11/4/2025
Crate Racin' USA
Begnaud Doubles Down with Second Consecutive ACLMS Championship
Eastaboga, AL – November 4, 2025) – Spring, Texas driver Beau Begnaud has done it again! For the second straight season, Begnaud stands atop the American Crate Late Model Series mountain as the 2025 Series Champion — officially backing up his 2024 title with another season of remarkable consistency and performance.
Despite a weather-shortened year that saw 11 events lost to rainouts, Begnaud and his team never faltered in their pursuit of excellence. Out of the 12 completed races, Begnaud captured 2 wins, 8 top-five finishes, and 2 top-tens, with his worst finish being 12th. The combination of speed, patience, and precision proved once again that the #32 team is the benchmark for success in the American Crate Late Model Series.
Begnaud’s consistency carried him to 1,012 points, outpacing runner-up Robbie Starnes (976 points) and third-place Dennie Gieber (940 points). Rounding out the top five were Kason Capps (918 points) and Donnie Shipp (912 points), all of whom showcased the deep talent across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana throughout the season.
Final 2025 American Crate Late Model Series Standings
1-Beau Begnaud | 1012 (-)
2-Robbie Starnes | 976 (-36)
3-Dennie Gieber | 940 (-72)
4-Kason Capps | 918 (-94)
5-Donnie Shipp | 912 (-100)
6-Patrik Daniel | 898 (-114)
7-Kody Hardage | 830 (-182)
8-Chase Raymond | 754 (-258)
9-Tim Simmons | 714 (-298)
10-Jayden Pina | 656 (-356)
2025 Season Winners
Mar 21 – Sabine Speedway (Many, LA) – Corey Neil Jr.
Mar 22 – Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, LA) – David Winslett
May 9 – Hunt County Raceway (Greenville, TX) – Donnie Shipp
May 17 – Southern Oklahoma Speedway (Ardmore, OK) – Patrik Daniel
May 31 – Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX) – Beau Begnaud
Jul 3 – Hunt County Raceway (Greenville, TX) – Marcus Mikulencak
Jul 5 – Grayson County Speedway (Sherman, TX) – Robbie Starnes
Jul 25 – Hunt County Raceway (Greenville, TX) – Beau Begnaud
Jul 26 – RPM Speedway (Crandall, TX) – Dennie Gieber
Sep 12 – ArkLaTex Speedway (Vivian, LA) – Corey Neil Jr.
Sep 13 – ArkLaTex Speedway (Vivian, LA) – Rob Litton
Oct 31 – Grayson County Speedway (Sherman, TX) – Patrik Daniel
Nov 1 – Grayson County Speedway (Sherman, TX) – Patrik Daniel
Past Series Champions
2020 – Chase Allen
2021 – Dean Abbey
2022 – Dean Abbey
2023 – Jeffrey Abbey
2024 – Beau Begnaud
2025 – Beau Begnaud
The American Crate Late Model Series extends its deepest gratitude to all the sponsors who make competition possible: Smiley’s Racing Products, Jones Supply & Manufacturing, Cliff’s Auto Service Center, Race On, Superior Glass and Mirror, Saye Plumbing, Pinnacle Roofing & Construction, Deatherage Opticians, Hoosier Racing Tire, Texas General Mechanical, Bakers Ribs, Bulletproof Tees, and Love Graphics Screen Printing.
For more information, schedules, and updates, follow the American Crate Late Model Series on Facebook or email aclms@yahoo.com
The American Crate Late Model Series is a Crate Racin’ USA-sanctioned tour showcasing the best 604 Late Model competitors across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Series rules are available at www.CrateRacinUSA.com/rules
Article Credit: Cody Earley
