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<\/p>\r\nUltra4 USA Commissioner John Goodby said the series is excited to continue its relationship with one of off-road racing's most iconic venues, calling the Crandon event the second-largest Ultra4 race outside of King of the Hammers.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Ultra4-Rage-on-the-Rocks-Bailey-Cole-1024x683.jpg\")
Bailey Cole wins the EMC class at Crandon,[\/caption]\r\nAs part of the agreement, the 2026 Crandon event will serve as a bonus points race for Ultra4 USA competitors, while the 2027 and 2028 editions will become official championship rounds awarding full season points. Crandon is also investing in major upgrades to its dedicated \"Ultracross\" course. New additions include a massive tabletop jump designed for close side-by-side racing and a large rock-and-dirt climb located directly in front of the spectator viewing area. The improvements were developed alongside Ultra4 USA officials to increase the technical challenge for drivers while enhancing the fan experience.<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\nUltra4 USA Commissioner John Goodby said the series is excited to continue its relationship with one of off-road racing's most iconic venues, calling the Crandon event the second-largest Ultra4 race outside of King of the Hammers.\r\n
The 2026 event will also feature an expanded night racing schedule. In addition to the popular Hella Lights \"Rage on the Rocks\" Saturday night feature race, organizers will add nighttime practice and qualifying sessions earlier in the weekend.<\/p>","excerpt":"
Crandon International Raceway and the Ultra4 USA Series have announced a new three-year agreement that will keep the Crandon Ultra4 …<\/p>","date":"July 7, 2026 08:22","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"}],"tags":[{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25049544,"title":"John Goodby","slug":"john-goodby"},{"id":25049926,"title":"Rage on the Rocks","slug":"rage-on-the-rocks"},{"id":25048300,"title":"rock crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"},{"id":25049925,"title":"Ultracross","slug":"ultracross"}]},{"id":15731,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/22\/mickey-thomas-captures-potawatomi-cup-as-barry-sweeps-spring-crandon-weekend\/","title":"Mickey Thomas Captures Potawatomi Cup as Barry Sweeps Spring Crandon Weekend","content":"Mickey Thomas etched his name into off-road racing history Sunday by winning the prestigious Forest County Potawatomi Cup at Crandon International Raceway during Round 6 of the 2026 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season.\r\n
Thomas emerged as the lone remaining Pro 4 truck in the 33rd running of the Cup race after early leader CJ Greaves crashed out while challenging for the overall lead. Thomas quickly worked through the Pro 2 field and drove away for the victory, adding one of short-course racing\u2019s most coveted trophies to his r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m just so grateful right now,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cThis means so much to us. We got the gremlins figured out and everything is going our way right now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15733\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Champ-Off-Road-Spring-Crandon-Beat.jpg\")
Ryan Beat came into Crandon leading points in Pro-2. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n
In Pro-2, points leader Ryan Beat battled Cory Winner for the lead. Beat came out on top with the victory. In the second Pro-2 race it was Ricky Gutierrez claimed a Round 6 win after struggling the last few rounds with his truck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15734\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"768\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Champ-Off-Road-Spring-Crandon-Connor-Barry.jpg\")
Connor Barry was back at Crandon with a top podium spot. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n
Connor Barry continued his impressive return from injury by completing a Pro Lite sweep at Crandon. After missing the opening rounds of the season, Barry captured victories on both Saturday and Sunday to move into the championship points lead.<\/p>\r\n
Other Sunday winners included Chris Van Den Elzen in Pro Spec, Michael Meister in Pro Buggy, and Jeb Bootle, who scored victories in both Pro SXS and Pro Stock SXS competition. Meister\u2019s fourth consecutive Pro Buggy win moved him into the class points lead as the series heads to ERX Motor Park in Minnesota next month.<\/p>","excerpt":"
Mickey Thomas etched his name into off-road racing history Sunday by winning the prestigious Forest County Potawatomi Cup at Crandon …<\/p>","date":"June 22, 2026 11:19","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048178,"title":"champ off road","slug":"champ-off-road"},{"id":25048593,"title":"championship off road racing","slug":"championship-off-road-racing"},{"id":25048415,"title":"connor barry","slug":"connor-barry"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25047919,"title":"Mickey Thomas","slug":"mickey-thomas"},{"id":25047886,"title":"pro2","slug":"pro2"},{"id":25047885,"title":"pro4","slug":"pro4"},{"id":25047856,"title":"ricky gutierrez","slug":"ricky-gutierrez"},{"id":25047873,"title":"ryan beat","slug":"ryan-beat"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25047889,"title":"wisconsin","slug":"wisconsin"}]},{"id":15247,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/21\/crandon-reimagines-brush-run-with-new-2026-speed-festival\/","title":"Crandon Reimagines Brush Run with New 2026 Speed Festival","content":"Crandon International Raceway<\/span> is set to usher in a new era of off-road celebration with the announcement of the 2026 Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Speed Festival, a fully reimagined take on one of the sport\u2019s most iconic spring traditions.