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HUMMER FOCUSES ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OFF-ROAD RACING AT THE 2009 SEMA SHOW

 

LAS VEGAS – With a renewed focus on recreation and off-road racing performance, HUMMER comes to Las Vegas and the 2009 SEMA Show with a group of four special trucks and SUVs demonstrating the purpose-built nature of HUMMER vehicles.

HUMMER introduces two concepts, the H3 Moab, outfitted with a host of off-road performance accessories inspired by its namesake, and the H3T Sportsman – a proposal for the ultimate outdoorsman's truck. In addition, Rod Hall Racing's two-time Baja 1000 full stock-class winning H3 Alpha and Robby Gordon Off-Road's Dakar-proven HUMMER round-out HUMMER's 2009 SEMA Show display.

"HUMMER is refocusing on what made the brand successful, which is building rugged, all-terrain vehicles with capabilities that meet the needs of our customers," said James Taylor, HUMMER CEO. "These concepts not only highlight the off-road performance technology built into our models from the factory, they are inspiration for enthusiasts who want to express themselves via their H3 or H3T."

While none of these specialized HUMMERs are currently targeted for production, they incorporate Genuine HUMMER Accessories and other aftermarket parts available today, allowing owners and enthusiasts to replicate much the concept vehicles' enhanced capability and performance.

H3 Moab

HUMMER is the ultimate vehicle for the independent spirit, and the H3 Moab is no exception. Inspired by trails like Steel Bender, Moab Rim, and Poison Spyder, the H3 Moab pays homage to one of the world's greatest landscapes and off-road enthusiasts' playground.

Beginning with the solid off-road foundation of a 300-horsepower, V8-powered H3 Alpha with factory-installed front- and rear- locking differentials, the H3 Moab features a combination of production equipment, available aftermarket components and specialized modifications.

At the heart of the H3 Moab's design is the combination of a Rancho four-inch front suspension lift and a custom rear spring-over conversion inspired by current HUMMER engineering test vehicles. The suspension modifications are supported by Rancho shocks and sure-footed performance is provided by its 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM2 tires mounted on custom 17-inch 2-piece Monster Black Competition Beadlock Raceline Wheels by Allied.

The H3's standard underbody protection has been augmented with additional custom shielding and a HUMMER Genuine Accessory brushguard and rocker protection provide the Canyon Metallic exterior paint with defense against the elements. Mounted atop the H3 is a Gobi Ranger roof basket to increase cargo carrying capacity for long overland journeys. The H3 Moab also features HUMMER Genuine Accessory lower grille mounted lamps and six Delta Xenon roof basket-mounted off-road lamps to provide lighting in all conditions.

Rounding out the exterior enhancements are a Predator Motorsports H3 winch mount system with a Warn XD9000 winch and Viking Off-Road synthetic winchline to deliver an integrated recovery solution for any situation encountered on the trail.

Functional additions to the H3 Moab continue into the vehicle's interior with the addition of custom all-weather flooring, HUMMER Genuine Accessory all-weather floor mats and cargo area mat. To aid in trail visibility, front- and rear-facing cameras have been integrated into the vehicle bumpers and display the terrain fore and aft on the navigation radio screen. Integrated into the rear cargo area of the vehicle is a Warn Air-Power SPI, ideal for airing-up tires for the trip home after a long weekend on the trail.

Restoration for Recreation

HUMMER engineers have used the natural proving grounds surrounding Moab, UT since the introduction of HUMMER vehicles. As such, the brand and its owners have been an ongoing partner of Tread Lightly to promote responsible recreation to ensure open access for future generations. To continue this relationship and in conjunction with the introduction of the H3 Moab, HUMMER will make a donation to Tread Lightly for every photo of HUMMER vehicles in Moab posted to its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hummer. These funds will be directed towards projects in Moab under the Tread Lightly Restoration for Recreation grant program.

H3T Sportsman

The H3T Sportsman concept demonstrates the ideal midsize truck for the outdoor enthusiast whose weekends are spent in the field or stream. HUMMER designers enhanced the H3T Alpha's inherent functionality with a combination of powertrain modifications, suspension enhancements and a balanced selection of Genuine HUMMER Accessories and aftermarket components.

Starting with a new H3T Alpha, engineers added nearly 70 horsepower to its 5.3L V-8 via components available in the aftermarket. They include LS2 cylinder heads, a higher-lift camshaft and supporting components. Also enhancing performance is a custom, 3.5-inch exhaust system.

Taking a note from playbook of the HUMMER stock-class race program, the H3T rides on 35-inch-tall BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires mounted on HUMMER Accessory 20-inch wheels. The concept also uses racing-proven stock and aftermarket suspension components, including Light Racing JounceShocks and 2-inch-diameter Rod Hall Racing piggyback reservoir-type performance shocks. The modified suspension improves the H3T's inherent off-road capability for traversing all forms of terrain.

To enhance the storage flexibility of the H3T's 5-foot bed and standard bed-rail system, the Sportsman includes right- and left- side lockable storage boxes from HUMMER Genuine Accessories, perfect for securing valuable hunting and fishing gear.

Additionally, the Wildrye Matte custom paint is highlighted by functional HUMMER accessories, including grille-mounted and custom low-profile front- and rear-facing roof-rail mounted Delta off-road lamps, a body-color upper grille and a matte finish fuel door.

A Predator Motorsports H3 winch mount system with a Warn XD9000 winch and Viking Off-Road synthetic winchline and Expert Recovery Kit provide the necessary recovery tools for any situation. On the interior, added HUMMER Genuine Accessories all-weather floor mats and seat covers protect the crew cab's interior from elements.

Robby Gordon Off-Road Dakar HUMMER

HUMMER and Robby Gordon Off-road have joined together again to take on the 2010 Dakar Rally, widely considered to be the most grueling off-road race in the world due to its brutal terrain and extreme environmental conditions. Gordon will lead Team HUMMER from behind the wheel of his HUMMER H3 race truck.

Gordon was the first American to win a stage at Dakar, and he has been passionate about the program ever since. Since forming the relationship and building his Dakar HUMMER for the 2006 Rally, Gordon and Team HUMMER have proven a formidable Dakar challenger. In 2007, he finished first in the OP class and 8th overall. In 2008, Gordon's elite off-road team entered two Robby Gordon Off-Road HUMMERS in the Central Europe Rally. Gordon won two stages and finished tenth overall while the second HUMMER piloted by BJ Baldwin went on to finish seventh overall. Gordon finished the 2009 Dakar Rally in third place overall, an impressive feat in the highly competitive rally race.

Gordon's H3 consists of a custom HUMMER body paired with a specially developed chassis featuring a suspension designed by him and his Off-Road team. The H3 is a tube-chassis vehicle similar to Trophy Trucks raced in the famed Baja 1000, except that it has a fully enclosed air-conditioned cockpit, including windshield and side windows. It is powered by a production-based General Motors V8 engine.

Rod Hall Racing H3 Alpha

The Rod Hall Racing HUMMER H3 Alpha represents the ultimate HUMMER stock-class desert racing machine. Piloted by Chad Hall, the H3 Alpha prepares to enter the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000 in the hyper-competitive full-size stock class. The H3 Alpha was the first stock class vehicle to finish in the 2007 and 2008 Baja 1000 and 2008 Baja 500.

In addition to entering the H3 Alpha in the 2009 Baja 1000, team founder and namesake, Rod Hall will enter his mid-size stock H3. Rod will partner with his eldest son and 2007 Baja 1000 mini-stock class winner Josh Hall.

Rod Hall Racing Team HUMMER competes in the stock class, which features production-based vehicles with stock frames, stock suspension designs and production-based engines. The Team HUMMER H3 Alpha and H3 were built by HUMMER engineers at the Desert Proving Grounds in Arizona. Engineering participation in racing has resulted in various improvements to production components, including suspension bushings, exhaust systems, and wiring harness routing and configuration.

Team HUMMER won every stock class season championship in the Best in the Desert and SCORE International racing series in 2008.

About HUMMER

HUMMER is premium all-terrain vehicle manufacturer, with a product line-up that consists of the H2, H2 SUT, H3, H3 Alpha and award-winning H3T. HUMMER models are available today in 38 countries around the globe.

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GENERAL MOTORS AND TENGZHONG SIGN DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF HUMMER

 

DETROIT and SICHUAN, Oct. 9, 2009 – General Motors (GM) and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd (Tengzhong), today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM's premium all-terrain HUMMER brand.

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the buyer will acquire the ownership of the HUMMER brand, trademark and tradenames, as well as specific IP license rights necessary for the manufacture of HUMMER vehicles. The buyer will also assume the existing dealer agreements relating to HUMMER's dealership network.

Tengzhong intends to purchase HUMMER through an investment entity, in which it will hold an 80 percent stake. Mr. Suolang Duoji, a private entrepreneur with holdings that include thenardite producer Lumena, will hold the remaining 20 percent stake. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and/or review by agencies in the U.S. and China. The completion of the definitive agreement enables the companies to continue and further the overall regulatory review process.

