You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe link, found at the bottom of every email. AFT SuperTwins is the pinnacle of dirt track motorcycle racing globally, and has been since the professional ranks were formalized as the Grand National Championship in 1954. . As budgets shrunk during the Great Depression, the Class C series became the premier class in dirt track racing. Finally, the 2022 Grand National Championship battle will come full circle with a return visit to Daytona Beach during Biketoberfestfor the Volusia Half-Mile III season finale. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: American Flat Track, 525 Fentress Blvd., Suite B, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114, US, https://www.americanflattrack.com. From 1946 to 1953, the AMA Grand National Champion was crowned based on the results of a single race, the Springfield Mile held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack. Back to Top. Du Quoin, Ill. Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The week started strongly at Plymouth Speedway, with the half-mile getting underway on Monday afternoon after the clay track was prepped. April 23, 2022 - I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO, 5. Ill have the same crew as last year, and I think itll be good to build off that as well. . The racing series, founded and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1954, originally encompassed five distinct forms of competitions including mile dirt track races, half-mile, short-track, TT steeplechase and road races. Flat Track Racing Results and News AMA Flat Track News and Results. on New Mid-sized 2023 Honda CB Motorcycles Launch! 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship: June 14-20, 2023. Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Ill - 7/7/2022. Kody Kopp, son of 2000 AMA Grand National Champion Joe Kopp, is the recipient of the 2020 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award. Copyright 2023 American Motorcyclist Association. Licensing criteria and national number procedures are posted below. The 19-year-old aims to put another number-one plate on the Yamaha YZ450F and . By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: American Flat Track, 525 Fentress Blvd., Suite B, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114, US, https://www.americanflattrack.com. [2] With the demise of the Indian motorcycle company in 1953, the Harley-Davidson factory was left to dominate the series. This 382-page compilation of AMA Pro Racing dirt track Expert and Junior/Amateur riders covers the years from 1965-1990. Lining up on the grid to any number of the AMA events, you will see dirt bikes, street bikes, and variants that blur the line between the two, called "motards." Following the 2016 season, AMA Pro Racing, the sanctioning body of the series, announced a restructured class system as well as a re-envisioning of the event format. The AMA released the numbers pro racers will be wearing in Supercross and motocross in 2023. [12][13], In 1976 dirt track engines were limited to a maximum of two cylinders; in 1977 the short track engines were limited to 250cc and limited to one cylinder. Daniels steps up to the premier class after an impressive tenure in the AFT Singles Championship since he made his debut midseason in 2019 at the Lima Half-Mile. In addition to being members of the American Motorcyclist Association, competitors in MotoAmerica road racing events must hold an AMA/FIMNA Road Racing license. I hope that I can make this year the best one yet and add some wins on the oval tracks., Im super excited to be returning with Estenson Racing. Up-and-coming competitors make their mark aboard production-based 450cc single-cylinder motorcycles offering upwards of 60 horsepower. Together I think this is a perfect match that will push us forward. Renew Today Action Alerts AMA Blog 1 plates were awarded in 10 Amateur and nine Youth classes. Harley-Davidson XR750. 1742 Willow Creek Drive In 1973, Yamaha's Kenny Roberts would win the first Grand National championship for a Japanese company. Tires: Dunlop, 19-inch, purpose-built flat track tires. Each riders number, name, hometown, and racing classification are listed. rjherrick@comcast.net. American Flat Track is also set to join the AMA at Du Quoin on Saturday, June 17, for a Grand National Mile. The Red Mile, Laconia Short Track and Black Hills Half-Mile last took place in 2019 and are set to make their triumphant return to the calendar in 2022. 14 - Charlotte HM II. Racers must earn 40 points to move up from Novice to Junior, and 80 points to move up from Junior to Expert. The AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series recognizes national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied history of AMA flat-track competition. For more information, tickets and event info, check out the AMA Events page here:http://www.amaproracing.com/ft/events/. Tuesday featured TT racing, but rain stopped the program during the heats. To order your copy, contact the author: With JD, we have experience and maturity, and with Dallas, we have raw talent and eagerness. The working-class could still afford to get out there and mix it up on the weekends. Flat Track Racing Results and News Cycle News is your source for Flat Track racing results and news. With those two gone, the active class leaders are Ryan Wells (No. In the early years of the second World War, the AMA Championship stayedin itscourse. Living up to its name, the service provides fans, both international and domestic, a choice of subscriptions at special relaunch rates. During and at the close of that decade, Supercross had a chokehold on the motorcycling audience at large, and multi-year dynasties had the AMA championship trophy locked up for much of the next 25 years. What once was a fight between Indian and H-D, was now a fight of Triumph vs. H-D. He was Pacific Coast Flat Track Champion in 1951, 52, 53, 54, and 55 held on the 1/2-mile track at Tulare, CA. Kawasaki and Yamaha have entered into the fray, and classic names in flat track and motorcycle racing are tipping their caps as well. AMA Pro Flat Track Kopp is one of 15 riders to complete the Dirt Track "Grand Slam"victories on short track, TT, half-mile, and mile courses. [17] The motorcycle road racing technology of the late 1970s featured engines with power in excess of what the frames and tires of the day could handle. 