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American Flat Track: Even More From The Charlotte Half-Mile (Updated)

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American Flat Track: Even More From The Charlotte Half-Mile (Updated)

Daniels Takes Back-to-Back AFT Singles Titles at the Charlotte Half-Mile

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels sealed the deal on his second consecutive AFT Singles title with a sixth-place finish at Saturday night’s Progressive American Flat Track season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. JD Beach ended his Mission SuperTwins season on a high note by returning to the podium with a third-place finish. Unfortunately, Mikey Rush’s night ended early with a crash on the warmup lap of the AFT Singles Semi. Kolby Carlile had a big crash in the opening laps of the Mission SuperTwins Main and was unable to finish.

The season finale at the Charlotte Motor Speedway was delayed a day with rain on Friday, so it was an abbreviated schedule with only two qualifying sessions. After finishing fifth in his Semi, Daniels lined up on the third row in 10th. The defending AFT Singles Champion needed to finish 13th or better if his rival won. With the big picture in mind, he rode a smart race in the challenging track conditions and was able to advance to sixth, where he would ultimately finish to clinch the crown. In addition to holding on to his number-one plate, Daniels put his name in the record books as the only rider to earn back-to-back titles in the highly competitive AFT Singles Championship. The Illinois rider also had a solid debut in the Production Twins class this season, finishing on the podium at all four rounds entered and taking three race wins.

Beach had a solid start to the evening program, finishing fourth in his Mission SuperTwins Semi to line up on the second row of the grid for the Main Event. It was a complete restart after his teammate Carlile went down early in the race, and Beach was fifth after the first lap and was maintaining that position. Before the halfway mark, the red flag was brought out again after a big crash involving two riders up front. The Owensboro rider lined up third for the staggered restart and was right on the heels of the race leader. Beach had a look at multiple passing opportunities and moved to strike on the final lap of the race. With two laps to go, it turned into a three-rider fight to the finish and he ultimately crossed the line third. He ended the season with a top-five finish in the point standings, scoring a pair of wins and a total of four podiums.

The AFT Singles team went out in the first Semi race of the evening, but unfortunately, Rush crashed on the warmup lap and broke his leg. On the SuperTwins side of the tent, Carlile had a big crash early in the Main Event and incurred a similar injury to his teammate. Both riders were sent to a local area hospital and are being evaluated, and an update will come at a later date.

 

Tommy Hayden – Estenson Racing Team Manager

“It was a bittersweet night here in Charlotte. The highlight of the night was Dallas wrapping up his second 450 singles championship. That’s quite an accomplishment, and I’m really proud of him and the entire team for everything they put into that. It wasn’t easy this year. We had some obstacles to overcome, but everyone stuck together, and we were able to pull it off. So, that feels really good.

“JD had a really good night in the SuperTwins class. After the red flag, he got a good start and battled for the lead the entire race. In the end, he just barely came up short with third place, but it was a solid podium to wrap up the season. I think we made some good progress on the SuperTwin this year, and we’re happy to see that.

“Unfortunately, Mikey and Kolby had some bad luck tonight. Both of them ended up crashing and having a fairly similar injury, breaking their lower left legs. They are still being evaluated to know the extent of the injuries, but either way, it looks like they’re both going to require surgery and will need a little time to recover. I feel horrible for them to have their seasons end like that. We’re definitely wishing them a speedy recovery and I’m sure they’ll be back fighting up front in no time.”

 

2021 AFT Singles Champion Dallas Daniels. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
2021 AFT Singles Champion Dallas Daniels. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

 

Dallas Daniels – Estenson Racing AFT Singles

“It’s an amazing feeling to win back-to-back championships in the Singles class. Today was nerve-racking, though. The track was pretty much everything but what I wanted it to be. It was pretty treacherous, and we had spots that you couldn’t tell were slick spots and some tacky spots that would catch your foot. In practice, I felt decent, but I didn’t qualify all that well. As we went out for our Semi, my teammate, Mikey, spun around in the first corner on the warmup lap, and that kind of freaked me out a little bit.

“Last year, I wrapped my championship up three rounds early, so I’ve never been in the position where I had to ride conservatively. It was definitely a little weird for me, and I wasn’t a huge fan of it because I’m better when I’m riding all out for a win. I felt like I had the speed to win the Main Event tonight, but I had to look at the big picture. It was definitely tough, but I had a few moments in the Semi and the Main Event, so I just needed to focus on whatever I needed to do to seal the deal since a race win didn’t matter. I was kind of paying attention to where I was at and we were able to get the job done in the end. All in all, it was an awesome night. I have to give a big thanks to the whole Estenson Racing team for all of their hard work and sticking behind me.”

 

JD Beach on the AFT SuperTwins podium at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
JD Beach on the AFT SuperTwins podium at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

 

JD Beach – Estenson Racing Mission SuperTwins

“I’m glad that we got the race in, with all of the rain and stuff. With the abbreviated schedule, I was nervous because usually, we need as much time as possible before the Main Event to get the bike setup, but it all went really well. In the Main, I was starting eighth, so I was hoping to get maybe a top five. Once we got going, I felt really good, and the bike was working great. We had a few red flags, and each time I just felt better and better. I was working with Jared (Mees) on the inside and outside and trying to figure out a good spot to pass him. I had a really good idea going into the last lap and then two laps to go, Davis (Fisher) came by me and used my idea. So then I had to try and pass two guys and I just couldn’t get it done. To end the year on the box is awesome. The team worked really hard, so it feels good going into the off-season with another podium.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by KTM Factory Racing:

RED BULL KTM’S MAX WHALE VICTORIOUS AT THE CHARLOTTE HALF-MILE SEASON FINALE

Round 17 – American Flat Track Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The final round of the 2021 American Flat Track Championship took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday with a dramatic conclusion to the hotly contested AFT Singles Championship battle. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Whale secured the Main Event win, missing the title by a mere eight points after 17 rounds of bar-to-bar racing. Teammate Shayna Texter-Bauman finished seventh on the night to end the season with eighth overall in the AFT Singles championship standings.

Whale put himself into a favorable spot after qualifying fourth, which allowed him to line up in the first row for the semi. He charged to a third-place transfer into the Main Event, giving him another front row start position. He was in third on the first lap but fell to fourth for a few laps. He then regained positions and moved into second on Lap 7, soon engaging in battle with Kody Kopp and eventually taking the lead on Lap 10. The duo swapped positions a couple times more before a crash late in the race by KTM-mounted Morgen Mischler resulted in a red flag. Whale led from the restart to the checkered flag, a total of 12 laps, to capture the last win of the season.

It was an incredibly hard-fought season for Whale, who contested the AFT Singles Championship down to the final laps of 2021. The Aussie had a decent start to the season but things began to turn around for him four rounds in when he raced his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the center of the podium for the first time at the Chicago Half-Mile. He went on to secure five total Main Event wins, along with an additional four podium finishes throughout the season but it wasn’t without its trials. Finishing second overall for the second straight season, Whale has his sights set on a championship bid in 2022 as he gears up to spend the next two seasons with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad.

 

Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy AMA Pro Racing and KTM.
Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy AMA Pro Racing and KTM.

Whale: “It was a solid season finale, I’m super happy with how the team worked all day and I ended up grabbing the win. Overall, it was an awesome season for myself and the team, it was our first year together and we learned a lot, ee progressed all year and we never stopped improving, which was the best part. The next year is going to be great for us, I know it for a fact. I ended up second in the championship but it kind of bums me out because we definitely had a great shot at winning the title this year. We’ll come out next year swinging and see what we can do – hopefully grabbing the No. 1 plate.”

Texter-Bauman had a strong finish to the 2021 season in Charlotte as she placed her KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION inside the top-10 with a seventh-place result at the finale. Known for being a force at the Half-Mile tracks, Shayna came into the weekend with great confidence and she raced her way to a seventh-place transfer in the semi. Working through a challenging red flag restart, Shayna fought hard in the Main Event to ultimately come away with another seventh in the final Main Event of the season.

Still holding onto the title as all-time winningest AFT Singles racer in series history, Shayna added another pair of sweet victories this season with an impressive double-header victory at the season opener in Florida. Coming on strong at the end of the season, Shayna added two additional podium finishes at the Sacramento double-header, along with four top-10s, to ultimately finish eighth in the AFT Singles Championship.

 

Shayna Texter-Bauman (52). Photo courtesy KTM.
Shayna Texter-Bauman (52). Photo courtesy KTM.

Texter-Bauman: “We struggled a little bit to really get going all day but we made a last-minute change before the Main Event with the fork settings and it made a world of difference. In the Main Event, we came from pretty far back to get up to sixth but there was a red flag restart and I was struggling to see in the light, so I lost a spot off the restart. I was able to bring it home in the final two minutes to hold seventh place, so I felt really strong. Overall, I’m really happy to end the season the way we did and I’m really happy with the motorcycle. I think we made big gains from Port Royal Half-Mile on, and we got our motorcycle back up on the podium twice at the Sacramento Mile and finished strong at Charlotte. I’d like to give a special thanks to KTM, along with George and Evan at Solid Performance WP Suspension, for helping us find a setting that I believe we were missing for the last year and a half. Of course, thanks to our Team Manager, Chris Fillmore, and my mechanic, Justin, for everything. I really appreciate it.”

Chris Fillmore, Team Manager: “The title chase for us came down to the final round, and if things would have gone a little differently at Springfield Short Track,  we could have won the championship last night, so that’s a little bit tough to swallow. Overall, I am proud of our team and riders – having seven wins on the season is something to be happy and proud about. Ups and downs will help us grow as a team, so I’m confident and looking forward to coming back stronger than ever next year.”

AFT Singles Results – Round 17

1. Max Whale – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

2. Kody Kopp, Honda

3. Trent Lowe, Suzuki

OTHER KTM

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

13. Hunter Bauer, KTM

15. James Ott, KTM

17. Morgen Mischler, KTM

AFT Singles Point Standings – 2021 

1. Dallas Daniels, 281 points

2. Max Whale – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 273

3. Morgen Mischler, 223

OTHER KTM

8. Shayna Texter-Bauman – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 135

17. James Ott, 55

19. Hunter Bauer, 44

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING SECURES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK MANUFACTURER’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Rider Jared Mees Wins Seventh Career Grand National Championship; Indian Motorcycle Privateer Davis Fisher Wins First Career SuperTwins Event at Charlotte Half-Mile

 

Jared Mees (9) in action. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
Jared Mees (9) in action. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.

 

Minneapolis, MN. (October 11, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, earned its fifth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, while its Wrecking Crew factory rider, Jared Mees, secured his seventh career Grand National Championship following the conclusion of the 2021 AFT season. In addition, Indian Motorcycle privateer Davis Fisher finished the 2021 season by reaching the top of the Charlotte Half-Mile podium – earning his first career AFT SuperTwins victory.

Entering the 2021 AFT SuperTwins finale, Mees lead fellow Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew rider, and two-time defending champion, Briar Bauman by a mere four points. Following a complete red flag restart in the Main, it was Bauman who established himself with the early lead, while Mees ran comfortably in second. Though after hitting a wet section on the track, Bauman’s bike clipped a hay bale and sent him over his bars. With nowhere to go, Indian Motorcycle privateer Sammy Halbert crashed into Bauman’s bike and went flying into the air. Halbert was taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance, while Bauman joined the restart on his back-up bike, but eventually decided he was physically unable to compete and pulled out of the race – ultimately crowning Mees as the 2021 SuperTwins champion.

“First and foremost, we wish Sammy and Briar a speedy recovery. It’s an unfortunate way to end the season, but we know these guys are warriors and will be back stronger than ever,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “We also want send a huge congratulations to Davis Fisher and his team, as they put in incredible work and truly deserve this victory. We also cannot say enough about Jared Mees – a true competitor in every sense of the word. Congrats on number seven, Jared.”

The 2021 championship could perhaps be Mees’ finest performance, as he battled through adversity following mid-season knee surgery. Costing him critical points in the season standings, Mees continued to train hard and ended the season by winning five of the last seven races. With 60 career wins, seven championships, and multiple records, Mees is now just two championships from reach his career goal to meet Scottie Parker’s record of nine championships.

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Royal Enfield North America:

JOHNNY LEWIS FOURTH, BTR FLAT TRACK WRAPS UP AT CHARLOTTE HALF MILE

Royal Enfield caps off a successful season of American Flat Track racing with Moto Anatomy X and BUILD. TRAIN. RACE.

 

Johnny Lewis (10) at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Johnny Lewis (10) at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

 

Milwaukee, WI – The final round of the American Flat Track Championship was more than a season ender for Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield. For Johnny Lewis, it was a milestone in a year of growth, development, and historic race results for Royal Enfield in what was a landmark season for the Twins FT race machine. Lewis sailed to another top-five finish at the Charlotte Half Mile at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, taking fourth in the Production Twins main event.

Lewis’ sixth top-five finish of the season is a testament to not only his race craft, but to the steady progress he and the Moto Anatomy X team have made with the Twins FT. “It’s crazy to think what we have accomplished in this last year–a prestigious win at the Lima Half Mile and six top-five finishes overall,” said Lewis. “To end the season with a fourth at Charlotte Motor Speedway showed that we have been able to develop the Royal Enfield Twins FT into a competitive production-based race bike.”

