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Postponed – DAYTONA 200/DAYTONA TT AMA Flat Track

March 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2020) – “American Flat Track has postponed this weekend’s race events at Daytona International Speedway, which includes Saturday’s DAYTONA 200 presented by CoMoto and the DAYTONA TT. The 79th DAYTONA 200 will […]

DAYTONA TT at Daytona International Speedway to run without fans in attendance

March 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2020) – After consultation between series and track officials, American Flat Track will hold its doubleheader race event on Saturday, March 14 at Daytona International Speedway without fans in attendance. […]

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Series Partnership for 2020

March 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2020) – After another impressive season for the three-time Manufacturer’s Champion, Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track announced today an enhanced partnership ahead of AFT’s highly-anticipated 2020 season. Indian Motorcycle’s commitment for 2020 is […]

Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team Debuts at Daytona TT During Daytona Bike Week

March 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 10, 2020) – The Harley-Davidson™ Factory Flat Track Racing Team will charge the track on March 14 as the 2020 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins presented by Vance & Hines series opens its […]

DAYTONA TT To Kick Off 2020 American Flat Track Season in Epic Fashion

March 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – Following months of high-profile announcements and anticipation, the 2020 American Flat Track season has finally arrived. The dawn of the AFT SuperTwins era will begin in just about the most epic fashion […]

KTM and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2020

March 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – American Flat Track and KTM North America proudly announced today a renewal of their partnership for the 2020 season. With a successful inaugural 2019 season of participation in American Flat Track, […]

Drag Specialties & Parts Unlimited Renew as Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track

March 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 4, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today its renewed partnership with Drag Specialties & Parts Unlimited as the Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track. The Wisconsin-based company was a prominent presence at AFT’s events […]

Mr. Daytona Scott Russell Named DAYTONA TT Grand Marshal

February 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 28, 2020) – American Flat Track is thrilled to confirm that “Mr. Daytona” himself, Scott Russell, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the season-opening DAYTONA TT on March 14 at Daytona International Speedway. Perhaps no motorcycle racing […]

Inspiration Friday: Royal Enfield North America to race in American Flat Track

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Royal Enfield is going to be racing with the big boys in American Flat Track Racing. Let that sink in a bit. While there is no question Royal Enfield will be the underdog in AFT […]

Öhlins USA and AFT Renew Partnership for Fifth Consecutive Season

February 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2020) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to announce that Öhlins USA has renewed its partnership with the series for a fifth consecutive season in 2020. After another season of invaluable […]

Wally Brown Racing Signs Chad Cose for 2020 Season

February 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 18, 2020) – Wally Brown Racing announces its participation in the 2020 American Flat Track AFT Singles Championship with the signing of Chad Cose as its rider. Wally Brown Racing is entering the American Flat Track […]

Yamaha and AFT Expand Official Partnership for 2020

February 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2020) – American Flat Track and Yamaha Motor Corp. announced today an expansion of their partnership for the upcoming season. Yamaha joins AFT’s family of Official OEM Partners for 2020. Following a banner […]

HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing to Debut Two-Rider AFT SuperTwins Team

January 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2020) – HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing, backed by Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas, announced today its premiere in the AFT SuperTwins class with seasoned riders Brandon Robinson and Jay Maloney piloting […]

Latus Motors Racing Recruits Rispoli for AFT Production Twins

January 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 13, 2020) – Latus Motors Racing is set to return to the American Flat Track scene in a major way with the announcement the team has signed James “The Rocket” Rispoli to contest the 2020 AFT Production Twins championship […]

Coolbeth-Nila Racing Signs Sammy Halbert for AFT SuperTwins

January 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 7, 2020) – As anticipation climbs for the 2020 season of American Flat Track, Coolbeth-Nila Racing makes an announcement sure to turn the tide of the inaugural AFT SuperTwins season. Making his debut on the […]

Briggs Auto Signs Davis Fisher for AFT SuperTwins

December 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 20, 2019) – BriggsAuto.com Racing announced today its intent to compete in the AFT SuperTwins class for the 2020 American Flat Track season. The powerhouse effort will combine the skill and knowledge of seasoned tuner Johnny […]

Independence Day AFT Singles Doubleheader for New York Short Track

December 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 12, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today an Independence Day weekend of epic proportions. Its 2020 New York Short Track event at Weedsport Speedway will include Friday night AFT Singles racing, camping, pre-party and Fourth of July […]

Dunlop and AFT Expand Partnership and Reveal DT4 Tire

December 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 10, 2019) – American Flat Track and Dunlop Motorcycle Tires announced today another multi-year renewal to the long-term partnership between America’s Original Extreme Sport and the premier manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. Continuing on […]

Harley-Davidson Announces Stacked AFT SuperTwins Roster

December 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 6, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track team readies itself for another season of intense American Flat Track competition with the announcement of three major additions to its talent pool for 2020. Reigning AFT Singles […]

Harley-Davidson Launches Major Support for AFT Production Twins in 2020

November 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 22, 2019) – Harley-Davidson announced today a major increase in their support of American Flat Track’s AFT Production Twins class. For the first time ever, authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships will now have the race-proven XG750R […]