2* Cooper Webb. Expert riders who hold an AMA National Number in Dirt Track, Road Race, or Motocross and who are at least 18 years old are automatically Expert ranked in all three categories of racing. This exhaustive collection of Junior/Amateur and Expert AMA Pro Racing rider numbers was compiled by reviewing thousands of motorcycle racing programs, results, and newspaper articles. July 16, 2022 - Port Royal Half-Mile, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA, 11. Lansing, MI 48917 1 - 450MX Eli Tomac. AMA Pro Racing reserves the right to revoke, reassign or transfer competition numbers to another rider at any time. We have had a lot of success in the championship with three titles, including the recent back-to-back championships, and we believe Trevor is the guy to help us continue that success on the 450. READ MORE:8 Things You Didn't Know About America's Original Extreme Sport - AMA Pro Flat Track, The America Motorcycle Association (AMA) took on the great duty of making flat racing legit in the early 20th century, known to have been connected to events as far back as 1924. [2] AMA crowned Indian-mounted Woodsie Castonguay its first Class C National Champion in 1935, and the final Class A champion was crowned in 1938. rjherrick@comcast.net Support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Get a Custom Vanson Jacket! It wasn't until the US sprang to the aide of the Allies in 1942 that the ovals laid quiet. Then, in 1954, the AMA introduced the Grand National Championship, which consisted of several different disciplines: mile-long dirt track, half-mile dirt track, short-tack, TT steeplechase, and road races on paved circuits. Since 2010 the Grand National Champion title was reinstated and awarded to the rider who scores the most combined points. Its been my dream to even race in this class, let alone be given the opportunity to win and accomplish my goals. race. Im thankful to have the continued support from Tim (Estenson) and the whole team. The Fast Brain award includes a $1,500 educational scholarship and is funded by Tim Estenson of Estenson Racing, Jerry Stinchfield of Roof System Racing, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Bill Werner and Dave Zanotti of Zanotti Racing. 1 plates and put their names in the AMA record books forever., 50cc DTX SR (7-8): Linwood Patton (Cobra), 50cc DTX PW Shaft (4-8): Jace Dimatteo (Yamaha), 85cc Modified (7-11): Bradon Pflanders (KTM), 250cc Modified (150cc 4-stroke excluded): Casey Chisham (KTM), 450cc-Open Singles: Chase Saathoff (Husqvarna), 450cc-Open Modified (Singles & Twins): Chase Saathoff (Husqvarna). [18] The resulting tire spin created a style of riding more reminiscent of dirt track riding, where sliding the rear tire to one side is used as a method to steer the motorcycle around a corner. Call (800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646). The Mile: A race held on an oval-shaped dirt course approximately one mile in length. Were looking forward to lining up in Volusia next March., Im excited to be back with the Estenson Racing team for the fourth season now. Racing-only engines: Engines may not exceed 750cc with a maximum allowable overbore of 0.045 per cylinder. New manufacturers began to enter and find success in the sport. Identification of Rookie Expert years, factory riders, and rider deaths, are also listed. READ MORE:Why We Want to Race the Dust Hustle, and You Will Too. [21], New rules for 1987 banned two-stroke engines from dirt track races; single cylinder engines had a maximum displacement of 600cc, while twin-cylinder had a 750cc limit. National Numbers 10 - 99 1. July 30, 2022 - Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL, 12. AMA's Class A was an open class for essentially anything you could imagine. March 10, 2022 - Volusia Half-Mile I, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL, 2. As basic machines were once modified to be competitive on the track, we are seeing purpose-built, specialist bikes on the starting grid. The team is all about winning races, and were going after the championship. The racing has evolved since the early days of the sport. Bore and stroke may be modified to meet this maximum displacement limit. The purpose of this site it to give everyone easy access to all those that have carried a National Number from 1958 to present. CONTACT. Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Ill - 7/7/2022. a number. May 28, 2022 - Red Mile I, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY, 6. Following Indiana and Ohio state coronavirus guidelines, organizers mandated social distancing and mask wearing in the pits, and riders meetings were conducted over the public address systems. This piece was co-written by Nick Jaquez and Jesse Kiser. The 19-year-old aims to put another number-one plate on the Yamaha YZ450F and bring the team its fourth title in its sixth year in the championship. The crucible of racing was usedby manufacturers to turn prototype machinery loose into the dogfight-on-the-dirt to drive innovation. NBCSN will air the championship tape-delayed in prime weekend time slots and all live event coverage is available via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. The Horizon Award is presented to the most promising amateur rider aiming for success in the professional ranks. National Number 1 1. One of the most traditional forms of motorcycle competition in the United States, flat track racing grew from the age when riders would compete on county fair horse tracks groomed to deliver a hard-packed surface. Eli Tomac will defend the number-one plate in Supercross (and outdoors if he decides to compete) in 2023. June 25, 2022- Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH, 9. Jarod Vanderkooi Rides High and Wide in NY. Single-cylinder engines were limited to 450cc. As it stands, Texter-Bauman has 19 to Daniels' 14. The AFT Singles class is geared for cultivating young dirt track talent as riders hone their skills en route to the AFT Twins ranks. Eligible engines: Only 4-stroke twin-cylinder mass-production engines with prior, written approval by AMA Pro Racing are eligible for competition in AFT Production Twins. Jack Brucks won the AMA Flat Track Youth Award, and Simon Neto captured the AMA Flat Track Vet/Senior Award. Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities, Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, Grand Championship - Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Schedule (PDF), National Championship - AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series, 2023 AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series Points, Vintage Bore and Stroke Information (PDF). Owner and Founder of Total Motorcycle. on Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners! Round 10 AMA Grand National San Jose Mile Santa Clara County Fairgrounds San Jose, CA 25-lap (M) 1. [7] Triumph would win three Grand National championships in four years with Gary Nixon winning back-to-back titles in 1967 and 1968, and Gene Romero taking another title in 1970.[8][9]. This page was last edited on 5 December 2022, at 08:34. In the SuperTwins class, I feel really good about our balance of strengths. Riders converge on these tracks, many of which have been operating for decades, to battle for bragging rights, trophies and pro-am purses.e. [2] [3] In addition to his 2000 AMA Grand National Championship, he earned the 1999 and 2000 AMA 600 Hotshot and Supertracker Championships. A total of eight riders Dan Gedeon, Nick Cummings, Shawn Baer, Sam . Identification of Rookie Expert years, factory riders, and rider deaths, are also listed. No other rider is in the double digits. Click here for the 2023 AMA Competition Rulebook The rule book applies to all AMA-sanctioned competition. Every session was streamed live on NBC Sports Gold's TrackPass. [16] In 1984 short-track rules granted a 500cc displacement limit for four-stroke engines. The AMA Supercross Championship is presented in the 450 SX class, which primarily features four-stroke 450cc technology. Wednesday brought enough dry weather to complete the heats and a half-dozen semis before the skies again opened up, leaving parts of the TT track under water. Back then in addition to the Grand National Champion, the AMA kept track of the High Point dirt track rider in the nation also. If National Numbers 2 - 9 have all been issued, the former AFT Twins National Champion holding a National Number 2 - 9 with the fewest points earned in the previous season may be required to choose an available National Number 10 - 99. iii. NBC Sports held the contract from 2017 to 2021. Triumph has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the Calistoga Half-Mile, and Ducati is fielding a take on their new Scrambler in the mile events. That trend continues with Progressive AFT rounds reinstated as key components of the massively popular Laconia Motorcycle Week and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Dirt track racers that were used to tail-happy cornering proved to be well suited for the new-found power. As Grand Prix motorcycle racing evolved into its current MotoGP formula with electronic traction control limiting rear wheel sliding, the advantage once held by former dirt trackers has been diminished. British companies, BSA and Triumph, quickly jumped on the series. There will also be two new additions to the slate: I-70 Half-Mile in Odessa, Missouri, and the Cedar Lake Short Track in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Japanese brands like Yamaha weren't imported to the US until the 1950s and brands like Indian fell away after the Great Depression. [2][3] The championship was the premier motorcycle racing series in the United States from the 1950s up until the late 1970s. Seven-time and defending AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr will once again wear the No. [26], Starting in 2022, international broadcasts are now airing in Brazil (Rede Bandeirantes) and Mexico (Fox Sports Mexico) as part of NASCAR media contracts in both countries because of their production of broadcasts. To order your copy, contact the author: Carroll Resweber became the first four-time champion, winning four consecutive championships for Harley-Davidson from 1958 to 1961. Up-and-coming rider Trevor Brunner joins the team to spearhead the campaign in the AFT Singles class. Since 1961 short-track events became part of the Championship; those races had a 250cc displacement limit. These web pages would not be possible without the help, support, and encouragement from Bill Milburn and my History Amigos: Bob Herrick, and Greg Pearson! Thank you. Time will tell. Written by Bob HerrickCopyright 2016 AMA Pro Racing will only review applications for homologation from motorcycle manufacturers or their distributors or designated representatives. Its the A grades that matter most, Joe Kopp said at the time. 16 - Castle Rock TT. For corrections, suggestions, or comments, please send me an email by clicking the icon below! September 4, 2022 - Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL, 17. One rider earned a career number. Eligible engines: Only 4-stroke single-cylinder motorcycles homologated by AMA Pro Racing may be used in AFT Singles competition. Liquid cooled racing-only engines may not exceed 750cc. TUNE-IN ALERT! Photo by Jen Muecke Many Americans had fallen into their respective camps revolving around Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycle. links included in their information. She finishes third in her heat race to advance directly to the final. Bob Herrick "The AMA is excited to return to the historic DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and the Magic Mile," said AMA track racing manager Ken Saillant. The restructured class system consists of the AFT SuperTwins premier class, the AFT Singles class for young rising stars and later on the AFT Production Twins class featuring production-based, 649-800cc twin-cylinder engines. 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