The 2021 King of the Hammers kicks off on January 28, with the gates opening on January 22. Here is the updated official schedule of races:
Friday, January 22
King of the Hammers main gates open
Thursday, January 28
Pre-Running Full Course
Noon: Pre-Running Opens / Course Map Released – Must be Registered
Friday, January 29
Pre-Running Full Course
7 p.m. Toyo Desert Challenge: Mandatory Driver’s Meeting (All Classes)
Saturday, January 30
The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Day 1
Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse
8–11 a.m. Toyo Desert Challenge Contingency / Tech / Qualifying
11 a.m.–6 p.m. The B2 vs B3 Grudge Match
7–8:30 p.m. The EMPI Class 11 Showdown, presented by Baja Jerky
Sunday, January 31
The Toyo Tires Desert Challenge, Day 2
Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse
10 a.m.–6 p.m. The B1 / T2 Battle on the Lakebed + T1 Toyo Tires Desert Challenge
7 p.m. King of the Hammers Qualifying: Mandatory Drivers Meeting
Monday, February 1
Can-AM UTV King of the Hammers: Qualifying | The Holley EFi Shootout | The Lasernut Rock Coronation
Pre-Running Day (short course closed for pre-running & Shootout area closed for pre-running)
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers Qualifying
4 p.m. Power Hour
7–8:30 p.m. Holley EFi Shootout Presented by King Shocks & Action Sports Canopies + Lasernut Rock Coronation
7 p.m. All Balls Racing King of the Motos Mandatory Riders Meeting
Tuesday, February 2
4WP Every Man Challenge: Qualifying | All Balls Racing King of the Motos | The Pit Crew Challenge presented by Pro Eagle and Buggy Whips
No Pre-Running
9–11 a.m. All Balls Racing King of the Motos Race 1
9 a.m.–5 p.m. 4WP Every Man Challenge Qualifying
Noon–4 p.m. All Balls Racing King of the Motos Race 2
4–5 p.m. Power Hour
5:30–7 p.m. The Pit Crew Challenge, presented by Pro Eagle and Buggy Whips
Wednesday, February 3
King of the Hammers: Qualifying + LCQ
Pre-Running Day (short course closed)
9 a.m.–5 p.m. King of the Hammers: Qualifying
10 a.m. Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers: Tech & Contingency
7 p.m. Mandatory Drivers meeting (All Classes | KOH, EMC, UTV)
Thursday, February 4
The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers, presented by Progressive Insurance
Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse
8 a.m.–6 p.m. The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers START
10 a.m. 4 WP Every Man Challenge: Tech & Contingency
6 p.m. The Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers END
Friday, February 5
4WP Every Man Challenge
Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse
8 a.m.–6 p.m. The 4WP Every Man Challenge START
10 a.m. King of the Hammers: Tech & Contingency
6 p.m. The 4WP Every Man Challenge END
Saturday February 6
The 2021 OPTIMA Batteries King of the Hammers, presented by Lasernut
Pre-Running Closed / Hot Racecourse
8 a.m. The 2021 Optima Batteries King of the Hammers START
10 p.m. The 2021 Optima Batteries King of the Hammers END
*** Times subject to change ***
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