Crandon, Wis. ~ The AMSOIL Championship Off-Road presented by Brunt Workwear season rolled into the legendary Crandon International Raceway this weekend for the Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Speed Festival, marking the first of two annual stops at the sport’s most iconic venue. Known simply as “The Big House,” Crandon continues to grow as a destination for off-road racing fans, with an expanded event schedule bringing even more disciplines and competition to one of the crown jewels of the season.

Saturday’s action featured a packed lineup of racing, highlighted by a pair of Pro 2 and Pro 4 features as teams battled on Crandon’s technical Short Track layout. With Sunday’s attention turning toward the prestigious Cup Race, drivers wasted no time making their mark during a day filled with aggressive racing, strategic moves and championship implications. The tighter confines of the Short Track produced plenty of door-to-door action, bumper-to-bumper battles and hard-fought passes as competitors traded paint and fought for every inch of racing surface.

Pro 4 Round 5: CJ Greaves Returns With Big Win

The biggest storyline entering Saturday’s Pro 4 feature was the return of defending champion CJ Greaves to the cockpit of the Monster Energy No. 33. While Kyle Greaves kept the team firmly in the championship hunt through the opening rounds, CJ’s return to Crandon immediately raised expectations. Standing in his way, however, was points leader Jimmy Henderson, who entered the weekend as the hottest driver in the class with two wins and two runner-up finishes through the first four rounds.

Henderson looked poised to add another victory to his impressive start. After getting around early leader and Round Four winner Mickey Thomas, Henderson steadily pulled away from the field and appeared firmly in control. But with less than two laps remaining, disaster struck when a rear tire went flat, dramatically slowing the points leader and opening the door for the charging Greaves duo. Johnny Greaves and CJ Greaves quickly closed the gap and drag raced past Henderson, turning the battle for the win into a family possible showdown.

A few corners later, the race reached its defining moment. Johnny Greaves drifted wide, allowing CJ to tuck underneath as the two trucks raced side-by-side. Wheel-to-wheel contact followed, sending Johnny into a mini-spin while CJ emerged with the lead. From there, the defending champion never looked back, completing an incredible charge from the back of the field to score a crucial victory in the championship battle.

Cole Mamer stayed out of trouble throughout the race and capitalized on the late drama to secure second, his second podium finish in just three rounds of competition. Johnny Greaves quickly recovered from the spin and salvaged third, adding another podium to his strong start to the season.

Pro 4 Round 6: Thomas Triumphs at Sunset in Pro 4 Slugfest

Round Six of the Pro 4 season unfolded under a setting sun after a two-hour rain delay and a long day of waiting at Crandon International Raceway. CJ Greaves entered the evening feature looking to complete a perfect day after capturing the morning race, and early on it appeared he might do just that. Greaves set the pace from the drop of the green flag, but Round Four winner Mickey Thomas remained firmly attached to his rear bumper. Just behind them, Johnny Greaves and points leader Jimmy Henderson were engaged in a fierce battle of their own, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

As the race entered its closing laps, Greaves, Thomas and Henderson formed a three-truck train at the front of the field. Greaves held the lead through lap eight, but Thomas found his opportunity when Greaves drifted high, diving underneath to take control of the race. The move also opened the door for Henderson to slip past Greaves and move into second. Henderson immediately turned up the pressure on Thomas, but the battle behind the leader became just as important as the fight for the win.

Greaves and Henderson spent the final laps locked in combat, allowing Thomas to gain just enough breathing room to secure his second victory in the last three rounds. The fight for second came down to the final corners, where Greaves made one last charge. Diving aggressively through the closing turns, he edged ahead of Henderson in the final corner and completed the pass before the checkered flag. Thomas claimed the victory, while Greaves salvaged second and Henderson overcame a brief stall and crossed the line a close third in another tight Pro 4 finish.

“We got a fast hot rod right now,” said Thomas. “My team has done an awesome job putting together a fast truck and I just gotta go out there and drive it. I gave it my all there and probably one of the best races of my life. I enjoyed that thoroughly. That was a brawl.”

Sunday will not host a points race for Pro 2’s or Pro 4’s, as both classes will only race in the 33rd Annual Forest County Potawatomi Cup Race at the end of the full day of Sportsman and Pro racing.