"HUMMER is a strong global niche brand and this agreement signifies another important milestone in writing the next chapter for both GM and HUMMER," said Fritz Henderson, GM President and CEO. "For HUMMER, the combination of its knowledgeable leadership team, vehicle design expertise and the capital financing of Tengzhong portend a successful future."

Under the agreement, HUMMER would contract vehicle manufacturing, key components and business services from GM during a defined transitional time period. For example, GM's Shreveport assembly plant would continue to contract assemble the H3 and H3T and AM General's Mishawaka assembly plant will continue to assemble the H2. Both facilities will produce the specified vehicles until June 2011, with an optional one year extension until June 2012. The deal is expected to secure more than 3,000 jobs in the U.S. related to the sale and manufacturing of HUMMER vehicles.

HUMMER will continue to be managed by members of its existing leadership team including James Taylor, who will remain in his current role as HUMMER's chief executive officer. Prior to joining HUMMER, Taylor was General Manager of Cadillac where he oversaw a reinvigoration of the brand, leading key innovations in design and technology as well as the development of new models.

"We are fortunate to have a partner who understands and recognizes the importance of continuing investment in HUMMER's heritage as a U.S.-based and branded company with a view toward capitalizing on global opportunities," said Taylor. "Backed by a privately owned and well-capitalized company, we are going to be able to focus on providing customers with more efficient models that deliver HUMMER's promise of authentic, purpose-built design and engineering."

Once the transaction is complete, HUMMER will become the first automaker to offer an alternative fuel powertrain in every model, with the addition of E85 FlexFuel capability in the 2010 H3 and H3T. HUMMER is also in the process of obtaining emissions certification for a diesel H3 that will be introduced in markets outside of North America. The brand's future product development will focus on improving efficiency and performance in current HUMMER models with alternative fuel powertrains, more efficient gas engines, 6-speed transmissions and diesel engines.

"This transaction marks an exciting step for both Tengzhong and HUMMER, as we invest in a business that has significant opportunity in the U.S. and around the globe," said Yang Yi, CEO of Tengzhong. "We are excited about some of the initiatives already underway at HUMMER that we believe our investment will be able to accelerate, particularly related to the creation of the next generation of more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet not only future regulations but also customer expectations."

Credit Suisse is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Shearman & Sterling is acting as international legal counsel to Tengzhong on this transaction. Citi is acting as financial advisor to GM.

For more information on the agreement go to www.transactioninfo.com/tengzhong.

About GM

About General Motors: General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 219,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors Company acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors Company can be found at www.gm.com.

About The Buyer

The investment entity buying Hummer will be jointly owned by Tengzhong and private entrepreneur Suolang Duoji. Tengzhong will hold 80 percent of the entity and Mr. Suolang 20 percent.

Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd. ("Tengzhong") is one of China's major privately owned engineering companies. Tengzhong is a manufacturer of heavy machinery equipment with a presence in special-use vehicles, road and bridge construction equipment and construction and energy industry equipment.

Since its establishment, Tengzhong has quickly become a major manufacturer of machinery and construction components through a series of successful acquisitions. Tengzhong prides itself on its automated manufacturing equipment, its processing systems, significant research and development initiatives and commitment to innovation.

Mr. Suolang Duoji, a private entrepreneur from Sichuan Province has holdings that include thenardite producer Lumena which was recently listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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FOUR WHEELER NAMES HUMMER H3T 2009 PICKUP TRUCK OF THE YEAR

 

Los Angeles, CA (December 4, 2008): Four Wheeler magazine, the nation's oldest and most prestigious four-wheel drive enthusiast magazine, and a publication of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), has named the 2009 Hummer H3T the winner of its coveted Pickup Truck of the Year award. The in-depth competition has been held annually since 1989, and this year marks Hummer's first-ever win.

HUMMER H3T

2009 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year: Hummer H3T

The 2009 competitors' list included four new four-wheel-drive pickup trucks: The H3T, the Dodge Ram, the Ford F-150, and the Suzuki Equator. To qualify, each vehicle had to be entirely new, or sport substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year, in addition to using a two-speed transfer case.

"The competition this year was fierce, with any of the four competitors capable of taking home the trophy, but in the end, it was the Hummer H3T that emerged from the dust as our 2009 Pickup Truck of the Year," said Four Wheeler Technical Editor, Sean P. Holman. "Not only was the Hummer highly competent and the staff favorite on the trail, it also has the added pluses of on-road comfort, distinctive looks, and a usable pickup bed. Hummer has done its research to provide the four-wheeling enthusiast with a vehicle that has been designed around their needs from the beginning, rather than offering an off-road version of an existing product and it shows in the final product. Congratulations to Hummer's 2009 H3T, our Pickup Truck of the Year."

"The new H3T Alpha is perfect for the person who has to have a pickup to tow and haul, but can't live without above average off-highway capability," added Senior Editor Ken Brubaker. "The H3T is the Alpha male in its segment. Nothing else comes close."

The Hummer won the competition's prestigious Off Highway Performance category, and performed strongly in all other scoring categories. The week-long Pickup Truck of the Year test consisted of a 1,000-mile curriculum on streets, highways, rocky trails, desert sand dunes and steep hills. Elevations ranged from sea level to over 6,000 feet, and the H3T excelled in virtually every type of driving environment.

About FOUR WHEELER

Now in its 47th year of publication, Four Wheeler is published monthly by Source Interlink Media, LLC and reaches over 236,000 subscribers monthly with total approximate readership of three million off-road enthusiasts. Learn more at www.fourwheeler.com.

Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a $2.2 Billion media and marketing services company operating in 25 states, is a leading U.S. distributor of home entertainment products and services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink Media, LLC publishes over 75 magazines and 90 related web sites. Source Interlink Distribution services tens of thousands of retail store locations throughout North America distributing DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games, books, and related items. In addition to distributing over 6,000 distinct magazine titles annually, the Company maintains the largest in-stock catalog of CDs and DVDs in the U.S. -- a combined total of more than 260,000 titles. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise.

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  • Robert L. Carl
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  • Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
  • 239-949-4450

 

"H3T ALPHA RECEIVES 2009 AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD."

Popular Mechanics

HUMMER SHINES AT THE POPULAR MECHANICS 2009 AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Popular Mechanics auto department spent the past 12 months evaluating just about every new automotive model on race tracks, two-lane roads, and muddy trails around the world. They sifted through the stats and debated their findings. From that, they decided that the new HUMMER H3T was worthy of a Popular Mechanics 2009 Automotive Excellence Award.

Here's what they had to say about the most versatile HUMMER ever:

"When we first heard that HUMMER's new H3T comes with the option of Eaton electronic locking differentials in each axle, we got excited. Locking differentials allow true four-wheel drive. And during a recent test in Moab, Utah, those differentials, part of the Alpha's off-road package, really proved their worth. Locked in 4x4 low, we slowly made our way through a stony maze of crumbly sandstone vertical drops and steep climbs. Thanks to the HUMMER's stout drivetrain, the whole experience was surprisingly effortless. But there are plenty of features that make this truck a versatile tool on pavement, too. The 5-foot-long bed has 33.5 cu. ft. of cargo volume. And thanks to the Alpha's V8 torque, the H3T can tow 5,900 pounds. As capable as the H3T is in the dirt, it's that pickup bed, roomy interior, and nearly full-size-pickup-truck towing capacity that will draw in the mainstream haulers. But when it's time for some 4x4 recreation, those lockers are there if you need them."

 

HUMMER SHOWS A TRIO OF H3-BASED CONCEPTS AND PROJECTS AT THE 2008 SEMA SHOW

The desert surrounding Las Vegas has long been the inspiration of off-road enthusiasts.

LAS VEGAS - The desert surrounding Las Vegas has long been the inspiration of off-road enthusiasts. HUMMER is the ultimate expression of off-road capability and it comes to Vegas and the 2008 SEMA Show with a trio of special vehicles guaranteed to quicken the pulse of anyone whose vacation plans include destinations like Moab or Baja.

HUMMER introduces two concepts, a new, pre-runner-style H3T outfitted with a raft of performance and appearance accessories, and the H3 X Concept - a proposal for the ultimate H3 X. The third vehicle is a modified H3 Alpha that was built by Four Wheeler Magazine as an ongoing project detailed in several issues and online.

"HUMMER has always been about unmatched capability and that's exactly what these concept vehicles deliver," said James Taylor, HUMMER CEO. "More importantly, they are based in reality with mostly bolt-on components attainable by any enthusiast who wants them. They are more than concepts; they're thought starters for enthusiasts who want to express themselves via their H3 or H3T."

While none of these specialized HUMMERs is targeted for production, they incorporate Genuine HUMMER Accessories components and other aftermarket parts that are on the market today, allowing enthusiasts to replicate much the concept vehicles' attitude and enhanced capability.

H3T Weekend Warrior

The H3T Weekend Warrior concept demonstrates the added extreme capability and functionality that can be accomplished with the H3T and a few weekends in the garage. Enhanced performance under the hood and from the suspension is due to the development work of HUMMER's off-road engineers and the technology transfer from HUMMER's championship-winning racing program.