“Since day one we’ve had so many people step up in so many ways. I don’t like hearing no, or I can’t. If you can’t, I will. But in my group of people we didn’t ever say we can’t. We pushed until the end. We had amazing support throughout the season from Lloyd Brothers Motorsports, Woody Kyle, Wes Hanes and S&S Cycle. We were able to develop each week thanks to Kent Ford, Lowery Racing, Web Cam, Cometic Gaskets, Scott Saunders and Wiseco. I can’t thank them all enough.”

Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE.

The Charlotte Half Mile was slated to be the fourth and final round of the Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE (BTR). Mother Nature had other ideas, however, and rainy weather forced race promoters to postpone Friday’s schedule to Saturday. The BTR women had other commitments, and unfortunately travel logistics did not allow for everyone to alter their schedules, resulting in the cancelation of the final BTR exhibition of the 2021 American Flat Track season.

“This is obviously not the ending we were hoping for, but this is a reality of racing,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead – Royal Enfield Americas. “There are elements beyond our control and we have to roll with the punches. This marks the end of the American Flat Track BTR championship, but look for the women to be racing various events throughout the winter.

“I can’t express how proud I am of all the women in this program—watching them all push themselves both on and off the track and grow as racers, and as people. They are truly testament to the success of the Build. Train. Race. program and we are more excited than ever to reach to even bigger heights in 2022!”

The Royal Enfield BTR Road Racing program is already looking toward an expanded platform with American Flat Track next season. An announcement on the 2022 Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. USA Flat Track program, including details on the application period, is coming soon. Find more information at https://buildtrainrace.com/.

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 140 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the all-new Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT 650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

MotoAmerica: Bulgarian Mihail Florov Racing BMW In Superbike (Updated)

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MotoAmerica: Bulgarian Mihail Florov Racing BMW In Superbike (Updated)

Bulgarian rider Mihail Florov will ride an Alpha Racing-supported BMW M1000RR for Innovative Race Team in the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, according to Alpha Racing.

Florov is racing a Michelin-shod Yamaha YZF-R6 in the Open 600 class of the RFME (Real Federacion Motociclista Espanola) ESBK Championship in Spain in 2021. His best finish was a fourth in Race One at Jerez.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Innovative Race Team:

MIHAIL FLOROV JOINS FORCES WITH INNOVATION RACING TO BRING THE NEW BMW M 1000 RR TO MOTOAMERICA

 

Mihail Florov. Photo courtesy Innovative Race Team.
Mihail Florov. Photo courtesy Innovative Race Team.

 

Bulgarian born racer Mihail Florov sets his sights on MotoAmerica after pairing up with the Innovation Race Team to bring the first BMW M 1000 RR Superbike to the United States to race in the highly competitive and prestigious MotoAmerica Superbike class.

The Innovation Race Team is also proud to announce a collaboration with technical partner Alpha Racing. Alpha Racing pride themselves in being the world’s leading specialist in professional racing parts and services for all BMW Superbike models, they boast a deep routed partnership with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the official BMW Motorrad teams and will be a valuable addition to the project to ensure Florov has the best possible chances of success in the United States as he sets sail on his journey away from Europe.

Mihail has plenty of on-track experience to his name, starting his career racing in the Greek and Spanish Championships placing second overall in the Greek R3 Challenge Cup and fifth in the Spanish R3 Challenge Cup in the same year. The following year he moved up to a higher capacity 600cc machine racing in the Spanish CIV Open600 class, very nearly clinching the title in his first year on a Supersport machine eventually finishing in an impressive third place overall. In 2020 and 2021 he raced for the highly successful Stratos Team in the National Spanish ESBK Supersport series with some strong results including a best result of P4 before opting to fully focus on 2022 and withdraw from the series earlier this year. Following his withdrawal he has spent time getting to grips with the BMW S1000 RR completing tests and events to understand the BMW and the extra power the 1000cc has to offer.

The goal of the Innovation Race Team powered by Alpha Racing is to help develop Florov and continue his steady growth as a motorcycle racer, focusing on developing his physical and mental strength as he takes the biggest leap of his career so far. The team’s focus is to develop the 2022 BMW M 1000 RR in the United States and aid Florov in his development with the goal of eventually battling at the front of the field against the very best riders the MotoAmerica series has to offer, combining all areas of the team to create a competitive and strong package with technical support from Alpha Racing.

 

An Alpha Racing-modified BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing and Innovative Race Team.
An Alpha Racing-modified BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing and Innovative Race Team.

 

Combining the expertise of each team member including team owners Jacques Cochran and Simon Florov with Mihail Florov and an Alpha Racing Technician will provide the team the stability and support required to fight at the highest national level in the USA, a level so high that it can command and attract ex-Grand Prix and WorldSBK riders Loris Baz and Hector Barbera with multiple riders in the class previously competing in Grand Prix races and the WorldSBK championship.

Jacques Cochran, Innovation Race Team: “Innovation Race Team is dedicated to developing the sport and ensuring the future of talented riders. Having Alpha Racing as an official technical partner is a natural fit in our mission to develop our maintenance talent and provide our rider with the best-equipped Superbike to challenge for the top MotoAmerica Superbike spots. We will be fighting strong in 2022 and for many years to come.”

Alpha Racing: “We are delighted to take part in this exciting Superbike project as a technical partner in one of the strongest national championships worldwide. In order to be competitive in the series it is important that the structure regarding the team, rider and equipment work seamlessly. With many years of racing know-how and our Performance Parts we would like to contribute another piece to the success of the newly founded Innovation Race Team based around a young, highly motivated rider. The BMW M 1000 RR Superbike is set up and prepared with the utmost precision in our Competence Center in Germany. Furthermore, the team will receive additional on-site support from our Race Support staff at all MotoAmerica rounds. We look forward to the cooperation with the Innovation Race Team and eagerly await the start of the 2022 racing season.”

Mihail Florov, Innovation Race Team rider: “I am super excited to race with an Alpha Racing ready-to-race prepped 2022 BMW M 1000 RR. Having Alpha Racing as a technical partner in my box will be a huge boost in confidence knowing I have a bike in great hands helping me restrain this beast. It is going to be an amazing challenge for me and a new chapter of my racing career. I have put a lot of sweat and tears into my training to get myself to a new level, focusing and knowing I will be more than ready. Having a BMW Superbike with their new projects team is a really good combination. I will be getting my first taste of the new BMW M 1000 RR with their race-ready bike soon and it will be a special and amazing moment. Going to a different country without knowing any of the tracks is a big challenge but I am looking forward to this moment. I am so excited to race in MotoAmerica after being glued to my seat watching the championship action unfold this year learning as much as possible from my future competitors. MotoAmerica has really fast riders racing at a high level and is an internationally well-known championship. I will be doing my best to learn fast and get to the front positions and demonstrate the power of the BMW. I am honoured to be a part of this brand new team and recognise the magnitude of this unique opportunity. I want to make an impact on the racing world and prove my abilities in 2022 and prove it is more than just racing. I am ready for this challenge!”

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Momesso Wins, Toth 2nd, De Keyrel DNF In Italy

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Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Momesso Wins, Toth 2nd, De Keyrel DNF In Italy

Editorial Note: Kaleb De Keyrel posted on Instagram that he crashed while in second place.

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American Flat Track: More From The Charlotte Half-Mile

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American Flat Track: More From The Charlotte Half-Mile

Mees Crowned 2021 Grand National Champion at Dramatic Progressive AFT Finale

Dallas Daniels able to go back-to-back in AFT Singles Championships

 

Jared Mees (9) won the 2021 AFT Mission SuperTwins Championship. Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.
Jared Mees (9) won the 2021 AFT Mission SuperTwins Championship. Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.

CONCORD, N.C. (October 10, 2021) – An epic Progressive American Flat Track season finale was all but guaranteed with the Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle title on the line. Even still, the Honda Charlotte Half-Mile at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., proved more dramatic than anyone could have possibly foreseen.

After the checkered flag dropped and a season’s worth of points were stacked up, the legendary Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) completed his two-year climb to reclaim the Grand National Championship.

Following 15-and-one-half rounds, a titanic Grand National Championship fight took a fateful turn in the blink of an eye. Two-time defending Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle king Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) shook free from an early dogfight with Mees to stretch out several bike lengths at the front. The two title contenders would spend the next several minutes in a game of cat-and-mouse, with Bauman managing a gap of just under a second despite Mees’ desperate attempt to eat away at the advantage.

If Bauman held that lead to the checkered flag, he was set to become just the sixth rider in history to win three consecutive Grand National Championships. But that dream became a nightmare when he got loose in the wet section and his machine stood up underneath him.

After nearly pulling off a miraculous save, Bauman ultimately clipped a hay bale and was sent over the bars. His bike then skittered directly into the path of podium contender Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750), who had nowhere to go and was sent high into the air in a dramatic crash.

After some time, Bauman was able to return to his feet while Halbert was unfortunately unable to continue the race and was transported to be evaluated for injury.

Further proving his worthiness as a champion, Bauman mounted his back-up machine and lined up at the back of the grid for the restart with five minutes plus two laps remaining to decide the title. Unfortunately, his battered body was unable to match his bravery, and after a short stint, Bauman was forced to retire into the pits.

While the title was effectively decided at that point, the race was not. JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) stepped forward to provide Mees a fierce fight for the win. As the time ticked away, the two were slowly reeled in by Davis Fisher (No. 67 BMC Racing/Dick Wall 60 Indian FTR750) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), who turned it into a four-way scrap as the clock hit 0:00.

With two to go, Beach took his shot, which was skillfully brushed away by Mees.

Fisher, however, took advantage of their tussle, slipping under Beach and then lining up Mees in the year’s final corner. He got underneath the champion-to-be and powered past him as they sprinted to the checkered flag.

The paddock erupted as Fisher hit the stripe 0.114 seconds ahead of Mees to claim his maiden premier class victory. Beach held on for third, followed by Vanderkooi and Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) to complete the top five.

Fisher said, “Oh man, it was a fight. All season long was a grind, just to stay fit and keep working on the bikes all week long. It feels so good. I even had thoughts to not even come to Charlotte this year. We loaded up the van and left the trailer at home and made the trip. This morning my sponsor said he was glad we came and asked me if I was glad too. I said, ‘I don’t know — I’ll tell you tonight!’ It feels so good. I’ve got 41 hours to think about it on the way home.”

Future Hall of Famer Mees now boasts the ’12, ‘14, ‘15, ’17, ’18, and ‘21 Grand National Championships, along with the 2009 and 2011 GNC1 Twins Championships and the 2012 GNC1 Singles Championship. He said, “I hand it to Briar. He’s definitely one of the toughest competitors — if not the toughest competitor — I’ve ever dealt with.

“The famous saying is you win ‘em any way you can. I don’t know… the hype isn’t there at this very second… but to win these things you have to cross the finish line. Man, he made me step up my game these past few years — there’s no doubt about that. He’s one tough competitor. We had a little ‘bro-out’ moment back there, and I told him, ‘Hey, you’re gonna heal up and the battle will resume next year.’”

AFT Singles

The AFT Singles finale played out about as tensely as possible considering the situation at hand, but in the end, Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) did exactly what he needed to in order to become the class’ first-ever back-to-back champion.

With a 20-point gap separating Daniels from second-ranked Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE), the only way Daniels wouldn’t hold onto the #1 plate was if Whale won and Daniels finished lower than 13th.

While that seemed like an unlikely prospect in theory, it felt a whole lot more realistic once the rubber actually hit the dirt. As the deciding race took shape, Whale put himself up front in an intense battle with Kody Kopp (No. 143 Smartop/Jones Honda/Latus Motors CRF450R) while Daniels cautiously circulated down in 12th on a tricky course that repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to catch riders out without notice.

Adding to the tension, the race was red-flagged late following a Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F) crash. That forced Daniels to navigate the close quarters of a restart, but he actually made up ground in the process, getting away well to slot into a safe sixth.

Whale did all he could, slashing past Kopp to claim his class-leading fifth win of the year. Just behind, Trent Lowe (No. 48 WBR/Suzuki Motor of America RM-Z450) pulled off a spectacular late strike to ace Honda teammates Cole Zabala (No. 51 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) in order to pick up his first podium of ‘21 in his very final attempt.

And then came Daniels, who rolled across the line in sixth to successfully complete his championship defense.

An emotional Daniels fought back the tears as he said, “This championship has been tough — a lot of ups and downs this season. I can’t thank my team enough. It’s been a hard season and these guys stuck behind me. To make history like this is awesome. It was tough tonight because the track was treacherous. It just means the world to me.”

Race winner and championship runner-up Whale said, “It’s really satisfying. You’re only as good as your last race. You know, it’s awesome to get the win, and I’m super pumped. The team and I worked so hard today. But I’m also bummed because I really wanted to win the championship this year. But that’s how it goes really — it’s motorcycle racing. Congrats to the whole Estenson team and Dallas — he rode great all year.”

AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

The late-season transition of Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) from the couch to AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines podium contention ended on the top step of the box.

Once regarded primarily as a 450cc TT ace, Janisch proved he more than belonged on a twin after being drafted to sub for the injured Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Cycles/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R). With finishes of second, third, third, and fourth to his name in limited duty, Janisch put the cherry on top with a narrow victory in the finale over Ben Lowe (No. 25 Vance & Hines/Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R).

