FAQ answers:
 
Camping: Yes. It’s $100 per RV/Camper, there is a designated Ultra4 USA space that is level and graveled. You will also be near all the entertainment, food trucks, bars, musical guests, and partners there in Crandonland! It's going to be a BLAST!

RACER only camping: click here to reserve a site.

Is there an entry fee: Yes. $70 for the weekend for an adult pass (children's passes available as well). Tickets can be purchased onsite, or in advance from Crandon here: https://aftontickets.com/PolarisWorldChampionship
 
Do drivers get entry included: Yes. 2 weekend passes for Crandon (Driver + 1) are included in your registration as a racer (PLUS 1 complimentary ticket to KISS!) Your entry also includes both races over the weekend but does not include automatic entry into the KnockOut race on Sunday evening.

What about KISS?: Every registered driver will receive a complimentary ticket to see KISS on Friday night. The Ultra4 USA section is in the VIP section. For Ultra4 teams/drivers only – you can purchase additional Ultra4 USA KISS tickets for $75 (General Admission list price), but you will be able to enter the VIP area with the rest of the Ultra4 drivers. Tickets will be available onsite.

Co-Drivers: Per the letter below from Crandon, Co-Drivers will NOT be allowed on track for Crandon. A spotter is required, however. Please read the full details below from Marty Fiolka.

“Nitro Bee”: Drivers/Spotters will be required to have a “Nitro Bee” or a 2 channel radio with lock out function to be able to have instruction direct from Race Ops with priority override. More information about the Nitro Bee specifically can be found below.

Winch Requirement/Rule: As per the latest Ultra4 Racing rulebook bulletin, winches are required unless determined in advance as not necessary for the course by the race director. For Crandon, WINCHES ARE NOT REQUIRED, per JT Taylor, Race Director.

Tech: Tech will be in the Tech Shed onsite. Ultra4 USA will have their own tech line while CHAMP will have their own tech lanes.

Transponders: You will be renting transponders at the track after you check in at the Ultra4 USA Merch Trailer (for your wristbands, etc…). They are assigning trackers based on pre-registration, so to reduce time during check in, please pre-register before arriving onsite.

KnockOut Racing: More information is coming, including sign up, but high level: if you race 4500, 4600, 4800, or 4900 classes, you have a chance to sign up for the KnockOut race for CASH PRIZES ($5000 for the SxS's, $5000 for the EMC's). MORE INFORMATION COMING, including sign up and course details. Entry fee will be $50. It's not a required event, but if you are planning to stay through the entire Crandon event, it's a great way to have fun, showcase your car, and win MONEY!
 
Schedule:

• Wed: Early move in

• Thursday: Track Practice time (see schedule below) all classes

• Thursday: Youth races #1 (Short Course)

• Friday: Short Course racing for 4500, 4600, 4800, and 4900 (EMC) classes

• Saturday: UltraCross track night racing for all Ultra4 USA classes including Youth

• Sunday: 4400 Unlimited Short Course

• Sunday: SxS and EMC class knockout racing (fun event for cash, not points)

 

LETTER FROM MARTY FIOLKA AND CRANDON

Attention all Crandon Ultra4 USA racers!

For the third time in Crandon’s 54-year history we will be hosting the entire Ultra4 USA series of racers at the famous Polaris Crandon World Championship Off-Road Races® and the 2023 Red Bull World Cup. There is nothing in off-road racing that compares with our annual Labor Day weekend World Championships, with nearly 425 race teams and 65,000-plus people expected for this year’s event.
 
With the support of Ultra4 USA’s management and enthusiastic corporate partners we have worked hard to make sure that all Ultra4 USA competitors enjoy their annual visit to “The Big House.” The largest race of its kind in the world, the weekend will provide Ultra4 USA teams several test sessions and two rounds of racing here at Crandon – not to mention participating in the iconic Lucas Oil Crandon Labor Day Parade (Friday, September 1st) .
 
Nothing stands still at the Big House. We have added a new rock section in the famous Crandon Barn Turn to join the existing one located just after the Crandon finish line. The Ultra4 USA Off-Road Park used for Saturday night’s event now includes a new Mid-Track configuration linking the short-course track with the Off-Road Park, as well as a whoop section and a banked hairpin before the big rock sections.
 
Note! Crandon’s primary concern is the safety of its fans, drivers and race teams. In light of that objective, beginning at the 2023 Polaris Crandon World Championships, the track’s ownership group is mandating that no co-drivers be allowed in any Ultra4 USA vehicle in any class at any time.
 
