Following a 1-2 finish in the inaugural AdventureTrackers race at the 2024 Sturgis TT, which saw Sammy Halbert and Ivan Cervantes take the top two spots on stock Tiger 1200 motorcycles, Triumph returns to the Progressive American Flat Track AdventureTrackers series, with two elite riders set to compete aboard stock 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro motorcycles. This year’s campaign includes four thrilling races across South Dakota and Illinois, showcasing the performance and versatility of Triumph’s middleweight adventure platform.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Triumph Line-Up:
• Brandon Paasch – #196: A two-time Daytona 200 winner and seasoned road racer, Brandon brings a unique blend of speed, precision, and adaptability to the dirt. Known for his aggressive style and technical finesse, Paasch is ready to push the Tiger 900 GT Pro to its limits in the AdventureTrackers format.
• Dalton Gauthier – #79: The 2019 AFT Singles Champion is a proven flat track competitor and no stranger to high-stakes racing. With his deep dirt track experience and natural talent, Gauthier is poised to be a top contender in every round of the 2025 series.
The 2025 expanded AdventureTracker season will feature two short track and two TT races. Locations this season include the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Short Track in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as well as at the Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Race Schedule:
• Monday, August 4 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Tuesday, August 5 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Friday, August 8 – Sturgis TT – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Saturday, August 16 – Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America “The AdventureTrackers series continues to be an exciting platform to demonstrate the real-world performance of our adventure motorcycles. With Brandon and Dalton piloting the 2025 Tiger 900 GT Pro, we’re confident in our ability to compete at the highest level and show fans just how capable these bikes are—straight from the showroom floor.”
For more information about the race and to follow Triumph’s performance, visit the American Flat Track website.
Learn more about the 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro at triumphmotorcycles.com.