The King of the Hammers has grown into the premier event in the rock-crawling world. Really a blend of rock-crawling and desert racing, the King of the Hammers now brings out thousands of off-road enthusiasts to Johnson Valley, California. With well over 10,000 fans (some estimates even said as many as 20,000) and spectators coming to camp, watch the race or help crews, the event has grown into something very unique in the off-road realm. Next year’s event is expanded into a full week-long combination of events, which will run from Friday, February 3rd all the way until Saturday, February 11th. Visit Ultra4Racing.com for more info.

Check out photo highlights and coverage of the 2011 King of the Hammers.