Yokohama Tire Returns as Sponsor of the Championship Off-Road Series for 6th Year
Yokohama drivers will compete on various GEOLANDAR tires during the eight-race season
Yokohama Tire is back as sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the 6th 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. 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.
As part of its renewed involvement, Yokohama will maintain a strong presence across key competitive and promotional elements within the series. This includes continued 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—further reinforcing its commitment to performance and competition at every level.
“Championship Off-Road represents one of the most competitive and authentic off-road racing platforms in North America,” said 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 is known for.”
Added Cogan: “Yokohama’s ongoing support of Championship Off-Road underscores its dedication to real-world testing environments that help validate tire performance under the most demanding conditions. Short-course off-road racing provides an ideal proving ground, where speed, durability, and consistency are essential.”
- Andrew Carlson, PRO4 class on GEOLANDAR X-AT tires
- Johnny Holtger, who won the Pro-Lite championship in 2025 on the GEOLANDAR X-AT and GEOLANDAR A/T4. 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 GEOLANDAR X-AT and GEOLANDAR A/T4 tires.
- Dave Mason Jr., PRO Buggy, GEOLANDAR A/T G015
- Cole Mamer, PRO4, GEOLANDAR A/T4
- Gray Leadbetter, PRO-Lite, GEOLANDAR A/T4
“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,” said Champ Off-Road President Carl Schubitzke. “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.”
Schubitzke continued: “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.”
For more info on Yokohama motorsports programs, go to https://www.yokohamatire.com/motorsports.
To see the Championship Off-Road Series 2026 schedule, visit https://champoffroad.com/national-events/.
Beside the Championship Off-Road Series, 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, Mustang Cup, Subaru Motorsports USA, Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama, King of the Hammers Yokohama Tire Every Man Challenge race, Official Tire of Crandon International Raceway, American Off-Road Championships and the TrophyLite Series.
