Antigo, Wis. ~ Sunday at the Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway began with a challenge from Mother Nature. A steady morning rainfall left the course waterlogged and muddy, forcing early classes to navigate standing water and slick corners. But through constant effort from the track crew and a welcomed turn in the weather, the surface steadily improved—setting the stage for high-speed battles by the afternoon and some of the weekend’s best racing by day’s end.

Round four marked a pivotal point in the 2025 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season, bringing the field to the quarter mark of the schedule. With championship standings beginning to take shape, every position carried added weight. For some, Sunday was about bouncing back from Saturday setbacks. For others, it was about proving staying power. And for all, Antigo’s evolving conditions put consistency, composure, and raw speed to the test.

NOTE: Due to weather conditions, Championship Off-Road officials postponed the Short Course Kart, 170/200 SXS, and 570 SXS classes.

Greaves Grinds Out 10th Straight Antigo Win in Pro 4

CJ Greaves proved once again that Antigo belongs to him, mastering the rough and rutted Lions Roaring Raceway to earn his 10th straight Pro 4 win at the venue and notch career victory number 194 in AMSOIL Championship Off-Road competition.

The race began with early drama as Cole Mamer, coming off a second-place finish on Saturday and looking strong off the start, clipped a deep hole in turn three and flipped violently—rolling four times before miraculously landing back on all fours. Incredibly, Mamer refired the truck, drove it to the hot pit, but the crash served as an early reset that hinted at the chaos to come.

Greaves and Mickey Thomas quickly took command after the restart, engaging in a brutal, rhythm-breaking battle over the next dozen laps. The two swapped the lead several times, with Greaves relying on clean exits and Thomas charging hard into every corner. But with two laps to go, Thomas hit a rut wrong and stalled out while running bumper to bumper with Greaves. That moment flipped the podium picture.

Jimmy Henderson slipped into second for his second straight podium, taking advantage of the gap left by Thomas. Adrian Cenni followed suit, powering into third for his first podium of the season. While the track claimed several contenders, Greaves once again rose above the field, keeping his perfect Antigo Pro 4 record intact—a five-year streak that now totals 10 straight wins.

“It was an awesome race and I had a ton of fun,” said Greaves. “I knew Mickey was there and being the leader I was searching for new lines. But that’s hard to do when sometimes you have to open up the inside. It was one of those things that if you want to continue the streak and stay undefeated for five years you’ve got to take some risks.”

Beat Brings the Heat with Antigo Pro 2 Sweep

Ryan Beat continued his commanding start to the 2025 Pro 2 season, completing a weekend sweep in Antigo and firmly planting himself atop the early championship conversation. A past winner at the Wisconsin bullring, Beat showed his comfort and confidence on the tight track, adding Saturday and Sunday victories to his growing résumé.

Sunday’s race began with Ricky Gutierrez charging to the lead, keeping Beat in check over the first few laps. But Beat found his rhythm and made the pass on lap six, never relinquishing the top spot.

“The truck felt good,” said Beat. “We made a lot of adjustments in the offseason, and everybody has just been putting in the work, helping us to keep building our program through the years. It’s finally nice to see it coming to fruition.”

Behind the leaders, the battle for the final podium spot intensified. Johnny Holtger carved through the traffic in the second half, reeling in Gutierrez in the closing laps. But Gutierrez stayed composed and defended the runner-up position, edging Holtger by a truck length at the checkers.

Holtger Hustles from the Back for Third Win

Sometimes you’ve got to start in the back to prove you belong out front. After a Saturday mechanical ended his race before it began, Johnny Holtger was forced to start last in Sunday’s Pro Lite main, but he didn’t stay there long. By lap four, the former champ had moved into podium contention, and just before the mid-race caution, he surged into the lead.

Holtger didn’t let up from there, throttling down and dominating the second half for his third win of the year and extending his Pro Lite points lead. 

“The plan was to be patient, but when the green flag drops everyone loses their minds,” said Holtger. “We just bided our time and picked them off one by one.

Matt Wood started eighth and pieced together one of his most complete performances of the season to finish second. Rounding out the podium was returning monster truck driver Joey Sylvester, who impressed with a smooth run through traffic to lock down third in his off-road comeback.

