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CORR Race Preview: 2025-26 Rounds 9-10 | Firebird

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Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) wraps up its 2025-26 season this weekend at Firebird Motorsports Park with Rounds 9 and 10 of the championship. From the coronation of dominant names in top classes to youth points battles that have come down to the wire, this weekend’s finale should produce some of the best racing of the CORR season.

Event Schedule

  • Friday, 7:30AM: Practice (UTV, Car, and Truck classes)
  • Friday, 9:25AM: Practice (RZR 170/250 and Youth classes)
  • Friday, 11:40AM: Qualifying (UTV, Car, and Truck classes)
  • Friday, 1:45PM: Qualifying (RZR 170/250 and Youth classes)
  • Saturday, 8:45AM: Morning Ceremonies, RZR 170/250 and Youth Round 9 Races
  • Saturday, 12:45PM: Afternoon Ceremonies, UTV, Car, and Truck Round 9 Races
  • Sunday, 8:45AM: Morning Ceremonies, RZR 170/250 and Youth Round 10 Races
  • Sunday, 12:45PM: Afternoon Ceremonies, UTV, Car, and Truck Round 10 Races

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Track Facts

Firebird Motorsports Park has been the most frequent host of CORR events, including the entirety of last season’s racing and four of this season’s events. The Arizona venue has undergone multiple reconfigurations since it was first built in 2008, with its current layout matching a high-flying frontstretch with a series of tight hairpins.

Racer Spotlight

The final event of the CORR season means plenty of big storylines coming to fruition with the crowning of this season’s champions in Round 10 on Sunday. Title winners will be honored initially right on the podium after their final race of the season; the official series banquet will be held at a later date.

More than $10,000 is on the line for the biggest winners of the weekend. Longtime series sponsor R-n-R Steel has put up $5,000 apiece for the champions of the Pro SXS and Pro NA classes, which are currently led by Beau Judge (+51 in Pro SXS) and Ryder VanBeekum (+22 in Pro NA). If that wasn’t enough, Johnny Holtger’s dominance of Pro Lite has been so thorough—he comes into the weekend with a 78-point lead—that any driver who can beat him in Sunday’s finale will earn a $3,000 bonus of their own.

Plenty of championship battles are far from settled. In three of the younger classes, the gap between the top title contenders sits at under 15 points:

  • 170 Limited: Greyson Gentry leads Zeppelin Ledbetter by three points, Kaysen Stowell by five, and Stetson Wyman by eight.
  • 170 Production: Gentry leads Krayton O’Connor by three points in a bid to sweep both 170 divisions.
  • Youth Production: Kyle Niner has a 14-point lead over Tatum Foerster.

They’re not the only classes where the leader is still within reach, though. Besides VanBeekum’s 22-point advantage in Pro NA, Paul O’Brien (+20 in SR1), Michael Burnstein (+21 in Pro-Am Turbo), Tim Jones (+26 in Sportsman), and Krew Hart (+28 in Youth Restricted) have solid leads. Each is the clear-cut favorite, but against some talented fields, it’s most likely that they’ll need both race days to button up the title.

Some drivers, meanwhile, have been so dominant all season long that they’re likely to clinch just by taking the green flag. These names include Matt Dyer (+39 in Sportsman Turbo), Addie Atteberry (+43 in 800 Open), Jeremy Spears (+70 in Pro Production), Mikey Childress (+79 in Youth SXS), Carson Greco (+86 in Pro-Am), and Elliott Brooke (+86 in 250 Modified).

Finally, this weekend’s commentary team will see a familiar face return to the world of short course to call the champions home. Ken Stout will join Jim Beaver and Tiffany Stone on the call for this weekend’s races—but instead of handling play-by-play, he’ll put his expertise as a team manager on display as race analyst. Stout managed his son Robert’s championship-winning SXS program in 2019.

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All CORR races will feature television coverage on the RACER Network, as well as free live streaming on multiple platforms. Click here for the full CORR schedule.

Click here to download the full rulebook for the upcoming season.

CORR would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact us at marketing@corracing.com for more information.

Vendors—we want you too! To learn more about opportunities with CORR, reach out at marketing@corracing.com.

For general series information, visit us online at www.corracing.com.

