[{"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<p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"689\">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<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"840\">\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\"]<img class=\"wp-image-15733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Champ-Off-Road-Spring-Crandon-Beat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/> Ryan Beat came into Crandon leading points in Pro-2. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1061\">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\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-15734\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Champ-Off-Road-Spring-Crandon-Connor-Barry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/> Connor Barry was back at Crandon with a top podium spot. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1306\">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<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">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":"<p>Mickey Thomas etched his name into off-road racing history Sunday by winning the prestigious Forest County Potawatomi Cup at Crandon &hellip;<\/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":15624,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/01\/antigo-produces-first-time-winners-and-championship-shakeups-at-champ-off-road\/","title":"Antigo Produces First-Time Winners and Championship Shakeups at Champ Off Road","content":"The AMSOIL Championship Off-Road series delivered plenty of drama at the Antigo Off-Road National in Antigo, Wisconsin, where several drivers celebrated milestone victories while championship contenders continued to strengthen their positions in the standings.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15626\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-15626\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Champ-Off-Road_Antigo_Mickey-Thomas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Mickey Thomas secured his first Pro 4 career win at Antigo. Photo: Championship Off Road[\/caption]\r\n<p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"737\">Saturday's action saw Mickey Thomas and Johnny Funk each score their first career Championship Off-Road victories, while veteran Ryan Beat returned to victory lane with a long-awaited win. The weekend also featured strong performances from Jimmy Henderson and Wyatt Miller, who continued their winning streaks in the premier truck classes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15628\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-15628\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Champ-Off-Road_Antigo_Jimmy-Henderson-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Jimmy Henderson was victorious during Sunday's Round 4 at Antigo in Pro 4. Photo: Championship Off Road Racing[\/caption]\r\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1086\">On Sunday, Kyle Greaves earned one of the biggest victories of the weekend, adding another Pro Lite win to his resume as the championship battle tightened heading into the heart of the season. Henderson remained the driver to beat in Pro 4 competition, while Miller continued his dominance in Pro Spec racing.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1446\">The Antigo rounds marked a pivotal stop in the 2026 championship chase, with several drivers gaining momentum before the series heads to its next event. Multiple podium shakeups and breakthrough performances highlighted a weekend that showcased both emerging talent and established stars in short-course off-road racing.<\/p>","excerpt":"<p>The AMSOIL Championship Off-Road series delivered plenty of drama at the Antigo Off-Road National in Antigo, Wisconsin, where several drivers &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 1, 2026 09:10","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048135,"title":"antigo","slug":"antigo"},{"id":25049897,"title":"Antigo Off Road National","slug":"antigo-off-road-national"},{"id":25047629,"title":"Championship Off-Road","slug":"championship-off-road"},{"id":25049342,"title":"Jimmy Henderson","slug":"jimmy-henderson"},{"id":25049898,"title":"Johnny Funk","slug":"johnny-funk"},{"id":25047857,"title":"kyle greaves","slug":"kyle-greaves"},{"id":25047919,"title":"Mickey Thomas","slug":"mickey-thomas"},{"id":25047873,"title":"ryan beat","slug":"ryan-beat"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048305,"title":"shortcourse off road racing","slug":"shortcourse-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047889,"title":"wisconsin","slug":"wisconsin"}]},{"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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13952\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChampOffRoad_Crandon25_Kincaid-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13954\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChampOffRoad_Crandon25_Holtger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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":"<p>The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back the \u201cBig House\u201d over Labor Day weekend. Crandon International Raceway is one &hellip;<\/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":13644,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/07\/23\/upgrades-coming-to-glen-helen-racetrack\/","title":"Upgrades Coming to Glen Helen Racetrack","content":"Glen Helen raceway is one of the most notable short course racetracks on the West Coast. Situated just outside of San Bernardino, California, the Glen Helen venue has been host to some of the storied off-road battles. This year marks the first time the Championship Off Road Racing Series will step out of its Midwest boundaries and head west to Glen Helen.