Antigo, Wis. ~ The Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway’s tight layout and old-school character set the stage for a high-intensity kickoff to Rounds 3 and 4 of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season. While the track may be smaller than some of the tour’s marquee venues, the action was anything but: door-to-door racing, tight passing zones, and high-stakes battles played out all day long. With championship momentum on the line and little margin for error, every lap demanded precision and grit.

Saturday also marked the season debut for a number of drivers across multiple classes, adding fresh variables to an already competitive field. Whether they were returning veterans or rising stars, the new faces mixed it up right away. And looming over it all was the question that seems to follow every round: can anyone unseat CJ Greaves at Antigo? With a packed crowd and full classes, the chase was officially on.

Greaves Extends Antigo Domination in Pro 4

Streaks may be made to be broken, but CJ Greaves had no intention of seeing his end on Saturday in Antigo. The nine-time champion entered the weekend undefeated in Pro 4 competition at the venue since the series returned in 2021—and he kept that perfect run intact with a calculated and commanding performance. Greaves had some early ground to make up as Jimmy Henderson stormed to the front, but Greaves held steady in third, waiting for his moment.

That opportunity came when Henderson began showing signs of a flat tire, allowing Greaves to move into second and close the gap. By lap seven, Greaves took advantage and grabbed the lead, while Henderson was eventually forced to the hot pit for new rubber. The restart gave Greaves clean air, and from there, he cruised to his ninth consecutive Pro 4 win in Antigo. 

“This is the first time since we started back here in 2021 where we got a smooth surface on the oval,” said Greaves. “Usually it’s rained, it’s soft or it’s 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.”

Round one winner and current points leader Cole Mamer moved into second after the restart and held the position to the finish. Henderson, refusing to fade, rallied after his pit stop and charged back into third with two laps to go, earning his first podium of the season.

Beat Flips the Script in Antigo, Outduels Kincaid for Second Pro 2 Win of Season

Off-road races often unfold in two acts—the first half where clean air and early pace can define a leader, and the second, a restart-fueled sprint where chaos compresses the field and anything can happen. Saturday’s Pro 2 race in Antigo followed that script perfectly. Keegan Kincaid played the early hero, using smooth lines and raw speed to open up a multi-second lead while the pack jostled behind him.

But after the mandatory caution reset the field, Ryan Beat came alive. Having worked his way through traffic, Beat capitalized on the restart, slipping into the lead and turning up the intensity. The two drivers had gone head-to-head in Wheatland with Kincaid edging out the win—this time, Beat returned the favor, holding off a late push to grab his second victory of the season. 

“That was such a fun race,” said Beat. “I was battling Johnny, and then the same thing with Keegan. It was just so much fun racing these guys. There’s just so much respect between the three of us.”

Kincaid settled for a strong runner-up finish, while Johnny Holtger completed the podium in third, notching his first top-three result of the year.

Barry Battles from Ninth for First Pro Lite Win of Season in Antigo

Saturday’s Pro Lite race in Antigo delivered a classic comeback performance, with Connor Barry charging from deep in the field to score his first win of the season. Michael Funk wasted no time getting to the front, grabbing the lead on the opening lap and setting the early pace. Barry, meanwhile, started ninth and had to navigate through heavy traffic and mid-race chaos before setting his sights on Funk.

By lap nine, Barry had closed the gap and made the decisive move to the front. Once there, he found another gear and pulled away, sealing the win in commanding fashion. 

“I knew there was going to be some battles out there,” said Barry. “I put down some quick times (early) and got up to P2. I was able to get the truck into first, and yeah, I won (laughs)”

Funk, despite his strong start, couldn’t match Barry’s late-race traction and settled for second. Rookie Joey Maciosek impressed as well, staying in touch with the leaders and with a flat tire secured his first career Pro Lite podium in third — a strong statement from the former Super Stock Truck champion.

Hemmer Goes Wire-to-Wire in Antigo for First Career Pro Spec Win

Pro Spec is a development class, but sometimes that development happens fast—and Avery Hemmer is proving just that. After leading laps and scoring a quiet second-place finish in Wheatland, the rookie returned to Antigo with confidence and control. She jumped to the lead at the drop of the green flag and never looked back, putting on a clinic out front to earn her first career win in dominant, wire-to-wire fashion.

Behind her, Chris Van Den Elzen continued his consistent push for a breakout win of his own. He held strong in second throughout the race, fending off a determined charge from Nick Visser. Visser searched for an opening late in the race but ultimately settled for third, his second podium in as many weekends as the Pro Spec field continues to tighten with each round.

Meister Masters Final Lap for Second Straight Pro Buggy Victory

The great racing that defined Wheatland carried over to Antigo in Pro Buggy, where the field delivered another edge-of-your-seat showdown. Jordan Bernloehr, runner-up in Round 1, jumped out to the early lead and held strong despite constant pressure from a stacked group of challengers. Early on, it was Billy Buth and points leader Chaden Minder applying the heat, but as the race progressed, five-time champ Michael Meister emerged as the biggest threat.

