Crandon International Off-Road Raceway facts for kids
| Location | U.S. Route 8 1 mile west of Crandon, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Operator | board of directors, President Cliff Flannery |
| Major events | Red Bull Crandon World Cup World Championship Off Road Races Forest County Potawatomi Spring Brush Run |
| Short Course Road Course | |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Length | 2.5 km (1.5 mi) |
| Banking | varies |
| Race lap record | 1:16.900 (Bryce Menzies, Ford, Menzies Motorsports, 2018 Red Bull World Cup, (Pro 4)) |
| Race lap record | 1:20.165 (Brian Deegan, Toyota, Deegan Off Road, 2018 Red Bull World Cup, (Pro 2)) |
| Race lap record | 1:23.497 (Brock Heger, Ford, Brock Heger Motorsports, 2018 Red Bull World Cup, (Pro Lite)) |
The Crandon International Off-Road Raceway is a famous off-road racing track. It is located near Crandon, Wisconsin, in the United States. This track hosts several big events each year. These include the World Championship Off-Road Races and the Red Bull Crandon World Cup. The track is run by a group of people who love racing. They operate it as a non-profit organization.
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What is the Crandon Raceway Track Like?
The Crandon track is designed for exciting off-road races. It started as a 1.75-mile (2.8 km) long course. Later, it was made a bit shorter, to 1.5 miles (2.4 km). In 2002, a special shortcut was added. This made the lap length 1.25 miles (2 km). The shortcut helps fans see the entire race from the stands.
How Do Races Start at Crandon?
Races at Crandon begin with a "land rush" start. This means all the vehicles line up side by side. When the signal is given, they all take off at the same time. It's a very exciting way to begin a race!
World Championship Off-Road Races
The "World Championship Off-Road Races" are a huge event at Crandon. They first started in 1970. This big race weekend happens every year around Labor Day. Different racing groups have helped organize the event over the years. All the different types of racing vehicles compete for their own world championship titles.
The Overall World Cup Race
There's also a special overall world championship race. In this race, two-wheel-drive (Pro 2) trucks race against four-wheel-drive (Pro 4) trucks. The two-wheel-drive trucks usually get a head start. This makes the race fair and very exciting.
Many famous drivers have won this race. Scott Taylor was the first to win in a two-wheel-drive truck. CJ Greaves is the only driver to win in both a Pro 2 and a Pro 4 truck. The race was once called the Borg-Warner Challenge. Then it became the AMSOIL Cup. Since 2019, it's known as the Red Bull Crandon World Cup.
Red Bull Crandon World Cup Winners
Here are some of the drivers who have won the big Red Bull Crandon World Cup race:
- 2020 R. J. Anderson
- 2019 R. J. Anderson
- 2018 CJ Greaves (2WD)
- 2017 Bryce Menzies
- 2016 Keegan Kincaid (2WD)
- 2015 CJ Greaves
- 2014 Kyle LeDuc
- 2013 CJ Greaves (2WD)
- 2012 Ricky Johnson
- 2011 Chad Hord (2WD)
- 2010 Scott Douglas
- 2009 Kyle LeDuc
- 2008 Scott Taylor (2WD)
- 2007 Johnny Greaves
- 2006 Scott Douglas
- 2005 Jason Baldwin
- 2004 Johnny Greaves
- 2003 Carl Renezeder
- 2002 Scott Taylor (2WD)
- 2001 Rob MacCachren
- 2000 Rob MacCachren
- 1999 Rob MacCachren
- 1998 Curt LeDuc
- 1997 Scott Douglas
- 1996 Jack Flannery
- 1995 Steve Kelley
- 1994 Scott Taylor
- 1993 Geoff Dorr
- 1992 Jack Flannery
- 1991 Walker Evans
- 1990 Walker Evans
- 1989 Brad Mihalko
- 1988 Jack Flannery
- 1987 Jack Flannery
- 1986 Jeff Probst
- 1985 Curt LeDuc and Art Schmidt
- 1984 Mark Seidler and Scott Taylor
- 1983 Geoff Dorr and Kevin Probst
- 1982 John Heidtman and Dave Vandermissen
- 1981 John Witt and Scott Taylor
- 1980 Geoff Dorr and Dale Woddard
- 1979 Larry Statezny
- 1978 Jack Flannery
- 1977 Jack Flannery
- 1976 Gary Slack
- 1975 Jeff Smith
- 1974 Jerry Blaszek
- 1973 Bob Warren
- 1972 Bob Warren
- 1971 Louis Flohr and Geoffrey Dorr
- 1970 Jim Zbella and Wally Schauer
Brush Run Races
The Brush Run races are another exciting event held at Crandon. These races take place in June. They used to be called the Spring Brush Run. A special race during this event is the "Crandon Cup." This trophy was once known as the "Governor's Cup."
Crandon Cup Winners
Here are some of the winners of the Crandon Cup:
- 2019 Keegan Kincaid (Pro 2)
- 2018 Johnny Greaves (Pro 4)
- 2017 Johnny Greaves (Pro 4)
- 2016 Keegan Kincaid (Pro 2)
- 2015 Johnny Greaves (Pro 4)
- 2014 Chad Hord (Pro 2)
- 2013 Johnny Greaves
- 2012 Rob MacCachren
- 2011 Jeff Kincaid (Pro 2)
- 2010 Jeff Kincaid (Pro 2)
- 2009 Ricky Johnson
- 2008 Kent Brascho
- 2007 Carl Renezeder
- 2006 Johnny Greaves
- 2005 Josh Baldwin
- 2004 Carl Renezeder
- 2003 Johnny Greaves
- 2002 Scott Taylor (first 2-wheel drive winner)
- 2001 Rob MacCachren
- 2000 Rob MacCachren
- 1999 Jack Flannery
- 1998 Jamey Flannery
- 1997 Jack Flannery
- 1996 Curt LeDuc
- 1995 Rob MacCachren
- 1994 Curt LeDuc
Images for kids
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Sign
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Entrance arch
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Ticket booth
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Finish line
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Crowd at the 2009 BorgWarner World Championship
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The Barn
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Southwest turn
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Frontstretch
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Victory Lane
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New grandstand in 2012
