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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":8929,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/02\/17\/ultra4-finalizes-2024-schedule\/","title":"Ultra4 Finalizes 2024 Schedule","content":"This story was updated with the latest schedule change;<\/em>\r\n\r\nIn the wake of the turmoil left over by Mid America Outdoors abandoning the Ultra4 series, Hammerking Productions CEO Dave Cole has taken back control. Cole named John Goodby as the commissioner. Goodby is the current owner of the NorCal Rock Racing Series. Goodby will be responsible for managing the budget and overseeing operations. USAC will handle Technical and Competition direction.\r\n\r\n This story was updated with the latest schedule change;<\/em><\/p>\n In the wake of the turmoil left over by Mid America …<\/p>","date":"February 17, 2024 13:34","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"}],"tags":[{"id":25048313,"title":"badlands","slug":"badlands"},{"id":25049546,"title":"Bowling Green","slug":"bowling-green"},{"id":25047647,"title":"crandon","slug":"crandon"},{"id":25047651,"title":"dave cole","slug":"dave-cole"},{"id":25048813,"title":"hammerking productions","slug":"hammerking-productions"},{"id":25049544,"title":"John Goodby","slug":"john-goodby"},{"id":25047752,"title":"norra","slug":"norra"},{"id":25049545,"title":"stampede","slug":"stampede"},{"id":25047648,"title":"ultra4","slug":"ultra4"},{"id":25049543,"title":"Ultra4 USA","slug":"ultra4-usa"},{"id":25047893,"title":"Vegas to Reno","slug":"vegas-to-reno"}]}]{
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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. This story was updated with the latest schedule change; In the wake of the turmoil left over by Mid America … The post Ultra4 Finalizes 2024 Schedule appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Ultra4Tennesse_JesseOliver_4500-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nCole said in a statement released on social media that he will arrange for the series to be fully funded for the next two years with full transparency. Both the east coast and west coast will have two events with a national final in Davis, Oklahoma. There will be two \u201cinternational\u201d races as well at Crandon and in Mexico at the NORRA Mexican 1000.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ultra4-2024-Schedule-1024x1024.jpg\")
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