Visser Stays Clean for First Pro Spec Win as Parsons Holds Off Rookie Charge

Sunday’s Pro Spec race at Antigo was all about staying in the groove—literally. With a drying but still technical track, drivers who ventured outside the primary race line paid the price. Early leader Hunter VanZile and Saturday winner Avery Hemmer both fell victim to tricky corners, opening the door for Nick Visser to take control.

Once out front on lap two, Visser never looked back. He ran clean and consistent, avoiding mistakes and driving away from the chaos for his first career Pro Spec win and third straight podium. Behind him, the field shuffled throughout the race, setting up a thrilling showdown between veteran Dylan Parsons and rookie Draxton Szymik. Parsons used his experience to hold off the hard-charging newcomer over the final four laps, securing second while Szymik impressed with a strong third-place finish.

Meister Makes It Three Straight in Pro Buggy

Sunday’s Pro Buggy race kicked off the afternoon Pro show with high-speed open-wheel action and a star-studded front row. Mark Steinhardt, one of the sport’s most respected veterans, jumped to the early lead and quickly stretched it to more than six seconds, showing flawless pace in the opening laps. But Saturday winner Michael Meister was on the move—once he settled into second, he closed the gap in a hurry.

On lap four, Steinhardt over rotated in a corner, giving Meister the opening he needed. Meister slipped through, took the lead, and never looked back, pulling away for his third straight win and the unofficial points lead. Billy Buth came alive in the second half, finding traction and climbing into second for his second podium of the season. Steinhardt, despite the early-race misstep, stayed consistent and held off Jordan Bernloehr to secure his first podium of 2025.

Bootle Bags Antigo Sweep with Late Race Strike

Jeb Bootle has officially put his round one setback behind him. After rebounding with a podium in round two and taking the win on Saturday, Bootle completed the Antigo sweep with a clutch performance on Sunday in Pro Stock SxS.

Owen VanEperen looked ready to lock in his first win of the season, leading deep into the race with Bootle shadowing his every move. On lap 12, Bootle seized his opportunity and slipped into the lead. Kyle Chaney, a former class champion, put together his strongest drive of the year and grabbed second on the final lap, edging out VanEperen, who secured his third straight podium.

Truett Tames Antigo for Pro Stock SxS Sweep

Some drivers thrive on wide-open, high-speed tracks—but Collin Truett prefers the elbows-out intensity of tight bullrings like Antigo. Starting from the front row, Truett launched into the lead and never looked back, dominating Sunday’s Pro Stock SxS race in wire-to-wire fashion. On a day that offered little drama up front, Truett likely didn’t need a single tear-off, staying clean en route to a commanding weekend sweep.

Owen VanEperen brought the excitement from deep in the pack, climbing from 12th on lap one to second after just five laps. With CJ Greaves working finishing a distant tenth, VanEperen’s runner-up finish vaulted him into the points lead. Kolton Krajicek, who battled with VanEperen mid-race, regrouped in the closing laps to hold off a hard-charging group and secure third at the line.

FREEDOM RACE LIFTS PRO AM TURBO SXS: The Pro AM Turbo SxS class continued to battle brutal conditions in Sunday’s second race at a rain-soaked Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway. With deep mud and standing water still dominating the track, it was a test of patience and control. Rick Schroeder proved once again that he’s at his best in the slop, charging to his second win of the season—both coming in muddy conditions after a Round 1 victory in Wheatland. With three podiums in four rounds, Schroeder now takes over the points lead.

Rory Navin kept his consistency rolling with another strong performance, finishing second and notching his fourth straight podium to open the season. Saturday’s winner Benjamin Heiting rounded out the podium in third, securing back-to-back top-three finishes this weekend.

PRO AM SXS: After a morning filled with rain, mud, and standing water, the afternoon sun and steady breeze helped dry out the Antigo track, just in time for Pro AM SXS to take advantage of the improving conditions. Kyle Sharkey made the most of it, jumping to an early lead and cruising into the mandatory mid-race caution as the only clean car on track.

In the second half, Sharkey faced some early pressure but stayed dialed in, running smooth and mistake-free to claim the win. Behind him, Brayden Kernz and Bill Berger battled for the runner-up spot, with Kernz holding strong to secure second. Both drivers landed their first podiums of the season.

