Ryan Beat Claims Pro 2 Championship 🏆 as BILSTEIN Racers Deliver 62 Podiums and 23 Wins
BILSTEIN-backed racers closed out the 2026 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season with 62 podium finishes and 23 victories across Championship Off-Road and the Crandon World Championship, capped by Ryan Beat finally completing his six-year pursuit of the PRO 2 championship.
The biggest moment came Saturday night at Glen Helen Raceway, where Beat put the No. 51 Ryan Beat Motorsports truck on top in qualifying, raced at the front and won the final PRO 2 race to secure his first career PRO 2 championship.
Beat entered the weekend with the points lead but faced one final challenge after finishing fifth on Friday night. He answered exactly when it mattered, delivering his fifth PRO 2 victory and eighth podium of the season to finish the year with 722 points and the 2026 PRO 2 championship.
For Beat, the title capped a remarkable six-year pursuit that included four runner-up championship finishes and one third-place result.
“The title came down to the final race, and winning both the race and the championship was a dream way to finish the season and thank BILSTEIN for years of incredible support,” said Beat. “Five championships and 35 victories together is an accomplishment I’ll always be incredibly proud of, but this one is going to be hard to top.”
A Strong Finish At Glen Helen
BILSTEIN-backed racers delivered nine podium finishes and two victories across the two-night Glen Helen finale.
Friday night saw California native Cole Mamer charge from deep in the field to earn his first career PRO 2 victory, while Ricky Gutierrez finished third. Mickey Thomas added a runner-up finish in PRO 4, with Chaden Minder third in Pro Buggy and Madix Bailey second in Pro Lite.
Saturday brought the championship payoff. Beat claimed the PRO 2 victory, with Mamer finishing second to give BILSTEIN-backed racers a 1-2 finish in the final PRO 2 race of 2026. Thomas added another runner-up PRO 4 finish, while Bailey finished third in Pro Lite.
The weekend also featured crossover appearances from motorsports stars Ken Roczen, who earned a career-best fourth-place PRO 2 finish, and Travis Pastrana, who competed in a BILSTEIN-equipped RBM PRO 4.
BILSTEIN Winning Across Classes
BILSTEIN-equipped racers were consistently at the front throughout the season:PRO 2: 22 podiums, including 9 victories
PRO SPEC: 20 podiums, including 8 victories
PRO 4: 13 podiums, including 4 victories
Pro Buggy & Pro Lite: Additional podium finishes and victories
Crandon World Championship: 2 additional podiums and 1 victory
Among the season’s standout performers, Mickey Thomas recorded seven podiums and four victories, finishing third in PRO 4 points. Chris Van Den Elzen earned seven podiums and three victories en route to third in PRO SPEC, while Ricky Gutierrez delivered six PRO 2 podiums and two wins before finishing third in the championship.
The results showcase BILSTEIN suspension technology competing at the front across multiple classes, vehicle platforms and track conditions throughout one of the most competitive short-course seasons in recent years.
BILSTEIN products, including the M 9200 Bypass & Black Hawk Powersports shocks, provide race teams with the adjustability and control needed to manage hard landings, heavy braking, weight transfer and constantly changing track conditions. Combined with BILSTEIN trackside support, racers have the tools to continually refine their suspension packages throughout the season.
BILSTEIN also recognized Leland Thyes as the BILSTEIN UTV Driver of the Year contingency award recipient at Glen Helen.
BILSTEIN proudly congratulates Ryan Beat and Ryan Beat Motorsports on the 2026 PRO 2 Championship, along with every BILSTEIN-supported driver, team and crew member who contributed to a season featuring 62 podium performances and 23 victories.
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