Buggy racer Matt Gerald started the weekend off well for Potawatomi Racing. Being the first to represent FCP Racing, he took the lead in turn one of the MasterCraft 1600 Light and never looked back.

 

“We were really excited about how everything went and really happy about how the car performed. Really happy to have Potawatomi, AmsOil and everyone on board,” said Gerald. “This is all just kind of a lot for me right now. I mean, it’s not my first win obviously, but Crandon is a big deal to me.”

 

Gerald in his No. 195 buggy led the entire race, with second place finisher and Gerald’s crew member Mike Vanden Heuvel never even challenging the up-and-coming racer. The 25-year-old was one of the biggest stories of the weekend as he dominated his two races, claiming his first ever victory at Crandon, and the first time he’s ever had a raceway sweep.

 

“The first race went really well. We got a good start. We came around the first turn with the lead and really never looked back,” said Gerald. “The car worked great and we were able to race really well Saturday. That was my first win at Crandon.”

 

Gerald’s victories were just the start of things to come for the FCP Racing team. Next on the docket was Johnny Greaves. The fan-favorite came into the weekend with high expectations, as he had won this race in 2004 and 2007. Greaves didn’t have quite the easy time that Gerald did, battling Scott Douglas on-and-off for most of the PRO 4X4 race, but was able to grab the checkered flag in his first race of the weekend.

 

Going for the sweep on Sunday against the same field, Greaves once again did not have an easy race. It was a nail-biter into the final lap, but when the fans cheered loudly at the end of the race, everyone on the Crandon Raceway grounds knew who had won. The very distinguishable No. 4 black and green Potawatomi/Monster/BFGoodrich/Toyota truck once again stood on top of the podium.

 

In the final performance on Saturday for the Forest County Potawatomi Racing team, PRO Light Pickup driver Jeff Kincaid took to the starting line having won his first two World Series of Off Road Racing events of the season. The seasoned veteran in the No. 4 red and black truck took the lead early and maintained it throughout. Kincaid gave the fans what they wanted to see, grabbing the checkered flag in both of his races, making him 4-for-4 in his WSORR races thus far this season.

 

The weekend would have been a perfect sweep for the FCP Racing team, except there were a few unfortunate events for two of their drivers.

 

In Saturday’s Toyo Tires Super Truck race, Ben Wandahsega and his No. 297 truck were out in the lead early and appeared to have the race in the bag. However, midway through the third lap, Wandahsega’s engine blew, so he was forced to bow out. After Ben and his crew spent the rest of day and night replacing the blown engine, he managed to get his truck ready for the start of Sunday’s race. Once again, the man from Bark River, MI was in the lead early and looked to have things going his way. However, the replaced engine started to overheat, which resulted in Wandahsega not being able to drive the type of race he wanted. Ben managed to finish third, which considering the condition on his motor, is a tribute to his ability.

 

The other unfortunate happening took place miles away from Crandon, as Evan Evans and his crew were unable to make Saturday’s showing due to traveling difficulties. They were able to fix the problem and make it to Wisconsin by Sunday’s big race. Evans was doing well in his race until midway when his truck gave out resulting in Evans being unable to finish

 

The story of the weekend was not the two mishaps, but rather the overall tremendous performances by the FCP Racing team. Everyone in attendance at Crandon found out first hand that Forest County Potawatomi Racing is the team to beat.

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