Pro 2 Round 5: Beat Charges Late for Second Straight Win

Ryan Beat may be pulling double duty with a new Pro 4 program this season, but the Pro 2 class remains his home turf. Entering Crandon with a one-point championship lead over defending champion Keegan Kincaid, Beat spent the morning session hunting down the front-runners and positioning himself for another run at victory.

Former class champion Cory Winner grabbed the early lead and looked poised to make a triumphant return after missing the Antigo rounds. Winner steadily built an advantage during the opening half of the race, but the mid-race caution erased that gap and gave Beat the opportunity he needed. The points leader stayed glued to Winner’s rear bumper following the restart before making his move with two laps remaining. Once out front, Beat powered away to secure his second consecutive victory and class-leading third win of the season.

Winner’s return was still a successful one, as he finished second to earn his first podium of 2026. Kyle Greaves continued his strong run of form as well, spending the entire race among the front-runners and securing third place. The podium finish moved Greaves into second in the championship standings as Kincaid not in action on Saturday.

Pro 2 Round 6: Gutierrez Gets Going in Sunset Showdown

A lengthy rain delay pushed the second Pro 2 feature of the day deep into the evening, but as the sun dipped towards the skyline at Crandon International Raceway, the high-horsepower two-wheel-drive trucks delivered another memorable finish. Ryan Beat entered the race looking to extend his winning streak to three and appeared well on his way, holding a narrow advantage over Ricky Gutierrez and Johnny Holtger through the middle stages of the contest.

The race changed dramatically when Beat suddenly slowed entering the sweeping Barn Turn. Gutierrez and Holtger immediately capitalized, racing past the points leader as Beat faded through the field. The championship leader eventually dropped to eighth before pulling off the track a few laps later, ending his bid for another victory and opening the door for a new winner.

Out front, Gutierrez and Holtger put on a show for the Crandon crowd. The pair ran separated by roughly half a second for much of the second half of the race, but Gutierrez never put a wheel wrong. Every time Holtger closed the gap, Gutierrez responded, maintaining just enough distance to keep the pressure manageable and deny any passing opportunity. The performance earned Gutierrez his first victory of the season, while Holtger secured his second podium finish of the year with a runner-up result.

“It feels like we have been chasing bugs and mechanical issues the whole season,” said Gutierrez. “We’ve been busting butt trying to figure this thing out, and we are back up to speed. I’m just stoked to come home with the win, we really earned this one.”

Jacob Rosales completed the podium after an impressive comeback drive. After slipping back to seventh on lap three, Rosales found another gear during the second half of the race, climbing into third on lap seven and chasing down the lead duo over the closing laps. He ultimately finished third, collecting his second podium finish of the season.

Barry Returns to Victory Lane in Pro Lite

Michael Funk arrived in Crandon riding the momentum of his first career Pro Lite victory in Antigo and looked poised to make it two straight on Saturday. The points leader controlled the opening laps of Round Five and held the advantage early, but his day came to an abrupt end when his truck suddenly slowed and came to a stop on lap two, taking him out of contention and opening the door for the rest of the field.

That opportunity fell to Connor Barry, who was making his first start of the season after missing the opening four rounds with a knee injury. While Barry recovered, Drake Mittag kept the team in championship contention with a pair of victories in relief duty. Back behind the wheel, Barry looked like he had never left. After inheriting the lead, he quickly established control of the race and built enough of a gap to keep Matt Wood at bay. The victory marked Barry’s first win of the season and immediately reestablished him as a contender.

“I’m back and it has been fun,” said Barry. “The truck has been fast, we qualified first by a lot, and we came out in second and then Funk had something happen and we got up into first, and I just tried to be smart and we won it.”

Wood remained within striking distance throughout the race and delivered one of his strongest performances of the year, earning his first podium finish of the season with a runner-up result. Sam Rasmussen also stayed in the mix from start to finish, continuing his consistent campaign with a third-place finish and his second podium appearance of the year.

Parsons Breaks Through with First Pro Spec Win of 2026

The 2024 Pro Spec champion has been searching for a spark throughout the opening month of the season. After going podiumless through the first four rounds, Dylan Parsons arrived in Crandon looking for a turnaround. He found much more than that on Saturday. Parsons mastered the slick, muddy Short Track conditions from the drop of the green flag, leading every lap and fending off relentless pressure from Chris Van Den Elzen to score his first victory and first podium finish of the 2026 campaign.

“We had a rough last season, and even the beginning of this season,” said Parsons. “We just had to get back up here, and we just kept pushing. To get back up on the top spot, and get the momentum rolling, is awesome.”

