Maxxis’ sponsored athletes trounced the competition at the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season opener, sweeping podiums in Pro SxS, Super Stock Truck and Pro Lite and racking up wins in Pro 4, Pro Buggy and Pro Am SxS. Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2026 season were held May 1-3 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.
Acting as a backup driver for Connor Barry and with his truck equipped with RAZR AT-S tires, Drake Mittag swept the Pro Lite class with wins in both rounds, while Travis Milhausen, Jr. turned in an excellent performance, taking third place at Round 1. Also sweeping his class’s podium was first-year Maxxis athlete Jeb Bootle, who won both Pro SxS rounds on the MSC1.
Nick Byng swept the Super Stock Truck class with victories in both rounds. Like Mittag, Byng trusted RAZR AT-S tires to take him to victory. Brad Barglind joined him on the podium in third place at both rounds.
With his truck outfitted with RAZR AT tires, Jimmy Henderson won the first round of Pro 4 and was a strong second at Round 2. Code St. Peter made an excellent debut in the Pro Am SxS class, winning Round 1 and taking third place at Round 2. On RAZR AT-S tires, Billy Buth took first place in Pro Buggy, while defending Pro 2 champion Keegan Kincaid took second place on RAZR ATs. Hunter VanZile made his first appearance as a Maxxis athlete by landing on the Pro Spec podium in third place at Round 1.
“It’s great to be back at the track, and I’m incredibly proud of our Maxxis athletes. They came in prepared and focused, delivering strong performances across the board. It’s a solid start to the season, and we’re excited to keep building. Thank you to Champ Off-Road for putting on a great event to kick season off,” said Maxxis Auto Sales and Sponsorship Specialist Rossy De La Cruz.
Rounds 3 and 4 of Championship Off-Road, the Antigo Off-Road National, are scheduled for May 29-31 in Antigo, Wisconsin.