Janisch said, “It’s insane, right? I didn’t expect it. Honestly, I don’t think anyone really expected it. It’s such an honor to get a chance with such a prestigious team. Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, they’ve got the XG750R working amazingly. Like I’ve said before, I think it’s the best bike in the class. And to just get the opportunity is unreal.”

With the class crown already decided in favor of Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing MT-07), Chad Cose (No. 49 Vance & Hines/Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) came into Charlotte set to decide the championship runner-up between them.

Cose was the race’s early leader and Bromley joined Cose, Janisch, and Lowe in a mid-race tilt for first place. Cose ultimately faded to seventh while Bromley rounded out the podium, but the differential still wasn’t quite enough for Bromley to catch Cose for runner-up honors.

Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield Twins FT) hustled the Royal Enfield to fourth. Meanwhile, class champ Texter added one final top five to a championship-winning season that tallied up seven wins, 11 podiums, and 13 top-fives in 16 races.

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American Flat Track: Running Results From The Charlotte Half-Mile

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American Flat Track: Running Results From The Charlotte Half-Mile

Honda Charlotte Half-Mile/American Flat Track

Charlotte Half-Mile

Charlotte, North Carolina

October 9, 2021

AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Sammy Halbert (Ind), 19.888

2. Jared Mees (Ind), 19.934

3. Davis Fisher (Ind), 20.056

4. Briar Bauman (Ind), 20.059

5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 20.061

6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 20.117

7. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 20.225

8. JD Beach (Yam), 20.265

9. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 20.327

10. Ryan Varnes (Ind), 20.484

11. James Rispoli (Har), 20.573

12. Brandon Price (Ind), 20.608

13. Bronson Bauman (Ind), no time recorded

 

 

AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 20.352

2. James Ott (KTM), 20.407

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 20.418

4. Michael Rush (Yam), 20.471

5. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 20.479

6. Max Whale (KTM), 20.496

7. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 20.497

8. Tanner Dean (Hon), 20.511

9. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 20.567

10. Cole Zabala (Hon), 20.577

11. Kody Kopp (Hon), 20.614

12. Ferran Cardus (Hon), 20.660

13. Justin Jones (Hon), 20.692

14. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 20.699

15. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), 20.751

16. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), 20.758

17. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 20.766

18. Blake Lomas (Suz), 20.784

19. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 20.827

20. Billy Ross (KTM), 20.841

21. Ryan Wells (Hon), 20.883

22. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 21.013

23. Damon Ream (KTM), 21.042

24. Jared Lowe (Hon), 21.056

25. Jordan Jean (Hon), 21.104

26. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), 21.119

27. Noah Miller (Hon), 21.645

 

 

AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jesse Janisch (Har), 20.482

2. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 20.484

3. Cory Texter (Yam), 20.505

4. Ben Lowe (Har), 20.517

5. Chad Cose (Har), 20.585

6. Dan Bromley (Yam), 20.603

7. Morgen Mischler (Har), 20.758

8. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 20.818

9. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 20.918

10. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 20.946

11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 20.954

12. Michael Hill (Yam), 21.253

13. Brandon Newman (Kaw), 21.257

14. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), 21.266

15. Shelby Miller (Kaw), 21.365

16. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 21.514

17. Garret Wilson (Kaw), 21.731

18. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 21.745

 

 

RSD Super Hooligans Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kevin Varnes (Har), 20.965

2. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 21.065

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), 21.301

4. Scott Baker (Har), 21.317

5. Joe Kopp (Ind), 21.457

6. Robert Lewis (Har), 21.659

7. Dave Kilkenny (Har), 21.753

8. Frankie Garcia (Ind), 21.824

9. Chris Boone (Har), 21.879

10. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), 22.023

11. George Price (Har), 22.058

12. Joseph Houston (Har), 22.073

13. Johnny Bova II (Har), 22.110

14. Josh Young (Har), 22.251

15. Jason Griffin (Duc), 22.337

16. Jim Ottele (Tri), 22.581

17. Stace Richmond (KTM), 22.940

18. Sarah Dixon (Duc), 22.988

19. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), 23.110

20. Alex Childs (Har), 23.889

21. Erin Ferris (Duc), 25.527

22. Matt Jensen (Har), no time recorded

23. Daniel Swislosky (Har), no time recorded

 

 

AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 19.919

2. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 19.949

3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 19.963

4. Davis Fisher (Ind), 20.028

5. Sammy Halbert (Ind), 20.055

6. JD Beach (Yam), 20.075

7. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 20.089

8. Ryan Varnes (Ind), 20.132

9. Briar Bauman (Ind), 20.182

10. Brandon Price (Ind), 20.242

11. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 20.273

12. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 20.411

13. James Rispoli (Har), 20.620

 

 

AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 20.255

2. Tanner Dean (Hon), 20.302

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 20.342

4. Max Whale (KTM), 20.401

5. Cole Zabala (Hon), 20.417

6. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), 20.420

7. Kody Kopp (Hon), 20.468

8. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 20.515

9. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 20.551

10. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), 20.574

11. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 20.595

12. Blake Lomas (Suz), 20.602

13. James Ott (KTM), 20.650

14. Michael Rush (Yam), 20.655

15. Ferran Cardus (Hon), 20.663

16. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 20.690

17. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 20.692

18. Ryan Wells (Hon), 20.722

19. Justin Jones (Hon), 20.724

20. Jared Lowe (Hon), 20.820

21. Damon Ream (KTM), 20.830

22. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 20.851

23. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 20.939

24. Jordan Jean (Hon), 20.983

25. Billy Ross (KTM), 20.993

26. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), 21.090

27. Noah Miller (Hon), 21.607

 

 

AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 20.171

2. Jesse Janisch (Har), 20.331

3. Ben Lowe (Har), 20.401

4. Chad Cose (Har), 20.404

5. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 20.486

6. Morgen Mischler (Har), 20.521

7. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 20.691

8. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 20.732

9. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), 20.773

10. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 20.789

11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 20.816

12. Dan Bromley (Yam), 20.860

13. Michael Hill (Yam), 20.980

14. Brandon Newman (Kaw), 21.084

15. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 21.229

16. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 21.326

17. Shelby Miller (Kaw), 21.353

18. Garret Wilson (Kaw), 21.889

 

 

RSD Super Hooligans Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kevin Varnes (Har), 20.774

2. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 20.982

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), 21.209

4. Joe Kopp (Ind), 21.358

5. Scott Baker (Har), 21.359

6. Dave Kilkenny (Har), 21.365

7. Johnny Bova II (Har), 21.466

8. Robert Lewis (Har), 21.523

9. Frankie Garcia (Ind), 21.643

10. Joseph Houston (Har), 21.663

11. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), 21.802

12. Chris Boone (Har), 21.827

13. Josh Young (Har), 21.960

14. George Price (Har), 22.095

15. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), 22.146

16. Jason Griffin (Duc), 22.312

17. Jim Ottele (Tri), 22.370

18. Stace Richmond (KTM), 22.700

19. Sarah Dixon (Duc), 22.900

20. Alex Childs (Har), 23.246

21. Erin Ferris (Duc), 23.991

22. Matt Jensen (Har), no time recorded

23. Daniel Swislosky (Har), no time recorded

 

 

Provisional AFT Singles Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 8 laps

2. James Ott (KTM), -01.658 seconds

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -02.885

4. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -03.138

5. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -03.905

6. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), -04.331

7. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -04.568

8. Blake Lomas (Suz), -04.634

9. Ryan Wells (Hon), -06.005

10. Jordan Jean (Hon), -06.663

11. Billy Ross (KTM), -06.788

12. Jared Lowe (Hon), -07.324

13. Noah Miller (Hon), -12.582

14. Michael Rush (Yam), -8 laps

 

 

Provisional AFT Singles Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kody Kopp (Hon), 8 laps

2. Cole Zabala (Hon), -00.229 seconds

3. Max Whale (KTM), -00.359

4. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -01.495

5. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -01.681

6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -02.095

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -02.177

8. Justin Jones (Hon), -04.168

9. Damon Ream (KTM), -04.373

10. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -06.918

11. Ezra Brusky (Hon), -2 laps, -10.637

12. Tanner Dean (Hon), -8 laps

13. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), -8 laps

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Davis Fisher (Ind), 8 laps

2. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -00.256 seconds

3. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.924

4. JD Beach (Yam), -01.051

5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -01.691

6. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -03.309

7. James Rispoli (Har), -04.697

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 8 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.934 seconds

3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -02.469

4. Brandon Price (Ind), -03.314

5. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -03.468

6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -1 lap, -11.857

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 8 laps

2. Ben Lowe (Har), -01.619 seconds

3. Johnny Lewis (Roy), -02.028

4. Dan Bromley (Yam), -02.337

5. Michael Hill (Yam), -07.100

6. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -07.417

7. Shelby Miller (Kaw), -09.619

8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -32.841

9. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), -1 lap

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Har), 8 laps

2. Jesse Janisch (Har), -00.234 seconds

3. Morgen Mischler (Har), -00.564

4. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -00.753

5. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -01.392

6. Brandon Newman (Kaw), -04.343

7. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), -05.621

8. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), -09.489

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 4 laps

2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.015 seconds

3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.332

4. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -00.399

 

Provisional AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kody Kopp (Hon), 16 laps

2. Max Whale (KTM), -00.318 seconds

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -01.641

4. Trent Lowe (Suz), -01.724

5. Cole Zabala (Hon), -02.176

6. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -02.267

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -04.385

8. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -04.850

9. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -05.568

10. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -05.690

11. Tanner Dean (Hon), -06.718

12. Justin Jones (Hon), -07.735

13. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -07.911

14. James Ott (KTM), -10.183

15. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), -11.816

16. Blake Lomas (Suz), -12.013

17. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -12.024

 

THIS JUST IN: SUPERTWINS MAIN RED-FLAGGED

Briar Bauman crashed while leading, and Sammy Halbert hit Bauman’s tumbling bike. Bauman may make the restart but Halbert was transported to a hospital and was reported to be alert but in pain, according to a crew member.

Sammy Halbert’s racebike after it hit Briar Bauman’s tumbling bike.

Mission SuperTwins Main Event Running Order At Red Flag:

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 12 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.914 seconds

3. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -02.578

4. Davis Fisher (Ind), -03.550

5. JD Beach (Yam), -03.913

6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -05.215

7. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -05.395

8. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -06.123

9. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -07.376

10. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -07.556

11. James Rispoli (Har), -11.256

12. Brandon Price (Ind), -3 laps

13. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -12 laps

RESTART PENDING

 

(Restarted) Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Davis Fisher (Ind), 32 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.114 seconds

3. JD Beach (Yam), -00.645

4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -01.124

5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -04.278

6. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -07.740

7. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -09.171

8. James Rispoli (Har), -13.631

9. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -3 laps

10. Briar Bauman (Ind), -17 laps

11. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -20 laps

12. Brandon Price (Ind), -23 laps

13. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -32 laps

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jesse Janisch (Har), 17 laps

2. Ben Lowe (Har), -00.319 seconds

3. Dan Bromley (Yam), -01.019

4. Johnny Lewis (Roy), -02.869

5. Cory Texter (Yam), -03.881

6. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -04.236

7. Chad Cose (Har), -04.570

8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -04.950

9. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -04.966

10. Michael Hill (Yam), -09.164

11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -09.978

12. Brandon Newman (Kaw), -12.587

13. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), -13.736

14. Shelby Miller (Kaw), -13.911

15. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), -20.728

16. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), -7 laps

17. Morgen Mischler (Har), -17 laps

 

 

Provisional Super Hooligans Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 8 laps

2. Kevin Varnes (Har), -01.454 seconds

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), -02.733

4. Scott Baker (Har), -03.126

5. Robert Lewis (Har), -04.051

6. Johnny Bova II (Har), -06.949

7. Dave Kilkenny (Har), -07.137

8. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), -07.238

9. Joseph Houston (Har), -08.131

10. Frankie Garcia (Ind), -10.030

11. Joe Kopp (Ind), -10.361

12. Josh Young (Har), -12.479

13. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), -15.123

14. Jason Griffin (Duc), -15.797

15. Chris Boone (Har), -23.958

16. George Price (Har), -4 laps

World Endurance: Race Results From The 6 Hours Of Most (Updated)

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World Endurance: Race Results From The 6 Hours Of Most (Updated)
6H of Most - Race - Final results after 6 hours - Final ranking

 

6H of Most - Championship Classification - 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship-Teams Ranking

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Eurosport Events:

BMW WIN AT MOST BY A WHISKER AHEAD OF YART 

 

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (37) beat YART Yamaha Official EWC Team (7) by 0.070 second to win the 6 Hours of Most. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (37) beat YART Yamaha Official EWC Team (7) by 0.070 second to win the 6 Hours of Most. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.

 

The smallest gap in the history of Endurance – 70 milliseconds – separated BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team from YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team at the finish of the 6 Hours of Most. The factory BMW won their first endurance world championship race and the Yamaha team climbed on to the podium for the first time this season. Third at Most, Yoshimura SERT Motul were crowned 2021 FIM EWC world champions.