Starting with a new H3T Alpha, engineers added nearly 70 horsepower to its 5.3L V-8 via components available through GM Performance Parts. They include LS2 cylinder heads (part number 12576063), a higher-lift camshaft (part number 12574519) and supporting components. Also enhancing performance is a custom, 3.5-inch exhaust system.

Taking a note from the playbook of the HUMMER stock-class race program, the H3T rides on 35-inch-tall BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires mounted on HUMMER Accessories 20-inch wheels. The concept also uses racing-proven stock and aftermarket suspension components, including Light Racing JounceShocks and 2-inch-diameter Rod Hall Racing piggyback reservoir-type performance shocks. The modified suspension improves the H3T's inherent off-road capability, making it the ideal high-speed desert chase truck. There is also a set of high-performance disc brakes from DBA.

To complete a weekend desert-escape, the H3T carries a KTM 450 SX-F dirt bike mounted with the H3T's cargo management system. The vehicle also wears other parts available from HUMMER Accessories that enhance function, including a bed extender and carry-off cargo boxes.

Additionally, the Baja Orange Metallic custom paint is highlighted by essential HUMMER accessories, including roof-mounted and grille-mounted off-road lamps, a body-color upper grille and custom hood graphics. The lower grille, mirror caps, door handles and fuel door have a satin-metal finish. Inside is a custom, black leather-trimmed cabin with orange accent stitching and carbon fiber instrument panel accents.

H3 X Concept

The HUMMER H3 X Alpha is a stylish and capable vehicle straight from the factory, but the H3 X Concept takes style and exclusivity to the next level. Production equipment includes bright roof crossbows; chrome fuel filler door, assist steps and brush guard; body-color grille and spare tire cover; 18-inch wheels and embroidered seat headrests.

The H3 X Concept builds on those features with the following:

  • New 18-inch wheels with unique finish
  • All-terrain 35-inch-tall tires
  • Black chrome finish on exterior chrome components, including an exclusive black chrome hood louver
  • Body-color rear bumper extensions
  • Clear turn signal and side repeater lenses

The exterior is painted a distinctive Canyon Metallic color from PPG that is complemented brilliantly by the black chrome details and 18-inch wheels. The interior features black leather trim on the seats, console armrest, door armrests and shift knob that is accented with orange stitching. It also features custom mats with orange piping and a headrest DVD entertainment system that is available from HUMMER Accessories.

Powering the H3 X Concept is the Alpha model's 5.3L V-8 engine that delivers 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (434 Nm). It is partnered with a four-speed automatic transmission and enables great off-road driving control and a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) - enough to haul a trailer packed with a weekend's worth of dirt bikes, camping gear and more.

H3 Alpha Four Wheeler Project Trailhugger

Partnering with HUMMER, Four Wheeler Magazine built an H3 Alpha with an all-business demeanor and greater off-road capability, while retaining daily-driver comfort and fuel economy.

The project, dubbed "Trailhugger," started by "de-glossing" the H3. That entailed painting the chrome and bright trim flat black and modifying the factory's shiny Victory Red clear coat paint job with a special PPG flattening agent mixed with clear to give it a satin appearance. The editors also added HUMMER's brush guard, roof lighting and rocker protection accessories.

After that, Four Wheeler swapped in a set of nitrogen-charged, 2-inch-diameter Rod Hall Racing piggyback reservoir-type performance shocks and Light Racing JounceShocks. The editors also installed a set of GT Inc. Simulock 16-inch wheels - painted flat black to match the rest of the exterior theme. They're factory-style HUMMER wheels with a simulated bead lock accent on the perimeter. The wheels were mounted on the H3 with a set of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 LT285/75R16 tires. The editors chose not to give the H3 a body lift, preferring to explore its capabilities with the stock ride height.

Additional modifications in the ongoing project include a Gobi Stealth roof rack with a custom, wireless remote-operated perimeter lighting system (with 10 PIAA 2100XT lamps) using components from Directed Electronics; a Warn XD9000 winch with winchline.com's synthetic rope and hawse fairlead; DeFelice Offroad Innovations winch mount system and Up Armor skid plate.

The 5.3L V-8 is stock, but Four Wheeler added a MagnaFlow after-cat exhaust system. Most modifications and upgrades to the H3 were handled by Attitude Performance in Arlington Heights, Ill.

Progress of the Trailhugger project continues in the pages of Four Wheeler and a complementing blog: blogs.fourwheeler.com, where editor Ken Brubaker regularly writes about the H3's upgrades and its performance as a workhorse for the magazine.

 

THE VERSATILE NEW H3T IS THE SUBJECT OF MUCH ACCLAIM

The highly anticipated 2009 H3T has roused people's curiosities. See what the critics have to say.

The highly anticipated 2009 H3T has roused people's curiosities. See what the critics have to say about this capable new truck from HUMMER.

"This is the truck for serious rock hounds who work their truck hard during the week and even harder on the weekends. Jeep and Suzuki wish they had this truck."
- PickupTruck.com

"Two days behind the wheel of this new HUMMER pickup has shown me just how good a vehicle this is. It's ideal for those who want that HUMMER look without sacrificing anything in utility value and performance."
- Bruce Smith, Truck Trend

"Based on the H3 we all know and love, it has even more to love with 14 inches of stretched frame and an honest-to-goodness full size cargo box measuring 59.3 inches in length and 50.5 inches in width (both measurements at floor)."
- Ken Brubaker, Four Wheeler

"We, however, know a good thing when we see it (though many of you might disagree). And considering how the H3T is sporting an elongated wheelbase and a five-foot long bed, it remains one of a few significant unveilings here in Chi-town."
- Autoblog.com

 

INTRODUCING THE 2009 HUMMER H3T

Introducing the 2009 HUMMER H3T. HUMMER is bringing its iconic style and unmatched capability to the truck market with the 2009 H3T.

HUMMER is bringing its iconic style and unmatched capability to the truck market with the 2009 H3T. The H3T is descended from the architecture of the popular H3, but features a crew cab and a separate five-foot-long (1.5 meters) bed.

Bigger than a midsize truck and smaller than a full-size truck, the H3T is carving out its own niche in the market. It is true to its HUMMER DNA, built with the attributes expected of a HUMMER, including exceptional off-road capability and a premium interior that is as functional as it is comfortable. It offers the combination of truck versatility as well as HUMMER off-road prowess.

The H3T stands apart from other trucks in its segment with its signature HUMMER off-road capability. It is the only midsize truck to come standard with full-time four-wheel drive, 32-inch tires and functional skid shields. It is also the only midsize truck to offer front and rear locking differentials, as well as 33-inch tires.

The H3T is offered in four trim levels, including five-cylinder models and the popular V8-powered H3T Alpha edition, which can also tow an impressive 5,900 pounds (2,676 kg). Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2008 at GM's Shreveport, La., assembly plant, with vehicles arriving at HUMMER dealerships shortly thereafter. HUMMER will sell the H3T in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

DESIGN

Like all HUMMER models, the H3T has a purposeful design. Its consistent and iconic styling cues include a wide, aggressive stance, a low roofline and high beltline, and large off-road tires. The wide, seven-slot grille and round headlamps mounted in square housings are signature HUMMER design elements.

The crew cab body shares H3 styling and components from the B-pillar forward, while the rear section of the cab and the separate bed are unique to the H3T. The five-foot bed is similar in design and function to GM's recently redesigned full-size trucks, including an easily removable tailgate and provisions for a bed-rail accessory system. A full-size spare tire is mounted beneath the bed.

The bed is sized to carry a wide range of popular outdoor necessities, from hauling motocross bikes to Baja, a quad to camp, or backcountry gear to the trailhead. One of the industry's largest portfolios of accessories complements the H3T's bed, offering different cargo management options to suit all of those lifestyle interests.

ACCESSORIES

One of the industry's broadest portfolios of vehicle accessories has been developed for the H3T. Centered on active lifestyles, items such as removable and lockable bed-mounted storage boxes, an adjustable bike chock that can be used to help secure mountain bikes or motorcycles, and a bed extender make full use of the standard bed-rail cargo management system. A range of additional accessories that improves off-road capabilities, provides passenger entertainment, and enhances exterior styling is also available. There are more than 75 HUMMER Genuine Accessories offered.

In addition to the factory-developed accessory portfolio, HUMMER has partnered with top automotive aftermarket companies to develop more than 50 Officially Licensed HUMMER Accessories - a first for the brand. A variety of exterior enhancements, such as a Slant Back Bed Cover, hard tonneau covers, and a winch are offered, along with cargo management solutions such as the BedSlide and bed divider, offering countless possibilities to personalize the H3T.

INTERIOR

The H3T's crew cab cabin offers a 60/40-split rear bench seat that folds flat for increased cargo-carrying options. The cabin's layout is essentially identical to the acclaimed H3 SUV, with premium materials and attention to detail that give the vehicle a functional yet refined aesthetic.

