Yokohama Geolandar supports two 2023 class championship winners in US off-road racing

Two vehicles equipped with Yokohama Geolandar tyres for SUVs and pickup trucks captured class championships in two United States off-road racing series: Best In The Desert’s Trick Truck class and the ULTRA4 Racing’s 4900 UTV Pro Mod class.

Best In The Desert is the largest off-road racing series in North America, with two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles compete in more than 50 different classes. The Trick Truck class championship was won by Jonathan Brenthel driving a truck fitted with Geolandar M/T G003 tyres.

The ULTRA4 Racing series features open buggies called ULTRA4 vehicles competing in what is widely considered to be one of the toughest off-road races in the world. Kyle Chaney drove his buggy fitted with Geolandar SD tyres to the 4900 UTV Pro Mod class championship in all regional categories: West, East and National.

After competing on Yokohama tyres for the first time, Best In The Desert Trick Truck class champion Jonathan Brenthel said: “Our first year with Yokohama has been nothing short of stellar! We were so excited because we knew they were willing to put in the effort to develop the tire we need to win races and championships, and that’s exactly what they did!”

Kyle Chaney also recognized the contribution of Geolandar tyres, saying: “Between the variety of tracks we race on in ULTRA4, I chose to run on the Geolandar SD, because its tough sidewall prevents pinch flats and its lug design makes great traction on any surface ULTRA4 threw at us.”