Crandon, Wis. ~ Heavy rains soaked the Crandon International Raceway overnight, forcing a nearly three-hour delay to the start of round five at the Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run. Despite the muddy conditions, AMSOIL Championship Off-Road presented by Brunt powered through a wild Saturday at the Big House, where high speeds, land rush starts, and championship implications collided.
With the season nearing its halfway point and several title battles tightening after a shakeup in Antigo, round five proved pivotal. The softened track surface added a new layer of challenge, and drivers were quick to adapt as they chased valuable points and momentum heading into Sunday’s round six.
CJ Greaves Tops Father-Son Showdown for Fourth Straight Pro 4 Win
The Pro 4 final at Crandon had all the makings of a throwback moment as Johnny Greaves turned back the clock, ripping around the legendary short course and holding the lead through the mandatory mid-race caution. The black No. 22 Toyota was digging hard, and the hall of famer looked poised to reclaim the top step of the podium in front of a packed Crandon crowd.
But when racing resumed, it was CJ Greaves who took command. The defending champion and current points leader made a clean pass on his father and never looked back, driving to his fourth straight win of the season.
“I knew I needed to get in a good position early,” said CJ Greaves. “I came out 1-2 with him and was able to run some lines with him. It was fun doing battle with him. It has been a long time since he and I have gone door-to-door like that.”
Johnny kept the pressure on and stayed within striking distance but ultimately crossed the line a few truck lengths back, earning his second podium of the year in a memorable family1-2 finish.
The race for third added another layer of excitement as Kyle Chaney quietly worked his way forward from fifth on the grid. Navigating heavy traffic and a stacked field, Chaney made a key move on Jimmy Henderson on lap five and held the spot to the checkered flag, picking up his first Pro 4 podium of the season in a strong, patient drive.
Another Hometown Win for Kincaid in Pro 2
The rain delay earlier in the day pushed the Pro 2 final into the evening hours, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown under the lights on Crandon’s iconic short course. Former class champion Cory Winner made his long-awaited season debut and immediately showed he hadn’t lost a step. Winner grabbed the holeshot and led the opening three laps with fellow former champion Keegan Kincaid locked to his bumper.
On lap four, Kincaid made his move, powering into the lead and never looking back as he secured his second win of the season in front of his hometown crowd.
“The crew never stopped working,” said Kincaid. “Even when you are down, you are not out. It was a goal this season to go and race for a championship. It lit a fire under me and my dad, and the entire crew. This is my hometown, and the fans give me a little extra motivation.”
Winner stayed close, delivering a strong and complete performance to finish second in his first race back. The battle for third brought late-race drama as several contenders scrapped for position in the closing laps. When the dust settled, it was Bradley Morris who muscled his way into the final podium spot with a last-lap pass on points leader Ryan Beat, capping a wild night in the Pro 2 ranks.
Holtger Steals Pro Lite Win with Last-Lap Pass
Pro Lite continues to be one of the most competitive and talent-rich classes in AMSOIL Championship Off-Road, and Saturday’s final at Crandon delivered another thrilling showdown. Connor Barry looked set to earn his second win of the season after leading from the start, showing poise and pace on Crandon’s demanding layout. But series frontrunner Johnny Holtger stayed glued to his rear bumper, biding his time and making his move when it mattered most.
On the final lap, Holtger found an opening and executed a clean pass to take the lead and the win, edging out Barry by just seven-tenths of a second at the line. It was a statement victory for Holtger as he continued to set the pace in the championship. Behind the lead battle, Michael Funk put together a solid performance to secure third and earn his third podium of the season.
Wyatt Miller Outduels Field for Second Pro Spec Win
The Pro Spec final at Crandon kicked off with a tight battle at the top, and it didn’t disappoint. Chris Van Den Elzen took early command, leading the field to the mid-race mandatory caution while fending off pressure from rising star Wyatt Miller. On the restart, Miller wasted no time, quickly slipping past Van Den Elzen and taking control of the race.
Miller showed poise beyond his years, steadily pulling away to secure his second win of the season. Van Den Elzen held on for second despite increasing pressure from points leader Nick Visser, who had his hands full defending his spot from round three winner Avery Hemmer. Visser held strong to complete the podium in third, keeping his championship lead intact after another intense round of Pro Spec action.
Bernloehr Breaks Through in Pro Buggy
Jordan Bernloehr had been searching for a breakout moment in the 2025 season, and he found it in dominant fashion during Saturday’s Pro Buggy final at Crandon. Bernloehr was flawless from start to finish, leading wire to wire to claim his first win and firmly establish himself as a contender moving forward.
Points leader Michael Meister slotted into second early and held steady, collecting valuable championship points with a clean, consistent run. Behind them, the battle for third added late-race drama as Dave Mason Jr., making his season debut, made a last-lap pass on round one winner Chaden Mider to steal the final podium spot and cap a standout return to action.
VanEperen Takes Win, Points in Pro SXS
The Pro SXS class delivered another shakeup in the championship standings as early drama reshaped the points battle. Coming into the weekend as the points leader, CJ Greaves was looking to build momentum and appeared poised to do so after leading the opening five laps. But mechanical trouble forced him to pull off early, ending his day and opening the door for a new frontrunner. Kyle Chaney took over at the front and held the lead for two laps before Owen VanEperen slipped by on lap seven.