PIRTEK SUPER STOCK TRUCK: By the time the Super Stock Truck class rolled out on Sunday, the rain had stopped—but the waterlogged track was still punishing. Staying on the racing line was critical, as any move up the slick corners sent trucks sliding like Bambi on ice. Cory Holtger and points leader Braden Beauchamp handled it best, keeping their trucks planted and composed while trading the lead in the early going.

Holtger set the pace early, but Beauchamp made a clean pass to take control until lap seven, when Holtger struck back and never looked back, pulling away in the final laps to grab the win. Beauchamp stayed smart in the tough conditions and locked down his fourth straight podium with a solid second-place finish. Nick Byng navigated early chaos with patience and precision, driving his way into third and earning his own fourth consecutive podium to keep the title fight tight.

STOCK TRUCK: “Just send it” was the motto in Sunday’s Stock Truck mudfest, and Brian Peot took it to heart. Starting sixth on the slick Antigo course, Peot charged hard down the straights and hammered the brakes into the corners, mastering the slippery conditions to claim his second mud race win of the season—matching his victory from the season opener in Wheatland.

Dustin Rogaczewski’s win streak came to an end, but the Round 2 and 3 winner still delivered a strong run, finishing second and staying firmly in the title mix. Kirk Graff continued his consistent form with a third straight podium, working his way through the field with smooth, calculated moves to grab third in the treacherous conditions.

RACE-DRIVEN SPORTSMAN SXS: The Sportsman SxS field kicked off Sunday’s racing at Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway in the thick of the morning rain, turning the opening contest into a full-blown mudfest. Brody Duescher wasted no time adapting to the conditions, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. He managed the slick course with precision, leading from start to finish to secure his first career win and second podium of the year.

Ben Berger, the Round 2 winner, made key moves early to climb into second and held the position through the slop. Behind them, Code St. Peter continued his remarkably consistent start to the season. With a third-place finish on the drenched Antigo circuit, St. Peter locked in his fourth straight podium to open the 2025 campaign.

Colin Schulz made the most of a front-row start on Sunday in Antigo, mastering the slick conditions to earn his first career win in 1600 Single Buggy. While many struggled to find grip, Schulz stayed smooth and composed, leading from the early laps and holding steady through the checkered flag.

Travis Trelstad put together a strong run of his own, working through traffic from seventh and moving into second on lap four to secure his first podium of the season. Kyle Cox also charged from deep in the field, climbing from tenth to finish third and notch his first podium of the year in a race that rewarded patience and precision.

1600 LIGHT BUGGY: Connor Schulz’s unbeaten run came to a surprising halt at Antigo when the dominant 1600 Light Buggy driver pulled off early in Sunday’s race, ending his three-race winning streak. With Schulz out, the door swung wide open for others to seize the spotlight.

Greg Stingle capitalized early with a holeshot, but it was Joe Jorgensen who found the inside line and took over the lead, holding strong through the mud to claim his first victory and podium of the year. Jake Schilleman navigated the slick course with finesse to secure his third consecutive podium in second, while Adam Heikkila made a jaw-dropping charge from a 12th-place start to finish third, earning his inaugural career podium in just his second race of the season.

MOD KART: The Mod Kart class powered through the mud and standing water on Sunday better than most, but even so, attrition played a major role in the outcome. Points leader Lincoln Mandsager jumped out to the early lead but was forced to pull off on lap five, handing the top spot to Round 2 winner Wesley Vande Voort. Vande Voort looked poised to capitalize—until he, too, pulled off with just two laps remaining.

That opened the door for Collin Paitl, who inherited the lead and held on through the slop for his first win of the season. Brixton Wirt rallied from mid-pack to claim second, earning his third straight podium finish, while Saturday winner Race Visser completed the charge from eighth on the grid to finish third and close out a wild, weather-affected Mod Kart race.

YOUTH SXS: One of the few youth classes to take on Sunday’s muddy Antigo track, the Youth SxS racers proved they were up to the challenge. Logan Fritzinger continued his winning streak with another impressive drive, starting seventh but quickly charging through the field. He climbed to second by lap three and took over the lead on lap four, cruising to his third straight victory.

Behind him, points leader Kody Krantz put together a strong, steady run to finish second, maintaining his grip near the top of the standings. Emma Lytle, making her season debut, capped off a successful weekend with back-to-back podiums, holding her own in the slick conditions and securing third after a great battle with Krantz.

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UP NEXT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD: Crandon International Raceway Brush Run on June 20-22 in Crandon, Wis.

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