Standard amenities also include air conditioning, power locks, power windows, and remote keyless entry. An AM/FM radio with CD is standard and a premium Monsoon audio system is available. XM Satellite Radio also comes standard and includes three months of trial service.

HUMMER's Rear Vision system and a navigation system are available. The Rear Vision system uses a camera mounted on the rear bumper, directly above the trailer hitch mount, to provide a view of objects directly behind the vehicle. Also, the safety and security of OnStar is standard, with Turn-By-Turn Navigation and hands-free Bluetooth connectivity available.

POWERTRAIN

Standard in the H3T is the powerful Vortec 3.7L I-5 with dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. This inline five-cylinder engine offers an excellent combination of power and efficiency, delivering 239 horsepower (180 kW) at 5600 rpm* and 241 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4600 rpm. It is backed by a five-speed, manual transmission or an available four-speed, electronically controlled automatic.

The H3T Alpha's 5.3L engine is a powerful and efficient member of GM's legendary small-block V8 family. It is rated at 300 horsepower (224 kW)* and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (434 Nm).* An aluminum cylinder block is used with the H3 Alpha's engine. It helps reduce overall mass and maintains a more desirable front-to-rear weight balance.

A Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled, four-speed automatic transmission is paired with the 5.3L engine. Flat towing is enabled on all H3 and H3T models.

CHASSIS

The H3T's frame and suspension system are based on a stretched version of the H3 SUV's chassis and suspension - the same race- proven design found on Baja 1000-winning stock-class race trucks. The wheelbase measures 134.2 inches (3,409 mm) - 22 inches (86 mm) longer than the H3 SUV.

A ladder-type frame is the truck's foundation and it has a modular, three-piece design that incorporates fully boxed components for outstanding strength and stiffness. An independent SLA torsion bar front suspension and multileaf Hotchkiss-type rear suspension are used. There are two suspension packages available:

Z85 Heavy-Duty Handling and Trailering - This standard suspension delivers an excellent balance of on-highway comfort and off-road capability. It includes 32-inch all-terrain tires mounted on 16-inch, smoke-color steel wheels, specially tuned heavy-duty shocks, and either a 4.56-ratio (3.7L) or 4.10-ratio (5.3L) rear axle.

Off-Road Adventure - Designed for more aggressive off-road performance, this optional suspension package includes taller, 33-inch tires, specifically tuned shocks, locking front and rear differentials, 4.03:1 low-range gearing in the transfer case, and industry-leading crawl ratios of either 68.9 with the manual transmission or 56.2 with the automatic.

To support the torque output of the 5.3L V8, the H3T Alpha's front differential case is made of cast iron; other models feature an aluminum case. V8-powered vehicles also receive higher torsion bar rates to support the increased mass and specific shock valving. The chassis and suspensions were validated in real-world testing on off-road trails in Moab, Utah, the Rubicon Trail in California, and other challenging off-road venues.

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY

The H3T lives up to HUMMER's legendary off-road reputation, with best-in-class extreme off-road capability.

Highlights include:

  • Ability to climb a 60-percent grade and traverse a 40-percent side slope
  • Exceptional 10.2-inch (285 mm) ground clearance (with 33-inch tires)
  • 38.7-degree approach angle and 30.6-degree departure angle (with 33-inch tires)
  • Segment-first available front- and rear-locking differentials
  • Standard HUMMER Hill Hold Assist for improved hill ascension

For most lifestyles, there's almost nothing the H3T can't handle. It's a truck with HUMMER's indisputable capability.

Complementing the features that enable the H3T's impressive off-road prowess are a host of first-class protective elements, including four standard skid shields: a front shield, an oil-pan shield/front-axle shield, a transfer case shield, and a fuel tank shield.

SAFETY

Continuing HUMMER's tradition of delivering a broad range of safety systems, the H3T offers the following standard features:

  • Dual frontal air bags with GM's passenger sensing system
  • Head curtain side-impact air bags
  • StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability control system
  • Four-wheel ABS with traction control
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • LATCH rear child seat anchors
  • OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound service

The H3T was also designed for vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a crash, and its rigid body structure provides good passenger protection

 

HUMMER HX CONCEPT

HUMMER introduces the future of off-road vehicles with the HX concept.

YOUNG DESIGNERS SHAPE FUTURE OF HUMMER THROUGH HX CONCEPT

The HUMMER HX concept is the product of three new innovative minds at GM, designers David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski. Fresh out of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the three designers' first test at GM was to design a fun, nimble and innovative HUMMER concept that would provide a vision for the future design of off-road vehicles. No small task, but one they completed in time to unveil at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

While sketching and sculpting together in the HUMMER studio, the recent graduates drew upon the creative energy of each other. Their collaboration inspired the HUMMER HX concept, which presents extraordinary efficiency without sacrificing the unique essence of the HUMMER brand, the world's most capable off-road vehicles.

After three months of sketching and sculpting, each designer had the opportunity to present scale clay models to Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, and Ed Welburn, Vice President of Global Design and Product Planning, who chose which design would ultimately become the HX concept.

In its final concept form, the E-85* FlexFuel capable HUMMER HX embodies the off road spirit of HUMMER in a fully customizable package. The HX offers an open-air driving experience by featuring a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger. Additionally, the HX is complete with a modular, removable rear roof assembly enabling a quick conversion from a closed vehicle to an open vehicle SUT. It also features a slant back assembly removable doors and fender flairs.

The young design team looks forward to showing the world their efforts at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

*E85 is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to www.gm.com/E85 to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.

 

HUMMER ADDS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE FLEET

There are currently 19 HUMMER models in active service with the Red Cross.

HUMMER ADDS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE FLEET

As part of a six-year commitment to the American Red Cross, HUMMER and the GM Foundation will deliver 12 more HUMMER vehicles to Red Cross chapters in Long Island, NY; San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Ana, and Santa Clara, Calif.; Dallas; Houston; Tampa, Fla.; Winston-Salem, NC; Scott, La.; and Washington, D.C. These chapters will receive a combination of H2 and H3 vehicles to strengthen their emergency readiness and disaster response capability.

HUMMER's relationship with the American Red Cross began in 2004, with a commitment to provide the organization with 72 vehicles, a combination of H1, H2 and H3 models, as well as $100,000 each year from the GM Foundation. The unparalleled capabilities of a HUMMER make them ideal disaster response vehicles, enabling the American Red Cross the ability to provide disaster relief to areas previously unreachable. There are currently 19 HUMMER models in active service with the Red Cross. These vehicles have been used in response to many disasters, including areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; flooding in Orange County, New York; and wildfires in California.

To help make communication and navigation easier for Red Cross volunteers, each donated H2 and H3 will be equipped with complimentary OnStar services, including hands-free calling minutes and OnStar's "Directions and Connections" plan. The plan provides drivers with driving directions, and help finding hotels and gas.

 

BEST OVERALL VALUE

The 2007 H3 wins the Best Value of the Year Award from IntelliChoice

INTELLICHOICE NAMES THE 2007 H3 AS THE "BEST OVERALL VALUE OF THE YEAR"

After analyzing more than 1,700 models in terms of pricing, retained value, maintenance costs, and fuel economy, IntelliChoice selected the 2007 HUMMER H3 as Best Overall Value of the Year in the Intermediate Utility vehicle class.

The 2007 HUMMER H3 beat out an impressive list of competitors (Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, and more), thanks to its EPA estimated 20 MPG Highway, 5-year/100,000 mile Powertrain warranty coverage* and its cool $29,995 starting price tag.†

For more information on how the award-winning H3 stacks up in a head-to-head comparison with the competition click here.

Personalization is a huge part of the H3, click here to build your own customized H3.

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2007 Intellichoice Inc., www.intellichoice.com. *Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.
† MSRP. Tax, title, license, and dealer fees extra.

 

LEADER IN SALES SATISFACTION

J.D. Power and Associates ranks HUMMER second in sales satisfaction.

J.D. Power and Associates
2007 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Lexus Ranks Highest in Sales Satisfaction as Industry Achieves Record High Results For a Second Consecutive Year

Salesperson's Explanation of New-Vehicle Value Can Dramatically Increase Satisfaction, Particularly When Customer Spends More than Budgeted

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 14 November 2007 — Lexus improves since 2006 to rank highest in customer satisfaction with the new-vehicle sales process, as the industry records overall improvement and achieves a record high for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM released today.

The study, now in its 21st year, is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. Overall customer satisfaction is measured based on five factors: dealership facility, salesperson, paperwork/finance process, delivery process and vehicle price.

Lexus ranks highest in satisfying buyers with the new-vehicle sales process, achieving an SSI score of 897 on a 1,000-point scale, and improving by 10 points from 2006. Following Lexus in the rankings are HUMMER, Jaguar, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz, respectively, rounding out the top five nameplates. For a second consecutive year, the industry achieves a record high overall SSI score, improving by 5 points to 852 from the previous record of 847 set in 2006.