<\/b>\r\n\r\nScheduled for June 19\u201321, the three-day, two-night festival aims to unite generations of off-road culture, combining top-tier racing with a nostalgic nod to the sport\u2019s roots. The festival is developed in partnership with the Forest County Potawatomi<\/span>.\r\n At the heart of the festival will be four cornerstone attractions, each representing a different facet of the off-road world. Attractions include Championship short course, the debut of RallyX Americas<\/span> competition, the inaugural Crandon Vintage Revival and the Thunder Valley UTV Rally. a new fan-focused experience centered on side-by-sides and outdoor lifestyle culture. A major shift for 2026 will also include an updated event format featuring night racing under the lights on Crandon\u2019s mid and short track.<\/p>\r\n \u201cThe reimagining of our Brush Run weekend has taken careful planning to ensure Crandon continues delivering the best off-road events in the world,\u201d said Crandon track President Jack Flannery. \u201cWe can\u2019t imagine a better way to kick off summer.\u201d<\/p>\r\n Additional details, including race formats and event schedules, are expected to be released in the coming weeks as anticipation builds for what could be one of the most ambitious off-road gatherings in recent history.<\/p>","excerpt":" Crandon International Raceway<\/span> is set to usher in a new era of off-road celebration with the announcement of the 2026 …<\/p>","date":"March 21, 2026 11:03","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25049859,"title":"Speed Festival","slug":"speed-festival"},{"id":25048592,"title":"spring brush run","slug":"spring-brush-run"}]},{"id":13950,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/08\/31\/champ-off-road-back-at-the-big-house\/","title":"Champ Off Road Back at the Big House","content":"The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back the \u201cBig House\u201d over Labor Day weekend. Crandon International Raceway is one of the most iconic racetracks in the country. It attracts massive crowds during the weekend and racing on this famed track does not disappoint. Land rush starts, door to door racing action, fast corners are what drivers here look forward to.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13952\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back the \u201cBig House\u201d over Labor Day weekend. Crandon International Raceway is one …<\/p>","date":"August 31, 2025 12:45","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048593,"title":"championship off road racing","slug":"championship-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047859,"title":"cj greaves","slug":"cj-greaves"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25048156,"title":"Crandon international","slug":"crandon-international"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25048903,"title":"johnny holtger","slug":"johnny-holtger"},{"id":25047855,"title":"keegan kincaid","slug":"keegan-kincaid"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048305,"title":"shortcourse off road racing","slug":"shortcourse-off-road-racing"}]},{"id":10487,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/09\/02\/cj-greaves-wins-fifth-red-bull-cup-at-crandon\/","title":"CJ Greaves Wins Fifth Red Bull Cup at Crandon","content":"CJ Greaves had a stellar weekend at Crandon International Raceway. Coming off the high of winning two Champ Off Road season championships on Saturday, Greaves went out during the Pro 4 vs. Pro-2 Cup event, battling through the carnage to bring home his fifth Red Bull Cup win. The Pro 2 vs. Pro 4 race is an all-out knockout fight in the final race of the weekend at Crandon.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10488\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] CJ Greaves had a stellar weekend at Crandon International Raceway. 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Saturday night under the lights, multiple Ultra4 classes including the Unlimited 4400 class took to the track which includes a special rock section just for them.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10478\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] The superstars of the King of the Hammers and Ultra4 classes returned to Crandon International Raceway. Saturday night under the …<\/p>","date":"September 1, 2024 11:03","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"}],"tags":[{"id":25048036,"title":"4400","slug":"4400"},{"id":25049531,"title":"Bailey Cole","slug":"bailey-cole"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25048733,"title":"every man challenge","slug":"every-man-challenge"},{"id":25048025,"title":"loren healy","slug":"loren-healy"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"}]},{"id":10462,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/09\/01\/champ-off-road-crowns-champions-at-crandon\/","title":"Champ Off Road Crowns Champions at Crandon","content":"Saturday racing at Crandon International Raceway was the season ending points race for the Championship Off Road Racing series. In several classes, the points spread was tight so finishing positions were extremely important.