BILSTEIN Racers Take Over the Desert and Midwest
BILSTEIN racers delivered a commanding performance this past weekend across three of the most demanding racing environments in North America. From the unforgiving terrain of Baja California, to the high-speed battles of CHAMP Off-Road in Wisconsin, to the legendary dirt oval of Eldora Speedway. No matter the setting, BILSTEIN-backed athletes proved their prowess and the elite performance of BILSTEIN shock technology.
Baja 500: Brutal Terrain, Podium Results
The iconic Baja 500 tested competitors with nearly 500 miles of relentless terrain, but BILSTEIN racers running Black Hawk Powersports for UTV applications rose to the challenge.
Kaden Wells secured 1st place in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class, navigating the rugged course with speed and precision.
Ricardo Torres, racing with RaceCo USA, claimed 2nd place in the Pro UTV Normally Aspirated category, showing tenacity and focus throughout the brutal desert loop.
CHAMP Off-Road: Midwest Mayhem in Antigo
Rounds 3 and 4 of the CHAMP Off-Road season brought the heat to Antigo, Wisconsin, where BILSTEIN athletes delivered standout performances across multiple classes all running BILSTEIN M 9200 (Coilover) and BILSTEIN M 9200 (Bypass):
- Ryan Beat dominated the Pro 2 field, sweeping the weekend with back-to-back 1st place finishes on Saturday and Sunday.
- Ricky Gutierrez added to the momentum with a strong 2nd place finish on Sunday in Pro 2.
- In Pro 4, Cole Mamer powered to a 2nd place finish on Saturday, battling through a highly competitive field.
- Dylan Parsons continued to impress in Pro Spec, earning 2nd place on Sunday and solidifying his status as a rising star.
- Joe Sylvester delivered a hard-fought 3rd place finish in Pro Lite, rounding out a strong showing across the board.
- In Pro Buggy, Chaden Zane secured 3rd place, confirming his status as a serious contender this season.
Eldora Speedway: A Dream Realized
On the iconic clay of Eldora Speedway, Jonathan Davenport added another major victory to his resume by capturing the title at the 31st Dirt Late Model Dream. With precision driving and unrelenting pace, Davenport demonstrated why he remains one of the sport’s elite—and once again highlighted the race-winning performance of BILSTEIN AS2-R suspension technology.
A Statement Weekend for BILSTEIN
From the desert dunes to short course circuits and iconic dirt tracks, this weekend’s wins highlight the unmatched performance, durability, and innovation of BILSTEIN shocks across every racing discipline. The same cutting-edge technology behind our motorsports success drives the development of our aftermarket shocks—delivering the performance and reliability that make BILSTEIN the top choice for your daily driver.
“We’re incredibly proud of all our racers and teams,” said Chelsea Leap of BILSTEIN. “Their commitment, skill, and relentless drive reflect our passion for motorsport performance. This weekend was proof that BILSTEIN isn’t just built to compete—we’re built to win.”
