National pro off-road series announced by American Outdoor Events

Created to elevate the highly visceral and dynamic form of motorsports that is short-course off-road racing to a national level, Oklahoma-based American Outdoors Events has announced plans for its highly anticipated national short-course off-road racing series. Scheduled to formally launch at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show later this year, the yet-to-be-named series will focus attention back towards the sport’s best drivers and fastest unlimited vehicles.

Focusing on providing long-term stability and growth, the series will include seven events from California to the heart of the Midwest. The program will showcase some of the most renowned tracks in the sport, including the legendary Bark River, the thrilling ERX, and the historic Crandon Wisconsin Speedway.

Nestled in scenic northern Michigan, Bark River offers a picturesque backdrop for intense short course racing. Known for its challenging terrain and fast-paced action, Bark River has become a fan favorite among racing enthusiasts.

ERX, located in the heart of Minnesota, offers a unique and exhilarating experience for both racers and spectators with world-class facilities and a meticulously designed track.

The cornerstone of that schedule includes two stops at the prestigious Crandon International Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin. Also known as the “Big House,” the iconic venue also plays host to the two largest events in off-road short-course racing — June’s Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run weekend and Labor Day weekend’s Polaris Crandon World Championship and Red Bull Cup Sunday.

The inaugural 2024 season will then take a swing to America’s heartland, with a second annual appearance at the newly complete MidAmerica Outdoors in Jay, Oklahoma — a versatile off-road destination offering a variety of terrain to test the skills of the sport’s elite — before crowning a champion at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

The series will refocus attention on the sport’s premier drivers, teams, and vehicles, including unlimited trucks, buggies and the exploding SxS market. It will feature a lineup of Pro4, Pro2, Pro Lite, Pro Buggy, Pro Turbo SxS, and Pro N/A SxS classes, promising an unparalleled off-road racing experience for competitors and fans alike. Several additional categories are being considered to round out a full roster of race weekend competitions.