Mechanicsburg, PA – July 14, 2026 – Royal Enfield celebrated another successful season of its Build.Train.Race. Flat Track program, as Madicela Rodriguez brought a close to the 2026 campaign with a commanding Main Event victory in the season finale, as Emma Gottsch secured the overall championship, following an outstanding year of consistency and speed.
Rodriguez closed the season in spectacular fashion, earning her second consecutive BTR Flat Track victory, after an exciting early battle with Emma Gottsch. The pair exchanged the lead multiple times in the opening laps before Rodriguez took control, steadily extending her advantage to cross the finish line more than four seconds ahead of the field.
While Rodriguez finished the season on a high, the 2026 championship was secured by Emma Gottsch. After collecting three victories and two runner-up finishes across the five-round championship, Gottsch clinched the BTR Flat Track title with an exceptional display of consistency and race-winning pace throughout the season.
The battle for the remaining podium positions in the finale remained intense, as Hanna Brewer mounted a late charge to challenge Gottsch, before settling for third and completing the podium positions. This result was Brewer’s second podium finish of the season, as the BTR Flat Track series once again showcases the depth of talent throughout the field.
Rodriguez’s victory elevated her to second in the final championship standings, while Julia Heess, unable to compete in the season finale due to injury, completed the championship podium in third overall.
Adrian Sellers, Head – Custom & Motorsport at Royal Enfield said: “It’s been another great season where the championship has gone down to the wire. Each year this program delivers close racing, some standout performers, but most importantly, progress and development for every rider throughout the field, which is the whole ethos of the program and will help continue to grow the sport. We’re proud of every rider who competed in this year’s campaign and love witnessing the progression throughout the year. We can’t wait to see what next year brings.”
The 2026 BTR Flat Track season once again showcased the program’s mission of developing the next generation of women in motorcycle racing by providing participants with the opportunity to build, train, and compete aboard Royal Enfield motorcycles. With competitive racing throughout the season and multiple riders starring in breakthrough performances, the championship continues to demonstrate the strength and growth of women’s flat track racing.
About Royal Enfield:
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. A leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market, Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls ‘Pure Motorcycling’.
Royal Enfield’s premium middleweight line-up includes a range of twin-cylinder 650cc models including the Bear 650, INT 650, Classic 650, Continental GT 650, Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650. In addition, the new liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine has garnered great interest with the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. The even more affordable 350cc models consist of the Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Goan Classic 350. Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Royal Enfield operates through nearly 4,000 stores in 80+ countries around the globe, including approximately 150 dealers in North America.
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