"Lexus improves by four rank positions from 2006, which is a gain driven primarily by increased customer delight with the dealership facility, salesperson performance and vehicle price," said Tom Gauer, senior director of automotive retail research at J.D. Power and Associates. "For example, Lexus salespeople show particular concern for helping customers stay within their budgets, choosing the right vehicle for their needs, as well as for making the negotiation process clear and understandable. HUMMER receives a score of 895, up by 21 points from 2006, and improves notably in the vehicle price and paperwork/finance process."

The study finds 44 percent of new-vehicle buyers report spending more than they planned for their new vehicle. These customers provide satisfaction scores that average 67 points less than customers who say they spent within the amount they had budgeted. However, a salesperson who carefully explains the vehicle's features and demonstrates its value can more than compensate for this decrease in satisfaction.

"While all new-vehicle buyers hope to get a good deal, customers are receptive to spending more than they originally budgeted provided that the salesperson does a good job of educating the customer about the features and benefits that they are receiving," said Gauer. "Customers are looking to the salesperson to help them buy a vehicle that fits their budget, but they are certainly open to spending more if the salesperson can successfully convey the value of the vehicle."

The study also finds that customers whose expectations are exceeded during the sales process are much more likely to return to the dealership for customer-paid service work. Approximately 61 percent of customers who described their sales experience as "above expectations" say that they will definitely return to the dealership for paid service, compared with 37 percent of customers who say that their experience merely met their expectations.

The 2007 Sales Satisfaction Index Study is based on responses from 38,654 new-vehicle buyers who registered their vehicles in May 2007.

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COURAGEOUS KIDS

Courageous kids program goes national.

COURAGEOUS KIDS PROGRAM GOES NATIONAL

As a part of its Courageous Kids program, HUMMER dealers will provide children's hospitals nationwide with child-size, ride-on HUMMERs. Kids can now have a little fun as they "drive" into surgery and other medical procedures like X-Rays and MRI's.

In some cases, like Michigan's Mott Children's Hospital, it's only a few dozen steps from the pediatric waiting room to the surgery corridor. But making that trip aboard the little HUMMER has helped ease the children's fear and nervousness about surgery and minimized the stress of shuffling between rooms during their hospital stay.

Says Julie Piazza, a Child Life specialist at the hospital, "This (toy) can help the child understand that next step and help them feel supported." And of course, this mode of transportation beats a gurney ride any day.

The idea for the child-size HUMMER came from GM Shreveport employee, David Burroughs. His plant manager, Dave Gibbons, made it happen in 2005; two little HUMMERs were donated to the Christus Schumpert Sutton Children's Medical Center in Shreveport, La., where the Hummer H3 is produced.

After receiving rave reviews from the local hospital, HUMMER decided to expand the effort into a nationwide dealership donation program to children's hospitals.

THE HUMMER HX CONCEPT.  A VISION OF THE FUTURE OF OFF-ROADING.

The nimble, innovative HUMMER HX concept introduced itself to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With its unmistakable HUMMER design and compact, go-anywhere drivability, it was clear the HUMMER HX reset the bar of traditional off-road vehicles. 

The HX marks an evolution of the HUMMER brand, in its small, reconfigurable interior and exterior. The open-air, modular, two-door off-road vehicle is the product of three new innovative minds at GM, designers David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski. Fresh out of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the three designers first test at GM was to design a HUMMER concept that would provide a vision for the future design of off-road vehicles.

The vehicle is unique to the world of off-roading with its convertible body, aeronautically inspired interior, and off-road ready power. And of course, the HX comes standard with unmatched off-road capability and distinctive styling, the hallmarks of the HUMMER brand.

Choose from the sections below to get an in-depth look at what sets the HX apart.

AGILE ADAPTABILITY.
PURPOSEFUL EXTERIOR.
OFF-ROAD-READY INTERIOR.
INTERCHANGEABILITY.
PURPOSE BUILT.

AGILE ADAPTABILITY

Protection

More compact than the HUMMER H3 at 81 inches wide, with a 103-inch wheelbase, the HX concept maintains the off-road capability that’s made HUMMER legendary.  However, it’s what’s on the outside that sets this vehicle apart.

With its maneuverable body, the HX offers an open-air driving experience that can acclimate to specific trail conditions, cargo needs and passenger whims. The driving experience can be modified via a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger, and a modular, removable rear-roof assembly.

With the roof panels and roof assembly removed, the HX is transformed into a true convertible. This versatile vehicle can also be configured as an SUT, a stylish slant-back, and a traditional wagon-like design.

Additional ingenuous features of the HX include removable doors and removable fender flares, perfect for improved flexibility and maneuverability on the trail.

PURPOSEFUL EXTERIOR

Off Road Capable

Inside and out, the HX carries a purposeful aesthetic with its beauty lying in its functional austerity.

On the exterior, its lightweight body is evidenced by the appearance of exposed, billet aluminum suspension components that feature CNC-machined lightening relieves, as well as clean, unadorned bodywork and minimal trim. The HX is rendered even more lightweight when the roof panels, roof assembly, fender flares and doors are removed.

Classic HUMMER design cues make the HX instantly recognizable, including the round headlamps located in square housings, an upright windshield profile, minimal overhangs, hood vents and prominent air intakes. The air intakes aren’t just for looks though, they feed a V-6 engine beneath the hood, while the hood vents allow hot underhood air to escape.

While the HX exterior is unadorned by extraneous embellishments, it’s nonetheless outfitted with features that speak to HUMMER’s legacy of technology and innovation.  The HX features HID headlamps with focusing rings that automatically adjust when they’re turned on. The HX is also the first HUMMER to incorporate LED technology for the front turn signal lamps and tail lamps.

OFF-ROAD-READY INTERIOR

Off Road Capable

From aircraft-inspired seats to integrated, off-road-ready tools, the HX interior has a beauty that lies in its purpose, a directive inspired by the functional and lightweight elements found in aircrafts.

Aeronautical parts are designed to be both lightweight and strong, elements dutifully incorporated into the HX interior. Upon entering the cabin, the vehicle’s purpose is clear.  The functional aesthetic of the vehicle is reinforced by its rubberized floor and ballistic nylon-material covering on the instrument panel.

Like aircraft seats, the HX’s seats are constructed on a lightweight framework with minimal components that feature lightening holes and strength-enhancing cross braces or triangulations. They are mounted on exposed, aircraft-style tracks and trimmed with a weather-resistant neoprene material, built for the most unforgiving of trails.

The HX seats four comfortably, with a pair of bucket seats in the second row. The rear seats can be removed to generate more cargo room. All the seats feature a four-point, racing-style safety harness.

The prominent center console offers exceptional storage capability and houses a unique shifter that mounts low and out of the way when the vehicle is parked. It has a spring-loaded cover that pops up when the driver is ready to select a gear.

The console also houses space for phones and MP3 players. In fact, there is no conventional radio in the HX, only integrated speakers. Passengers plug in an MP3 or similar device to a USB connector to play music.

INTERCHANGEABILITY

Off Road Capable

A three-element gauge cluster delivering crucial driver information is reconfigurable, moving from a highway or an off-road mode. This conceptual gauge layout uses LCD screens with multiple layouts, including a navigation system. The navigation system features GPS and compass information, designed to upload trail information before setting off on an excursion.

The center gauge pod houses a speedometer and tachometer, but changes to a wheel angle indicator when the transmission is in the low position. This off-road mode changeover from the highway mode gives the driver information that is more relevant to the driver conditions. Additionally, the trail view of a camera mounted in the rear-view mirror can be displayed on the instrument panel.

The off-road mode instrument panel features comprise the virtual tools of the HX, while other tools are mounted for physical use, including a folding shovel, flashlight and first-aid kit.

PURPOSE BUILT

With its compact dimensions, almost no overhangs, and grippy 35-inch tires, the HX is built ready for all terrains. Like all HUMMER production models, the HX has sturdy, body-on-frame construction, and features front and rear independent suspension is mounted.

The front suspension features an electronic-disconnecting stabilizer bar for enhanced maneuverability when driving off road and the rear suspension is located with CNC-machined, billet trailing arms. Heavy-duty shocks with piggyback reservoirs were custom-made for the HX by Fox, the renowned racing shock manufacturer; one is mounted at each wheel position ensuring a smoother ride.

A full-time 4WD system pulls the HX on, over and around off-road obstacles. It transfers torque to the front and rear axles, each of which is equipped with a locking differential. The torque meets the trail via custom 35-inch-tall off-road tires that are mounted on a set of custom, bead-lock-style wheels that have a two-tone appearance; dark-painted wheel centers complemented by silver-anodized outer rims.

A complete underbody armor kit, including a front skid plate, powertrain protection and more, guards the HX from wayward rocks and other potentially damaging objects. A power-operated winch is located in the front bumper and the HX has recovery hooks mounted on the front and rear bumpers, just in case.

The heart of the HX is a FlexFuel* 3.6L SIDI V-6 that is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is teamed with the AWD system to offer exceptional low-speed traction and crawling capability. Four-wheel-disc brakes provide confident stopping power.