Meister stalked the leader in the closing laps and waited for the perfect moment to strike. That opportunity came on the final lap when Bernloehr left just enough of a window open, and Meister slipped through to take the lead and his second straight win. Bernloehr held on for a hard-fought second, while Minder stayed right in the mix to round out the podium in third, keeping the Pro Buggy title race wide open.

Bootle Holds Off the Pack in Pro SxS Thriller as VanEperens Stack the Podium

Saturday’s Pro SxS race in Antigo played out like a classic rabbit-and-hound chase. Jeb Bootle played the role of the rabbit, grabbing the early lead and staying clean out front while the rest of the field—the hounds—went to work. Bootle built a gap early, but after the mandatory mid-race caution, the chase tightened, and Owen VanEperen quickly reeled him in.

From there, it was bumper-to-bumper pressure. VanEperen, the Round 2 winner, stayed within half a second of Bootle the entire second half of the race, but Bootle kept his composure and his lines, holding off the charge to take the win by mere inches. Rodney VanEperen secured a solid third-place finish after controlling the spot for much of the race, while CJ Greaves stormed back from 12th to finish just two-tenths behind in fourth, narrowly missing the box in a stacked and suspenseful Pro SxS showdown.

Truett Capitalizes Late in Pro Stock SxS

Tight racing defined Saturday’s Pro Stock SxS showdown in Antigo, and with it came the expected mix of contact, spins, and dramatic lead changes. Defending champion CJ Greaves looked poised to take control, leading the first 11 laps while Collin Truett maintained striking distance just a few car lengths behind. But on lap 11, the pressure built and Greaves spun, slipping down the leaderboard and opening the door for a new winner.

Truett seized the moment, taking the lead and holding strong in the final laps. But he wasn’t in the clear. Jeb Bootle, fresh off a podium in Round 2, closed the gap late and looked ready to steal the win. Truett held his line and his nerve, crossing the finish line for a redemption victory after missing Round 2 in Wheatland. Bootle settled for a close second and back-to-back podiums, while Colin Kernz charged from eighth on the grid to finish third, fending off a hard-charging Kolton Krajicek, who worked his way up from 12th.

FREEDOM RACE LIFTS PRO AM TURBO SXS: Pro AM Turbo SxS brought the intensity to Antigo on Saturday with a shakeup at the front of the field. Points leader Rory Navin got off to a strong start, leading the early laps and setting the tone before a mid-race caution bunched the field back up. On the restart, Ben Heiting capitalized, making a clean move into the lead and controlling the second half of the race from the front.

Round one winner Rick Schroeder wasn’t far behind, keeping Heiting honest with steady pressure, but ultimately had to settle for second. Navin, after leading early, regrouped after the shuffle and held on to finish third.

PRO AM SXS: Lucas Houle kept his early-season momentum rolling with a clutch win in Saturday’s Pro AM SxS race at Antigo, adding to his two podiums from Wheatland, including a Round 2 victory. This time, Houle had his hands full with Benjamin Heiting, as the two ran nose-to-tail for the entire second half of the race in a relentless battle for the top spot.

Heiting stayed glued to Houle’s bumper, looking for any opening to pounce, but Houle didn’t flinch, holding his line and his lead all the way to the checkered flag. The margin of victory was just .181 seconds, sealing a hard-earned win for Houle and a second straight podium for Heiting. Jacob Blemke, who opened the season with a third-place finish in Round 1, returned to form and completed the Antigo podium with another solid third-place run.

PIRTEK SUPER STOCK TRUCK: Saturday’s Super Stock Truck race started strong and finished even stronger, with a three-truck showdown in the closing laps that brought the Antigo crowd to its feet. Round one winner Scott Boulanger grabbed the early lead and immediately found himself in a tight battle with Matt Pyburn and Braden Beauchamp, trading lines and pressure throughout the first half of the race.

The intensity ramped up after the midway point when round two winner Nick Byng entered the fray, turning the race into a four-way fight for the podium. As the laps ticked down, it was Boulanger, Beauchamp, and Byng who emerged in a nose-to-tail battle to the finish. Boulanger held his ground under pressure to take his second win of the season, while Beauchamp crossed the line in second and Byng followed closely in third, capping off one of the most competitive races of the day.

STOCK TRUCK: Saturday’s Stock Truck race in Antigo delivered another dramatic finish, with Dustin Rogaczewski turning an early setback into a statement victory. After a first-lap spin dropped him deep in the field, Rogaczewski went to work, methodically picking off trucks as he charged toward the front. With two laps to go, the race flipped in his favor when race leader Kirk Graff spun, opening the door for Rogaczewski to take over the top spot and drive to his second straight win.

Brian Peot ran a consistent race, holding down second place from start to finish and staying just out of the chaos around him. Despite the late-race spin, Graff recovered quickly and maintained enough pace to secure third and land on the podium after leading much of the contest.

