Illinois State Fairgrounds

Springfield Short Track sweep in the AFT Singles class

Sep 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

On the heels of his Friday night Springfield Short Track sweep in the AFT Singles class, Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels had a stellar debut on the Springfield Mile aboard his Yamaha MT-07. The defending AFT […]

Dallas Daniels sweeps Progressive Springfield Short Track doubleheader

Sep 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels returned to the top, sweeping last night’s Progressive Springfield Short Track doubleheader at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to move back into the points lead in the AFT Singles Championship. His teammate […]

New Progressive American Flat Track 2021 Schedule Dates and Venues

Jan 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 16, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track proudly releases its 17-event race schedule for the 2021 season, which will once again bring America’s Original Extreme Sport to beloved race venues across the […]

Mees Triumphant in Springfield Mile II Thriller

Sep 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 6, 2020) – American Flat Track superstar Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) added to his burgeoning Mile legend with a triumphant ride in Sunday’s thrilling Springfield Mile II presented […]

Slammin’ Sammy Finds Himself on the right end of AFT Indian Motorcycle Domination

Sep 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 5, 2020) – Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) provided an undeniable reminder of his immense talent with a commanding performance in Saturday’s AFT SuperTwins presented by Vance & Hines […]

Estenson Monster Energy Yamaha team busting their tails in Illinois

Sep 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 4, 2020) – Two of American Flat Track’s brightest rising stars — Dallas Daniels and Trevor Brunner — outshone their vastly more experienced rivals in Friday’s thrilling one-night AFT Singles presented by […]

Labor Day Weekend American Flat Track Springfield Mile Doubleheader

Sep 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 31, 2020) – American Flat Track heads to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois, for the world’s greatest annual celebration of two-wheeled dirt track motorsport. This year’s edition is […]

Springfield Mile Weekend Brings Four Days of Racing to Illinois Capital

Aug 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 12, 2020) – American Flat Track and Kiesow Racing are geared up for a dirt track racing marathon at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in the form of a multi-day Springfield AFT extravaganza this upcoming Labor […]

Updated American Flat Track 2020 Race Events Schedule

May 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today a relaunch of its 2020 race schedule featuring doubleheader race weekends and kicking off on July 17 and 18 with the Volusia Half-Mile […]

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

Feb 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 […]

American Flat Track Announces 2020 Schedule

Nov 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 […]

Springfield Mile II Rescheduled for September 2

Sep 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 1, 2019) – The 2019 Springfield Mile II scheduled to run on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has been postponed due to overnight inclement weather and rescheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019. On-track activity is […]

Gauthier Comes Up Huge with Springfield Short Track Triumph

Aug 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 30, 2019) – Championship hopeful Dalton Gauthier (No. 122 D&D Cycles/Gobert Smash Husqvarna FC450) scored a critical victory in Friday night’s Springfield Short Track to claim sole possession of the Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by […]

American Flat Track Set for Pivotal Springfield Tripleheader

Aug 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 26, 2019) – American Flat Track is set to unleash a dirt track racing extravaganza on the hallowed grounds of the Illinois State Fairgrounds in the form of a Springfield AFT tripleheader this upcoming Labor […]

Labor Day Weekend in Springfield to Host Three-Race Roundup

Jul 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 22, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its back-to-back-to-back racing extravaganza planned for Labor Day weekend. AFT will take over the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. beginning with the Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by […]