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10464\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Saturday racing at Crandon International Raceway was the season ending points race for the Championship Off Road Racing series. In …<\/p>","date":"September 1, 2024 08:22","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048178,"title":"champ off road","slug":"champ-off-road"},{"id":25048593,"title":"championship off road racing","slug":"championship-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047859,"title":"cj greaves","slug":"cj-greaves"},{"id":25047877,"title":"cole mamer","slug":"cole-mamer"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25047856,"title":"ricky gutierrez","slug":"ricky-gutierrez"},{"id":25049414,"title":"season points champions","slug":"season-points-champions"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048560,"title":"trey gibbs","slug":"trey-gibbs"}]},{"id":10452,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/31\/blake-wilkey-wins-friday-night-slug-bug-fest-at-crandon\/","title":"Blake Wilkey Wins Friday Night Slug Bug Fest at Crandon","content":"The bugs were back in Crandon and it was a Friday night slug bug fest on the track. In the end, Blake Wilkey came out unscathed on the top of the podium. About a dozen Class 11 Volkswagen-powered bugs took to the track in the final event of the night at Crandon International Raceway. This year, the bugs were required to run lights. Some even went all out with lighted whips adding to the already exciting show for the fans. Wilkey, driving his signature purple bug with the shark fin on top managed to hold off the field multiple cautions around the track.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10454\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] The bugs were back in Crandon and it was a Friday night slug bug fest on the track. In the …<\/p>","date":"August 31, 2024 08:08","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048016,"title":"blake wilkey","slug":"blake-wilkey"},{"id":25049675,"title":"bugs","slug":"bugs"},{"id":25048012,"title":"class 11","slug":"class-11"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25049674,"title":"Friday night","slug":"friday-night"},{"id":25049677,"title":"Pro Buggy showdown","slug":"pro-buggy-showdown"},{"id":25047879,"title":"pro-lite","slug":"pro-lite"},{"id":25049676,"title":"slug bug","slug":"slug-bug"},{"id":25048015,"title":"volkswagen","slug":"volkswagen"}]},{"id":10385,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/22\/crandon-international-raceway-celebrates-55-years-of-racing\/","title":"Crandon International Raceway Celebrates 55-Years of Racing","content":"Crandon International Raceway is getting ready to celebrate its 55th<\/sup> anniversary this year. The track has hosted short course off road racing events for the last 55 years and doesn\u2019t plan to quit anytime soon. Each year, Crandon International Raceway sees record crowds.\r\n\r\n Crandon International Raceway is getting ready to celebrate its 55th<\/sup> anniversary this year. The track has hosted short course …<\/p>","date":"August 22, 2024 16:19","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25049664,"title":"55th anniversary","slug":"55th-anniversary"},{"id":25049665,"title":"champ offroad","slug":"champ-offroad"},{"id":25048593,"title":"championship off road racing","slug":"championship-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25048179,"title":"short course off road racing","slug":"short-course-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25047889,"title":"wisconsin","slug":"wisconsin"}]},{"id":10220,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/02\/ultra4-racing-returns-to-crandon\/","title":"Ultra4 Racing Returns to Crandon","content":"Ultra4 rock crawlers are returning to Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin for Labor Day weekend. The 4400 class has raced at the legendary track since 2018. Ultra4 Shortcourse World Championships, a new partnership with Hammerking Productions and Crandon will bring all the Ultra4 classes to the track including 4400, 4800 Limited, 4500 Modified, 4600 Stock and all of the Side-by-Side classes.\r\n\r\n Ultra4 rock crawlers are returning to Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin for Labor Day weekend. The 4400 class has …<\/p>","date":"August 2, 2024 03:29","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"}],"tags":[{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047649,"title":"crandon international raceway","slug":"crandon-international-raceway"},{"id":25049638,"title":"hammmerking productions","slug":"hammmerking-productions"},{"id":25048300,"title":"rock crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"}]}]{
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"content_html": " Crandon International Raceway and the Ultra4 USA Series have announced a new three-year agreement that will keep the Crandon Ultra4 … The post Crandon & Ultra4 USA Sign Three-Year Extension appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Mickey Thomas etched his name into off-road racing history Sunday by winning the prestigious Forest County Potawatomi Cup at Crandon … The post Mickey Thomas Captures Potawatomi Cup as Barry Sweeps Spring Crandon Weekend appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Crandon International Raceway is set to usher in a new era of off-road celebration with the announcement of the 2026 … The post Crandon Reimagines Brush Run with New 2026 Speed Festival appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back the \u201cBig House\u201d over Labor Day weekend. Crandon International Raceway is one … The post Champ Off Road Back at the Big House appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. CJ Greaves had a stellar weekend at Crandon International Raceway. Coming off the high of winning two Champ Off Road … The post CJ Greaves Wins Fifth Red Bull Cup at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The superstars of the King of the Hammers and Ultra4 classes returned to Crandon International Raceway. Saturday night under the … The post Ultra4 Rages on the Rocks at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Saturday racing at Crandon International Raceway