The first edition of the 6 Hours of Most won’t be forgotten in a hurry. A crazy duel was fought during the last few minutes of the race between BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (Ilya Mikhalchik, Markus Reiterberger and Kenny Foray) and YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team (Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Niccolò Canepa). The German riders Markus Reiterberger for BMW Motorrad and Marvin Fritz for YART offered viewers a spectacular fight for the win. A mere 70 milliseconds separated the two machines at the finish. An absolute first in world Endurance! Over the last half-hour, Marvin Fritz beat the fastest race lap four times. He set the final record, a 1:33.875, on his second-last lap.

It was also BMW’s very first victory in the FIM Endurance world championship.

The duel nearly eclipsed the fight for third place on the podium between Yoshimura SERT Motul and Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar. The Franco-Japanese Suzuki team (Gregg Black, Xavier Simeon and Sylvain Guintoli) fended off the attacks of the French Kawasaki to the very end. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s objective was to win a 17th world title in style and also climb on to the podium at Most. They achieved their objective.

Thanks to their win, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claimed the overall runner-up spot.

Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar (Jérémy Guarnoni, Erwan Nigon and David Checa) finished 4th at the 6 Hours of Most after running a flawless race. The factory Kawasaki team wound up the season on the third step of the overall podium.

Wójcik Racing Team (Gino Rea, Sheridan Morais and Dan Linfoot), who were at the front of the field throughout, finished 5th at Most. It was their best result following a tough season.

ERC Endurance-Ducati (Etienne Masson, Lorenzo Zanetti and Mathieu Gines) made progress at every race and were 6th at the finish ahead of the first Superstock, No Limits Motor Team (Luca Scassa, Kevin Calia and Alexis Masbou).

The Czech team TME Racing took 2nd place in the Superstock class after a superb race among the Superstock front-runners. Energie Endurance 91, 3rd in the Superstock class, climbed on to the podium in class for the first time.

BMRT 3D Maxxess Nevers, the winners of the FIM Superstock World Cup at the Bol d’Or, were forced to withdraw. Thanks to their win at Most, No Limits Motor Team claimed the runner-up spot in the FIM Endurance World Cup.

6 hours of flat-out racing

After Gregg Black’s holeshot in the saddle of Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Suzuki, Mike di Meglio placed F.C.C. TSR Honda France in the lead. Ilya Mikhalchik quickly took over the lead for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team while Marvin Fritz was doing a fast climb back up after a sluggish start from pole.

The first incidents affected the leading pack two hours into the race. F.C.C. TSR Honda France crashed and ended up not classified. Tati Team Beringer Racing and Moto Ain also crashed when they were in the Top 10, followed by VRD Igol Experiences whose Yamaha suffered engine failure.

VRD Igol Experiences were 7th and determined to defend their 2nd place in the overall standings. They were not classified despite a lap pushing the bike to get past the finish line, but their determination won them the Anthony Delhalle EWC Spirit Trophy.

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Suzuki:

SUZUKI CLINCHES THE 2021 ENDURANCE WORLD TITLE

Yoshimura SERT Motul celebrates winning the 2021 Endurance World Championship.


Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 3rd / 1st World Championship.
No Limits Motor Team: GSX-R1000R – SST Class – 1st / 2nd World Championship.

Suzuki claimed the Endurance World Championship crown today at the final round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship (EWC) at the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. Its factory-supported Yoshimura SERT Motul team delivered a faultless and calculated race.

The 2021 season confirmed the superiority of the Suzuki brand in the FIM EWC. With two dominating victories at the 24 Heures Motos and the Bol d’Or 24 Hours in France, the official factory team started the fourth round, and season finale, with a comfortable lead in the championship standings. However, the team of Gregg Black, Xavier Siméon and Sylvain Guintoli, still needed to secure a good result to take the title at the 6 Hours of Most.

The team had a strong start when the super-cool and fast-starting Black grabbed the holeshot from third position on the grid. Without taking any unnecessary risks but keeping a strong pressure on the team’s opponents in the championship, the French-English-born rider finished his stint by placing the Suzuki in third position as he handed over to Siméon.

The excellent and smooth work continued with Black’s teammates Siméon and Guintoli putting in consistently-fast stints. As the hours passed, some racing incidents upset the order of the leaderboard for the team’s nearest challengers, but Yoshimura SERT Motul made no mistakes.

The three riders settled into a strong and comfortable third position and kept a steady pace, right up until the chequered flag fell, to take the third step of the podium. In doing so, they won the 2021 FIM EWC title in convincing style with a total of 175.5 points, some 42.5 points ahead of second-placed BMW Motorrad.

Suzuki has now won a total of 20 Endurance World titles; 16 with the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) and now the 2021 title with the new Yoshimura SERT Motul team. For the French-Japanese Yoshimura SERT Motul team, it is a crucial win in its first year of EWC participation.

Suzuki dominated the event as, in the Superstock category, the victory went to the GSX-R1000R #44 of No Limits Motor Team ridden by Luca Scassa, Alexis Masbou and Kevin Calia. The Italian team finished second in the FIM World Cup.

Damien Saulnier – Team Manager:  “We came to take the title and we hoped to get on the podium too. I have a thought for the #333 with whom we fought a great battle. At the finish there was emotion, joy and a deep gratitude for Yoshimura because this association led to impressive work. I am very proud of this team. We wanted to take as little risk as possible but still take our chances. The package with the bike, tyres and riders worked very well. Dominique Méliand entrusted me with the keys of the SERT and I am happy, in my position as team manager, to offer this team a second title.”

Yohei Kato – Team Director:  “I am very pleased and honoured to win the championship in the first year of participation as the Yoshimura SERT Motul team. We vowed to fight in this Endurance World Championship on behalf of the Suzuki Factory Team. This season has proved to be a dream come true by winning two of the world’s most famous 24-hour races, namely, the 24 Heures of Le Mans and the Bol d’Or.

“This world championship title is the first for this new team and the 20th for Suzuki. Suzuki, Yoshimura and SERT will keep working together to improve the Suzuki GSX-R1000R into an even better package. The whole team will respect each other in the spirit of one for all, all for one. I think this is the best possible result to mark the continuation of our efforts!

“Thank you to all the Yoshimura, SERT and Suzuki fans who warmly supported the new Yoshimura SERT Motul team. We pledge to attract fans to an even better championship next year and Yoshimura SERT Motul will go all out to defend its title.”

Xavier Siméon:  “I had a small scare during the race on an oil stain. Crashing was forbidden in this race and I was lucky to save the bike in extreme circumstances. We had less pressure than at the Bol d’Or where we had to make up the points lost in Estoril. In Most, we could make a careful race which allowed us to win this title which rewards all the team’s work.”

Gregg Black (1) in action on the Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Gregg Black (1) in action on the Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.

 

Gregg Black: “SERT is probably one of the best teams in endurance racing for a long time. The association with Yoshimura has paid off because we have an incredible bike. The team has done a lot of work as well as Yoshimura and it is a pleasure for us to ride this bike. The team has also often shown a good racing strategy and that’s important because it’s not always the fastest on the track who wins the championship. So I am very happy to have worked with Yoshimura and my two new teammates.”

 

Sylvain Guintoli (1) riding the winning Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R
Sylvain Guintoli (1) riding the winning Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R

Sylvain Guintoli:  “This season was like a dream because everything went according to plan. The most incredible thing for me was to win the 24 Heures Motos and the Bol d’Or – two events that I absolutely wanted to win one day. That’s why I had the idea to join Yoshimura SERT Motul. This title is fantastic because it rewards all the work done by everyone. We arrived here with the championship in mind but also the will to be on the podium, so the contract is fulfilled!”

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In Qualifying (Updated)

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Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In Qualifying (Updated)

Editorial Note: American wild card entrant Kaleb De Keyrel, the 2021 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, had all of his clothing, riding gear (except for one helmet), laptop computer, and passport stolen from his rental car on Wednesday, October 6, in Rome, Italy. De Keyrel had to skip the first practice on Friday so he could go to the American consulate and obtain a temporary passport in order to return to the United States after the race weekend. De Keyrel also had to borrow riding gear from Tommaso Marcon to use for the race weekend.

 

Aprilia RS 660 Trefeo (Cup)

Vallelunga Circuit, Italy

October 9, 2021

Combined Qualifying Results (all on Aprilia RS 660s):

  1. Tommaso Marcon, Italy, 1:43.281
  2. Max Toth, USA, 1:44.184
  3. Lorenzo Sommariva, Italy, 1:44.250
  4. Francesco Mongiardo, Italy, 1:44.290
  5. Filippo Momesso, Italy, 1:44.734
  6. Kim Aloisi, Italy, 1:44.780
  7. Benedetto Rasa, Italy, 1:45.130
  8. Giacomo Luminari, Italy, 1:45.150
  9. Kaleb De Keyrel, USA, 1:45.704
  10. Yari Favero, Italy, 1:45.904
  11. Pablo Echeverry, Colombia, 1:46.287
  12. Andrea Baiamonte, Italy, 1:48.208
  13. Giacomo Moresco, Italy, 1:54.151
  14. Enzo Chiappelo, Italy, 1:55.917

Where To Ride In October: Track Days, Schools, And Races

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Where To Ride In October: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during October 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for October 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

10/1                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

10/1                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

10/1-3             EvolveGT School and Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

10/1-3             SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

10/2                 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

10/2                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

10/2                 Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops (Schools), Willow Springs International Raceway (Horsethief Mile), Rosamond, CA

10/2                 TrackDaz Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

10/2-3             EvolveGT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

10/2-3             Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

10/2-3             NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

10/2-3             Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH

10/2-3             Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/2-3             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

10/2-3             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

10/2-4             Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/3                 Moto Corsa Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

10/3                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

10/3                 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Kart Track, Avondale, LA

10/4                 N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

10/4                 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – Half-Day Schedule

10/4                 Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

10/6-8             Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/7                 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC

10/7-10            AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/8                 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Charlotte Half-Mile, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC

10/8                 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/9                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL – Endurance Race

10/9                 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA – Parent/Child Endurance Race

10/9                 TrackXperience Track Days, Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

10/9-10            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

10/9-10           ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

10/9-10           Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

10/9-10           JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/9-10           Lean Trackdays, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

10/9-10            N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

10/9-10           NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ

10/9-10           SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW), Desert Center, CA

10/10               DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

10/10               EvolveGT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

10/10               Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

10/10               John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

10/10               Moto Corsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

10/10               Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

10/10               South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA

10/10-11         The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/11               2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

10/11               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

10/11               EvolveGT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/11               Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/11               Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/11               The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – Half-Day Schedule

10/13-15         Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/14               Team Hammer Advanced Riding School & Pro Practice, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

10/15               2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/15               N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/15-17         38th Annual CCS Race of Champions/ASRA Championship Sprint Series Presented by Pirelli/ASRA Team Challenge Presented by Michelin/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

10/15-18         Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/16               Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Schools and Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

10/16               Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD – Sandy Hook 200/Sandy Hook Youth 100 Endurance Races

10/16-17         Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/16-17         Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

10/16-17         N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/16-17         N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

10/16-17         Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/16-17         RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

10/16-17         Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

10/16-17         The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

10/16-17         Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

10/16-18         Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/17               St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

10/17               XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CW), Litchfield Park, AZ

10/18               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/18               Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/18-19         CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – Two-Day School

10/18-20         Yamaha Champions Riding School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/20-22         Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/21               Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

10/21-24         48th WERA Grand National Finals (GNF)/(Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Series Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/22               Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA

10/23               Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops (Schools), Willow Springs International Raceway (Horsethief Mile), Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

10/23-24         EvolveGT School and Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/23-24         M1GP Championship Series (Minis), Willow Kart Track, Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch, Pahrump, NV

10/23-24         Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

10/23-24         TrackXperience Track Days, Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, Pahrump, NV

10/24               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

10/24               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX

10/25               Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/25               Performance Riding Experience (PRE), VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

10/25               Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/25-26         California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – Code RACE Program

10/25-26         Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

10/27-28         Racers Edge Private Track Days Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/29               Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/29-30         California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV – Two-Day Camp

10/29-31         CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

10/30-31         CVMA 2021-2022 Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/30-31         Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

10/30-11/1      Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/31               Classic Track Day, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

10/31-11/1      California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV – Two-Day Camp

10/31-11/1      DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

American Flat Track: Charlotte Half-Mile Postponed Until October 9

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American Flat Track: Charlotte Half-Mile Postponed Until October 9

Charlotte Half-Mile Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
 
 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 8, 2021) – Due to the persistent inclement weather, the 2021 Honda Charlotte Half-Mile will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday, October 9.

Gates will open for fans at 5:00 p.m. ET with 5:45 p.m. ET Opening Ceremonies and on-track activity commencing at 6:00 p.m. ET.

All advance ticket holders will be contacted directly with more information regarding tomorrow’s rescheduled event.

Full updated schedule available at https://bit.ly/3muQFAA.
About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In FP2 In Italy

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Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In FP2 In Italy

Editorial Note: Kaleb De Keyrel missed the first practice session, which was led by Max Toth.

FP1

American Flat Track: Even More From The Charlotte Half-Mile (Updated)

The start of the AFT Singles Main Event at the Charlotte Half-Mile with Dallas Daniels (1) looking for a safe place to be to clinch his second straight title. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
The start of the AFT Singles Main Event at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

Daniels Takes Back-to-Back AFT Singles Titles at the Charlotte Half-Mile

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels sealed the deal on his second consecutive AFT Singles title with a sixth-place finish at Saturday night’s Progressive American Flat Track season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. JD Beach ended his Mission SuperTwins season on a high note by returning to the podium with a third-place finish. Unfortunately, Mikey Rush’s night ended early with a crash on the warmup lap of the AFT Singles Semi. Kolby Carlile had a big crash in the opening laps of the Mission SuperTwins Main and was unable to finish.

