The 2026 FR8 Factory Big Sky 200 delivered one of the most important weekends of the Ultra4 USA season, with competitors battling through Montana’s fast, rugged terrain in the first of only two Joker Races on the calendar. While the unlimited cars grabbed headlines in the overall race, the UTV divisions produced some of the closest and most competitive racing of the weekend.
Held in Broadview, Montana and hosted in partnership with Yellowstone Off Road Racing (Y.O.R.R.), the Big Sky 200 offered racers a critical opportunity to earn valuable Joker Race points that could dramatically impact both regional and national championship standings.
Dustin Robbins
Dustin Robbins Claims UTV Open Victory and Fastest UTV Honors
The headline performance among the side-by-side classes came in the AllThingz UTV Open division, where Dustin Robbins put together one of the strongest runs of the entire event.
Robbins completed four laps in a time of 3:58:30, earning the class victory while also claiming the $3,000 FR8 Factory Overall UTV Bonus awarded to the fastest UTV competitor in the field.
The battle for the top spot remained tight throughout the race. Mike Slawson stayed within striking distance and crossed the finish line less than a minute behind Robbins to secure second place. Shane Smith rounded out the podium after a consistent performance across the challenging Montana course.
With only two Joker Races on the Ultra4 USA schedule, Robbins’ victory could prove pivotal as the championship battle heads toward the second half of the season.
Dustin Robbins
AllThingz UTV Open Results
- Dustin Robbins
- Mike Slawson
- Shane Smith
Gilbert Takes Pro Mod Victory
In the G-Force Suspension Technologies 4900 Pro Mod class, Eric Gilbert captured the win after a strong and steady performance throughout the race.
Scott Lesage finished second, while Dillon Schultz completed the podium in third.
The Pro Mod category continues to showcase some of the most advanced UTV builds in Ultra4 competition, blending high horsepower with specialized suspension and race-prepped drivetrains designed to handle extreme conditions.
4900 Pro Mod Results
- Eric Gilbert
- Scott Lesage
- Dillon Schultz
Kurt Mackie
Kurt Mackie Wins Tire Spine 4900 Stock UTV Class
The Tire Spine 4900 Stock UTV division featured another competitive field, with Kurt Mackie emerging victorious after completing four laps of the demanding course.
Jacob Smith and Pacheco teamed up to finish second, while Seth Carpenter completed the podium in third.
Stock UTV continues to be one of the most closely contested categories in Ultra4 competition, combining production-based platforms with the endurance and strategy required to survive long-distance desert and short-course style racing.
Tire Spine 4900 Stock UTV Results
- Kurt Mackie
- Jacob Smith / Pacheco
- Seth Carpenter
Young Racers Shine in Youth UTV Competition
Ultra4’s next generation of racers was also on display during the weekend, with Calvin Jarvis earning the Youth UTV 1000 victory after completing four laps.
Kayden Gamble finished second and Reese Cooper claimed third.
The youth divisions remain an important part of the Ultra4 ladder system, helping develop future competitors while giving young racers valuable experience in a professional racing environment.
Youth UTV 1000 Results
- Calvin Jarvis
- Kayden Gamble
- Reese Cooper
UTV 170 Stock Results
- Jaxon Fernandes
- Eli Robbins
- Kydon Murtey
UTV 170 Modified Results
- Tristan Fulcher
- Ellis Weathers
- Dom Allegri
UTV 170 Limited Results
- Tristan Fulcher
- Anderson Cox Wheeler
Championship Implications
The Big Sky 200 was the first of only two Joker Races on the 2026 Ultra4 USA schedule, making the results especially important in the championship chase. Drivers now turn their attention to the second and final Joker Race of the season, the AllThingz UTV Clash at Cross Bar Ranch in Oklahoma.
With bonus points and championship positioning on the line, the Oklahoma round could prove decisive as competitors battle for the Ultra4 USA National Championship.
For Robbins, Mackie, Gilbert, and the rest of the UTV class winners, the Big Sky 200 provided not only victories but valuable momentum heading into one of the most important stretches of the season.