*E85 is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.  Go to www.gm.com/E85 to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.

HUMMER HELPS

PURPOSE BUILT. To visit previously unreachable destinations. Inspired by the capabilities of their trucks, HUMMER, both as an organization and as a community of owners realized that the same capabilities that provided access to challenging off-road terrain could also be used to assist in efforts to benefit the community.

OWNER STORIES

If there's one thing more capable than a HUMMER truck, it's a HUMMER owner. Select a story to the left to learn about the efforts of owners, using their trucks to make a difference.


NIGHTMARE GULCH

THE LAST CHANCE TO END A NIGHTMARE

Feb 1st 2007 - by Scott Richard Ehredt

 

Hummer X Club to the Rescue

Nightmare Gulch.  The Creepy Crossover.  Last Chance Canyon.  Even the names of trails in the El Paso Mountains sounded ominous and foreboding when the Southern California chapter of The Hummer X Club first planned a late January run in and around Red Rock State Park.  In reality, the trails were technical, difficult in spots, produced some minor vehicle carnage…and also nearly resulted in a real-life nightmare.  Not for our group of HXC drivers and families, but for a wayward Boy Scout troop with whom we crossed paths.

Oddly enough, the first encounter happened early in the day when we were airing down at the entrance to the Ricardo Campground where the Scouts had spent the night.  Both groups left at around the same time, 10am.  For the Hummer X Club, it would be a challenging day of driving and fun.  For the Scouts, the fantastic day would take a definite turn for the worse.

Our group of drivers waved to the Scouts as we fired up our three H2s and one H3, proceeding onto the trail to conquer one obstacle after another through Nightmare Gulch, a trail that winds deep into the forbidding canyons.  The bright sunny skies had clouds along the horizon, but the temperature was mild and it turned into an outstanding day of highly technical driving.  Two rigs required winching pull free of some builders in the first half mile of trail due to some drivers being overly ambitious in their original attack.  Between the deep sand, the loose rocks, enormous boulders, off camber hills, a deep and thick mud pit, crumbling stone stairs, and several spots on a Jeep trail that were barely wide enough for the H2s, spotting was required every 100 feet or so.  Soon our group found their rhythm and chose better lines and we began making good progress.  We had been warned not to attempt Nightmare Gulch by wheelers who were familiar with the trail, but not with the H2 and H3.  We rightfully had confidence in our trucks’ abilities, and by the end of the day the doubters were proven wrong.  After many hours, as the skies darkened and rain began to fall, the small string of Hummers reached the far end of Nightmare Gulch [Editor’s note:  Unfortunately, with the arrival of the foul weather the cameras were put away at this point as well – you’ll have to use your imagination for the rest of the story.]

Now it was on to the Creepy Crossover, which would take us over and down into Last Chance Canyon. Our group split up into two pairs. Leery of the slick ground in the steady drizzle, two of the H2s took an easier route. One H2 and the H3 decided to brave Creepy Crossover – which ends on a slick chunk of red rock at a 38 degree down-slope, into a narrow gully, then up an equally steep but much shorter side, and finally into Last Chance. Each group made it unscathed and we rejoined. It was time to make a decision. Given the lateness of the hour, bad weather and the dropping temperature, we could have turned left and taken an easy route out to the north. Instead, we turned right to tackle Last Chance Canyon and try to make it out before dark.

After Nightmare Gulch, Last Chance seemed unusually tame. The rocks were smaller, the strewn boulders fewer and farther between, and the increased width made it seem like a four lane highway. But just up the canyon, the Boy Scouts were not finding it so easy.

Someone had told the Scouts that the hike was about eight miles. They had been hiking for nearly twenty and were still miles from their destination. The soft sand that our Hummers were appreciating was straining their knees and ankles to the limit.

As the Scouts later told us, despite the best encouragement from the Scout Masters, one by one they were beginning to give up. Shivering in the wet and cold, they sat down and were done hiking. With the temperature in the low 40s and slated to go down to freezing, the situation was taking a serious turn. Three of the Scout Masters and two of the older boys who were in better shape decided to hike out to find help, and they did just that – in the form of our small group from the Southern California Chapter of the Hummer X Club.

We had stopped to spot each vehicle over a not-so-dry waterfall when the Boy Scouts appeared. One boy was in shorts and a t-shirt – with only a plastic garbage bag over him for protection from the elements. Our drivers looked on in surprise as the remainder of the small group arrived with harried and weary faces. We quickly learned that there were fifteen Scouts up canyon – tired and sore enough that they were unable to continue. The Scout Master’s truck was miles down canyon and it was two-wheel drive. They had been hiking since 10:00 AM. It was now 6:00 PM.

Our only question was, "Can you show us where they are?"

The plan came together quickly. One rig would stay put with two adults to watch over all of the kids and pets. The other three, with room now for the Scouts, would go find them. Within minutes, two of the Scout Masters were taking their first rides in Hummers as we quickly moved back up the canyon, over the rocks and through the sand.

For the one HXC member who was left behind to hold down the fort, it seemed like forever until his CB finally cackled with the report: "We have the Scouts! We are inbound with the Scouts!"

The trip back was filled with whoops and hoots and hollers from boys that, just moments before, were exhausted, defeated and scared. The Scout Masters held on with white knuckles and breathed sighs of relief in between a torrent of "Thank Yous" as the three rigs sped through the easy parts of the canyon for the benefit of the boys. Dry, warm, and off-roading in Hummers, the Scouts positively sprang back to life and agreed that the whole experience had been worth it! Even a blown tire and a quick emergency tire-change in the rain didn’t dampen their newfound spirits.

Once out of the canyon and back to the Scout Master’s vehicles, the tired soreness quickly returned. They shuffled out of the Hummers with a chorus of moans and groans and limped back to their own rides. But they were smiling from ear to ear. As were the Hummer X Club members. HXC had been the Scout’s Last Chance out of a definite Nightmare (Gulch)!

As we drove back to civilization in a driving rain, there was much discussion about the Boy Scout motto and what it means for an off-roader: Be Prepared. That one rule saved the day.

Reprinted with permission from Off Road Business magazine and offroad.com. Off Road Business is a copyrighted publication of Advanstar Communications Inc. All Rights reserved.


HUMMERS OF HOPE

HUMMERS OF HOPE

By Sue Mead (appeared in AutoWeek October 31, 2005)

 

Some might argue Mike Morris’ search-and-rescue vehicle of choice, a Hummer H1, is a fuel-sucking monster. But Morris isn’t making any apologies for himself and a small battalion of other H1 (and H2 and H3) owners who spent nearly two weeks serving as early responders after Hurricane Katrina.

"You don’t ask the ambulance that pulls up at your home what its fuel economy is," said Morris, of South Bend, Indiana, as he motored the debris-littered streets of New Orleans.

The group, dubbed HOPE (Hummer Owners Prepared for Emergencies), performed a variety of volunteer work following Katrina, ranging from road condition reconnaissance to transporting damage assessors to bringing supplies to shelters. From morning to night, HOPE members relied on their vehicles’ 18-inch ground clearance, 30-inch-high air intakes, and heavy-duty towing abilities to make their way through flooded streets and back roads, clearing away trees and debris as they traveled.

HOPE was created after floods in 2001 in West Virginia, when a group of Hummer owners banded together to help. HOPE members are Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers, and are certified in technical off-road driving.


HOPE AND CHAOS

BRINGING HOPE INTO CHAOS

By Sue Mead for AutoWeek Magazine

 

Nothing I had heard over fifteen years working in the field of mental health, nor seen in motoring automobiles through sixty countries could have prepared me for my first 24 hours on the ground in the Gulf Coast region.

Boats beleaguered back roads and highways, miles from water or their backyard perch. Appliances sat cock-eyed in trees. Limp life jackets hung grotesquely from branches high above the debris-covered ground. Convoys of refrigerated white lorries, beset by police cars with flashing lights, speedily transported the dead. Road signs were twisted into alien sculptures and directed to places that no loner were.

The world was a-jumble, like a figure-ground perception test from early childhood, where the task was to discern items that didn’t fit within a particular setting. After Katrina, the orderliness of people’s lives lost order. And, much that we consider private became public, as personal possessions littered the collective landscape, and loved ones sought loved ones on the public airwaves. Rich and poor, alike, became the needy. Communal victims in the greatest catastrophe recorded in American history that covered more than 990,000 square miles and affected more than a million lives-and that was before Rita.

Scrapping coverage of a rally in Peru, and a ticket to Lima, I stuffed my backpack with medical kit, waders, and winching gloves and flew to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to join HOPE, a group of Hummer owners who are card-carrying, Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers, with credentials in technical 4WD skills, as well. HOPE was initiated after the floods of 2001, in West Virginia, when a group of H1 owners hit the scene ready to help.

