Last year, Harley-Davidson sponsored two flat-track exhibitions, and thousands of fans took to social media to express their excitement for the sport. So, now it’s official. A new motorcycle racing competition will throw dirt June 4 during the inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing at ESPN’s X Games Austin. The inaugural race is an invitational format, with athletes from around the world receiving the opportunity to be part of the action. The Harley-Davidson XR 750 also joins the field of motorcycles battling for the top podium position at Circuit of The Americas. The gold medalist will be awarded a brand-new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 motorcycle.
“This June, fans in Austin will experience a new kind of action sport as they watch top athletes in flat- track race for gold,” said Dino Bernacchi, Director U.S. Marketing, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Words can’t explain the rush of watching these athletes riding within inches of each other, kicking up dirt and carving through corners. It’s pure adrenaline-charge action.” “This is great for our sport,” said Brad Baker, Harley-Davidson Factory Flat-Track team rider, “X Games is about performance, and flat-track racing is the perfect addition to this competition, allowing athletes from around the world to showcase just how they push the boundaries in their sport.”
The Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing competition is scheduled to air on ESPN at 9 p.m. (EST), June 4. For details on the race and a list of invited flat-track athletes, visit xgames.com. Tickets for Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing are available for purchase starting April 15 at TicketMaster Xgames.
I’d rather see the XG moving forward instead of the XR.
As a 40 year H-D flattrack racing enthusiast I prefer to see modern machinery
being refined for the dirttrack. 🙂 As much as I appreciate the XR’s changes over the years it has become old news. Young enthusiasts who will keep this awesome sport going into the future want new news and designs. Race fans in their 20’s are certainly more familiar with 4 valve OHC than air cooled pushrod. Long live Harley-Davidson. That is all. 🙂
And i’ rather see that “old news” XR technology going into the XG.
Light weight, Cylinder heads, and a quick-steering frame for starters.
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