was the season ending points race for the Championship Off Road Racing series. In … The post Champ Off Road Crowns Champions at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The bugs were back in Crandon and it was a Friday night slug bug fest on the track. In the … The post Blake Wilkey Wins Friday Night Slug Bug Fest at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Crandon International Raceway is getting ready to celebrate its 55th anniversary this year. The track has hosted short course … The post Crandon International Raceway Celebrates 55-Years of Racing appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Ultra4 rock crawlers are returning to Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin for Labor Day weekend. The 4400 class has … The post Ultra4 Racing Returns to Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-ChampOffRoad_Spring-Crandon_Thomas-and-Beat-1024x680.jpg\")
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Keegan Kincaid secured another hometown win at Crandon. Photo: Championship Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nCJ Greaves arrived at Crandon with a 78-point Pro4 lead. After an early lead, Greaves rolled over in a turn. Greaves closest competitor Jimmy Henderson capitalized on the moment, took over the lead and went on to win the race. Henderson has four wins this season. In Pro2, Crandon\u2019s hometown hero Keegan Kincaid was at it again. Kincaid is considered a master at Crandon. Kincaid knows every inch of that track and fans love to watch him wheel around the track. Kincaid nailed the race wire to wire coming away clean out of the landrush start, getting the holeshot and commanding the field all the way to end. Even Kyle Greaves who come dangerously close to Kincaid near the conclusion of the race couldn\u2019t make a pass after charging through over half the field.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13954\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChampOffRoad_Crandon25_Holtger-1024x683.jpg\")
Johnny Holtger edged closer to winning the championship after a Crandon win. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn ProLite, Johnny Holtger and Connor Barry went side-by-side for the first half of the race. Holtger is in serious contention to wrap up the class championship and his win at Crandon edged him even closer to that goal. Barry was not able to hold on after the second half of the race, slowing with a possible mechanical issue. Matt Woods held on for second place behind Holtger. Other class wins went to Chaden Minder in ProBuggy, Wyatt Miller in ProSpec and Rodney VanEperen in ProSXS.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Sunday-World-Championships_CJ-Greaves-Cup-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
CJ Greaves celebrates his fifth Cup win.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nPro-2 roared off the line just ahead of Pro-4 to get the head start on the track. After a full restart, Mickey Thomas led the field. Greaves, driving a Pro-4 only needed half the race to catch Thomas. Unfortunately, a lap later, Thomas would be forced to pull off the track after a fire started in the cab. The pressure was off Greaves by that point as he cruised to another Cup win, celebrating with the signature shot gun and giant Red Bull Cup along with multiple checks. Greaves also scored a custom Boxo toolbox with his name on it.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10491\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Sunday-World-Championships_Lorenzo-Bonacci-1024x683.jpg\")
Lorenzo Bonacci won his first Crandon World Championship beating out Dave Mason Jr in Pro Buggy.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10492\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Sunday-World-Championships_Lorenzo-Bonacci-Podium-1024x904.jpg\")
Lorenzo Bonacci celebrates a World Championship win at Crandon.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10493\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Sunday-World-Championships_Mickey-Thomas-1024x683.jpg\")
Mickey Thomas was victorious during the Pro-2 World Championship race.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOther races during the day included large checks and Championship rings. Despite Thomas misfortune in the Cup event, he still one the Pro-2 World Championship event. Lorenzo Bonacci beat Dave Mason to win the Pro-Buggy Championship. Loren Healy secured his second win of the weekend in Ultra4 and Johnny Holtger found himself holding down first place in Pro-Lite.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10490\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Sunday-World-Championships_Holtger-PL-1024x683.jpg\")
Johnny Holtger secured a Pro-LIte World Championship win.[\/caption]","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Ultra4-Rage-on-the-Rocks-Funhavers-1024x683.jpg\")
Teammates Loren Healy and Vaughn Gittin Jr battle each other in the rock section at Crandon.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nRacing under the lights, Loren Healy\u2019s bronco screamed up the rocks at full tilt lap after lap. Healy began lapping a few vehicles in the field taking the checkered flag victory. Healy started mid-pack with Shannon Campbell leading the charge. Healy went door to door with his Funhaver teammate Vaughn Gittin Jr.\u00a0 A shredded tire would take Vaughn Gittin Jr out of contention.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10481\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Bailey Cole wins the EMC class at Crandon,[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAlso racing at Crandon was the Everyman Challenge Class. These garage-built vehicles still put up some decent horsepower as they gave a packed crowd of fans a show in the rocks. Bailey Cole, son of King of the Hammers founder Dave Cole brought home the victory in that class leading field.\r\n\r\nThe Crandon event was not considered a points race for the series.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Ricky-G-1024x683.jpg\")
