In addition to the Billy Lane’s Sons Of Speed races at the New Smyrna Speedway, New Smyrna FL, spectators will be entertained for free on the parking lot with “Old Speed Show:, an exhibition of race and competition-based motorcycles, cars and trucks of all ages, as well as classic hand-crafted vehicles. The exhibition is free […]
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2017 Biketoberfest. Sons Of Speed Races And Motorcycle Car Show On October 21 St.
Published by October 11th, 2017 in Events and Racing.2018 Daytona Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Tickets On Sale Now.
Published by September 29th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.This year, with a renewed rivalry between Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, Flat Track Racing has risen from the dust. Today’s flat track racing new rules create maximum spectator enjoyment. There are a number of qualifying races in each class (Single and Twin ) that lead up to the 2 main events. The 2018 American Flat […]
American Flat Track To Return To Daytona International Speedway’s Legendary Tri-Oval for the second annual DAYTONA TT on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Published by September 20th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Following the sport’s hugely successful debut event inside the world’s only motorsports stadium this past March, American Flat Track will be back under the lights in 2018. Fans attending Bike Week At DAYTONA festivities can look forward to another action-packed evening as the top dirt track motorcycle racers in the world battle on a custom […]
Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Race Airs On NBC Sports Network This Evening Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Published by September 14th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.It’s been a little over a month since the nation’s top racing athletes went handlebar to handlebar around the brand new track in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater during the inaugural Sturgis Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Races. Whether you were there on Aug. 6 to see it for yourself, or weren’t able to make […]
Jared Mees Takes the win And The Title At The Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile
Published by September 10th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing Scout FTR750) put on another masterclass performance to take the win and clinch the American Flat Track AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines crown two races early at the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson. After nearly a quarter-century absence, it was a welcome return […]
2017 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials. Hiro Koiso Raced The Fastest Open Bike On The Salt
Published by September 5th, 2017 in Events and Racing.At the annual Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials AMA Land Speed Grand Championship, Hiro Koiso – builder and rider – set three new land speed records on a 2006 FXD-I based race bike. The JIMS 135″ TWIN-CAM engine was topped off with billet cylinder heads from T-Man Performance. A C1-R ProCharger was custom fit for assaulting the […]
World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer To Attempt Third World Speed Record For Denis Manning Led Team “7” Racing
Published by August 23rd, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.Valerie Thompson and American Motorcycle Association Hall Of Fame member Denis Manning return to the world’s fastest race course for the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Salt Flats, August 26-31, on a mission to rewrite motorsports history by breaking the land speed record of 376.36 mph (605.69 km/h) with the famed Team “7” Streamliner […]
In Bonneville, Jay Allen from Jay Allen Racing performed the fastest pass in the class APS-PBG 2000 with a speed of 212.533 mmh. Next is Bonneville Speed Trials… In his efforts Jay Allen was supported by Chris Rivas V-Twin,nS&S Cycle, High Performance Lubricants, Pingel, Legend Suspension and World Wide Bearings.
The Indian Wrecking Crew & Scout FTR750 Obtain the 2017 AFT Manufacturer’s Championship. 11 Victories & 30 Total Podiums Through 14 Races.
Published by August 19th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.After more than 60 years away from professional flat track racing, Indian Motorcycle has won the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship after a second-place finish at the Peoria TT. Indian Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees locked in the title for Indian Motorcycle with a strong second-place finish. Teammates Bryan Smith and Brad Baker finished […]
After hitting 191 mph in Bonneville On “Sprit Of Munro” Scout, Lee Munro Revs Up For 200 mph
Published by August 18th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Racing.50 years ago, in August 1967 New Zealander Burt Munro set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a 1920 Indian Scout he modified himself and worked on for years. Munro’s 1967 record is unbeaten for the 1000cc motorcycle class at 184.087 mph (two-way average speed ) Great-grand-nephew Lee Munro is in […]
The V-Twin industry is in racing mode and bikers are in a racing mood. From custom made motorcycles built in the spirit of the first wheel demons of the 1920’s and later to the current Factory Flat Track Machines, the highly competitive, adreline-fueled American Flat Track sport is attracting new fans every day. Building for […]
Jared Mees On Indian Motorcycle Unbeatable At The Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile
Published by August 10th, 2017 in Racing.AFT Twins. Jared Mees took another important step toward the 2017 American Flat Track championship with a victorious performance in Tuesday night’s Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile in Rapid City, S.D.The AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines points leader saw a two-plus second advantage wiped clean when a red flag momentarily halted the action just […]
Inaugural Sturgis Buffalo Chip TT Presented by Indian Motorcycle
Published by August 8th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.Sunday evening, front of of a massive crowd of Sturgis rally goers it was am electric atmosphere at the new Buffalo Chip track for Round 13 of the 2017 American Flat Track Championship. The AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines Main event was a most unpredictable affair, featuring three red flags, an all-but certain […]