Van Den Elzen remained glued to Parsons’ rear bumper for much of the race and appeared poised to challenge for the win until the final lap. A flat left-front tire created handling issues in the soft conditions and opened the door for the drivers behind him. Avery Hemmer capitalized first, diving underneath with two turns remaining to take over second place. Connor Schulz, filling in for Wesley Vande Voort, then found a way around Van Den Elzen in the final corner and initially crossed the line in third. However, officials later deemed the pass to involve excessive contact, and elevated Van Den Elzen back onto the podium in third behind Hemmer.

Meister Masters the Mud for Third Straight Pro Buggy Victory

A two-hour rain delay left Crandon’s Short Track soaked and slippery, but the Pro Buggy field wasted little time adapting to the challenging conditions. As the first class to hit the track following the weather delay, drivers faced a muddy, rutted surface that demanded patience and precision. Jordan and Cole Bernloehr emerged from the opening corners running one-two, but both drivers drifted wide in the slick conditions, creating an opportunity that Michael Meister was quick to seize.

Meister found the preferred line through the mud, ducking underneath the Bernloehr brothers and taking control of the race. Once out front, he stayed remarkably clean and steadily built his advantage, driving to his third consecutive victory and continuing one of the hottest streaks in the paddock.

“We more or less did a normal line like we would have run on a normal, prepped track,” said Meister. “Just took a shorter way around the track instead of getting stuck in the mud. I had to tell myself to take it easy, just slow it down a little bit and hug the inside.”

Behind him, the Bernloehr brothers swapped positions several times during the opening half of the race before Jordan began to fade on lap six. That opened the door for points leader Billy Buth, who moved into third and settled into a steady rhythm. Buth followed Cole Bernloehr to the checkered flag for third, extending his podium streak to five straight races while maintaining his championship lead.

Greaves Returns in Style, Scores Pro SXS Victory

The return of CJ Greaves to competition was one of the biggest storylines of the weekend, and Saturday’s Pro SXS feature only added to the celebration. After missing the first four rounds of the season with an injury, Greaves climbed back into the machine that Robert Loire had capably piloted in his absence and immediately showed the speed that has made him one of the sport’s most successful drivers.

For much of the race, however, it looked like Nathan Wolff would be the one celebrating. Wolff controlled the lead throughout the majority of the feature and appeared on his way to a crucial victory in the championship chase. But Greaves remained glued to his rear bumper, applying relentless pressure lap after lap. With two laps remaining, Wolff left the door open just enough for Greaves to slip underneath and take over the lead. Once out front, Greaves quickly pulled away, securing his first victory of 2026.

“The track was awesome,” said Greaves. “For what we all thought we were going to have to race on, we had an awesome track to race on.”

Wolff held on for second and may have gained even more than a podium finish. With points leader Jeb Bootle finishing 11th, Wolff and Greaves closed the gap and moved to within two points of the leader heading into Sunday’s action. Behind him, Andrew Carlson made an impressive season debut, charging through the field and keeping the pressure on Wolff throughout the closing laps. Carlson ultimately settled for third, earning a podium finish in his first appearance of the year.

Kirchmeier Capitalizes Early, Secures Third Pro Stock SXS Victory

On a tight Crandon Short Track bordered by deep mud and limited passing opportunities, a clean start was critical. Points leader Cross Kirchmeier executed that strategy perfectly on Saturday, launching off the line and quickly establishing control of the race. With the battle behind him intensifying, Kirchmeier enjoyed clean air out front and never looked back, driving to his third victory of the season and strengthening his grip on the championship lead.

“Tire choice was a big deal,” said Kirchmeier. “Being able to short-shift the Honda, and get in that lug where my tires aren’t spinning, I think that was the main key: keeping tire spin down.”

While Kirchmeier checked out, the fight for the remaining podium positions provided plenty of entertainment. David Gay and Jeb Bootle, who entered the weekend second and third in the standings and both claimed victories in Antigo, spent the race locked together in a relentless battle. The pair ran nose-to-tail for much of the feature, with neither driver able to gain much separation. Gay held the advantage when it mattered most, maintaining his position on the final lap to secure second and extend his podium streak to five consecutive races. 

Bootle remained within striking distance all the way to the checkered flag, crossing the line just two-tenths of a second behind Gay to finish third and continue the momentum he built during his double-podium weekend in Antigo.

