Summary
Ultra4 King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge (Feb. 6, Johnson Valley, CA) – FORD VICTORY
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Brad Lovell and Vaughn Gittin Jr. scored a 1-2 finish in the 4600 Stock Class with the Bronco Raptor 4600.
Ultra4 King of the Hammers Race of Kings (Feb. 7, Johnson Valley, CA)
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Jason Scherer qualified P3 in his Ford-powered Raptor 4400 for the Race of Kings.
Details
Ultra4 King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge (Feb. 6, Johnson Valley, CA) – FORD VICTORY
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Brad Lovell and Vaughn Gittin Jr. scored a 1-2 finish in the 4600 Stock Class with the Bronco Raptor 4600.
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Lovell qualified number one for the 4600 class in the Every Man Challenge and backed up his 2025 victory with another top-of-the-podium finish.
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Vaughn Gittin Jr and Loren Healy split driving duties in the RTR Bronco Raptor 4600 to finish second in class.
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This extended Ford’s winning streak in the 4600 class to five straight years.
Ultra4 King of the Hammers Race of Kings (Feb. 7, Johnson Valley, CA)
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Jason Scherer qualified P3 in his Ford-powered Raptor 4400 for the Race of Kings.
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Scherer and Loren Healy battled for the top spot throughout the race, until ultimately both teams retired from competition.
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The 2026 Race of Kings was the longest and most difficult 4400 race in King of the Hammers history, with 87 competitors starting and only two finishing.