Yukon Ultimate Rookie

Win Your Chance to Drive a Race Car at the 2026 King of the Hammers

Are you ready to conquer the King of the Hammers?

Yukon Gear & Axle and King of the Hammers have teamed up to provide one lucky winner with the chance to drive a fully built, tech-approved, 4600 Stock Class vehicle at the 2026 King of the Hammers. Training, crew, pit support, passes, hospitality, and more are all included.

Imagine racing in the legendary King of the Hammers, a dream many aspire to, but few achieve. The cost, the team, the logistics—it can feel impossible. But what if we told you this is your chance to make it happen?

If you have the passion, skill, and grit to tackle the ultimate off-road challenge, then sign up today to step into the driver's seat and become the Ultimate Rookie Driver!

*Final date for submissions is August 15, 2025.*

Eligibility:

Must be at least 25 years old
Must have off-road driving experience

Before applying, make sure to review the full criteria listed on this page.

How to Enter:

Tell us why YOU should be the Ultimate Rookie. Fill out the form below and upload a short video showcasing why you're the perfect fit for the program. This is your chance to shine—don’t miss it!

Winner to receive

Race training conducted by KOH Driver
4600 Stock Class Vehicle built and ready to race
Lowrance or other Satellite device and training
4 KOH Wristbands
Vehicle Crew
2 Pit Passes
Travel stipend for driver to attend Rookie Class, driver training, and 2026 race week in Johnson Valley, CA
Access to KOH VIP hospitality area including meals

Driver Criteria

Must be at least 25 years of age
Must have off road experience and have not previously been the driver of record in any Ultra-4 rock racing events
Winner must participate in Ultra-4 SIM Racing program - Details TBD
Winner must attend KOH Rookie Classes including Driving days with a professional driver in Johnson Valley, CA, dates TBD
Winner must own or purchase, approved racing gear as stated in Section 2.2 Safety Gear in the KOH rule book
Winner must purchase a 2026 USAC License
Must be willing to actively engage with media responsibilities, including interviews, photoshoots, social media, and promotional activities

Yukon Ultimate Rookie Signup

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

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Email Address *

Birthday *

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Why You? *

Upload a video of yourself telling us why YOU should be the Yukon Ultimate Rookie (50GB file size maximum). *

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