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2480\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GASGlenHelenProLiteLead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe track is in need of some upgrades and Championship Off Road has partnered with Stronghold Engineering. The deal means Stronghold will provide critical equipment and logistical support needed. Stronghold has been involved in short course racing for over a decade.\r\n\r\n\u201cSupporting Glen Helen Raceway and the Champ Off-Road series allows us to contribute directly to a sport and region that means a lot to us,\u201d said Scott Bailey, COO of Stronghold Engineering. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to help deliver a world-class racing environment for teams, drivers, and fans.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe final rounds of Championship Off Road\u2019s 2025 will be held at Glen Helen September 26<sup>th<\/sup>-27<sup>th<\/sup>.","excerpt":"<p>Glen Helen raceway is one of the most notable short course racetracks on the West Coast. Situated just outside of &hellip;<\/p>","date":"July 23, 2025 21:37","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":25047743,"title":"glen helen","slug":"glen-helen"},{"id":25048179,"title":"short course off road racing","slug":"short-course-off-road-racing"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25049787,"title":"stronghold engineering","slug":"stronghold-engineering"}]},{"id":13584,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/07\/14\/champ-off-road-hits-halfway-point-in-2025-season\/","title":"Champ Off Road Hits Halfway Point in 2025 Season","content":"Rounds Seven and Eight of the Championship Off Road Racing Series were held at ERX Motorpark in Elk River, Minnesota. The race marks the halfway point in the season and championship points become more critical.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13586\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13586\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-Champ-Off-Road-ERX_Greaves-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> CJ Greaves rallied back to win Sunday's Pro-4 race at ERX. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn Pro-4, CJ Greaves continued his winning streak during Saturday\u2019s Round 7. Greaves wasn\u2019t so lucky on Sunday after losing front wheel drive late in the race. Jimmy Henderson took advantage of the situation for the win. In Pro-2, Keegan Kincaid went into the race with plenty of momentum until a stall during the mandatory caution allowed Ricky Gutierrez to get the lead and hold off the rest of the field. Sunday, Kincaid held onto the lead fighting off Gutierrez for the win. Kincaid still sits atop the point standings.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13588\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13588\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChampOffRoad-ERX-2025_Holtger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Johnny Holtger lead the Pro-Lite points standings. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOver in Pro-Lite, Johnny Holtger was locked in a fierce battle with Travis Millhausen Jr.\u00a0 Both drivers went wheel-wheel at the checkered flag with Millhausen Jr. taking the win. Sunday, Holtger wasn\u2019t going to let anyone have the glory, taking an early lead and keeping it all the way to the checkered flag. Holtger has a commanding lead over Connor Barry in the points standings.","excerpt":"<p>Rounds Seven and Eight of the Championship Off Road Racing Series were held at ERX Motorpark in Elk River, Minnesota. &hellip;<\/p>","date":"July 14, 2025 16:37","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":25047859,"title":"cj greaves","slug":"cj-greaves"},{"id":25047897,"title":"elk river","slug":"elk-river"},{"id":25048216,"title":"ERX","slug":"erx"},{"id":25049342,"title":"Jimmy Henderson","slug":"jimmy-henderson"},{"id":25048903,"title":"johnny holtger","slug":"johnny-holtger"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048561,"title":"shortcourse racing","slug":"shortcourse-racing"},{"id":25049786,"title":"travis millhausen jr","slug":"travis-millhausen-jr"}]},{"id":13235,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/06\/09\/champ-off-road-rolls-into-antigo\/","title":"Champ Off Road Rolls into Antigo","content":"The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back for its second weekend of the season at the Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway in Antigo, Wisconsin. CJ Greaves continued his winning streak going undefeated in the Pro-4 class during Saturday\u2019s Round 3 and Sunday\u2019s Round 4.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis is the first time since we started back here in 2021 where we got a smooth surface on the oval,\u201d said Greaves. \u201cUsually it\u2019s rained, it\u2019s soft or it\u2019s rutty. I was really excited for today to be able to run from top to bottom. The track just provided a lot of lines. These guys got out early and I was just able to do my thing and track them down and then got out front and did my thing.\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13237\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13237\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Champ-Off-Road-Antigo-Ryan-Beat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Ryan Beat came away with a clean sweep at Antigo. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nRyan Beat was another driver on a mission in the Pro-2 class. Beat was on the gas in Saturday\u2019s Round 3 after the mandatory caution grabbing a late race victory. He followed up Sunday\u2019s Round 4 with another win and a weekend sweep.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13239\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-13239\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Champ-Off-Road-Antigo-Holtger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Johnny Holtger battled back in Round 4 after mechanical issues sidelined him a day earlier. Photo: Champ Offroad[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn Pro-Lite action, Connor Barry saw his first win of the season after starting ninth. During Sunday\u2019s Round 4, Johnny Holtger found victory after a disappointing Round 3 race that sidelined him after a mechanical issue with the truck.","excerpt":"<p>The Championship Off Road Racing Series was back for its second weekend of the season at the Antigo Lions Roaring &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 9, 2025 08:04","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25048135,"title":"antigo","slug":"antigo"},{"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":25048415,"title":"connor barry","slug":"connor-barry"},{"id":25048903,"title":"johnny holtger","slug":"johnny-holtger"},{"id":25047873,"title":"ryan beat","slug":"ryan-beat"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048305,"title":"shortcourse off road racing","slug":"shortcourse-off-road-racing"}]},{"id":13055,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/05\/27\/john-harrah-passes-away\/","title":"John Harrah Passes Away","content":"John Harrah has passed away at age 59 from a heart attack. Harrah was the former owner of the Superlite Series, a short course spec truck class that raced in the early years of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Additionally, Harrah\u2019s team fielded Pro-Lite, Pro-2 and Pro-4 trucks. Harrah was also involved in desert racing racing several Class 1 cars.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13057\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/John-Harrah-Lucas-Oil-Superlite-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/>\r\n\r\nHarrah\u2019s dad, Bill Harrah founded the Harrah\u2019s Casino brand. Harrah wanted nothing to do with the casino business and sought adventure instead. His love and passion for racing was apparent to those who knew him. He touched many lives and gave several opportunities to race or work on his team. His vision for the Superlite Series was to create an equal playing field for all to race.\r\n\r\nJohn Harrah is survived by his brother and four children along with a granddaughter.","excerpt":"<p>John Harrah has passed away at age 59 from a heart attack. Harrah was the former owner of the Superlite &hellip;<\/p>","date":"May 27, 2025 06:35","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047613,"title":"Short Course","slug":"shortcourse"}],"tags":[{"id":25049782,"title":"John Harrah","slug":"john-harrah"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25049783,"title":"Superlite Series","slug":"superlite-series"}]},{"id":12799,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/05\/05\/champ-off-road-hosts-season-opener-in-wheatland\/","title":"Champ Off Road Hosts Season Opener in Wheatland","content":"The 2025 Championship Off Road Racing season kicked off over the weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The weekend featured two days of racing at the mid-west track. The event ignited the usual rivalries on the track.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12801\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12801\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Champ-Off-Road-Wheatland_Mamer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Cole Mamer the Championship Off Road season opener at Wheatland. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn Saturday\u2019s Pro-4 action, RJ Anderson and Cole Mamer went to battle with Anderson leading the first half of the race. On the restart, Mamer got on the gas and passed Anderson for the lead. Anderson attempted to fight back, unable to pass Mamer. Sunday, saw CJ Greaves on the top podium spot after Mamer spun out on the track. Anderson briefly had a lead until a tire went flat.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12804\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12804\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Champ-Off-Road-Wheatland-Ryan-Beat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Ryan Beat started out his weekend at Wheatland with a win. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOne of the most competitive classes in the series is Pro2. Ryan Beat had the lead as battles ensued behind him. Ronnie Anderson, Johnny Holtger and Ricky Gutierrez all battled for positions. When the dust settled it was Anderson and Ricky G. who held onto the remaining two podium spots. On Sunday, Beat was back in the lead, but Keegan Kincaid wasn\u2019t going to let him win. Kincaid took over the lead at the restart and kept Beat behind his bumper for the remainder of the race.