutal event. Competitors tackle the same terrain that HG4x4 members wheel recreationally, just at full throttle. We're proud to support one of our own as he competes at the highest level of the sport.

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The Driver
Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson

#4511

HG4x4 member and Ultra4 competitor. Alan pushes Car 4511 through the toughest courses in off-road racing including King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, CA.

King of the Hammers

What is KOH?

  • Johnson Valley, CA
  • Every February
  • Rock crawling + desert racing
  • One day, ~200 miles
  • World's toughest one-day race

Car #4511

Car 4511

Built for Ultra4's ProMod class — purpose-built tube chassis, independent suspension, high-horsepower engine, and full rock crawling capability all in one machine.

HG4x4 Media Coverage

Car 4511 Racing

Our media team follows Alan at events, bringing you photos, video, and race reports you won't find anywhere else.