The season finale at the Charlotte Motor Speedway was delayed a day with rain on Friday, so it was an abbreviated schedule with only two qualifying sessions. After finishing fifth in his Semi, Daniels lined up on the third row in 10th. The defending AFT Singles Champion needed to finish 13th or better if his rival won. With the big picture in mind, he rode a smart race in the challenging track conditions and was able to advance to sixth, where he would ultimately finish to clinch the crown. In addition to holding on to his number-one plate, Daniels put his name in the record books as the only rider to earn back-to-back titles in the highly competitive AFT Singles Championship. The Illinois rider also had a solid debut in the Production Twins class this season, finishing on the podium at all four rounds entered and taking three race wins.

Beach had a solid start to the evening program, finishing fourth in his Mission SuperTwins Semi to line up on the second row of the grid for the Main Event. It was a complete restart after his teammate Carlile went down early in the race, and Beach was fifth after the first lap and was maintaining that position. Before the halfway mark, the red flag was brought out again after a big crash involving two riders up front. The Owensboro rider lined up third for the staggered restart and was right on the heels of the race leader. Beach had a look at multiple passing opportunities and moved to strike on the final lap of the race. With two laps to go, it turned into a three-rider fight to the finish and he ultimately crossed the line third. He ended the season with a top-five finish in the point standings, scoring a pair of wins and a total of four podiums.

The AFT Singles team went out in the first Semi race of the evening, but unfortunately, Rush crashed on the warmup lap and broke his leg. On the SuperTwins side of the tent, Carlile had a big crash early in the Main Event and incurred a similar injury to his teammate. Both riders were sent to a local area hospital and are being evaluated, and an update will come at a later date.

 

Tommy Hayden – Estenson Racing Team Manager

“It was a bittersweet night here in Charlotte. The highlight of the night was Dallas wrapping up his second 450 singles championship. That’s quite an accomplishment, and I’m really proud of him and the entire team for everything they put into that. It wasn’t easy this year. We had some obstacles to overcome, but everyone stuck together, and we were able to pull it off. So, that feels really good.

“JD had a really good night in the SuperTwins class. After the red flag, he got a good start and battled for the lead the entire race. In the end, he just barely came up short with third place, but it was a solid podium to wrap up the season. I think we made some good progress on the SuperTwin this year, and we’re happy to see that.

“Unfortunately, Mikey and Kolby had some bad luck tonight. Both of them ended up crashing and having a fairly similar injury, breaking their lower left legs. They are still being evaluated to know the extent of the injuries, but either way, it looks like they’re both going to require surgery and will need a little time to recover. I feel horrible for them to have their seasons end like that. We’re definitely wishing them a speedy recovery and I’m sure they’ll be back fighting up front in no time.”

 

2021 AFT Singles Champion Dallas Daniels. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
2021 AFT Singles Champion Dallas Daniels. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

 

Dallas Daniels – Estenson Racing AFT Singles

“It’s an amazing feeling to win back-to-back championships in the Singles class. Today was nerve-racking, though. The track was pretty much everything but what I wanted it to be. It was pretty treacherous, and we had spots that you couldn’t tell were slick spots and some tacky spots that would catch your foot. In practice, I felt decent, but I didn’t qualify all that well. As we went out for our Semi, my teammate, Mikey, spun around in the first corner on the warmup lap, and that kind of freaked me out a little bit.

“Last year, I wrapped my championship up three rounds early, so I’ve never been in the position where I had to ride conservatively. It was definitely a little weird for me, and I wasn’t a huge fan of it because I’m better when I’m riding all out for a win. I felt like I had the speed to win the Main Event tonight, but I had to look at the big picture. It was definitely tough, but I had a few moments in the Semi and the Main Event, so I just needed to focus on whatever I needed to do to seal the deal since a race win didn’t matter. I was kind of paying attention to where I was at and we were able to get the job done in the end. All in all, it was an awesome night. I have to give a big thanks to the whole Estenson Racing team for all of their hard work and sticking behind me.”

 

JD Beach on the AFT SuperTwins podium at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
JD Beach on the AFT SuperTwins podium at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

 

JD Beach – Estenson Racing Mission SuperTwins

“I’m glad that we got the race in, with all of the rain and stuff. With the abbreviated schedule, I was nervous because usually, we need as much time as possible before the Main Event to get the bike setup, but it all went really well. In the Main, I was starting eighth, so I was hoping to get maybe a top five. Once we got going, I felt really good, and the bike was working great. We had a few red flags, and each time I just felt better and better. I was working with Jared (Mees) on the inside and outside and trying to figure out a good spot to pass him. I had a really good idea going into the last lap and then two laps to go, Davis (Fisher) came by me and used my idea. So then I had to try and pass two guys and I just couldn’t get it done. To end the year on the box is awesome. The team worked really hard, so it feels good going into the off-season with another podium.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by KTM Factory Racing:

RED BULL KTM’S MAX WHALE VICTORIOUS AT THE CHARLOTTE HALF-MILE SEASON FINALE

Round 17 – American Flat Track Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The final round of the 2021 American Flat Track Championship took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday with a dramatic conclusion to the hotly contested AFT Singles Championship battle. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Whale secured the Main Event win, missing the title by a mere eight points after 17 rounds of bar-to-bar racing. Teammate Shayna Texter-Bauman finished seventh on the night to end the season with eighth overall in the AFT Singles championship standings.

Whale put himself into a favorable spot after qualifying fourth, which allowed him to line up in the first row for the semi. He charged to a third-place transfer into the Main Event, giving him another front row start position. He was in third on the first lap but fell to fourth for a few laps. He then regained positions and moved into second on Lap 7, soon engaging in battle with Kody Kopp and eventually taking the lead on Lap 10. The duo swapped positions a couple times more before a crash late in the race by KTM-mounted Morgen Mischler resulted in a red flag. Whale led from the restart to the checkered flag, a total of 12 laps, to capture the last win of the season.

It was an incredibly hard-fought season for Whale, who contested the AFT Singles Championship down to the final laps of 2021. The Aussie had a decent start to the season but things began to turn around for him four rounds in when he raced his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the center of the podium for the first time at the Chicago Half-Mile. He went on to secure five total Main Event wins, along with an additional four podium finishes throughout the season but it wasn’t without its trials. Finishing second overall for the second straight season, Whale has his sights set on a championship bid in 2022 as he gears up to spend the next two seasons with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad.

 

Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy AMA Pro Racing and KTM.
Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy AMA Pro Racing and KTM.

Whale: “It was a solid season finale, I’m super happy with how the team worked all day and I ended up grabbing the win. Overall, it was an awesome season for myself and the team, it was our first year together and we learned a lot, ee progressed all year and we never stopped improving, which was the best part. The next year is going to be great for us, I know it for a fact. I ended up second in the championship but it kind of bums me out because we definitely had a great shot at winning the title this year. We’ll come out next year swinging and see what we can do – hopefully grabbing the No. 1 plate.”

Texter-Bauman had a strong finish to the 2021 season in Charlotte as she placed her KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION inside the top-10 with a seventh-place result at the finale. Known for being a force at the Half-Mile tracks, Shayna came into the weekend with great confidence and she raced her way to a seventh-place transfer in the semi. Working through a challenging red flag restart, Shayna fought hard in the Main Event to ultimately come away with another seventh in the final Main Event of the season.

Still holding onto the title as all-time winningest AFT Singles racer in series history, Shayna added another pair of sweet victories this season with an impressive double-header victory at the season opener in Florida. Coming on strong at the end of the season, Shayna added two additional podium finishes at the Sacramento double-header, along with four top-10s, to ultimately finish eighth in the AFT Singles Championship.

 

Shayna Texter-Bauman (52). Photo courtesy KTM.
Shayna Texter-Bauman (52). Photo courtesy KTM.

Texter-Bauman: “We struggled a little bit to really get going all day but we made a last-minute change before the Main Event with the fork settings and it made a world of difference. In the Main Event, we came from pretty far back to get up to sixth but there was a red flag restart and I was struggling to see in the light, so I lost a spot off the restart. I was able to bring it home in the final two minutes to hold seventh place, so I felt really strong. Overall, I’m really happy to end the season the way we did and I’m really happy with the motorcycle. I think we made big gains from Port Royal Half-Mile on, and we got our motorcycle back up on the podium twice at the Sacramento Mile and finished strong at Charlotte. I’d like to give a special thanks to KTM, along with George and Evan at Solid Performance WP Suspension, for helping us find a setting that I believe we were missing for the last year and a half. Of course, thanks to our Team Manager, Chris Fillmore, and my mechanic, Justin, for everything. I really appreciate it.”

Chris Fillmore, Team Manager: “The title chase for us came down to the final round, and if things would have gone a little differently at Springfield Short Track,  we could have won the championship last night, so that’s a little bit tough to swallow. Overall, I am proud of our team and riders – having seven wins on the season is something to be happy and proud about. Ups and downs will help us grow as a team, so I’m confident and looking forward to coming back stronger than ever next year.”

AFT Singles Results – Round 17

1. Max Whale – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

2. Kody Kopp, Honda

3. Trent Lowe, Suzuki

OTHER KTM

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

13. Hunter Bauer, KTM

15. James Ott, KTM

17. Morgen Mischler, KTM

AFT Singles Point Standings – 2021 

1. Dallas Daniels, 281 points

2. Max Whale – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 273

3. Morgen Mischler, 223

OTHER KTM

8. Shayna Texter-Bauman – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, 135

17. James Ott, 55

19. Hunter Bauer, 44

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING SECURES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK MANUFACTURER’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Rider Jared Mees Wins Seventh Career Grand National Championship; Indian Motorcycle Privateer Davis Fisher Wins First Career SuperTwins Event at Charlotte Half-Mile

 

Jared Mees (9) in action. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
Jared Mees (9) in action. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.

 

Minneapolis, MN. (October 11, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, earned its fifth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, while its Wrecking Crew factory rider, Jared Mees, secured his seventh career Grand National Championship following the conclusion of the 2021 AFT season. In addition, Indian Motorcycle privateer Davis Fisher finished the 2021 season by reaching the top of the Charlotte Half-Mile podium – earning his first career AFT SuperTwins victory.

Entering the 2021 AFT SuperTwins finale, Mees lead fellow Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew rider, and two-time defending champion, Briar Bauman by a mere four points. Following a complete red flag restart in the Main, it was Bauman who established himself with the early lead, while Mees ran comfortably in second. Though after hitting a wet section on the track, Bauman’s bike clipped a hay bale and sent him over his bars. With nowhere to go, Indian Motorcycle privateer Sammy Halbert crashed into Bauman’s bike and went flying into the air. Halbert was taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance, while Bauman joined the restart on his back-up bike, but eventually decided he was physically unable to compete and pulled out of the race – ultimately crowning Mees as the 2021 SuperTwins champion.

“First and foremost, we wish Sammy and Briar a speedy recovery. It’s an unfortunate way to end the season, but we know these guys are warriors and will be back stronger than ever,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “We also want send a huge congratulations to Davis Fisher and his team, as they put in incredible work and truly deserve this victory. We also cannot say enough about Jared Mees – a true competitor in every sense of the word. Congrats on number seven, Jared.”

The 2021 championship could perhaps be Mees’ finest performance, as he battled through adversity following mid-season knee surgery. Costing him critical points in the season standings, Mees continued to train hard and ended the season by winning five of the last seven races. With 60 career wins, seven championships, and multiple records, Mees is now just two championships from reach his career goal to meet Scottie Parker’s record of nine championships.

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Royal Enfield North America:

JOHNNY LEWIS FOURTH, BTR FLAT TRACK WRAPS UP AT CHARLOTTE HALF MILE

Royal Enfield caps off a successful season of American Flat Track racing with Moto Anatomy X and BUILD. TRAIN. RACE.

 

Johnny Lewis (10) at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Johnny Lewis (10) at the Charlotte Half-Mile. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

 

Milwaukee, WI – The final round of the American Flat Track Championship was more than a season ender for Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield. For Johnny Lewis, it was a milestone in a year of growth, development, and historic race results for Royal Enfield in what was a landmark season for the Twins FT race machine. Lewis sailed to another top-five finish at the Charlotte Half Mile at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, taking fourth in the Production Twins main event.

Lewis’ sixth top-five finish of the season is a testament to not only his race craft, but to the steady progress he and the Moto Anatomy X team have made with the Twins FT. “It’s crazy to think what we have accomplished in this last year–a prestigious win at the Lima Half Mile and six top-five finishes overall,” said Lewis. “To end the season with a fourth at Charlotte Motor Speedway showed that we have been able to develop the Royal Enfield Twins FT into a competitive production-based race bike.”

“Since day one we’ve had so many people step up in so many ways. I don’t like hearing no, or I can’t. If you can’t, I will. But in my group of people we didn’t ever say we can’t. We pushed until the end. We had amazing support throughout the season from Lloyd Brothers Motorsports, Woody Kyle, Wes Hanes and S&S Cycle. We were able to develop each week thanks to Kent Ford, Lowery Racing, Web Cam, Cometic Gaskets, Scott Saunders and Wiseco. I can’t thank them all enough.”

Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE.

The Charlotte Half Mile was slated to be the fourth and final round of the Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE (BTR). Mother Nature had other ideas, however, and rainy weather forced race promoters to postpone Friday’s schedule to Saturday. The BTR women had other commitments, and unfortunately travel logistics did not allow for everyone to alter their schedules, resulting in the cancelation of the final BTR exhibition of the 2021 American Flat Track season.

“This is obviously not the ending we were hoping for, but this is a reality of racing,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead – Royal Enfield Americas. “There are elements beyond our control and we have to roll with the punches. This marks the end of the American Flat Track BTR championship, but look for the women to be racing various events throughout the winter.

“I can’t express how proud I am of all the women in this program—watching them all push themselves both on and off the track and grow as racers, and as people. They are truly testament to the success of the Build. Train. Race. program and we are more excited than ever to reach to even bigger heights in 2022!”

The Royal Enfield BTR Road Racing program is already looking toward an expanded platform with American Flat Track next season. An announcement on the 2022 Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. USA Flat Track program, including details on the application period, is coming soon. Find more information at https://buildtrainrace.com/.

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 140 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the all-new Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT 650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

MotoAmerica: Bulgarian Mihail Florov Racing BMW In Superbike (Updated)

Mihail Florov with a BMW S1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing.
Mihail Florov with a BMW S1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing.

Bulgarian rider Mihail Florov will ride an Alpha Racing-supported BMW M1000RR for Innovative Race Team in the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, according to Alpha Racing.

Florov is racing a Michelin-shod Yamaha YZF-R6 in the Open 600 class of the RFME (Real Federacion Motociclista Espanola) ESBK Championship in Spain in 2021. His best finish was a fourth in Race One at Jerez.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Innovative Race Team:

MIHAIL FLOROV JOINS FORCES WITH INNOVATION RACING TO BRING THE NEW BMW M 1000 RR TO MOTOAMERICA

 

Mihail Florov. Photo courtesy Innovative Race Team.
Mihail Florov. Photo courtesy Innovative Race Team.

 

Bulgarian born racer Mihail Florov sets his sights on MotoAmerica after pairing up with the Innovation Race Team to bring the first BMW M 1000 RR Superbike to the United States to race in the highly competitive and prestigious MotoAmerica Superbike class.

The Innovation Race Team is also proud to announce a collaboration with technical partner Alpha Racing. Alpha Racing pride themselves in being the world’s leading specialist in professional racing parts and services for all BMW Superbike models, they boast a deep routed partnership with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the official BMW Motorrad teams and will be a valuable addition to the project to ensure Florov has the best possible chances of success in the United States as he sets sail on his journey away from Europe.

Mihail has plenty of on-track experience to his name, starting his career racing in the Greek and Spanish Championships placing second overall in the Greek R3 Challenge Cup and fifth in the Spanish R3 Challenge Cup in the same year. The following year he moved up to a higher capacity 600cc machine racing in the Spanish CIV Open600 class, very nearly clinching the title in his first year on a Supersport machine eventually finishing in an impressive third place overall. In 2020 and 2021 he raced for the highly successful Stratos Team in the National Spanish ESBK Supersport series with some strong results including a best result of P4 before opting to fully focus on 2022 and withdraw from the series earlier this year. Following his withdrawal he has spent time getting to grips with the BMW S1000 RR completing tests and events to understand the BMW and the extra power the 1000cc has to offer.

The goal of the Innovation Race Team powered by Alpha Racing is to help develop Florov and continue his steady growth as a motorcycle racer, focusing on developing his physical and mental strength as he takes the biggest leap of his career so far. The team’s focus is to develop the 2022 BMW M 1000 RR in the United States and aid Florov in his development with the goal of eventually battling at the front of the field against the very best riders the MotoAmerica series has to offer, combining all areas of the team to create a competitive and strong package with technical support from Alpha Racing.

 

An Alpha Racing-modified BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing and Innovative Race Team.
An Alpha Racing-modified BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy Alpha Racing and Innovative Race Team.

 

Combining the expertise of each team member including team owners Jacques Cochran and Simon Florov with Mihail Florov and an Alpha Racing Technician will provide the team the stability and support required to fight at the highest national level in the USA, a level so high that it can command and attract ex-Grand Prix and WorldSBK riders Loris Baz and Hector Barbera with multiple riders in the class previously competing in Grand Prix races and the WorldSBK championship.

Jacques Cochran, Innovation Race Team: “Innovation Race Team is dedicated to developing the sport and ensuring the future of talented riders. Having Alpha Racing as an official technical partner is a natural fit in our mission to develop our maintenance talent and provide our rider with the best-equipped Superbike to challenge for the top MotoAmerica Superbike spots. We will be fighting strong in 2022 and for many years to come.”

Alpha Racing: “We are delighted to take part in this exciting Superbike project as a technical partner in one of the strongest national championships worldwide. In order to be competitive in the series it is important that the structure regarding the team, rider and equipment work seamlessly. With many years of racing know-how and our Performance Parts we would like to contribute another piece to the success of the newly founded Innovation Race Team based around a young, highly motivated rider. The BMW M 1000 RR Superbike is set up and prepared with the utmost precision in our Competence Center in Germany. Furthermore, the team will receive additional on-site support from our Race Support staff at all MotoAmerica rounds. We look forward to the cooperation with the Innovation Race Team and eagerly await the start of the 2022 racing season.”

Mihail Florov, Innovation Race Team rider: “I am super excited to race with an Alpha Racing ready-to-race prepped 2022 BMW M 1000 RR. Having Alpha Racing as a technical partner in my box will be a huge boost in confidence knowing I have a bike in great hands helping me restrain this beast. It is going to be an amazing challenge for me and a new chapter of my racing career. I have put a lot of sweat and tears into my training to get myself to a new level, focusing and knowing I will be more than ready. Having a BMW Superbike with their new projects team is a really good combination. I will be getting my first taste of the new BMW M 1000 RR with their race-ready bike soon and it will be a special and amazing moment. Going to a different country without knowing any of the tracks is a big challenge but I am looking forward to this moment. I am so excited to race in MotoAmerica after being glued to my seat watching the championship action unfold this year learning as much as possible from my future competitors. MotoAmerica has really fast riders racing at a high level and is an internationally well-known championship. I will be doing my best to learn fast and get to the front positions and demonstrate the power of the BMW. I am honoured to be a part of this brand new team and recognise the magnitude of this unique opportunity. I want to make an impact on the racing world and prove my abilities in 2022 and prove it is more than just racing. I am ready for this challenge!”

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Momesso Wins, Toth 2nd, De Keyrel DNF In Italy

The Vallelunga Circuit, near Rome, Italy. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The Vallelunga Circuit, near Rome, Italy. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Editorial Note: Kaleb De Keyrel posted on Instagram that he crashed while in second place.

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American Flat Track: More From The Charlotte Half-Mile

The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.
The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.

Mees Crowned 2021 Grand National Champion at Dramatic Progressive AFT Finale

Dallas Daniels able to go back-to-back in AFT Singles Championships

 

Jared Mees (9) won the 2021 AFT Mission SuperTwins Championship. Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.
Jared Mees (9) won the 2021 AFT Mission SuperTwins Championship. Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.

CONCORD, N.C. (October 10, 2021) – An epic Progressive American Flat Track season finale was all but guaranteed with the Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle title on the line. Even still, the Honda Charlotte Half-Mile at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., proved more dramatic than anyone could have possibly foreseen.

After the checkered flag dropped and a season’s worth of points were stacked up, the legendary Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) completed his two-year climb to reclaim the Grand National Championship.

Following 15-and-one-half rounds, a titanic Grand National Championship fight took a fateful turn in the blink of an eye. Two-time defending Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle king Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) shook free from an early dogfight with Mees to stretch out several bike lengths at the front. The two title contenders would spend the next several minutes in a game of cat-and-mouse, with Bauman managing a gap of just under a second despite Mees’ desperate attempt to eat away at the advantage.

If Bauman held that lead to the checkered flag, he was set to become just the sixth rider in history to win three consecutive Grand National Championships. But that dream became a nightmare when he got loose in the wet section and his machine stood up underneath him.

After nearly pulling off a miraculous save, Bauman ultimately clipped a hay bale and was sent over the bars. His bike then skittered directly into the path of podium contender Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750), who had nowhere to go and was sent high into the air in a dramatic crash.

After some time, Bauman was able to return to his feet while Halbert was unfortunately unable to continue the race and was transported to be evaluated for injury.

Further proving his worthiness as a champion, Bauman mounted his back-up machine and lined up at the back of the grid for the restart with five minutes plus two laps remaining to decide the title. Unfortunately, his battered body was unable to match his bravery, and after a short stint, Bauman was forced to retire into the pits.

While the title was effectively decided at that point, the race was not. JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) stepped forward to provide Mees a fierce fight for the win. As the time ticked away, the two were slowly reeled in by Davis Fisher (No. 67 BMC Racing/Dick Wall 60 Indian FTR750) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), who turned it into a four-way scrap as the clock hit 0:00.

With two to go, Beach took his shot, which was skillfully brushed away by Mees.

Fisher, however, took advantage of their tussle, slipping under Beach and then lining up Mees in the year’s final corner. He got underneath the champion-to-be and powered past him as they sprinted to the checkered flag.

The paddock erupted as Fisher hit the stripe 0.114 seconds ahead of Mees to claim his maiden premier class victory. Beach held on for third, followed by Vanderkooi and Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) to complete the top five.

Fisher said, “Oh man, it was a fight. All season long was a grind, just to stay fit and keep working on the bikes all week long. It feels so good. I even had thoughts to not even come to Charlotte this year. We loaded up the van and left the trailer at home and made the trip. This morning my sponsor said he was glad we came and asked me if I was glad too. I said, ‘I don’t know — I’ll tell you tonight!’ It feels so good. I’ve got 41 hours to think about it on the way home.”

Future Hall of Famer Mees now boasts the ’12, ‘14, ‘15, ’17, ’18, and ‘21 Grand National Championships, along with the 2009 and 2011 GNC1 Twins Championships and the 2012 GNC1 Singles Championship. He said, “I hand it to Briar. He’s definitely one of the toughest competitors — if not the toughest competitor — I’ve ever dealt with.

“The famous saying is you win ‘em any way you can. I don’t know… the hype isn’t there at this very second… but to win these things you have to cross the finish line. Man, he made me step up my game these past few years — there’s no doubt about that. He’s one tough competitor. We had a little ‘bro-out’ moment back there, and I told him, ‘Hey, you’re gonna heal up and the battle will resume next year.’”

AFT Singles

The AFT Singles finale played out about as tensely as possible considering the situation at hand, but in the end, Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) did exactly what he needed to in order to become the class’ first-ever back-to-back champion.

With a 20-point gap separating Daniels from second-ranked Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE), the only way Daniels wouldn’t hold onto the #1 plate was if Whale won and Daniels finished lower than 13th.

While that seemed like an unlikely prospect in theory, it felt a whole lot more realistic once the rubber actually hit the dirt. As the deciding race took shape, Whale put himself up front in an intense battle with Kody Kopp (No. 143 Smartop/Jones Honda/Latus Motors CRF450R) while Daniels cautiously circulated down in 12th on a tricky course that repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to catch riders out without notice.

Adding to the tension, the race was red-flagged late following a Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F) crash. That forced Daniels to navigate the close quarters of a restart, but he actually made up ground in the process, getting away well to slot into a safe sixth.

Whale did all he could, slashing past Kopp to claim his class-leading fifth win of the year. Just behind, Trent Lowe (No. 48 WBR/Suzuki Motor of America RM-Z450) pulled off a spectacular late strike to ace Honda teammates Cole Zabala (No. 51 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) in order to pick up his first podium of ‘21 in his very final attempt.

And then came Daniels, who rolled across the line in sixth to successfully complete his championship defense.

An emotional Daniels fought back the tears as he said, “This championship has been tough — a lot of ups and downs this season. I can’t thank my team enough. It’s been a hard season and these guys stuck behind me. To make history like this is awesome. It was tough tonight because the track was treacherous. It just means the world to me.”

Race winner and championship runner-up Whale said, “It’s really satisfying. You’re only as good as your last race. You know, it’s awesome to get the win, and I’m super pumped. The team and I worked so hard today. But I’m also bummed because I really wanted to win the championship this year. But that’s how it goes really — it’s motorcycle racing. Congrats to the whole Estenson team and Dallas — he rode great all year.”

AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

The late-season transition of Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) from the couch to AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines podium contention ended on the top step of the box.

Once regarded primarily as a 450cc TT ace, Janisch proved he more than belonged on a twin after being drafted to sub for the injured Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Cycles/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R). With finishes of second, third, third, and fourth to his name in limited duty, Janisch put the cherry on top with a narrow victory in the finale over Ben Lowe (No. 25 Vance & Hines/Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R).

Janisch said, “It’s insane, right? I didn’t expect it. Honestly, I don’t think anyone really expected it. It’s such an honor to get a chance with such a prestigious team. Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, they’ve got the XG750R working amazingly. Like I’ve said before, I think it’s the best bike in the class. And to just get the opportunity is unreal.”

With the class crown already decided in favor of Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing MT-07), Chad Cose (No. 49 Vance & Hines/Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) came into Charlotte set to decide the championship runner-up between them.