Jared Mees On Indian Bags Another Win At The Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile
Published by August 1st, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.The three-week summer break between American Flat Track rounds did nothing to cool off the red hot Jared Mees. He ultimately cruised to a 3.571-second margin of victory, sailing by the checkered flag in a one-handed wheelie. The three-time Grand National Champion now boasts an 18-point championship advantage and has clearly turned the tide of […]
Indian Motorcycle Sets Three Land Speed Records At El Mirage California
Published by July 28th, 2017 in Builders, Events and Racing.According to the Southern California Timing Association (SCTAI) Indian Motorcycle has set three new land speed records,) at El Mirage, California. Indian was out at El Mirage with three machines – a 2015 Chief Classic, a 2015 Indian Scout and the 2017 Spirit of Munro Scout. Two Indian Motorcycle technicians and Burt Munro’s great nephew, […]
American Flat Track. Indian Motorcycle Jared Mees Bounces Back To Retake Points Lead
Published by July 9th, 2017 in Racing.American Flat Track was back in action following a two-week hiatus for the Rolling Wheels Half-Mile presented by Old Carriage House Apartments, and it was a long two weeks indeed for Jared Mees. Last time out, at the Lima Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle, Mees failed to make the Main Event — a race he […]
Spirit of Sturgis Antique Motorcycle Races on Historic Sturgis Half-Mile Aug. 7
Published by July 7th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The organizers of the Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival are excited to announce the second annual antique motorcycle races during the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Antique motorcycles are set to race August 7 at the Historic Sturgis Half Mile Race Track in Sturgis, SD Pappy Hoel, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s forefather, will have his […]
Vice President Pence May Address The Motorcycle Industry At AIMExpo In September. It helps that VP Pence is an avid motorcyclist who recently has been seen astride his Harley-Davidson. He even just named his new dog ‘Harley’. And it was national news when Harley-Davidson’s executive team had been invited to the White House in January, […]
Why Is The World’s Fastest Motorcycle Bound For Bolivia?
Published by July 5th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.For six years the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK team has returned to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats hoping to exceed their own land speed record of 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h), and for six years they have seen the salt flooded and shrinking. If the builder Mike Akatiff and pilot Rocky Robinson were going to reset […]
NBC Sports To Televise 18 Flat Track Races Throughout This Summer And Fall.
Published by July 4th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.“Pro flat track is the one of the world’s most intense forms of motorcycle racing, but the incredible racing is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “The story of American Flat Track is rich with history and the sport has personalities that are true American heroes. Over […]
Indian Motorcycle Racing Crew To Make X Games Debut On July 13
Published by June 29th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.After 6 decades without racing, Indian Motorcycle made this year a very successful return to Flat Track Racing. And now the Indian Motorcycle crew announces it will make its X Games debut in Minneapolis on July 13. Legendary Road Racer Larry Pegram will Join Jared Mees, Bryan Smith & Brad Baker aboard the Indian Scout […]
American Flat Track. Indian Motorcycle Jared Mees Takes His Second Straight Win At The OKC Mile
Published by June 18th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.American Flat Track’s return visit to the OKC Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle in Oklahoma City, Okla., lived up to every bit of the hype on Saturday night June 17 at Remington Park. Despite being presented with every opportunity to ease up in the intense heat and accept a safe runner-up result to claim sole […]
Harley-Davidson To Debut All-New Street Rod-Inspired Drag Bikes For NHRA Nationals
Published by June 8th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork for its Pro Stock Motorcycle competition bikes at the NHRA Summer Nationals, June 8-11, in Englishtown, N.J. Powered by the liquid-cooled High Output Revolution X 750 engine with suspension […]
Flat Track Racing. Indian Motorcycle Racing And The Scout FTR750 Remain Undefeated After 7 Races.
Published by June 6th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.Jared Mees’ first place finish now ties him with fellow Indian rider Bryan Smith at the top of the points pole with 152 apiece, and continues Indian’s streak of securing at least two podium placements in each race this season. The Scout FTR750 and Indian Wrecking Crew proved resilient during the first race in which Indian […]
American Flat Track Twins At The Illinois State Fairgrounds. Bryan Smith Pulled Off A 3rd Successive Mile Miracle Aboard His Indian Scout FTR750.
Published by May 30th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.The victory was the defending Grand National Champion’s fourth race win in a row overall, making him just the fifth rider in series history to accomplish that feat. It certainly did not come easily on Saturday afternoon. Smith hoped to make an escape at the start, building up more than a half-second advantage early on […]
Indian Wrecking Crew Continues To Dominate The 2017 American Flat Track Championship
Published by May 14th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.Yesterday evening, leading the charge around Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Arizona was reigning Grand National Champion Bryan Smith. Smith drew upon every last ounce of his trademark Mile magic to position his No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Racing backed by Allstate Scout FTR750 ahead of the identical No. 6 Indian Scout FTR750 of Brad Baker at the checkered flag […]