American Flat Track and NBC Sports Extend Media Rights Partnership

November 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 22, 2019) – American Flat Track and NBCSN announced today a multi-year renewal of its broadcast partnership engineered to grow the audience of America’s Original Extreme Sport for 2020. The agreement includes two race […]

American Flat Track Announces 2020 Schedule

November 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2019) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-event schedule for the 2020 season, which once again features coast-to-coast action and launches anew at legendary Daytona International Speedway on March 14 […]

DAYTONA TT and DAYTONA 200 Combine for 2020 Doubleheader Event

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 15, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) announced today another big evolution of its jaw-dropping DAYTONA TT season opener by moving to a weekend date on Saturday, March 14. The 2020 running of this Bike Week […]

Robinson Overhauls Mees To Win Atlanta Short Track

March 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2019) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Kennedy Racing/Armbruster Racing Indian FTR750) accomplished what few riders have in recent American Flat Track history in Saturday night’s thrilling Yamaha Atlanta Short Track […]

BRIAR BAUMAN WINS 2019 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA TT

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis (March 15, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, kicked off the start of the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) season with a first-place finish at the Daytona TT. Making his Indian […]

Bauman, Janisch Dominate DAYTONA TT

March 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2019) – Briar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) kicked off his 2019 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines championship campaign in front of AFT’s largest crowd at […]

American Flat Track Gears Up for Hugely Anticipated DAYTONA TT Season Opener

March 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2019) – The wait is over. American Flat Track is set to kick off the 2019 season under the lights at Daytona International Speedway for the third annual DAYTONA TT […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY FLAT TRACK TEAM READY FOR DIRT-AND-PAVEMENT DAYTONA TT COURSE

March 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 11, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team is preparing to open the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) Twins season on March 14 at the Daytona TT at Daytona International Speedway […]

Dalton Gauthier to Race for D&D Cycles in 2019

March 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 11, 2019) – Just days ahead of the 2019 DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, D&D Cycles and FlatTrack.com announce their intent to field a rider in the Roof Systems […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING ANNOUNCES 2019 SPONSORS FOR AMERICAN FLAT TRACK FACTORY TEAM

March 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 8, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, the 2017 and 2018 Manufacturer’s Champion, announced today Progressive Motorcycle Insurance as the presenting sponsor for its 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) factory race team. All three […]

Rookies of ’79 Continues as Official Charity of American Flat Track

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2019) – American Flat Track and Rookies of ’79 and Friends are proud to announce a renewed partnership with Rookies of ’79 reaffirming its designation as the Official Charity of American […]

Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Named Entitlement Partner of American Flat Track’s 2019 Red Mile

March 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Lexington the entitlement partner of its ninth round – the Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Red Mile – to be held on June 1 at the famed Red Mile racing circuit in Lexington, KY. “We are delighted […]

KTM and American Flat Track Forge Partnership for 2019

March 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 1, 2019) – On the heels of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team announcement, American Flat Track and KTM North America proudly solidify a partnership naming KTM an Official OEM Partner of American Flat Track for […]

Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties Continue as Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track for 2019

February 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 27, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its renewed partnership with Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties as the Official Powersports Distributor of American Flat Track. As the world’s largest distributors […]

Industry Pioneer Roland Sands Named Grand Marshal of 2019 DAYTONA TT

February 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2019) – Industry leader and innovator Roland Sands has been named Grand Marshal for American Flat Track’s 2019 DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys. Sands and his wildly-popular […]

Sandriana Shipman Goes Solo for 2019

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MAYBROOK, Ny. (February 22, 2019) – Sandriana Shipman, the firebrand AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys racer who climbed back into the crucible of AFT competition late last year after serious injuries, announces […]

American Flat Track Legends Come Together to Prove 2019 DAYTONA TT Track Design

February 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – American Flat Track joined forces today with AMA Hall of Famers and members of the Pro Flat Track community to finalize the track design for the DAYTONA TT […]

American Flat Track and Russ Brown Announce Expanded Partnership

February 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys announced today an enhanced partnership agreement for the 2019 season. In addition to remaining the Official Attorneys of American Flat Track, Russ […]

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle has not only dominated AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competition since its dramatic return to American Flat Track in 2017, it has also been a staunch supporter […]

Wiseco Confirmed as Official Piston of American Flat Track for 2019

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to continue its partnership with Wiseco as the series’ Official Piston for the 2019 season. Wiseco has been an integral player in powering many of the finest in […]

2019 DAYTONA TT Circuit to Utilize Tri-Oval Asphalt and Make History

February 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2019) – On March 14, 2019 at legendary Daytona International Speedway (DIS), American Flat Track will host what will arguably be the most unique and anticipated professional flat track race in […]

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

February 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track 101. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport as well as the guardian of the Grand National Championship series, formally established in 1954 but with roots reaching back to the original […]

