6/30/2025
Crate Racin' USA
Lone Star Freedom Speedweek Set to Ignite Fourth of July Weekend for ACLMS
(Dallas, TX – June 30, 2025) – After a brief rain-induced hiatus, the American Crate Late Model Series (ACLMS) is ready to roar back to life with the highly anticipated Lone Star Freedom Speedweek, a three-night racing extravaganza celebrating Independence Day across three iconic Texas bullrings.
The action-packed weekend kicks off Thursday, July 3rd, at Hunt County Raceway in Greenville, TX. It marks the series’ second visit to the 1/4-mile track this season. Back in May, Donnie Shipp of Blue Ridge, TX, delivered an emotional flag-to-flag win in a race held in memory of his father, Jerry Shipp. This time, drivers will battle it out for a $1,500 payday in what’s expected to be another thrilling showdown.
Hunt County Raceway Series Winners:
2020 – Chase Allen
2023 – Patrik Daniel
2023 – Kaden Honeycutt
2024 – Cory Davis
2024 – Cody Leonard
2024 – Robbie Starnes
2024 – Austin Theiss
2025 – Donnie Shipp
From Greenville, the tour heads north to Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, TX for Night Two on Friday, July 4th. Known for its tight, high-banked 1/4-mile surface, Rocket Raceway always delivers high drama and side-by-side racing. This marks the first of two ACLMS visits this year, with a return scheduled for August 30th.
Rocket Raceway Park Series Winners:
2022 – Dean Abbey
2022 – Cory Neil Jr.
2023 – Jeffrey Abbey
2024 – Beau Begnaud
The Speedweek finale will take place on Saturday, July 5th, at Grayson County Speedway in Bells, TX. Originally scheduled for April 26th, the series’ first stop at Grayson was washed out, but now the tight bullring will take center stage. The track will also host ACLMS later this summer on August 31st.
Grayson County Speedway Series Winners:
2022 – Chris Bragg
2023 – Patrik Daniel
2024 – Cory Davis
2024 – Dennie Gieber
Each night will feature a full program with $1,500 to the winner, showcasing the region’s best Crate Late Model talent and honoring America’s independence with red, white, and wide-open racing.
Current ACLMS Points Standings:
1-Beau Begnaud – Spring, TX – 452
2-Patrik Daniel – Wills Point, TX – 452
3-Dennie Gieber – Frankston, TX – 436
4-Donnie Shipp – Blue Ridge, TX – 426
5-Robbie Starnes – Baytown, TX – 418
6-Austin Theiss – Brenham, TX – 408
7-Kason Capps – Howe, TX – 388
8-Kody Hardage – Seguin, TX – 378
9-Tim Simmons – Seagoville, TX – 326
10-Chase Raymond – Crandall, TX – 314
Lone Star Freedom Speedweek Schedule:
Thursday, July 3 – Hunt County Raceway | Greenville, TX
Friday, July 4 – Rocket Raceway Park | Petty, TX
Saturday, July 5 – Grayson County Speedway | Bells, TX
For fans unable to attend in person, RaceOn will carry live coverage of all three events.
Series Thanks Its Partners:
The American Crate Late Model Series extends its gratitude to sponsors including 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.
Stay Connected:
Follow ACLMS on Facebook or email aclms@yahoo.com for more information.
The American Crate Late Model Series is sanctioned by Crate Racin’ USA and features top-tier regional talent from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. For rules and tech info, visit www.crateracinusa.com/rules.
Article Credit: Cody Earley