Cose was the race’s early leader and Bromley joined Cose, Janisch, and Lowe in a mid-race tilt for first place. Cose ultimately faded to seventh while Bromley rounded out the podium, but the differential still wasn’t quite enough for Bromley to catch Cose for runner-up honors.

Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield Twins FT) hustled the Royal Enfield to fourth. Meanwhile, class champ Texter added one final top five to a championship-winning season that tallied up seven wins, 11 podiums, and 13 top-fives in 16 races.

The Honda Charlotte Half-Mile will premiere on NBCSN Saturday, October 16, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. It will re-air on Friday, October 22, at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT.

For more information, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com.

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American Flat Track: Running Results From The Charlotte Half-Mile

The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.
The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.

Honda Charlotte Half-Mile/American Flat Track

Charlotte Half-Mile

Charlotte, North Carolina

October 9, 2021

AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Sammy Halbert (Ind), 19.888

2. Jared Mees (Ind), 19.934

3. Davis Fisher (Ind), 20.056

4. Briar Bauman (Ind), 20.059

5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 20.061

6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 20.117

7. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 20.225

8. JD Beach (Yam), 20.265

9. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 20.327

10. Ryan Varnes (Ind), 20.484

11. James Rispoli (Har), 20.573

12. Brandon Price (Ind), 20.608

13. Bronson Bauman (Ind), no time recorded

 

 

AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 20.352

2. James Ott (KTM), 20.407

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 20.418

4. Michael Rush (Yam), 20.471

5. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 20.479

6. Max Whale (KTM), 20.496

7. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 20.497

8. Tanner Dean (Hon), 20.511

9. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 20.567

10. Cole Zabala (Hon), 20.577

11. Kody Kopp (Hon), 20.614

12. Ferran Cardus (Hon), 20.660

13. Justin Jones (Hon), 20.692

14. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 20.699

15. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), 20.751

16. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), 20.758

17. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 20.766

18. Blake Lomas (Suz), 20.784

19. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 20.827

20. Billy Ross (KTM), 20.841

21. Ryan Wells (Hon), 20.883

22. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 21.013

23. Damon Ream (KTM), 21.042

24. Jared Lowe (Hon), 21.056

25. Jordan Jean (Hon), 21.104

26. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), 21.119

27. Noah Miller (Hon), 21.645

 

 

AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jesse Janisch (Har), 20.482

2. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 20.484

3. Cory Texter (Yam), 20.505

4. Ben Lowe (Har), 20.517

5. Chad Cose (Har), 20.585

6. Dan Bromley (Yam), 20.603

7. Morgen Mischler (Har), 20.758

8. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 20.818

9. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 20.918

10. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 20.946

11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 20.954

12. Michael Hill (Yam), 21.253

13. Brandon Newman (Kaw), 21.257

14. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), 21.266

15. Shelby Miller (Kaw), 21.365

16. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 21.514

17. Garret Wilson (Kaw), 21.731

18. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 21.745

 

 

RSD Super Hooligans Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kevin Varnes (Har), 20.965

2. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 21.065

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), 21.301

4. Scott Baker (Har), 21.317

5. Joe Kopp (Ind), 21.457

6. Robert Lewis (Har), 21.659

7. Dave Kilkenny (Har), 21.753

8. Frankie Garcia (Ind), 21.824

9. Chris Boone (Har), 21.879

10. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), 22.023

11. George Price (Har), 22.058

12. Joseph Houston (Har), 22.073

13. Johnny Bova II (Har), 22.110

14. Josh Young (Har), 22.251

15. Jason Griffin (Duc), 22.337

16. Jim Ottele (Tri), 22.581

17. Stace Richmond (KTM), 22.940

18. Sarah Dixon (Duc), 22.988

19. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), 23.110

20. Alex Childs (Har), 23.889

21. Erin Ferris (Duc), 25.527

22. Matt Jensen (Har), no time recorded

23. Daniel Swislosky (Har), no time recorded

 

 

AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 19.919

2. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 19.949

3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 19.963

4. Davis Fisher (Ind), 20.028

5. Sammy Halbert (Ind), 20.055

6. JD Beach (Yam), 20.075

7. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 20.089

8. Ryan Varnes (Ind), 20.132

9. Briar Bauman (Ind), 20.182

10. Brandon Price (Ind), 20.242

11. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 20.273

12. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 20.411

13. James Rispoli (Har), 20.620

 

 

AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 20.255

2. Tanner Dean (Hon), 20.302

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 20.342

4. Max Whale (KTM), 20.401

5. Cole Zabala (Hon), 20.417

6. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), 20.420

7. Kody Kopp (Hon), 20.468

8. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 20.515

9. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 20.551

10. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), 20.574

11. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 20.595

12. Blake Lomas (Suz), 20.602

13. James Ott (KTM), 20.650

14. Michael Rush (Yam), 20.655

15. Ferran Cardus (Hon), 20.663

16. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 20.690

17. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 20.692

18. Ryan Wells (Hon), 20.722

19. Justin Jones (Hon), 20.724

20. Jared Lowe (Hon), 20.820

21. Damon Ream (KTM), 20.830

22. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 20.851

23. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 20.939

24. Jordan Jean (Hon), 20.983

25. Billy Ross (KTM), 20.993

26. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), 21.090

27. Noah Miller (Hon), 21.607

 

 

AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 20.171

2. Jesse Janisch (Har), 20.331

3. Ben Lowe (Har), 20.401

4. Chad Cose (Har), 20.404

5. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 20.486

6. Morgen Mischler (Har), 20.521

7. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 20.691

8. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 20.732

9. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), 20.773

10. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 20.789

11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 20.816

12. Dan Bromley (Yam), 20.860

13. Michael Hill (Yam), 20.980

14. Brandon Newman (Kaw), 21.084

15. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 21.229

16. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 21.326

17. Shelby Miller (Kaw), 21.353

18. Garret Wilson (Kaw), 21.889

 

 

RSD Super Hooligans Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kevin Varnes (Har), 20.774

2. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 20.982

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), 21.209

4. Joe Kopp (Ind), 21.358

5. Scott Baker (Har), 21.359

6. Dave Kilkenny (Har), 21.365

7. Johnny Bova II (Har), 21.466

8. Robert Lewis (Har), 21.523

9. Frankie Garcia (Ind), 21.643

10. Joseph Houston (Har), 21.663

11. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), 21.802

12. Chris Boone (Har), 21.827

13. Josh Young (Har), 21.960

14. George Price (Har), 22.095

15. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), 22.146

16. Jason Griffin (Duc), 22.312

17. Jim Ottele (Tri), 22.370

18. Stace Richmond (KTM), 22.700

19. Sarah Dixon (Duc), 22.900

20. Alex Childs (Har), 23.246

21. Erin Ferris (Duc), 23.991

22. Matt Jensen (Har), no time recorded

23. Daniel Swislosky (Har), no time recorded

 

 

Provisional AFT Singles Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trent Lowe (Suz), 8 laps

2. James Ott (KTM), -01.658 seconds

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -02.885

4. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -03.138

5. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -03.905

6. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), -04.331

7. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -04.568

8. Blake Lomas (Suz), -04.634

9. Ryan Wells (Hon), -06.005

10. Jordan Jean (Hon), -06.663

11. Billy Ross (KTM), -06.788

12. Jared Lowe (Hon), -07.324

13. Noah Miller (Hon), -12.582

14. Michael Rush (Yam), -8 laps

 

 

Provisional AFT Singles Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kody Kopp (Hon), 8 laps

2. Cole Zabala (Hon), -00.229 seconds

3. Max Whale (KTM), -00.359

4. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -01.495

5. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -01.681

6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -02.095

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -02.177

8. Justin Jones (Hon), -04.168

9. Damon Ream (KTM), -04.373

10. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -06.918

11. Ezra Brusky (Hon), -2 laps, -10.637

12. Tanner Dean (Hon), -8 laps

13. Blake Steinwagner (Hon), -8 laps

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Davis Fisher (Ind), 8 laps

2. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -00.256 seconds

3. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.924

4. JD Beach (Yam), -01.051

5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -01.691

6. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -03.309

7. James Rispoli (Har), -04.697

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 8 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.934 seconds

3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -02.469

4. Brandon Price (Ind), -03.314

5. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -03.468

6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -1 lap, -11.857

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 8 laps

2. Ben Lowe (Har), -01.619 seconds

3. Johnny Lewis (Roy), -02.028

4. Dan Bromley (Yam), -02.337

5. Michael Hill (Yam), -07.100

6. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -07.417

7. Shelby Miller (Kaw), -09.619

8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -32.841

9. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), -1 lap

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Har), 8 laps

2. Jesse Janisch (Har), -00.234 seconds

3. Morgen Mischler (Har), -00.564

4. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -00.753

5. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -01.392

6. Brandon Newman (Kaw), -04.343

7. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), -05.621

8. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), -09.489

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 4 laps

2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.015 seconds

3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.332

4. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -00.399

 

Provisional AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Kody Kopp (Hon), 16 laps

2. Max Whale (KTM), -00.318 seconds

3. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -01.641

4. Trent Lowe (Suz), -01.724

5. Cole Zabala (Hon), -02.176

6. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -02.267

7. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -04.385

8. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -04.850

9. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -05.568

10. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -05.690

11. Tanner Dean (Hon), -06.718

12. Justin Jones (Hon), -07.735

13. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -07.911

14. James Ott (KTM), -10.183

15. Michael Lainhart (Kaw), -11.816

16. Blake Lomas (Suz), -12.013

17. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -12.024

 

THIS JUST IN: SUPERTWINS MAIN RED-FLAGGED

Briar Bauman crashed while leading, and Sammy Halbert hit Bauman’s tumbling bike. Bauman may make the restart but Halbert was transported to a hospital and was reported to be alert but in pain, according to a crew member.

Sammy Halbert’s racebike after it hit Briar Bauman’s tumbling bike.

Mission SuperTwins Main Event Running Order At Red Flag:

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 12 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.914 seconds

3. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -02.578

4. Davis Fisher (Ind), -03.550

5. JD Beach (Yam), -03.913

6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -05.215

7. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -05.395

8. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -06.123

9. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -07.376

10. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -07.556

11. James Rispoli (Har), -11.256

12. Brandon Price (Ind), -3 laps

13. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -12 laps

RESTART PENDING

 

(Restarted) Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Davis Fisher (Ind), 32 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.114 seconds

3. JD Beach (Yam), -00.645

4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -01.124

5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -04.278

6. Ryan Varnes (Ind), -07.740

7. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -09.171

8. James Rispoli (Har), -13.631

9. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -3 laps

10. Briar Bauman (Ind), -17 laps

11. Sammy Halbert (Ind), -20 laps

12. Brandon Price (Ind), -23 laps

13. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -32 laps

 

 

Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jesse Janisch (Har), 17 laps

2. Ben Lowe (Har), -00.319 seconds

3. Dan Bromley (Yam), -01.019

4. Johnny Lewis (Roy), -02.869

5. Cory Texter (Yam), -03.881

6. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -04.236

7. Chad Cose (Har), -04.570

8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -04.950

9. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -04.966

10. Michael Hill (Yam), -09.164

11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -09.978

12. Brandon Newman (Kaw), -12.587

13. Mitch Harvat (Kaw), -13.736

14. Shelby Miller (Kaw), -13.911

15. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), -20.728

16. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), -7 laps

17. Morgen Mischler (Har), -17 laps

 

 

Provisional Super Hooligans Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Scooter Vernon (KTM), 8 laps

2. Kevin Varnes (Har), -01.454 seconds

3. Andrew DiBrino (KTM), -02.733

4. Scott Baker (Har), -03.126

5. Robert Lewis (Har), -04.051

6. Johnny Bova II (Har), -06.949

7. Dave Kilkenny (Har), -07.137

8. AJ Kirkpatrick (Ind), -07.238

9. Joseph Houston (Har), -08.131

10. Frankie Garcia (Ind), -10.030

11. Joe Kopp (Ind), -10.361

12. Josh Young (Har), -12.479

13. Robby-Bobby McLendon (Tri), -15.123

14. Jason Griffin (Duc), -15.797

15. Chris Boone (Har), -23.958

16. George Price (Har), -4 laps

World Endurance: Race Results From The 6 Hours Of Most (Updated)

Autodrom Most. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Autodrom Most. Photo courtesy Dorna.
6H of Most - Race - Final results after 6 hours - Final ranking

 

6H of Most - Championship Classification - 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship-Teams Ranking

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Eurosport Events:

BMW WIN AT MOST BY A WHISKER AHEAD OF YART 

 

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (37) beat YART Yamaha Official EWC Team (7) by 0.070 second to win the 6 Hours of Most. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (37) beat YART Yamaha Official EWC Team (7) by 0.070 second to win the 6 Hours of Most. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.

 

The smallest gap in the history of Endurance – 70 milliseconds – separated BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team from YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team at the finish of the 6 Hours of Most. The factory BMW won their first endurance world championship race and the Yamaha team climbed on to the podium for the first time this season. Third at Most, Yoshimura SERT Motul were crowned 2021 FIM EWC world champions.