PRO AM SXS: It’s been nearly impossible to keep Cole St. Peter off the podium in 2026, and even harder to keep him out of victory lane. The points leader entered Crandon with three wins in the first four rounds, and his only blemish came in Round Two when a late front-drive issue dropped him to third. On Saturday, there were no such problems. St. Peter was flawless from the drop of the green flag, leading every lap and cruising to his fourth victory in five rounds.

Round Two winner Carson Hill remained within striking distance throughout the race, but could never find a way around the dominant St. Peter. Hill’s runner-up finish marked his fourth podium appearance of the season and kept him firmly in the championship hunt. The battle for third went down to the final lap, where Mia Cotto held off a determined Kyle Sharkey to secure her first podium finish of the year.

PRO AM TURBO SXS: Colin Greenfield set the early pace in Pro AM Turbo SXS competition, leading the opening three laps before encountering trouble that dropped him down the order and ultimately forced him out of the race two laps later. His misfortune opened the door for Kevin Hall, who seized control of the lead and never looked back. Hall drove a clean, consistent race to capture his first victory of the season while extending his podium streak to three consecutive rounds.

Defending champion Rick Schroeder continued to build momentum after his Round Three victory in Antigo. Schroeder moved into third on lap four and steadily worked his way forward, ultimately finishing second for his third podium result of the season. Blake Enloe completed the podium after an impressive charge through the field. Starting ninth, Enloe broke into the top three on lap three and held the position to the checkered flag, earning his first podium finish of the year.

SUPER STOCK TRUCK: Saturday’s Super Stock Truck feature saw plenty of movement throughout the field, especially during the second half of the race. Rookie Malakai Yakel set the pace early, leading from the drop of the green flag and looking poised to score a breakthrough victory. But as the laps wound down, Braden Beauchamp continued the momentum he built in Antigo. After climbing from fifth to third by the mid-race mark, Beauchamp steadily closed the gap and made a decisive last-lap pass on Yakel to steal his second straight victory.

Yakel’s runner-up finish continued an impressive rookie campaign, giving him his second straight podium appearance. Ronald Kosciesza also remained a fixture near the front throughout the race, finishing third to earn his second consecutive trip to the podium.

STOCK TRUCK: Dustin Rogaczewski’s consistency finally paid off in a big way at Crandon. After opening the season with three podium finishes in the first four rounds, the points leader entered the Brush Run searching for his first victory of 2026. He left with exactly that, leading from the drop of the green flag and never surrendering the top spot on his way to a wire-to-wire win on Crandon’s Short Track.

Behind him, Kyle Ambroziak put together one of the drives of the race in his season debut. Running sixth with three laps remaining, Ambroziak charged through the field and climbed into second to secure a podium finish in his first appearance of the year. Tyler Hoffman also made a late move, completing a last-lap pass to claim third and earn his second podium finish of the season.

1600 LIGHT BUGGY: Adam Heikkila controlled the early stages of Saturday’s 1600 Light Buggy feature, but Eugene Reinke Jr. remained within striking distance throughout the opening laps. Reinke finally made his move on lap six, taking over the lead and then maintaining a steady advantage to the checkered flag. The victory marked both his first win and first podium finish of the 2026 season.

Heikkila’s strong performance earned him a season-best second-place finish and his first trip to the podium this year. Behind them, the battle for third went down to the wire between Dylan Rohloff and points leader Evan Hockers. Rohloff managed to fend off the championship leader in the closing corners, crossing the line just .28 seconds ahead of Hockers to secure his first podium finish of the season.

1600 SINGLE BUGGY: Two of the class’s top contenders put on a show Saturday in 1600 Single Buggy competition. Mike Seefeldt and points leader Connor Schulz ran nose-to-tail for much of the race, with neither driver able to gain much separation. As the laps wound down, Schulz turned up the pressure and finally found a way around Seefeldt with two laps remaining, taking control of the race at the most important moment.

Once out front, Schulz drove away for his third victory of the season, bouncing back after missing the podium in Round Four at Antigo. Seefeldt stayed within striking distance to the finish and secured second, earning his third podium result of the year. Taylor Rohloff, who entered the weekend second in the championship standings and just five points behind Schulz, completed the podium after holding off Travis Trelstad on the final lap to record his fourth podium finish of the season.

