San Bernardino, Calif. ~ The 2025 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season, presented by Brunt Workwear, came to a fitting close under the lights at Glen Helen Raceway. Short-course starved fans filled the grandstands for the long-awaited return to Southern California, and the night-race setting only heightened the drama of a season finale. After eight weekends and 15 rounds, the championship storylines were finally written in the dust and under the glow of stadium lights, with every class bringing high-intensity racing to match the energy in the crowd.

CJ Greaves cemented his legacy by clinching his milestone tenth Pro 4 title, adding another line to a career that continues to redefine the sport. The Pro Spec battle finally found its champion after a year of back-and-forth parity, while Owen VanEperen capped a dominant campaign by securing both Pro SXS crowns, proving nearly unstoppable in the series’ deepest fields. When the final checkered flag waved, Glen Helen not only delivered the answers to the season’s biggest questions, it closed the book on one of the most competitive and crowd-energized years in AMSOIL Championship Off-Road history.

Henderson Sweeps in Thrilling Close to 2025 Season 

Saturday’s Pro 4 showdown at Glen Helen was as much about the season’s closing chapter as it was a glimpse at what’s to come in 2026. CJ Greaves needed only to take the green flag to clinch his historic tenth class championship, but all eyes were also on Jimmy Henderson, who was chasing a weekend sweep, and RJ Anderson, eager for a win at his home track.

For the second straight night, Henderson shot into the lead off the start and fended off an early push from Mickey Thomas. The intensity ramped up in the second half, when Anderson slipped past Greaves and began applying relentless pressure to Henderson. The gap was never more than half a second over the final six laps, with all three trucks stacking up in a dramatic late-race battle. In the final turns, Henderson kept his composure and held on for the sweep, edging Anderson by just six-tenths at the line. 

“We finished this season with five out of six wins,” said Henderson. “We had seven wins on the year. Now we need to go back, get the truck right, keep practicing, keep training and go out and chase the red plate next year.”

Anderson, from nearby Riverside, secured his second straight runner-up finish by holding off Greaves, who crossed third to officially lock down his milestone tenth Pro 4 championship.

Gutierrez Sweeps Glen Helen as Kincaid Seals Pro 2 Title

The Pro 2 finale at Glen Helen was built around two storylines: the tight championship chase between Keegan Kincaid and Ryan Beat, and the breakout weekend performance of Ricky Gutierrez. 

Gutierrez was flawless across both nights, sticking to the same winning formula—grab the lead early, keep the hammer down, and stay out in the clean air. On Saturday, he held off Bradley Morris for the first nine laps before fending off a late charge from Beat, sealing his fourth win of the season and completing the weekend sweep.

“I’m just so stoked,” said Gutierrez. “Like I said yesterday, this is my home track and we just kicked butt all weekend.”

For Beat, it was a valiant push for the championship as he finished runner-up both nights, slicing 29 points off Kincaid’s advantage in the process. But Kincaid did just enough, grinding to a seventh-place finish that secured the Pro 2 title despite the pressure. 

Behind the leaders, Morris looked set for another podium before fading on the final lap, opening the door for Kyle Greaves. After clawing forward from tenth on lap two, Greaves capped his charge by moving from fifth to third on the last lap, snatching the final podium spot to close the season.

Barry Sweeps Glen Helen Weekend in Pro Lite

Connor Barry came into the Glen Helen finale needing a weekend sweep—and a bit of misfortune for points leader Johnny Holtger—to snatch the Pro Lite title. While the championship didn’t swing his way, Barry was flawless in California, backing up his Friday night victory with a wire-to-wire drive on Saturday. The win marked his third straight to close the season, proving untouchable in the finale.

“I knew it was going to be rough out there,” said Barry. “I was just focusing on being smart, and smooth and I got this weekend done.”

The real fireworks unfolded in the battle for second. Joey Maciosek jumped into the spot off the start, but Holtger kept relentless pressure on his bumper. With just a few turns remaining, Holtger muscled his way into the runner-up position, only for Maciosek to slam the door in the final corner and take it right back. At the line, Maciosek edged Holtger by half a second for his second podium of the year, while Holtger’s third-place run locked in his fifth straight podium and officially capped his championship season.

Miller Clinches Pro Spec Title as Visser Scores Season Finale Win

The Pro Spec championship came down to the tightest margin of all the pro classes, with just eight points separating Wyatt Miller and Chris Van Den Elzen heading into the finale. Miller only needed a top-five finish to secure the crown, but the young driver wasn’t content to play it safe. Off the jump it was Nick Visser hunting for his third win of the season, and he quickly found both Miller and Dylan Parsons locked on his rear bumper. Visser, known for his defensive driving, kept his truck wide and frustrated every challenge through the opening laps.

As the race wore on, Miller slipped past Parsons and began pressuring Visser for the lead, but a late bobble forced him to settle back into second. That sealed the victory for Visser, who also vaulted into third overall in the standings. 