Ricky G led the Pro-2 race wire to wire.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10465\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Ricky-G-Win-1024x683.jpg\")
Ricky G celebrates a Pro-2 class win at Crandon.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10466\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Mickey-Thomas-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
Mickey Thomas secured the Pro-2 Championship in the Champ Off Road Racing Series.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the Pro-2 class, Ricky Gutierrez led the race wire to wire with 21 other trucks breathing down his neck. Mickey Thomas who had been consistent on the podium all season stayed out of any trouble. A sixth-place finish for him at Crandon would earn him his first ever season points championship proving that his new truck build for 2024 was the perfect combination for success.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10469\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Mamer-P4-1024x683.jpg\")
Cole Mamer was victorious in Pro-4.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10468\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Cole-Mamer-Win-1024x683.jpg\")
Cole Mamer celebrates a Pro-4 win.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10470\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road-Greaves-Championship-1024x683.jpg\")
CJ Greaves adds another championship to his impressive resume.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn Pro-4, Cole Mamer was a man on a mission ripping around the Crandon racetrack at full speed. He earned his first ever Pro-4 victory on Saturday. CJ Greaves who has over a dozen Pro-4 Championships on his resume earned another one. It was a good day for Greaves who also secured the both the Pro Stock Side-by-Side and Pro Side-by-Side championships. Other championships this season went to Jordan Bernloeher in Pro Buggy and Dylan Parsons in the Pro Spec class.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10473\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road-ProLite-1024x683.jpg\")
Trey Gibbs locked up the Pro-Lite Championship before arriving at Crandon.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nTrey Gibbs had already locked in his championship win at Bark River. Gibbs started the race in the lead but was forced into the hot pit. Gibbs finished in 7th<\/sup> place. Matt Wood won the final race of the season. It as Wood\u2019s first career Pro-Lite victory.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2025-Friday-Crandon-Wilkey-Podium-1024x861.jpg\")
Blake Wilkey wins the Friday night feature Class 11 race at Crandon International Raceway.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10455\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2025-Friday-Crandon-Wilkey-1024x683.jpg\")
Blake Wilkey leads the Class 11 field at Crandon International Raceway.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10457\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2025-Friday-Crandon-Parade-1024x576.jpg\")
Race vehicles line the streets of downtown Crandon for the annual parade.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFestivities kicked off with the classic downtown Crandon parade. Race fans packed the streets to meet their favorite drivers. Following the parade, well over a hundred race vehicles made their way back to Crandon International Raceway for the opening ceremonies of the sportsman race.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10458\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2025-Friday-Crandon-ProBuggy-1024x683.jpg\")
One of the feature events Friday night included the Pro-Buggy vs. Pro Lite showdown.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOne of the feature events of the night included the Pro-Lite vs. Pro Buggy showdown. In the final turn on the last lap, Dave Mason driving the number 65 Pro-Buggy made a pass for the win, sliding sideways at the flag stand. \u00a0The Labor Weekend of racing at the Crandon World Championships will continue Saturday with the season ending points races for the Championship Off Road Racing series.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Crandon-2023-Fall-World-Championships_CiscoBio-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThis Labor Day weekend, the track will host a completely full racing schedule across three days. Gates open Wednesday August 28th<\/sup>. At least 400 competitors are expected throughout the weekend. Crowds typically soar in the 60,000 range as the best racers in the world battle it out for bragging rights and the coveted World Championship Trophy. It is also the season ending points race for the Champ Off Road Racing Series.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fall-Crandon-Saturday_Winner-1024x683.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nCrandon\u2019s event weekend will kick off Friday August 30th<\/sup> at 12pm with its annual downtown parade. Stay tuned to DIrtSportsWorld for full weekend coverage.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22CrandonFriday_Lead-1024x683.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nAll will be eligible for a coveted World Championship title and ring. Last year, Crandon International Raceway expanded its racetrack adding more course for the Ultra4 vehicles. The rock section has also been improved. In 2022, Crandon also built a brand-new spectator area just for the Ultra4 events.","excerpt":"