RACE-DRIVEN SPORTSMAN SXS: Isaac Otto arrived at Crandon holding a slim three-point advantage over Sam Phillips in the Sportsman SXS standings despite not yet finding victory lane in 2026. He changed that in convincing fashion on Saturday, leading every lap from the drop of the green flag to secure his first win and first podium finish of the season. Otto controlled the pace throughout the race and never gave the field an opportunity to challenge for the top spot.

The battle behind him intensified after a Green-White-Checkered restart with two laps remaining. Jaxson Cleereman capitalized on the late restart, charging from fourth to second and then holding off pressure from both Phillips and Chad Emling to secure the runner-up position. Phillips crossed the line ahead of Emling in the fight for third, but a post-race ruling reshuffled the order, elevating Emling to the final podium position while Cleereman celebrated his strongest finish of the season in second.

YOUTH SXS: William Holtger returned to the top step of the podium on Saturday, adding a Round Five victory to the win he scored during the season opener in Missouri. Holtger was in complete control throughout the Youth SXS feature, leading every lap around Crandon’s Short Track and driving to an impressive wire-to-wire victory.

Easton Helms stayed within striking distance throughout the race and followed Holtger home in second, earning his third podium finish of the season. The battle for third was much more intense, with Madisyn Winistorfer fending off pressure from a pack of challengers over the closing laps. Winistorfer successfully held off Caden Wassenberg and the rest of the field to secure third, collecting her second podium finish of the season.

MOD KART: Points leader Lincoln Mandsager wasted little time getting back to his winning ways in Crandon. After missing the podium for the first time this season in Round Four at Antigo, Mandsager rebounded on Saturday by taking over the lead on lap six and driving away for his fourth victory of the 2026 campaign.

Wesley Vande Voort continued his recent surge after winning in Antigo, leading the opening six laps before settling into the runner-up position. The second-place finish gave him back-to-back podium appearances and kept him firmly in the championship conversation. The battle for third was one of the closest on the track, with Carter Zahara and Ellah Holtger trading positions and momentum throughout the race. In the end, Zahara held off Holtger to secure third and earn his first podium finish of the season.

SHORT COURSE KARTS: Jarrett Meulemans continued his impressive run of form on Saturday, picking up his first Short Course Kart victory of the season. After starting fourth, Meulemans steadily worked his way forward and took over the lead on lap five, slipping past Morgan Frakes before driving away to his third consecutive podium finish.

Frakes remained in contention throughout and held on to the runner-up position, extending her own podium streak to three straight races. After recording a pair of fourth-place finishes earlier this season, Miles Pakenham finally broke through for a podium result, holding off a late charge from Roman Tullberg to secure third place.

170 SXS: Weston Brunk turned in a dominant performance in 170 SXS competition, leading every lap on his way to his first career victory and first podium finish. Brunk was untouchable from the drop of the green flag, controlling the race from start to finish and never giving the field an opportunity to challenge for the top spot.

Behind him, the battle for second came down to the closing laps. Rhett White held firm under heavy pressure from Jersey Kleinkamp, securing the runner-up position and his second podium finish of the season. Kleinkamp settled for third, extending her recent momentum with his second consecutive trip to the podium.

200 SXS: The 200 SXS class delivered one of the closest battles of the day, with three drivers fighting for the lead in the closing laps. Finley Pence continued his hot streak, making the decisive pass with two laps remaining and driving away to his third consecutive victory. The win also moved Pence into the championship points lead as the season entered its next phase.

Gaborik Geyen entered Crandon with a two-point advantage in the standings and was leading when Pence made the race-winning move. Geyen remained under pressure all the way to the checkered flag, narrowly holding off Gavin Pence by just six-tenths of a second to secure second place. The finish marked Geyen’s fifth consecutive podium result, while Gavin Pence’s third-place finish extended his own podium streak to four straight races.

570 SXS: William Holtger continued his perfect start to the 2026 season on Saturday, leading every lap of the 570 SXS feature to collect his fifth consecutive victory. The points leader was never challenged out front, adding another wire-to-wire win to his growing résumé and further extending his championship advantage.

Gabe Holtger made it a family one-two finish, following William to the checkered flag and securing his second podium finish in the last three races. The battle for third came down to the closing laps, where Tucker Pakenham made a decisive move around Izabella Fritzinger with two laps remaining. Pakenham held the position to the finish, earning the first podium appearance of his career.

Next AMSOIL Championship Off-Road presented by Brunt: Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Speed Festival at Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wis. June 21, 2026.

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