“I’m so thankful to be up here,” said Visser. “Thanks to Wyatt, or whoever pulled the number one and gave me the opportunity to line up (on the pole) and run away. I made a few mistakes but this (win) is for a lot of people.”

For Miller, the runner-up spot was more than enough—securing his fourth straight podium finish and, more importantly, his first career off-road championship at just 13 years old.

Behind them, another young talent, Draxton Szymik, showed patience beyond his years. Starting seventh, he worked his way forward and made a late pass on Avery Hemmer to grab his third podium of the season. Van Den Elzen’s hopes ended with a mid-race spin, though he clawed his way back to fourth to lock in second overall in points.

Minder Manages Final Round with Win, Championship

Chaden Minder left nothing to chance in the Pro Buggy finale, even with a 29-point cushion and the math on his side. He wasted no time locking things up, storming into the lead on the opening lap and never looking back. Nearly untouchable once again, Minder drove to his fifth win in the last six rounds, finishing the season the same way he started it—with a victory that sealed his championship run.

“This has sunk in yet,” said Minder. “But with all of my family here, I am realizing how much all of this means to me. This wasn’t handed to me as we had a lot of DNF’s this year, but we kept coming back and kept on fighting.”

Behind him, Friday night winner Dave Mason Jr. delivered another strong drive, working his way from sixth on the grid into the runner-up spot by lap 11. The closing laps saw Mason fend off heavy pressure from Billy Buth, who started eighth, charged into third by lap four, and never let the leaders get too far out of reach. Buth crossed the line less than a car length back in third, as Minder celebrated both a race win and the 2025 Pro Buggy championship.

Anderson Finds Redemption with First Win of Season

Redemption was the word for Ronnie Anderson on Saturday night at Glen Helen. After heartbreak struck on Friday, when a late-race breakdown ended his lead and collected CJ Greaves and Jeb Bootle in the process, Anderson returned determined to finish what he started. He launched to the front off the start and quickly found Greaves locked onto his rear bumper, setting the stage for one of the best duels of the season.

For 15 laps, the pair were never separated by more than .683 seconds, trading lines and testing one another at every corner. Anderson stayed composed under constant pressure, never yielding an inch, and crossed the line a car length ahead for his first victory of the season.

“CJ was definitely putting the pressure on me,” said Anderson. “I’m just so excited to finally grab a win here in Pro SXS. It has been a long time.”

Greaves settled into second, while Owen VanEperen secured the championship with a statement drive into third, his ninth podium of the year. Behind them, Chase Carr charged through the field mid-race and sealed it with a last-lap pass on Friday winner Kolten Krajicek, earning his first career podium.

Another First-Time Winner as Gay Takes Pro Stock SXS Finale

With Owen VanEperen locking up the Pro Stock SXS championship back in Crandon, Glen Helen became a clean slate for new faces to rise—and the finale delivered. On Saturday, Jeb Bootle’s set the pace early, pulling away from the field but another young star was looking to be a first-time winner. Gaining momentum as the laps wound down, David Gay traded blows with Bootle before slipping past with four laps to go. From there, he pulled away as Bootle and VanEperen battled behind him, to claim his first career victory. The win also elevated him to second overall in points by just two markers over Bootle.

“I knew I’ve had the speed for a while now and have been clicking off decent finishes. I knew the wins would come,” said Gay. “I just put my head down and kept executing and today just happened to be my day.”

For Bootle, the runner-up finish marked his fifth straight podium and capped a competitive campaign that landed him third in the championship. VanEperen, already champion, once again showed grit in recovery mode. After hitting the wall early, he clawed his way back through the field and into third on lap 11, notching his 14th podium in 15 rounds to close out one of the most consistent title runs in series history.

Class 11: Cole Whitt, well-known from his NASCAR days, proved just as quick in the dirt as he was on the pavement, powering to a weekend sweep in Class 11. Whitt wasted little time moving to the front, showcasing smooth lines and relentless pace that kept the field behind him. Early leader Ryan Rodriguez put in a strong effort to stay in contention, ultimately holding on for second at the checkers. Blake Wilkey added more hardware to his Glen Helen haul, battling through traffic to secure his second podium of the weekend with a determined third-place finish.

170/200 SXS Recap: Stetson Wyman was unstoppable in the 170/200 SXS class at Glen Helen, backing up his Friday night victory with another strong drive on Saturday to complete the weekend sweep. Dylan Llamosas shadowed him from start to finish, running wire-to-wire in second, while Ava Rodriguez put in a consistent performance to round out the podium in third.

Class 1-2/1600 Buggy: Travis Jones was untouchable in Class 1-2/1600, backing up his Friday night win with another dominant drive on Saturday to complete the weekend sweep. He jumped out front early and controlled the pace, leaving the battle behind him to unfold as Emily Shapiro pushed hard to secure second. Darren Sefton was equally determined, charging his way into third to collect his second podium finish of the weekend and close out the season on a high note.

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