The first edition of the 6 Hours of Most won’t be forgotten in a hurry. A crazy duel was fought during the last few minutes of the race between BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (Ilya Mikhalchik, Markus Reiterberger and Kenny Foray) and YART–Yamaha Official EWC Team (Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Niccolò Canepa). The German riders Markus Reiterberger for BMW Motorrad and Marvin Fritz for YART offered viewers a spectacular fight for the win. A mere 70 milliseconds separated the two machines at the finish. An absolute first in world Endurance! Over the last half-hour, Marvin Fritz beat the fastest race lap four times. He set the final record, a 1:33.875, on his second-last lap.

It was also BMW’s very first victory in the FIM Endurance world championship.

The duel nearly eclipsed the fight for third place on the podium between Yoshimura SERT Motul and Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar. The Franco-Japanese Suzuki team (Gregg Black, Xavier Simeon and Sylvain Guintoli) fended off the attacks of the French Kawasaki to the very end. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s objective was to win a 17th world title in style and also climb on to the podium at Most. They achieved their objective.

Thanks to their win, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claimed the overall runner-up spot.

Webike SRC Kawasaki France Trickstar (Jérémy Guarnoni, Erwan Nigon and David Checa) finished 4th at the 6 Hours of Most after running a flawless race. The factory Kawasaki team wound up the season on the third step of the overall podium.

Wójcik Racing Team (Gino Rea, Sheridan Morais and Dan Linfoot), who were at the front of the field throughout, finished 5th at Most. It was their best result following a tough season.

ERC Endurance-Ducati (Etienne Masson, Lorenzo Zanetti and Mathieu Gines) made progress at every race and were 6th at the finish ahead of the first Superstock, No Limits Motor Team (Luca Scassa, Kevin Calia and Alexis Masbou).

The Czech team TME Racing took 2nd place in the Superstock class after a superb race among the Superstock front-runners. Energie Endurance 91, 3rd in the Superstock class, climbed on to the podium in class for the first time.

BMRT 3D Maxxess Nevers, the winners of the FIM Superstock World Cup at the Bol d’Or, were forced to withdraw. Thanks to their win at Most, No Limits Motor Team claimed the runner-up spot in the FIM Endurance World Cup.

6 hours of flat-out racing

After Gregg Black’s holeshot in the saddle of Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Suzuki, Mike di Meglio placed F.C.C. TSR Honda France in the lead. Ilya Mikhalchik quickly took over the lead for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team while Marvin Fritz was doing a fast climb back up after a sluggish start from pole.

The first incidents affected the leading pack two hours into the race. F.C.C. TSR Honda France crashed and ended up not classified. Tati Team Beringer Racing and Moto Ain also crashed when they were in the Top 10, followed by VRD Igol Experiences whose Yamaha suffered engine failure.

VRD Igol Experiences were 7th and determined to defend their 2nd place in the overall standings. They were not classified despite a lap pushing the bike to get past the finish line, but their determination won them the Anthony Delhalle EWC Spirit Trophy.

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Suzuki:

SUZUKI CLINCHES THE 2021 ENDURANCE WORLD TITLE

Yoshimura SERT Motul celebrates winning the 2021 Endurance World Championship.


Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 3rd / 1st World Championship.
No Limits Motor Team: GSX-R1000R – SST Class – 1st / 2nd World Championship.

Suzuki claimed the Endurance World Championship crown today at the final round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship (EWC) at the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. Its factory-supported Yoshimura SERT Motul team delivered a faultless and calculated race.

The 2021 season confirmed the superiority of the Suzuki brand in the FIM EWC. With two dominating victories at the 24 Heures Motos and the Bol d’Or 24 Hours in France, the official factory team started the fourth round, and season finale, with a comfortable lead in the championship standings. However, the team of Gregg Black, Xavier Siméon and Sylvain Guintoli, still needed to secure a good result to take the title at the 6 Hours of Most.

The team had a strong start when the super-cool and fast-starting Black grabbed the holeshot from third position on the grid. Without taking any unnecessary risks but keeping a strong pressure on the team’s opponents in the championship, the French-English-born rider finished his stint by placing the Suzuki in third position as he handed over to Siméon.

The excellent and smooth work continued with Black’s teammates Siméon and Guintoli putting in consistently-fast stints. As the hours passed, some racing incidents upset the order of the leaderboard for the team’s nearest challengers, but Yoshimura SERT Motul made no mistakes.

The three riders settled into a strong and comfortable third position and kept a steady pace, right up until the chequered flag fell, to take the third step of the podium. In doing so, they won the 2021 FIM EWC title in convincing style with a total of 175.5 points, some 42.5 points ahead of second-placed BMW Motorrad.

Suzuki has now won a total of 20 Endurance World titles; 16 with the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) and now the 2021 title with the new Yoshimura SERT Motul team. For the French-Japanese Yoshimura SERT Motul team, it is a crucial win in its first year of EWC participation.

Suzuki dominated the event as, in the Superstock category, the victory went to the GSX-R1000R #44 of No Limits Motor Team ridden by Luca Scassa, Alexis Masbou and Kevin Calia. The Italian team finished second in the FIM World Cup.

Damien Saulnier – Team Manager:  “We came to take the title and we hoped to get on the podium too. I have a thought for the #333 with whom we fought a great battle. At the finish there was emotion, joy and a deep gratitude for Yoshimura because this association led to impressive work. I am very proud of this team. We wanted to take as little risk as possible but still take our chances. The package with the bike, tyres and riders worked very well. Dominique Méliand entrusted me with the keys of the SERT and I am happy, in my position as team manager, to offer this team a second title.”

Yohei Kato – Team Director:  “I am very pleased and honoured to win the championship in the first year of participation as the Yoshimura SERT Motul team. We vowed to fight in this Endurance World Championship on behalf of the Suzuki Factory Team. This season has proved to be a dream come true by winning two of the world’s most famous 24-hour races, namely, the 24 Heures of Le Mans and the Bol d’Or.

“This world championship title is the first for this new team and the 20th for Suzuki. Suzuki, Yoshimura and SERT will keep working together to improve the Suzuki GSX-R1000R into an even better package. The whole team will respect each other in the spirit of one for all, all for one. I think this is the best possible result to mark the continuation of our efforts!

“Thank you to all the Yoshimura, SERT and Suzuki fans who warmly supported the new Yoshimura SERT Motul team. We pledge to attract fans to an even better championship next year and Yoshimura SERT Motul will go all out to defend its title.”

Xavier Siméon:  “I had a small scare during the race on an oil stain. Crashing was forbidden in this race and I was lucky to save the bike in extreme circumstances. We had less pressure than at the Bol d’Or where we had to make up the points lost in Estoril. In Most, we could make a careful race which allowed us to win this title which rewards all the team’s work.”

Gregg Black (1) in action on the Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Gregg Black (1) in action on the Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.

 

Gregg Black: “SERT is probably one of the best teams in endurance racing for a long time. The association with Yoshimura has paid off because we have an incredible bike. The team has done a lot of work as well as Yoshimura and it is a pleasure for us to ride this bike. The team has also often shown a good racing strategy and that’s important because it’s not always the fastest on the track who wins the championship. So I am very happy to have worked with Yoshimura and my two new teammates.”

 

Sylvain Guintoli (1) riding the winning Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R
Sylvain Guintoli (1) riding the winning Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R

Sylvain Guintoli:  “This season was like a dream because everything went according to plan. The most incredible thing for me was to win the 24 Heures Motos and the Bol d’Or – two events that I absolutely wanted to win one day. That’s why I had the idea to join Yoshimura SERT Motul. This title is fantastic because it rewards all the work done by everyone. We arrived here with the championship in mind but also the will to be on the podium, so the contract is fulfilled!”

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In Qualifying (Updated)

Tommaso Marcon. Photo courtesy Robem Engineering and Piaggio Group.
Tommaso Marcon. Photo courtesy Robem Engineering and Piaggio Group.

Editorial Note: American wild card entrant Kaleb De Keyrel, the 2021 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, had all of his clothing, riding gear (except for one helmet), laptop computer, and passport stolen from his rental car on Wednesday, October 6, in Rome, Italy. De Keyrel had to skip the first practice on Friday so he could go to the American consulate and obtain a temporary passport in order to return to the United States after the race weekend. De Keyrel also had to borrow riding gear from Tommaso Marcon to use for the race weekend.

 

Aprilia RS 660 Trefeo (Cup)

Vallelunga Circuit, Italy

October 9, 2021

Combined Qualifying Results (all on Aprilia RS 660s):

  1. Tommaso Marcon, Italy, 1:43.281
  2. Max Toth, USA, 1:44.184
  3. Lorenzo Sommariva, Italy, 1:44.250
  4. Francesco Mongiardo, Italy, 1:44.290
  5. Filippo Momesso, Italy, 1:44.734
  6. Kim Aloisi, Italy, 1:44.780
  7. Benedetto Rasa, Italy, 1:45.130
  8. Giacomo Luminari, Italy, 1:45.150
  9. Kaleb De Keyrel, USA, 1:45.704
  10. Yari Favero, Italy, 1:45.904
  11. Pablo Echeverry, Colombia, 1:46.287
  12. Andrea Baiamonte, Italy, 1:48.208
  13. Giacomo Moresco, Italy, 1:54.151
  14. Enzo Chiappelo, Italy, 1:55.917

Where To Ride In October: Track Days, Schools, And Races

NCM Motorsports Park. Photo courtesy of NCM Motorsports Park.
NCM Motorsports Park. Photo courtesy of NCM Motorsports Park.

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during October 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for October 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

10/1                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

10/1                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

10/1-3             EvolveGT School and Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

10/1-3             SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

10/2                 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

10/2                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

10/2                 Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops (Schools), Willow Springs International Raceway (Horsethief Mile), Rosamond, CA

10/2                 TrackDaz Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

10/2-3             EvolveGT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

10/2-3             Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

10/2-3             NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

10/2-3             Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH

10/2-3             Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/2-3             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

10/2-3             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

10/2-4             Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/3                 Moto Corsa Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

10/3                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

10/3                 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Kart Track, Avondale, LA

10/4                 N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

10/4                 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – Half-Day Schedule

10/4                 Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

10/6-8             Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/7                 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC

10/7-10            AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/8                 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Charlotte Half-Mile, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC

10/8                 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/9                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL – Endurance Race

10/9                 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA – Parent/Child Endurance Race

10/9                 TrackXperience Track Days, Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

10/9-10            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

10/9-10           ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

10/9-10           Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

10/9-10           JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/9-10           Lean Trackdays, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

10/9-10            N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

10/9-10           NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ

10/9-10           SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW), Desert Center, CA

10/10               DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

10/10               EvolveGT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

10/10               Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

10/10               John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

10/10               Moto Corsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

10/10               Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

10/10               South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA

10/10-11         The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/11               2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

10/11               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

10/11               EvolveGT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/11               Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/11               Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/11               The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – Half-Day Schedule

10/13-15         Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/14               Team Hammer Advanced Riding School & Pro Practice, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

10/15               2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/15               N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/15-17         38th Annual CCS Race of Champions/ASRA Championship Sprint Series Presented by Pirelli/ASRA Team Challenge Presented by Michelin/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

10/15-18         Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/16               Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Schools and Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

10/16               Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD – Sandy Hook 200/Sandy Hook Youth 100 Endurance Races

10/16-17         Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/16-17         Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

10/16-17         N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/16-17         N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

10/16-17         Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/16-17         RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

10/16-17         Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

10/16-17         The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

10/16-17         Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

10/16-18         Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/17               St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

10/17               XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CW), Litchfield Park, AZ

10/18               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

10/18               Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

10/18-19         CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – Two-Day School

10/18-20         Yamaha Champions Riding School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/20-22         Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

10/21               Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

10/21-24         48th WERA Grand National Finals (GNF)/(Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Series Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

10/22               Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA

10/23               Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops (Schools), Willow Springs International Raceway (Horsethief Mile), Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

10/23-24         EvolveGT School and Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

10/23-24         M1GP Championship Series (Minis), Willow Kart Track, Rosamond, CA

10/23-24         Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch, Pahrump, NV

10/23-24         Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

10/23-24         TrackXperience Track Days, Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, Pahrump, NV

10/24               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

10/24               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX

10/25               Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

10/25               Performance Riding Experience (PRE), VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

10/25               Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

10/25-26         California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – Code RACE Program

10/25-26         Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

10/27-28         Racers Edge Private Track Days Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/29               Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/29-30         California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV – Two-Day Camp

10/29-31         CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

10/30-31         CVMA 2021-2022 Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

10/30-31         Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

10/30-11/1      Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

10/31               Classic Track Day, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

10/31-11/1      California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV – Two-Day Camp

10/31-11/1      DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

American Flat Track: Charlotte Half-Mile Postponed Until October 9

The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.
The dirt track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo courtesy AFT.

Charlotte Half-Mile Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
 
 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 8, 2021) – Due to the persistent inclement weather, the 2021 Honda Charlotte Half-Mile will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday, October 9.

Gates will open for fans at 5:00 p.m. ET with 5:45 p.m. ET Opening Ceremonies and on-track activity commencing at 6:00 p.m. ET.

All advance ticket holders will be contacted directly with more information regarding tomorrow’s rescheduled event.

Full updated schedule available at https://bit.ly/3muQFAA.
About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: Marcon P1, Toth P2, De Keyrel P9 In FP2 In Italy

Tommaso Marcon. Photo courtesy Robem Engineering and Piaggio Group.
Tommaso Marcon. Photo courtesy Robem Engineering and Piaggio Group.

Editorial Note: Kaleb De Keyrel missed the first practice session, which was led by Max Toth.

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