CORR Returns Bigger Than Ever with Five-Event 2025-26 Season

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Series boasts multi-state schedule, RACER Network television package, lifestyle events, and experienced staff additions; action kicks off at Firebird in October 2025

(Surprise, AZ) Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is pleased to unveil plans for its biggest season yet in 2025-26. The Southwest’s biggest short course series will stage five championship events from October to May in both Arizona and California, featuring RACER Network television coverage of each event. In addition, numerous new hires with long-term experience in Off-Road racing are poised to help guide the series for years to come.

“We couldn’t be more excited to reveal everything we’ve been working on to make the upcoming CORR season our best yet,” said CORR’s Jason Ramsay. “As our series continues to grow, the time was right to expand both our schedule and staff with exciting additions on both fronts, in addition to an all new television package with RACER Network. With our combined efforts, CORR will offer racers of all ages and skill levels a professional experience and an exciting place to race.”

Upcoming 2025-26 Season

The upcoming CORR season retains multiple major events at Firebird Motorsports Park in Arizona, while California will be represented with the series return to Glen Helen Raceway and a visit to the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds. The full 2025-26 CORR championship schedule is as follows:

  • Round 1&2 | October 17-19 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ
  • Round 3&4 | December 12-14 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ
  • Round 5&6 | February 13-15 | Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
  • Round 7&8 | March 27-29 | San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville, CA
  • Round 9&10 | May 1-3 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ

Broadcasting Coverage

Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) events will be televised on the RACER Network, with 10 one-hour highlight episodes scheduled throughout the season—each recapping a full day of racing action. In addition, CORR’s free live stream will return for real-time coverage of every event, featuring all classes and every round of competition as it happens.

CORR Launches Branded After Hours and Lifestyle Experiences

In addition to its championship race schedule, Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is launching CORR After Hours—a series of branded, lifestyle-focused events designed to extend the off-road experience beyond race day. Created by CORR, these events offer fans and off-road enthusiasts exclusive access to the track, with opportunities to drive their own vehicles on official CORR racecourses in a controlled, safe environment.

But CORR After Hours is more than just track time—it’s a celebration of off-road culture. These events may include live music, food trucks, brand activations, product demos, and community gatherings, providing a unique platform for partners and sponsors to engage directly with a passionate and growing off-road audience. Details on dates, locations, and partnership opportunities will be announced in the coming months.

Team Expansion

As part of its expansion, CORR is excited to welcome a talented group of industry veterans to its team lineup for the 2025-26 season:

Trevor Hocking Joins CORR as Series Director

Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) proudly welcomes Trevor Hocking as its new Series Director. Hocking brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience from Lucas Oil Studios, where he oversaw operations for the studio and managed production across the brand’s motorsports properties, including the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. In his role at CORR, Hocking will help guide the series’ operations and play a key role in directing its strategic growth.

Jim Beaver and the JB15 Group to lead the CORR Marketing, Media, and Broadcast Hosting

Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) has partnered with Jim Beaver and the JB15 Group to lead the series’ marketing and media efforts. In addition, Jim Beaver will serve as CORR’s primary host, bringing his energy and expertise to both the live stream and Racer Network coverage. A professional off-road racer and nationally recognized TV and radio personality, Beaver brings a wealth of experience through JB15 in brand management, large-scale media production, television, athlete representation, and esports promotion.

Tim Jones Joins CORR as Race Director

Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is excited to welcome Tim Jones as Race Director. A third-generation off-road racer, Jones previously served as President of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series’ regional programs, where he led successful racing events across Arizona and Utah for 10 years. In addition, Jones also served as LOORRS’ national series event manager and logistics coordinator from 2016 to 2019.

 

2025–26 Class Structure and Rulebook

The 2025–26 CORR class structure has been finalized, featuring Professional, Sportsman, and Amateur divisions—designed to make it easy for short course racers to compete at the level that best matches their experience and skill set. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, CORR offers a clear path to participation.

The complete CORR rulebook will be released in the coming days at corracing.com/rulebook.

CORR would like to thank all of our sponsors, including R-n-R Steel, HM Designs, and Weller Racing, for their continued support. Parties interested in sponsoring the 2025-26 CORR season can contact the series at marketing@corracing.com.

For more information on CORR, visit www.corracing.com.