By the time of my arrival, a bevy of 15 H1 owners had assembled at the Gerry Lane Hummer dealership in Baton Rouge, sleeping on cots and performing tasks from early morning into the night that ranged from road condition reconnaissance and transporting damage assessors to delivering food and supplies to New Orleans and the surrounding communities. I joined this battalion of tireless volunteers with 18 inches of ground clearance under their bellies, street-and-backcountry-going waders that could ford 30 inches of water, the ability to tug and tow up to 10,000 lbs. of trees and telephone poles, and the tough rubber at four corners to withstand the rigors of littered roadways and broken pavement.

Six days later, having driven the barren and bereft streets of New Orleans and motored the bayou backwaters of the Gulf along the Louisiana-Mississippi border, some 1,000 miles had ticked off on my odometer. I had slept in a damaged, but open-for-business Baptist Church, curled up in the back of my vehicle, and crashed on the couches of motor homes of volunteers. I was 900th in line for dinner at the Gulfport Naval Seabees base. I had delivered doctors and nurses, medical kits and MREs door-to-door and warned and educated residents living in plastic tents about a deadly cholera outbreak in the region.

As H2 and H3 owners took over for the early-responder H1s, I heard dozens of stories of heroes. Heroes in jeeps, heroes in church vans, heroes in anything that could carry goods and goodwill. The real heroes, however, are the victims. More than a thousand have lost their lives, thousands have lost their loved ones and everything they once owned : Isaiah Oliver, 75, of Pearlington, who stood in his water-ravaged home wearing a t-shirt with "HOPE" on its front; Paul and Diane Seghers, of Eden Isles, who lost all, yet proudly flew an American flag over their ruins, and Michael, 7, along with countless others, is still missing.

Among those that etched an imprint into my heart was Catherine, "The Deliverer", whose car was still running after Katrina, and was spending every cent she had to make trips to shelters to bring goods to her neighbors, now housed in a small tent city in a rural, backwater area. She lost her glasses in the hurricane, but others floated her way, and although they weren’t the same prescription, she felt blessed to have them. And, Royal N. Royal, 84. Injured himself, he lost a son and daughter-in-law and his wife had a breakdown after the storm. Living alone in a tent outside his home, he found lightness in the fact that his Chevy Astro Van still ran, although its headliner was stripped by the raging waters, and he could drive himself to the nearby make-shift shelter for medical treatment and a hot meal.

I returned home humbled. I’ve been writing about cars now for as long as I once did mental health, but I still don’t know how to answer the ‘what do you do’ question when people ask. But, I do have a renewed awareness that my life is privileged. In general, and as an automotive journalist. My work has taken me around the world. And, recently, it swelled my head and heart with the first-hand knowledge that there is nothing quite like southern hospitality-even in the face of tragedy; that faith is alive and well-even after Katrina; and the sight of American flags over debris piles that littered the hurricane-ravaged Gulf coast made me know that America is filled with hope.


COLORADO HOPE TRAINING

Where There Are HUMMERS, There Is HOPE...In Colorado

July 1st 2005 - Story and Photography by Shane Fowler.

 

HUMMER Owners Prepared for Emergencies (HOPE), the collaborative program between The HUMMER Club, Inc. and the American Red Cross recruited and trained a group of volunteers from the Colorado HUMMER Club. HOPE will give these Colorado resident HUMMER Owners the opportunity to volunteer their time, talents, and HUMMERS to provide assistance to other Colorado residents during blizzards, tornadoes, forest fires, flash floods, and other conditions that come with living in the beautiful Colorado Rockies.

Colorado HUMMER Club members prepared for the HOPE program by renewing their membership with The HUMMER Club, Inc., practicing radio communications, and participating in a trail endorsement training exercise near the Continental Divide near Bun School Pass on June 4, 2005.

The volunteer HUMMER owners and their families were greeted at the HOPE trail endorsement rendezvous point by other H1’s, H2’s, and a severe storm warming. Rain, snow and fog at higher elevations were expected, not atypical for early summer in the Rockies. Dave Breggin, president of the Colorado HUMMER Club and owner of Blue HUMMER Outfitters, began the HOPE trail endorsement by kicking things off with a brief history of the HOPE program and winching demonstration. Then it was back to the HUMMERS to caravan to the trails!

Fifty miles of scenic views along the Peak to Peak Highway provided ample time for the Club to practice radio communications via citizens band (CB) and very high frequency (VHF) radios - over.

The Bun School Pass trail system was chosen as the HOPE trail endorsement location because of its varied terrain and great variety of obstacles. Skills and practical applications covered by the HOPE trail endorsement are Traction Control, Ground Clearance, Climbing up to 22" vertical steps, crossing ditches and logs, driving over mounds, through boulders, uneven terrain, 60% upward slopes, 40% side slopes, water crossings, winching and vehicle recovery. Colorado HUMMER Club volunteers were able to practice to their heart’s content on each of these types of obstacles, with varying degrees of difficulty encountered along the trail.

The very first obstacle, a deep water crossing with a slick and muddy entry and exit, provided the first opportunity to practice vehicle recovery.

The next 2 miles of the trail gave drivers their fair share of maximum approach and departure angles, and claimed a license plate or two in return. During one particularly steep descent, Adam Smith’s black ’03 H2 blew a tire bead on the driver’s side front tire. This provided yet another training opportunity to re-seat a bead in the field. Adam made quick work of the repair with a little help from a CTIS compressor, a ratchet strap and help from a few friends.

After the repairs and a quick lunch, it was time to gain elevation and climb up to tree line. The trail to Glacier View Point was tightly wooded with multiple log crossings, loose rock climbs and vertical ledges. The trail provided a perfect training ground to demonstrate the capabilities of the HUMMER, and allow each driver to become more familiar with his or her rig. Though the trail is not easy, the message is reinforced by the trail leaders that no one should ever work beyond their comfort level while volunteering.

Later in the afternoon when the weather started cooperating, Club members gathered near the laptop to watch the HOPE trail endorsement DVD’s. In the meantime, Eric Ward with a little help from gourmet cook and significant other, Tiffany, shower the Colorado HUMMER Club that logs aren’t just for driving over. They’re for campfire cookouts and barbeque! Those brave enough to endure the rain, snow, mud and of a "summer" trip to the Colorado mountains for HOPE training were rewarded with home made tortillas, pepper steak, barbequed pork ribs, chicken, shrimp-kabobs, roasted corn, and smores.

In addition to the fun, camaraderie, and rewards that come from volunteering with the Red Cross, Colorado HUMMER Club HOPE volunteers will receive a Red Cross first aid kit, T-shirt, and Red Cross door magnets after sending in the required paperwork:
A copy of driver’s license
Proof of auto insurance
CPR certification card
Bureau of motor vehicles driving record
Copies of EMT, first responder or related certifications if applicable
HOPE application & code of conduct form
Red Cross self-study course
HOPE processing fee of $55

Each volunteer in the HOPE program must renew the trail endorsement to stay current every three years. I don’t think this group will mind renewing more often!

For more information on the HOPE program, visit www.thehummerclubinc.com www.hummerhope.com.
To join or find out more about the Colorado HUMMER Club, visit www.colorado-hummer.org.


HUMMER HELP

HUMMER HELP

March 1, 2007 - Don Jorgensen, KELO TV, Sioux Falls

 

Keeping those emergency routes open is crucial, especially for hospital staff who need to be on the job.

But some the medical workers in Sioux Falls live out of town and have a tough time getting to work in weather like this.

That’s why one Sioux Falls company volunteered a fleet of 4-wheel drives.

It’s not your typical limousine service. These rides may not be as long, but they’re big. Sanford Hospital is using three Hummers that were donated to shuttle its workers to and from the hospital.

"It’s pretty nice, can’t beat that," said Carolyn Gulbranson, nurse at Sanford.

Nurse Carolyn Gulbradnson lives in Lennox and works the night shift, but was asked to come in early.

"We’re busy I’ve got a lot of patients on my floor and you can’t just not come to work, because the roads are bad," said Gulbrahnson.

"You feel like it’s your responsibility to be willing to come in early," said Todd Persson, nurse from Tea.

Sanford is putting the workers up at a local hotel. But with drifting snow and more on the way, the hospital wasn’t going to take any chances.

When Sanford hospital officials asked Hummer of Sioux Falls to rent three vehicles for a few days, Hummer of Sioux Falls agreed to let them use the vehicles for free.

"It’s not always just about selling vehicles," said Todd Farrell of Hummer of Sioux Falls.

Farrell says Hummers have a reputation of making it through all kinds of weather, so they saw this as a way to give back.

"Whenever we can help with things like getting people somewhere or donating our time and efforts, we get a bigger kick out of that because it makes us feel good too," said Farrell.

And when patients are depending on you to feel better, this is pretty good medicine.

"It’s pretty cool, I’ve never ridden in one before," said Todd Persson.

Right now there are 80 workers using the Hummer service.

RESPONSIBILITY

Building a truck that’s response-able, you must be responsible. Find out what HUMMER and General Motors are doing today and where they are headed in the future as it relates to promoting and maintaining a healthy relationship with the environment.