From there, VanEperen controlled the pace and never looked back, driving to his fourth podium of the season and taking over the points lead in the process. Antigo winner Jeb Bootle continued his strong mid-season push, making a late move around Chaney with two laps remaining to secure second. The battle for third went down to the wire, with Rodney VanEperen edging past Chaney on the final lap to round out the podium.
VanEperen Dominant in Pro Stock SXS
The Pro Stock SXS class once again showcased the incredible depth of talent in the field, with the sport’s top drivers putting on a clinic at Crandon. Points leader Owen VanEperen continued his impressive campaign, going wire to wire for his second win of the season. VanEperen set the tone early and never gave up control, proving tough to match on the fast and technical Big House layout.
The battle behind him was a thriller, with Jeb Bootle securing his second podium of the season as he continued to build momentum. Bootle held off a hard-charging CJ Greaves by just four-tenths of a second, while Greaves narrowly edged out David Gay—also by four-tenths—for the final spot on the podium.
PRO AM SXS: Ben Heiting was in control from start to finish in Saturday’s Pro AM SXS final, going wire to wire for his first win of the season. Behind him, the battle for second came down to the final lap as round one winner Jared Jadin charged from sixth and made a last-lap pass on points leader Lucas Houle. Houle held on for third, marking his third podium of the year.
FREEDOM RACE LIFTS PRO AM TURBO SXS: Rory Navin appeared in control of the Pro AM Turbo SXS final and was on pace for his first win of the year until a late-race issue forced him off track. That opened the door for points leader Rick Schroeder, who took over the lead and powered to his third win of the season. Round two winner Blake Enloe made a late charge to second with two laps remaining, while Kevin Hall impressed with a third-place finish in his season debut.
PIRTEK SUPER STOCK TRUCK: The always-exciting Super Stock Truck class delivered another action-packed final as round two winner Nick Byng started fourth and took control on lap three to claim his first win of the season. Points leader Braden Beauchamp charged from sixth to second by lap four and held the spot to the finish. Colt Wierzba earned his first career podium with a strong drive, fending off Cory Holtger in a close final-lap battle for third.
STOCK TRUCK: Colt Wierzba made a big statement in Crandon, taking control of the Stock Truck final on lap three and pulling away for his first win of the season. Tyler Hoffman, who led early, stayed strong to finish second and earn his second podium of the year. Kirk Graff rounded out the top three with another consistent run, strengthening his hold on the overall points lead.
RACE-DRIVEN SPORTSMAN SXS: Code St. Peter became the first two-time winner in the Sportsman SXS class this season with a dramatic comeback in round five. After spinning on the opening lap, St. Peter charged through the field and took the lead with just two laps to go. Behind him, Lucas Emling secured his first career podium with a strong second-place finish, holding off a hard-charging Carson Hill by just four-tenths of a second. Hill had worked his way up from eighth to round out the podium in third.
1600 SINGLE BUGGY: After a rough outing in round four at Antigo, Connor Schulz bounced back in a big way in Crandon, turning a fifth-place start into his third win of the season by taking the lead on lap six. Taylor Roloff moved into second on lap two and held strong to collect his second podium of the year. Points leader Michael Seefeldt led the first half of the race before settling into third, earning his third podium of the season.
1600 LIGHT BUGGY: Connor Schulz delivered another strong bounce-back performance in 1600 Light Buggy, shaking off a tough round four in Antigo by taking control of the race on lap four at the mandatory caution. Once out front, he was tough to catch, driving to his fourth win of the season. Evan Hockers moved into the runner-up spot with two laps to go, earning his third podium of the year, while Adam Heikkila followed him across the line for his second straight podium finish.
MOD KART: Lincoln Mandsager grabbed the lead on lap two of the Mod Kart final and never looked back, earning his first win of the season and fourth straight podium. Round two winner Wesley Vandevoort held off heavy pressure from points leader Race Visser to finish second and pick up his second podium of the year. Visser crossed the line less than a car length behind in third, securing his fourth podium of the season.
SHORT COURSE KARTS: Brayden Bell took the lead on lap two of the Short Course Karts final and held off a hard-charging Jacobi Tullberg in a tight finish, winning by just three-tenths of a second. Roman Tullberg secured his second straight podium, crossing the line seven-tenths behind Bell in third.
YOUTH SXS: Logan Fritzinger continued his dominance in Youth SXS with a wire-to-wire victory, marking his fourth straight win of the season. Emma Lytle climbed from third to second with three laps to go, earning her third consecutive podium finish. Isaac Otto rounded out the top three, collecting his second podium of the year.
570 SXS: Raymond Deininger charged from ninth to first in the 570 SXS final, taking the lead with two laps to go to secure his second straight win. Points leader Kody Krantz finished second after holding off a late push from Jack Betts, who had led until lap eight and edged William Holtger by just two-tenths of a second to claim his first career podium.
170/200 SXS: Ashton Dreher led the way in Saturday’s combined 170/200 SXS final, going wire to wire to earn his first career win in the 170 SXS class. Dreher was dominant from the start, finishing first overall, with Drew Gerber following close behind for second in class and overall. Jersey Kleikamp completed the 170 podium in third.
In the 200 SXS division, Grayson Forseth continued his strong season with his second win of the year. Dallas Carlson delivered another solid performance to take second, while Finnly Pence claimed the final podium spot in third.
UP NEXT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD: Forest County Potowatomi Brush Run on June 22 in Crandon, Wis.
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