RACE-DRIVEN SPORTSMAN SXS: The Sportsman SxS class kicked off the weekend in Antigo with a thrilling opener that set the tone for Saturday’s action. Hudson Houle and round one winner Code St. Peter went door-to-door for nearly the entire race, locked in a tight battle that came down to the wire. Houle managed to edge ahead in the final stretch, holding off St. Peter by just two-tenths of a second to secure a hard-earned victory.

Behind the lead duo, the fight for the final podium spot came down to the last lap. Bryce Carlson made a decisive move on Carson Hill in the closing corners to take third.

1600 SINGLE BUGGY: Connor Schulz delivered another impressive comeback drive in Saturday’s 1600 Single Buggy race, working his way from tenth on the starting grid to claim his first win of the season. Schulz methodically picked off cars in the opening laps before taking over the lead shortly after the restart, using his late-race speed and precision to seal the victory and continue his strong momentum across multiple classes.

Taylor Roloff also charged from the back, recovering from an early drop to 11th on lap three. He carved through the field over the next five laps, ultimately climbing into second to cap a gritty podium drive. Donald Writesel, making his first start of the season, stayed consistent through the pack and brought home a solid third-place finish for his first career class podium.

1600 LIGHT BUGGY: After sweeping the season opener in Wheatland, Connor Schulz looked to be out of the mix early in Saturday’s 1600 Light Buggy race at Antigo following a costly spin at the start. That opened the door for Evan Hockers and Jake Schilleman to take control at the front, engaging in a tight battle for the lead. But Schulz, true to form, didn’t stay buried for long.

Charging from the back of the pack, Schulz methodically worked his way through the deep and competitive field. With five laps to go, he caught the front-runners and made the decisive pass to take over the lead, continuing his perfect start to the season with a third straight win. Hockers managed to hold off Schilleman in the final laps, with both drivers earning their second straight podium of the year in second and third, respectively.

MOD KART: The Mod Kart class continued its unpredictable start to the season with a third winner in as many rounds, as Race Visser capitalized late to grab his first victory of the year on Saturday in Antigo. After narrowly missing the podium in Missouri, Visser stayed within striking distance throughout the race and found his moment when it mattered most.

Lincoln Mandsager, who had two podium finishes in Wheatland, looked poised to finally breakthrough for a win. But with just over two laps to go, he pushed wide in a corner, leaving the inside open for Visser to slip by. Once out front, Visser never looked back, holding his line and denying any chance of retaliation to secure the win. Mandsager settled for second, while Corbyn Wassenberg rounded out the podium in third.

SHORT COURSE KARTS: Jacobi Tullberg wasted no time climbing through the field in Saturday’s Short Course Kart race, overcoming a sixth-place start to take the lead by lap three. Once out front, he pulled away from the pack and cruised to his first win of the season and second podium finish, showcasing his speed and race craft on the tight Antigo layout.

Behind him, the battle for second went down to the wire. Roman Tullberg held the spot through the second half of the race but had to fend off a late charge from points leader Gabe Holtger. Starting all the way back in tenth, Holtger worked his way through traffic and nearly made the pass at the line, but Roman held firm to secure second, with Holtger settling for a well-earned third.

YOUTH SXS: Fresh off his Round 2 victory, Logan Fritzinger arrived in Antigo with momentum and confidence, and he made it count. The rising star dominated Saturday’s Youth SxS race, leading from start to finish to earn his second straight win and strengthen his early championship push.

While Fritzinger checked out up front, the battle for second was anything but settled. Kody Krantz held the spot for much of the race, but Emma Lytle, who was making her season debut, closed the gap in the final laps. The two drag-raced to the finish line in a thrilling dash, with Krantz narrowly edging Lytle by just one-tenth of a second to secure the runner-up spot.

570 SXS: Raymond Deininger made a strong impression in his season debut, finding traction and speed in the second half of Saturday’s 570 SxS race to pull away for a convincing win in Antigo. After staying in the mix early, Deininger dialed in his lines and steadily stretched his lead as the laps wound down.

Behind him, Madisyn Winistorfer continued her consistent run, following up her Round 1 podium with another solid performance to take second. She held off a late charge from Round 2 winner Kody Krantz, who applied pressure in the closing laps but ultimately had to settle for third in a tight battle for the final podium positions.

170/200 SXS: Saturday’s 170/200 SxS race in Antigo saw plenty of early shuffling, but Miles Pakenham kept his nose clean and charged to the front, staying smooth through the chaos to take the overall win and top honors in the 170 class. Jersey Kleikamp put together a remarkable comeback, rallying from 14th at the start to finish second overall and second in the 170 division. Rounding out the 170 podium was Liam Nicholaus, who earned his first career podium with a strong third-place run.

In the 200 class, Axel Dreher continued his winning ways by backing up his Round 2 victory with another on Saturday. Dreher kept a steady pace and avoided the trouble that shuffled much of the field. Dallas Carlson led early but slipped back, ultimately finishing second in class, while Beckett Enloe held strong to round out the 200 podium in third.

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UP NEXT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD: Antigo Off-Road National on June 8 in Antigo, Wis.

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