Tag: FLAT TRACK

Courtesy of American Flat Track American Flat Track (AFT) today took two important steps in the interest of promoting rider safety with the announcement of long-term, strategic partnerships with Dainese, the leaders in dynamic protective gear, and AGV Helmets, engineers of headgear safety technology. The Italian companies will bring safety innovations gained from their experience… Continue reading DAINESE AND AGV PARTNER WITH AMERICAN FLAT TRACK TO BRING SAFETY INNOVATIONS TO THE SPORT

Vance & Hines is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of American Flat Track competitor Jamison Minor (21) and extends heartfelt condolences to his family. Minor, a New Hampshire native, was involved in a multi-bike accident on the first lap of the AFT Singles race during Saturday’s event in Charlotte. Emergency medical personnel were on… Continue reading JAMISON MINOR

It’s no secret that the Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Team has had a rough start to the 2017 American Flat Track season. But no one over there is throwing in the towel just yet, including Brandon Robinson. The youngest member of the three-rider squad has been through the process before and has confidence in the… Continue reading BRANDON ROBINSON TALKS EXPECTATIONS GOING INTO CHARLOTTE AND GROWING PAINS WITH THE NEW HARLEY

American Flat Track concludes its season-opening southeast swing this weekend with the Harley-Davidson Charlotte Half-Mile on Saturday, April 1, at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Team is hungry for a win. Jake Johnson (No. 5 Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Team XG750R) leads the way, sitting fourth in the… Continue reading AMERICAN FLAT TRACK ROARS INTO CHARLOTTE FOR ROUND 3

Courtesy of American Flat Track American Flat Track’s 2017 season opener, the Harley-Davidson DAYTONA TT presented by Politis & Matovina, garnered record attendance, strong media coverage and reached new heights for live streaming viewership and social media engagement. AFT Events, American Flat Track’s internal promotions company, estimated that approximately 9,500 fans attended the event. The… Continue reading AFT EVENTS REPORTS RECORD ATTENDANCE, FANSCHOICE.TV AUDIENCE, MEDIA ENGAGEMENT FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON DAYTONA TT

American Flat Track is approaching Turn 2 on its dash around four Miles in four weeks as the series heads to the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, Calif., on May 20. Located in one of flat track’s traditional hotbeds, the Sacto Mile is rich with Grand… Continue reading AMERICAN FLAT TRACK CALIFORNIA BOUND FOR THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON SACRAMENTO MILE PRESENTED BY CYCLE GEAR

Courtesy of American Flat Track American Flat Track launches a highly anticipated new era of Pro Flat Track competition with Thursday’s Harley-Davidson DAYTONA TT presented by Politis & Matovina, held on a six-tenths mile track inside the Daytona International Speedway tri-oval incorporating a right-hand turn and jump. The event debuts the premier AFT Twins class,… Continue reading AMERICAN FLAT TRACK ENTERS NEW ERA WITH INAUGURAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON DAYTONA TT PRESENTED BY POLITIS & MATOVINA IN SPEEDWAY TRI-OVAL

Courtesy of Motorcyclist It’s not easy to put together a powerhouse factory race team on short notice, but Terry Vance and Byron Hines – the Vance & Hines – have plenty of experience when it comes to race teams. So when the writing was on the wall that Vance & Hines was going to handle… Continue reading AMERICAN FLAT TRACK: TERRY VANCE TALKS HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLAT TRACK TEAM BUILDING

Courtesy of Cycle World On the heels of the Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Team announcement, we ask Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Jake Johnson, and Brandon Robinson their thoughts on being full factory, the new changes in the series, and 2017 It’s no secret that rivalries are good for a sport. But the biggest secret was Harley-Davidson… Continue reading AMERICAN FLAT TRACK, PART 1: HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S FACTORY THREE TALK 2017