Sep 4, 2024
CRANDON, WISCONSIN – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) and CJ Greaves win another Pro-4 season championship in the 2024 Championship Off-Road (COR) racing series, marking back-to-back titles for Toyo Tires and Greaves. Finishing the last race of the season on a high note at Crandon International Raceway, CJ Greaves and his #22 Monster Energy / Toyota / Toyo Tires Pro-4 truck took first-place again on Sunday, securing the sixth win of the season and bringing the overall championship points total to 634. Relying on off-the-shelf 35x12.50R17 Toyo Open Country® R/T Trail to cap off another strong year, Greaves is now a nine-time Pro-4 Champion.
Not only did Greaves claim another Pro-4 season championship, but immediately afterwards he also claimed yet another “Cup” win during the prestigious Crandon World Cup race where had the fastest truck amongst all the Pro-2 and Pro-4 trucks competing. This win represents back-to-back cup wins in June and August.
"What a season! Every year I think I’ve experienced the most incredible year, weekend, or race imaginable; One that couldn’t be scripted any better,” said CJ Greaves. “Yet, every following year, it just keeps getting better. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and dedication from Toyo Tires. We're ready to dig even deeper this offseason and come back stronger than ever."
“Congratulations to CJ for completing back-to-back Pro-4 championships in his first two seasons with Team Toyo, an incredible feat,” said Stan Chen, sr. manager, events, sponsorships and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “After a year of milestones, including achieving his 100th truck win, CJ dominated the final Sunday of the season, and cemented himself on the top step of the podium.”
In addition to CJ Greaves’ latest Pro-4 Championship (2024), this also highlights Toyo Tires’ 9th Pro-4 Championship in short course racing for Team Toyo, which includes Greaves (2023), Kyle Leduc, a seven-time Pro-4 Champion (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, & 2020). Team Toyo drivers have also achieved success in off-road desert racing including Alan Ampudia, winner at SCORE San Felipe 250 (2024), Bryce Menzies (2021), and Andy McMillin (2019). Team Toyo has won the SCORE Baja 1000 five times, with victories from: Menzies (2023), Ampudia (2019), BJ Baldwin (2012 and 2013), and Robby Gordon (2006); The SCORE Baja 500 five times: Menzies (2023), Andy McMillin (2017 and 2019), Tavo Vildósola (2016), and Gordon (2013); And the SCORE Baja 400 three times with Menzies (2023, 2022, 2021).
To learn more about the Open Country® line of tires, which help deliver championships for the top drivers in off-road racing and can also enhance your vehicle’s everyday driving capabilities – check out ToyoTires.com.
About Toyo Tires®
Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for more than 75 years. The company offers a full line of premium tires for nearly every vehicle including light trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, luxury cars, hybrids, and electric vehicles, as well as commercial trucks. Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in Georgia. To find the right tire for your vehicle as well as an authorized dealer, visit www.toyotires.com. You can also join the Toyo Tires community on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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