Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ticket sales for the 14th annual King of the Hammers race, set to begin this weekend, are down 90 percent. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information about the event…
With the King of the Hammers annual off-road race starting this weekend, the event looks to be a little different this year. A King of the Hammers spokesman said that while 482 drivers have registered for the race, 1,500 spectator tickets had been sold at the time the permit was approved January 14. A spokesman said ticket sales are down 90 percent and people are encouraged to stay home. In years past, 50,000 to 60,000 spectators have attended King of the Hammers. Organizers say that 80% of attendees will test for COVID-19 at home prior to arriving; the rest will be tested onsite. In addition, masks and social distancing will be required. General admission tickets are $30. King of the Hammers officially starts January 28 and runs through February 6 in the Means Dry Lake bed in Johnson Valley.