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_12806\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-12806\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Champ-Off-Road-Wheatland-Holtger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Johnny Holtger opened the Champ Off Road Series with a weekend sweep. Photo: Champ Off Road[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn ProLite, Johnny Holtger went for the weekend sweep winning both Saturday and Sundays races.","excerpt":"<p>The 2025 Championship Off Road Racing season kicked off over the weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The &hellip;<\/p>","date":"May 5, 2025 23:46","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":25047859,"title":"cj greaves","slug":"cj-greaves"},{"id":25047877,"title":"cole mamer","slug":"cole-mamer"},{"id":25047898,"title":"lucas oil speedway","slug":"lucas-oil-speedway"},{"id":25047886,"title":"pro2","slug":"pro2"},{"id":25047885,"title":"pro4","slug":"pro4"},{"id":25047908,"title":"prolite","slug":"prolite"},{"id":25047905,"title":"RJ Anderson","slug":"rj-anderson"},{"id":25048124,"title":"Ronnie Anderson","slug":"ronnie-anderson"},{"id":25047873,"title":"ryan beat","slug":"ryan-beat"},{"id":25047742,"title":"shortcourse","slug":"shortcourse"},{"id":25048305,"title":"shortcourse off road racing","slug":"shortcourse-off-road-racing"},{"id":25048819,"title":"wheatland","slug":"wheatland"}]},{"id":10477,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/09\/01\/ultra4-rages-on-the-rocks-at-crandon\/","title":"Ultra4 Rages on the Rocks at Crandon","content":"The superstars of the King of the Hammers and Ultra4 classes returned to Crandon International Raceway. 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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10478\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Ultra4-Rage-on-the-Rocks-Funhavers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10481\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Crandon-Ultra4-Rage-on-the-Rocks-Bailey-Cole-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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":"<p>The superstars of the King of the Hammers and Ultra4 classes returned to Crandon International Raceway. 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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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10464\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Ricky-G-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Ricky G led the Pro-2 race wire to wire.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10465\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10465\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Ricky-G-Win-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Ricky G celebrates a Pro-2 class win at Crandon.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10466\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10466\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Mickey-Thomas-Podium-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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. 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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 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10469\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10469\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Mamer-P4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Cole Mamer was victorious in Pro-4.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10468\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10468\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road_Cole-Mamer-Win-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Cole Mamer celebrates a Pro-4 win.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10470\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10470\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road-Greaves-Championship-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10473\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-Saturday-Crandon-Champ-Off-Road-ProLite-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> 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 7<sup>th<\/sup> place. Matt Wood won the final race of the season. 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            "content_html": "<p>Mickey Thomas etched his name into off-road racing history Sunday by winning the prestigious Forest County Potawatomi Cup at Crandon &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/06/22/mickey-thomas-captures-potawatomi-cup-as-barry-sweeps-spring-crandon-weekend/\">Mickey Thomas Captures Potawatomi Cup as Barry Sweeps Spring Crandon Weekend</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com\">DirtSportsWorld</a>.</p>\n",
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            "content_text": "The superstars of the King of the Hammers and Ultra4 classes returned to Crandon International Raceway. Saturday night under the &hellip;The post Ultra4 Rages on the Rocks at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.",
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            "title": "Champ Off Road Crowns Champions at Crandon",
            "content_html": "<p>Saturday racing at Crandon International Raceway was the season ending points race for the Championship Off Road Racing series. In &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com/2024/09/01/champ-off-road-crowns-champions-at-crandon/\">Champ Off Road Crowns Champions at Crandon</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com\">DirtSportsWorld</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "Saturday racing at Crandon International Raceway was the season ending points race for the Championship Off Road Racing series. In &hellip;The post Champ Off Road Crowns Champions at Crandon appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.",
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