BIOFUEL COMMITMENT

BIOFUEL FOR ALL HUMMERs

"At GM, we will continue to support the use of E-85 as an important part of a comprehensive national energy policy. And toward that end, I’m pleased to announce this morning that, within the next three years, GM’s HUMMER brand will offer biofuel powertrains across its entire vehicle lineup…including our future HUMMER products. HUMMER is the world’s first automotive brand to make such a commitment."


EFFICIENT FACTORIES

INDIANA’S EARTH-FRIENDLY HUMMER FACTORY

The HUMMER assembly plant in Mishawaka, Indiana and the truck assembly process itself were designed to be environmentally responsible. HUMMER trains all employees in pollution prevention and waste prevention. That’s important when you’re building a truck that thrives on experiencing the environment.


HUMMER Factory Advantages:

A minimized building footprint efficiently meets process requirements and saves on space as well as utility demands.

The inclusion of a secondary containment for storage vessels includes leak detection and alarm systems.

Process heat is used to supplement building heating system.

Tempered air, new switchyard and high voltage transformers save electrical consumption.

Emissions are projected at less than 10% of the permitted level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) per year.

Primer surfacer/guidecoat paint system emits only 8% of the allowable VOCs per year.

Topcoat paint system emits only 8% of the allowable VOCs per year (measured in pounds VOCs per gallon of solids)

A lead-free primer paint is electrically applied by dipping the body shell in to a 42,000 gallon dip tank.

Electrostatic bells are used in lieu of spray guns to minimize paint waste.

Gas metal arc welding and brazing with spot welding were eliminated to minimize fumes.

An Electric Monorail System (EMS) reduces electricity consumption, lubricants and noise.

The hydroforming process used to produce the frame rail:

Reduces the amount of weld (wire) required by an estimated 1.7 million feet per model year (Saving over 20 tons of weld per model year).

Reduces the amount of scrap steel by an estimated 400 tons each model year.

The employment of an extensive recycling program:

Marks an estimated 4800 tons of molded plastic parts for recycling, thus helping to avoid any potential landfill issues.

Dictates that the radiator side baffles consist of 70% post-consumer recycled material.


COURAGEOUS KIDS

COURAGEOUS KIDS PROGRAM GOES NATIONAL

As part of the Courageous Kids program, HUMMER dealers will provide children’s hospitals nationwide with child-sized, ride-on HUMMERs. Kids can now have fun as they "drive" into surgery and other medical procedures like X-Rays and MRIs.

 

CURRENT PARTNERS

When it comes to making a difference, there is strength in numbers. That’s why so many partnerships exist, matching the unique capabilities of a HUMMER with like-minded organizations. Working together allows more help to reach communities in need. Additionally, these partnerships help to promote and maintain healthy relationships with the environment.

HUMMER WORLD RACING

THE LEGEND CONTINUES

He has already cemented his place in the history of the sport many times over, but Rod Hall just won’t stop doing what he loves. This year, HUMMER congratulates Rod on his 40th anniversary at the Baja 1000, which just so happens to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the race itself.

ROD HALL - INTRODUCTION

HUMMER SALUTES ROD HALL’S 40TH BAJA ANNIVERSARY

A living legend in off-road racing and one of only 33 members of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, Rod Hall has spent his entire adult life around four-wheel-drive vehicles. His racing career began in the 1950s, as organized off-road competition was just beginning. Traveling from his Hemet, Calif., home to races in the Rocky Mountains and southwestern desert, Hall quickly earned a reputation for going faster than other competitors – and surviving races with less vehicle damage.

As the popularity of organized off-road racing mushroomed in the late 1960s, so did Hall’s success behind the wheel. In 1967 he won the inaugural Baja 1000 and has participated in every one since, claiming a record 17th Baja 1000 victory in November 2002.

Hall remains the only driver to win Baja overall in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. To date, he has accumulated over 150 major event wins and more than a dozen SCORE/HDRA & BitD championship titles. His string of 35 consecutive race wins in the early 80s remains, by far, the longest unbroken string of race victories in off-road racing history.

Hall became involved with Team HUMMER in 1993 after taking the HUMMER H1 for a test drive. He was convinced he had found "the Ultimate Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle." He’s been racing with them ever since. In addition to being the owner of Team HUMMER, Hall is partner with Mike Winkel in Reno’s Rod Hall/Winkel HUMMER. His franchise was the first stand-alone HUMMER dealership in the country.

Of course, racing is the foundation of Rod Hall’s future plans. Along with sons Chad and Josh, Rod drives one of the three production race vehicles for Team HUMMER. With GM project engineer Thad Stump at his side, Hall is the driver of the new H3, which recently won the 2006 BitD Parker 425 race, the second win in only the third race for the new truck.

Rod and the rest of the Hall family are gearing up for the 40th anniversary of the Baja 1000. Team HUMMER and the Halls have recorded a total of 26 class wins in the race, more than any other family in off-road racing. Moreover, they win in stock class vehicles; production-based vehicles with stock frames, stock suspension designs, and production-based engines. This year, Hall’s sons Josh and Chad will race the 2008 H2 SUT and the new H3 Alpha, respectively.

ROD HALL’S BAJA RACING TIMELINE

1967 – The NORRA established a race called The NORRA Mexican 1000. It began in Tijuana on October 31st. 68 people entered, Rod Hall was one of them. Hall, driving a Jeep CJ5, takes 1st Place in the Production Class.

1969 – Racing legend Bill Stroppe hires Hall as a driver. That year, Hall, driving a Ford Bronco, takes 1st place overall. He was the only person to ever win 1st place overall driving a stock 4-wheel drive vehicle.

1972 – Rod Hall takes 1st place at the 1972 NORRA Mexican 1000.

1974 – Race cancelled due to the nation’s fuel crisis.

1975 – SCORE International begins organizing the race. Beginning this year and continuing up to 1993, Hall races Class 3 and Class 4 modified trucks for Dodge.

1977 – Hall begins a streak of 37 consecutive wins. His record remains intact to this day.

1980 – Hall takes 1st Place in Class 3.

1981 – Hall wins Class 3 again.

1982 – Hall wins yet another 1st place position. He is pictured here (on left) with SCORE president Sal Fish (right) and Mark Thatcher (center) (son of Great Britain’s then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher), who raced with Hall in the 82 Baja 1000.

1983 – Hall takes 1st place in Class 4.

1984 – Hall takes 1st Place in Class 4.

1985 – Hall wins 1st Place in yet another Baja 1000.

1986 – Hall takes 1st Place.

1989 – Hall takes 1st Place.

1990 – Hall takes 1st Place.

1993 – Hall begins racing for Team HUMMER. He takes 1st place driving a Stock Full HUMMER. He wins the race not by minutes, but by hours.

1995 – Hall, driving with his son Chad, takes 1st place in Full Stock Production Class.

2000 – The Baja 1000 becomes a 2000 mile race.

2001 – Continuing his father’s tradition, Chad Hall takes 1st place in Stock Full Class.

2002 – Father and son Hall take 1st place in Stock Full class.

2003 – Cementing the Hall Dynasty, Rod’s sons, Chad and Josh Hall, take 1st place in Stock Full Class.

2005 – Rod Hall pilots the Team HUMMER H3 to a mini-stock production class victory at the 2005 Baja 1000. The victory marks Hall’s 18th class victory at the Baja 1000.

2006 – Josh Hall takes 1st place in the Stock Full Class. He also takes 1st place in the Ironman Class, where he drives solo the entire race.

2007 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Baja 1000.

RACING HIGHLIGHTS - BAJA 500

HUMMER H3 FIRST STOCK VEHCILE TO FINISH 2007 BAJA 500
ROD HALL EARNS RECORD-TYING 17TH CAREER CLASS WINS

Team HUMMER owner Rod Hall and son Chad Hall teamed with navigator Jake Povey to earn yet another SCORE Baja 500 victory, piloting their stock mini class H3 to the finish line in 16:49:34 hours at the 2007 SCORE International Tecate Baja 500, June 2, in Ensenada, Mexico.

For the second consecutive year, the Team HUMMER H3 was the only mini-stock class vehicle to finish the grueling Baja 500 and this year crossed the finish line before the full stock finishing Ford F-250 and Dodge 2500. With the 2007 victory, Hall is tied for the most class wins in the history of this race with Ivan Stewart, who won 17 in his career.

"This year’s course was extremely grueling and treacherous," said Chad Hall, who piloted the H3 from mile 110 to the finish. "Fortunately, the H3 is designed to excel in these types of terrain conditions."

Hall’s other son, Josh Hall entered his full-stock class H2 with navigator Sam Cothrun. Hall and the H2 were leading the full stock class until mile 200, where an issue with the front axle housing took the H2 out of the race.

"The Baja 500 has been an extremely difficult race over the last couple years," said Josh Hall, 2006 Baja 1000 full stock class winner. "The team did a great job supporting the vehicle, but we just couldn’t get the problem fixed in time."

Josh and the H2 are the defending full stock winners at Team HUMMER’s next race, the Best in the Desert Racing Association "Vegas to Reno," August 23-25, 2007.