KOH Feb. 1-9 who is going?

[Brian1]

..I spent some time today gathering some food goods for this trip and then I parked over by In-N-Out just to take in the smell...I didn't eat there as I'm saving it for the trip...Mmmm, In-N-Out...Don'tit just make your mouth water thinking about it?..

Haha! 4 More days! Im thinking the In-n-out in Reno is the first stop for dinner after getting off the plane. And of course the one in Kingman on the way home.

I think there is a break in the action on one of the days (Monday?). What is the closest In-n-out to the lakebed? - Thousand Oaks, San Bernardino Barstow or Hesperia? We could go there for our Mojave planning session if your willing to drive since I dont have wheels during the week.

Edit: Thousand Palms comes in at 41 miles and Bartow at 44. I like how Google Maps knows where King of the Hammers is. San Bernardino and Hesperia are tied at about 49 miles.

 

[Tbars4]

I vote Barstow. There is a rock I want you to see..

In other news, they may be tearing down the worlds largest thermometer..

 

[DB_1]

Thousand Palms is on my way to the Hammers, I could bring you one but it's better to eat it fresh and hot. It's also close to the new-to-me wheelin' spot

 

[Tbars4]

We could do 1000 palms if you are not working but ill pass on wheeling this trip.

I need to work and live out of the X this week...

 

[Tbars4]

..Got fresh batteries for the Handheld race radio so that's good to go...:biggthump

..Again, if anyone has a team or driver they want any coverage of let us know and we'll make it happen...Otherwise, you get the random stuff we usually post..

..There will be live coverage and chat being broadcast from the lakebed for those who want to watch it ...(Not us but the official broadcasters..)

SCHEDULE OF LIVE COVERAGE:
Live chat will be available all week.

Live streaming video will be available at the following times:

Sunday -February 3rd 7:45AM : King of the Motos presented by FMF Coverage will last all day from 8AM on.
Tuesday -February 5th 7:45AM: Qualifying coverage will be available all day. Happy Hour will be happening at 4PM as it did last year with the biggest names competing.
Wednesday -February 6th 7:45AM: "Qualifying coverage will be available all day. Happy Hour will be happening at 4PM as it did last year with the biggest names competing.
Thursday -February 7th 7:45AM: Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, HCR King of the Hammers UTV Race and Tech/Qualifying in town
Friday -February 8th 7:30 AM : 2013 Griffin King of The Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire

Link to Ustream Channel:
http://www.ustreamt.tv/ultra4

Coveritlive Chat:
We will also have live chat all week long on Cover It Live to accompany the live streaming. If you would also like to embed that chat window onto your own page here is the link to do so.

Mobile devices: Smartphone users can download the CoverItLive App and once the chat goes live be able to keep up with the action from their phones. This is a great option for mobile users and anyone with limited access to streaming video.

 

[Brian1]

Mobile devices: Smartphone users can download the CoverItLive App and once the chat goes live be able to keep up with the action from their phones. This is a great option for mobile users and anyone with limited access to streaming video.

Just a word of caution, the cover it live app is a battery hog if you leave it running! I have used it the past few years to bring live coverage that everyone sees and it always ran my battery down if I didnt close it.

Few more days! I need to charge my camera, race radio, laptop and GoPros and start to pack tomorrow.

 

[Tbars4]

..and if you get some free time, jot down some frequencies...

 

[Brian1]

151.625 Weatherman will likely be the most active
151.697 Ash_man racing
154.980 Baja Pits
157.450 KOH1 Ops
151.715 BFG Relay
153.395 BFG Pits
154.515 PCI relay

 

[Tbars4]

Thank you kind sir...

 

[Tbars4]

..I was talking to the 4WheelParts guys and they are heading out there tomorrow, setting up shop, and will start selling stuff as soon as tomorrow night...

..And the rain has now been dropped from the forecast so other than a few cloudy days, it should be nice out there..
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Landers+CA+92285

 

[mrboyle]

Leaving early tomarrow am. Should be on the lakebed before dark.

 

[Tbars4]

..I'm about loaded up...

...Scanner is programmed..GPS is mounted...Laundry is done and deodorant is stocked..

...I'm just not sure what to put in the fridge though...:scratch:...Without Matt coming DP sales will be nill...I might have to sell off the fridge before it collects dust...:

..I already have a couple Air-raid koozies to add to the collection and will try to round up some more...

..We've had light rain on and off tonight and it's expected to be gone in the early morning hours..

..I will be up there some time today before dark...I've got a new light I'm wanting to test out there..

..I haven't heard from Brian so he must have gone into "Silent Mode"...I did hear in the wind the faint whispering sound of "Num, num, num, num" so I'm guessing he got his In-N-Out fix..

 

[Tbars4]

...Broadcasting live from downtown Hammertown...:biggthump

..This year it's freakin huge already..

..The Jumbotron and the whole town is set up..It looks like the day before the Big race and Hammertown is packed..Here is a quick video from Downtown of this event...I'm in the Redbull tent just under the Jumbotron..:wavey:


..Anybody looking for a Limousine? This is parked out at the main rd. for sale..

...The line of truggy's...

..Checkin in..

..Gas in Yucca is $2.85 but the Spirit and Valero just down the road are 2.88...

..A helicopter, wait, a second helicopter just landed by where I'm at and it's probably Brian1 and crew so I'm gonna head over to see if I can find them or MrBoyle and the Battlement crew..

 

[Tbars4]

...Night time in Hammertown...

..Peeking in on the Torchmate tent..


..Then I run into Brian1 with the Homegrown crew while wading thru the tech line..


..Homegrown going thru first tech Sunday night..

 

[DB_1]

..A helicopter, wait, a second helicopter just landed by where I'm at and it's probably Brian1 and crew so I'm gonna head over to see if I can find them or MrBoyle and the Battlement crew..

Probably one of these whirlybirds...a nice leisurely flight around the Hammers:



Shooting for Wed. to head out to KOH if I can get the Ranger buttoned up in the next couple days...wish I was there.

 

[Tbars4]

..I haven't found MrBoyle and company yet but you will be easier to spot...Just remember it's busy out here already like one day at LCQ last year..

..Here is a shot of the helicopters that are bringing you those shots..

Here's the release of the "2013 King of the Motos Presented by FMF Highlights'

 

[Tbars4]

...Ok, bear with me as I'm trying out my new camera today trying to get the feel for it..

Monday morning looking out over the King of the Hammers, "Hammertown".



..A future Robby Gordon perhaps?

..Talking about Robby...Have you heard about the Parker incident?... It includes a helicopter, a truck, a bar, and it will knock you out..

Pre-running this morning..


..And a behind the scenes quick clip of the film crew setting up this morning who bring you the life feeds you've been watching..

 

[DB_1]

Sounds like they got KKOH FM up and running...102.5 on the FM dial

 

[jwrezz]

Subscribing

 

[Tbars4]

..Well, I found the first Ford entering the "Smittybilt Every Man Challenge" and they happen to be from El Cajon and they are driving a 2.9L BII..:biggthump

..Scar Offroad is the team and I got to spend some time with them and it turned into a photo shoot with a well known Magazine which actually may do a story on the truck and team...

..Here is a sneek peek under their hood and of their TTB...

..And here is a video I shot of them practicing a stretch over by Chocolate Thunder..