Yokohama Returns as Championship Off-Road Series Sponsor
Yokohama Tire Corp. is back as a sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the sixth consecutive year.
All Yokohama drivers will compete on various Geolandar tires during the eight-race season, which kicks off May 1-3 at the Show-Me Off-Road Shootout at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
"The Championship Off-Road series is North America's premier short-course truck racing series, featuring ultra-exciting, door-to-door action on dirt tracks," say Yokohama officials. "The series showcases PRO4, PRO2, Pro-Lite & Pro-Spec trucks and SxS vehicles. The tracks that are usually no more than a couple of miles and offers thrills for tens of thousands of fans as high-flying vehicles go wheel-to-wheel through sweeping corners and over massive jumps."
Yokohama’s support of Champ Off-Road includes some of the sport’s premier tracks, including Crandon International Raceway.
"Yokohama will maintain a strong presence across key competitive and promotional elements within the series," including support of the Sportsman 170 SxS Hard Charger Award, the Top Qualifier Award for all PRO classes at non-Crandon events and the Holeshot Award for all PRO classes during Crandon race weekends.
“Championship Off-Road represents one of the most competitive and authentic off-road racing platforms in North America,” says Candace Cogan, Yokohama Tire’s director of product marketing. “Our continued partnership allows us to support racers across the sport while showcasing the performance, versatility, durability and off-road heritage that our line of Geolandar tires are known for.”
Team Yokohama drivers in the Champ Series this season include:
- Andrew Carlson, PRO4 class on GEOLANDAR X-AT tires
- Johnny Holtger, who won the Pro-Lite championship in 2025 on the X-ATs and A/T4s. This season he is focusing solely on Pro2 year in a new truck.
- Ricky Gutierrez, who finished 3rd in the 2025 championship points in Pro2 on X-ATs/A/T4s
- Dave Mason Jr., PRO Buggy, GO15s
- Cole Mamer, PRO4, A/T4s
- Gray Leadbetter, PRO-Lite, A/T4s
“Performance in Championship Off-Road isn’t limited to what happens when the green flag drops, it extends to how our partners activate, engage and elevate the entire series experience,” says Carl Schubitzke, Champ Off-Road President. “Yokohama Tire consistently delivers on both fronts. From their proven performance on the track to their ability to bring fresh, creative marketing initiatives and meaningful partnership ideas to life off the track, they continue to add real value for our teams, drivers and fans alike.”
“Many of our short course race teams competing in truck or SxS classes rely on Yokohama’s Geolandar line of off-road tires to win races. And our short course race fans use the same line of tires on their trucks, SUVs and SxS’ daily. This is the perfect partnership to highlight their success.”
Yokohama’s extensive list of North American-based motorsports partnerships – both on- and off-road – includes Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama, the Mustang Cup, Subaru Motorsports USA and more.
More info on Yokohama motorsports programs can be found at https://www.yokohamatire.com/motorsports. To see the Championship Off-Road Series 2026 schedule, visit https://champoffroad.com/national-events/.