Ultra4 USA and Crandon have also spent the summer creating a new combined Ultra4 USA camping and hospitality area nicknamed “Crandonland.” This new area will be organized and executed by the Ultra4 USA team that includes JT Taylor and Alan Johnson. We have upgraded the Ultra4 USA “Project X Ridge” spectator area for Saturday’s “Rage on the Rocks” night race with all Ultra 4 USA classes running in our updated UltraCross course. We will include music, a bar, two big screens and audio to watch the professional livestream broadcast, fireworks and insane night lighting. Not to mention having the 4400 group showcased as a Pro class on Sunday’s Red Bull World Cup! And, we may add some additional competitions for Sunday night as well.
 
While we are still finalizing all of the details, we felt it time to offer you some general notes and details regarding the event and the regulations for the weekend.
 
We can’t wait to see all of you in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin for Labor Day weekend.
 
Cheers,
Marty Fiolka
Promotor, Crandon International Raceway

 

2023 Crandon Ultra4 USA World Championships
 
General Information

• All Crandon Ultra4 USA World Championship racers and teams must adhere to the general pit and track regulations as outlined in the “RACER” tab section found at www.crandonoffroad.com.

• All Crandon Ultra4 USA World Championship teams must pit within the new Ultra4 USA pit and camping area. Pit reservations can be made via your Ultra4 USA race registration.  

• Official race entries and registration will be done online via Ultra4 USA. It is VERY important for a huge race event like Crandon (with multiple series and classes) to pre-register a week or more before arriving.

• All Crandon Ultra4 USA race teams are invited to participate in all weekend related events including the Lucas Oil Parade and concerts. 

• All costs associated with racing at Crandon (transponders, raceivers, safety equipment, USAC licenses) are to be paid by each team or driver.

• Prizes/Purse: Racers will complete for their 2023 season Ultra4 USA purse package. In addition, winners of their second races (SxS and EMC on Saturday, 4400 on Sunday) will earn coveted Crandon World Championship rings and title of Crandon World Champion. For the Sunday Red Bull World Cup 4400 race an additional cash purse will be posted by Crandon International Raceway.

• Livestreaming and Television: All of the Crandon Ultra4 USA class races will be seen around the world via our top-tier livestreaming production, which will be streamed on various platforms such as CrandonOffRoad.com and the Speed Sport network.

• Big news! Sunday’s Ultra4 USA 4400 World Championship race will also be broadcast with the Class 11 class as part of a one-hour package airing on the MAVTV cable network.

Race Regulations (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS THESE WILL BE FULLY ENFORCED!)

• All Ultra4 USA entrants must adhere to the Ultra4 USA-mandated safety and rules package. All technical inspections and tech regulations are to be managed and implemented by the Ultra4 USA series. 

• No co-drivers will be allowed in any Ultra4 USA race vehicle in any class at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Crandon International Raceway will not be responsible for any rules or safety enforcement by Ultra4 USA.

• All Ultra4 USA race teams must be prepared for night racing with off-road lights and rear-facing dust lights. Colored LED flag whips are allowed.  

• All teams must provide one (1) spotter for safety during each on-track session including Thursday practice. All race teams must utilize a Raceiver system for communication with race officials.

• All cars must be equipped with a properly installed race radio and have one (1) spotter during each race event.

• All cars must be equipped with a proper transponder (timing and scoring) and a Raceiver unit. We are working with Champ Off-Road / ISOC to make sure enough transponders are available for rent. Raceiver units must be purchased and used – there are absolutely no exceptions. 

Helpful Tips for Racing In Crandon:

• Be prepared for all types of weather. This isn’t the west coast or Baja. Warm weather, cloudy, cold and heavy rain can all happen in one day. Prepare your teams in terms of proper clothing, and also your cars and race equipment accordingly. The dirt here at Crandon is awesome but also has a good amount of clay in it. Bring plenty of tear-offs etc. We do have a big concrete wash station on site.

• As hard as we try to stay on schedule and get all our racers the promised track time, weather can play a big factor in the weekend. Track officials and the Champ Off-Road/Ultra4 USA series management are sticklers for being right on time if the weather permits. Please stay as flexible as possible in terms of the weekend’s timing.

• Crandon fans are epic and enthusiastic. They want to see the cars, meet the drivers and get autographs and stickers. Just be prepared for this kind of reception.

• Lodging: The best places to find lodging if you are not camping (which we highly recommend to get the full Crandon experience) is to find an AirBnB, or look at some towns close by in Rhinelander, Antigo or Three Lakes/ Eagle River.

• Flights: Please explore flights into Green Bay, Appleton, Wausau or even Rhinelander. Drives through these areas are beautiful.