Honda Solidifies 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2019) – Honda announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $79,050 – offering Honda-mounted athletes 16% more in payouts than 2018. The per-race and championship contingency payouts […]

Yamaha Announces 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 24, 2019) – Yamaha announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $440,500 – the largest contingency announcement for the 2019 season thus far. The per-race contingency payouts are […]

Kawasaki Confirms 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program

January 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 23, 2019) – Kawasaki announced today its 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $424,850 – boasting a 19% increase over its 2018 program. The per-race and championship contingency payouts are available […]

Arai Helmets Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with Arai Helmet, Inc. for 2019, naming the industry leader in head protection as the […]

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Motion Pro will continue as the Official Tools, Cables and Controls of American Flat Track for the 2019 season. […]

Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX, AZ. (January 3, 2019) – After a two-year absence, Kennedy Racing is returning to the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) series in the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. With veteran rider […]

Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 21, 2018) – Tickets are now available for the highly-anticipated season opener of American Flat Track. The green flag drops for the DAYTONA TT on March 14, 2019 – during the historic Daytona Bike Week […]

American Flat Track Announces Final 2019 Schedule

December 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 6, 2018) – American Flat Track has finalized its 2019 schedule and prepares to launch ticket sales in time for the holidays. The 2019 running of the New York Short Track […]

JD Beach Signs Full Time with Estenson Racing for 2019

November 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX (November 12, 2018) – Estenson Racing is happy to announce that multi-time road race champion JD Beach will be joining the team’s core members – two-time Grand National Champion Jake Johnson and 2017 AFT […]

Bromley Wins AFT Springfield TT, Becomes First 2018 Repeat Winner

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 27, 2018) – Seven races into the 2018 American Flat Track season and the AFT Singles class finally has itself a repeat winner. New championship leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 KTM North […]

Bryan Smith Suffers Broken Fibula at Texas Half-Mile

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith to Miss Calistoga Half-Mile & Arizona Mile MINNEAPOLIS (MAY 1, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith suffered a broken left fibula during a multi-rider crash […]

Mees Strikes Again at Atlanta Short Track; Price Scores in Singles

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 8, 2018) – The action leading up to Saturday night’s scheduled American Flat Track Main Event at the Harley-Davidson Atlanta Short Track presented by Hellbender Harley-Davidson pointed squarely to a wild, […]

JD Beach Ready for the Red Clay of Dixie in Saturday’s AFT Atlanta Short Track

April 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHILPOT, Ky. (April 4, 2018) – MotoAmerica road racing star JD Beach will once again slide his steel shoe over his left boot as he returns to American Flat Track competition in Round 2 of […]

2018 DAYTONA TT a Huge Success, with Record Crowds

March 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 22, 2018) – The numbers are in, and it’s a fact: The 2018 Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys at DAYTONA on March 15 was a major success, with […]

Triple Threat Bubba Blackwell to Jump, Flag, and Talk His Way Through DAYTONA TT

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Bubba Blackwell are going to extreme lengths — the length of 14 GMC Canyon pickup trucks lined up side by side, to be […]

Suzuki and KTM Post Contingency in Record-Breaking Year for American Flat Track

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2018) – With fresh American Flat Track contingency offerings from Suzuki and KTM, AFT’s contingency pool is now approaching $3 million, by far the largest in series history. Suzuki’s contingency […]

DAYTONA TT Draws America’s Road Racing Heroes Back to The Dirt

March 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2018) – Any list of all-time great motorcycle road racers is invariably stacked with converted dirt trackers. In fact, during 500cc GP’s fondly remembered golden age — an era that […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

March 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Philpot, Ky. (March 9, 2018) – Donning his steel shoe and throwing his leg over the #95 G&G Racing/Rickdiculous/Team95/Yamaha FZ-07 flat tracker, 2015 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion JD Beach will compete in the AFT Twins presented […]

Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track season

February 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2018) – Robbie “Bugs” Pearson has joined forces with former GNC Crew Chief and Tuner Rick Canode of RJ Performance – making the privateer the latest to turn to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s […]

Vance & Hines Signs Two-Year Sponsorship Agreement with American Flat Track

December 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2017) – Longtime AFT partner Vance & Hines has agreed to a sizable and significant two-year sponsorship renewal with American Flat Track for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The deal makes […]

DAYTONA TT Track Gets Bigger, Better and Faster Redesign for 2018

December 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec 11, 2017) –Thanks to a thorough track redesign made possible by utilizing the NASCAR pit road at Daytona International Speedway as part of the racing surface, the 2018 DAYTONA TT race […]

Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

December 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

$562,500 up for grabs by riders on XG750R and XR750 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2017) – Harley-Davidson announced today its 2018 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $562,500 – the largest contingency […]

American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

November 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2017) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-race calendar for the 2018 season, which begins with the DAYTONA TT at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 15, 2018, and […]

DAYTONA TT to kick off 2018 American Flat Track season on March 15

September 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 19, 2017) – American Flat Track is pleased to announce its return to Daytona International Speedway’s legendary tri-oval for the second annual DAYTONA TT on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Following the […]