The series first joined forces with FOX Sports in a blockbuster deal ahead of the 2021 season, and the collaboration has resulted in years of record-breaking ratings for the series ever since. Last season saw Progressive AFT rack up a combined total viewership of greater than 3.6 million across all platforms.  

FOX Sports’ televised broadcasts played an integral role in that success, which included the highest AFT single-race rating to date on FS1. Additionally, Progressive American Flat Track race broadcasts were featured in more than 100 linear television hours across FOX, FS1, and FS2. 

This season, the successful formula of presenting each Progressive AFT round in a one-hour FS1 premiere telecast will continue. In most cases, these broadcasts will air the weekend following the event. Additionally, the series’ telecasts will maintain prime weekend time slots, often serving as a lead-in or follow-up to the network’s powerhouse motorsports programming.  Looking ahead, Progressive AFT and FOX Sports continue to explore opportunities to further elevate the sport’s visibility, including the potential for additional broadcast window announcements in the future. 

2025 Television Schedule for Progressive AFT (all premieres on FS1): 

Saturday, March 15 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, March 16 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, April 6 – Senoia Short Track – 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, May 4 – Ventura Short Track – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, May 11 – Silver Dollar Short Track – 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, June 15 – Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, July 5 – Lima Half-Mile I – 9:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, July 12 – Lima Half-Mile II – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, July 13 – DuQuoin Mile – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, August 16 – Jackpine Gypsies ST I – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, August 17 – Jackpine Gypsies ST II – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, August 24 – Sturgis TT – 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, August 30 – Peoria TT – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, September 6 – Springfield Mile I – 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, September 13 – Springfield Mile II – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, September 20 – Lake Ozark Short Track – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) 

The 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season launched with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7. 

How to Watch: 

FOX Sports and FloRacing are home to Progressive American Flat Track programming. For the 2025 season, all races will premiere in one-hour telecasts on FS1 during highly desirable weekend time slots. The complete schedule can be viewed at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports. FloRacingprovides livestreaming coverage of every Progressive AFT round at https://flosports.link/aft. 

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Ken Roczen captures his first DAYTONA Supercross championship while Kyle Wyman, Dallas Daniels, Kody Kopp continued to dominate at Daytona in their respective disciplines

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2025) – The 83rd running of the DAYTONA 200 was one for the books as Josh Herrin won his third DAYTONA 200 in a row to cap off the 84th Annual Bike Week Presented by GEICO races at Daytona International Speedway. Herrin secured his fourth overall DAYTONA 200 victory Saturday afternoon, and made history by becoming the first rider to win three DAYTONA 200s in a row.

Herrin, a California native and rider for Warhorse HSBK Ducati, persevered through two red flags, and was dominant through the final stint of the race on his Ducati Panigale V2 bike, winning by 5.330 seconds over Richie Escalante and Tyler Scott, who finished second and third. Herrin made the most of his opportunities throughout the day, overcoming trouble exiting his pit with 16 laps to go, cementing himself among the legends who have been victorious at Daytona International Speedway.

Herrin joined a list of stars from the two-wheeled world who cemented their legacy in their respective racing disciplines with a win at Daytona International Speedway over the 10 days of events.

Fans of DAYTONA Supercross were guaranteed to see a new champion with no previous 450SX winners in the field for the 55th running of Bike Week’s opening racing event on Saturday, March 1. And there were a plethora of hungry riders ready to step up to the top of the podium. In the end, it was veteran rider Ken Roczen who captured the victory in his 11th attempt at glory at DIS.

The Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki rider put on a Monster Energy AMA Supercross clinic after taking the lead at the midpoint of the race, holding off Cooper Webb and Aaron Plessinger, who finished second and third, respectively.

The 250SX class also had a first-time DAYTONA Supercross winner as Hudson, Florida, native RJ Hampshire captured the win. Tom Vialle and Seth Hammaker rounded out the top three.

When the racing action shifted from the temporary Ricky Carmichael-designed Supercross course located along the frontstretch of the famed Daytona International Speedway to the historic 3.51-mile road course, a familiar name in Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman took home the hardware in the pair of Mission King Of The Baggers races.

Wyman won his fourth and fifth consecutive Daytona King Of The Baggers trophies, sweeping the two weekend races for the series on Friday and Saturday afternoons. But the two wins played out completely differently.

On Friday, Wyman faced an early challenge from Troy Herfoss, but when Herfoss crashed out with five laps to go, it was clear sailing to the checkered flag for Wyman. On Saturday, the pair stayed close together throughout the race – with Herfoss leading on the white flag lap. But Wyman took the lead coming out of the infield portion and was able to hold off Herfoss through the backstretch chicane for the win.

On Thursday and Friday night, the Progressive American Flat Track organization put on a show under the lights on the DAYTONA Flat Track, located in the shadow of the famed banking outside Turns 1 and 2 of Daytona International Speedway.

Rick Ware Racing’s Dallas Daniels once again reigned supreme on the short track at Daytona, sweeping the Mission AFT SuperTwins class pair of features. He won one of the two races a year ago.

Kody Kopp, the winningest rider in AFT Singles history, continued to build on his win total by capturing victory in both races. He now has 23 wins in AFT Singles presented by KICKER, five of them at Daytona.

As the 84th annual Bike Week winds down, visitors can still look forward to a summer filled with fun at Daytona International Speedway. Events such as the spring Daytona Turkey Run (March 21-23), Jeep Beach (April 18-27), and Welcome to Rockville (May 15-18) will provide entertainment for fans of all ages.

NASCAR returns to the World Center of Racing for intense action as the NASCAR Cup Series will close out the regular season and set the Playoff field during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday, August 23. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will also be helping to set their Playoff field in the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola on August 22.

For a complete calendar of upcoming events or to purchase tickets, please visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

Fans can also stay connected with Daytona International Speedway via www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, on X, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App, for the latest speedway news.

About Daytona International Speedway  
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA Presented By Monster Energy, featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts (Welcome to Rockville, Heroes Honor Festival, etc.), sporting events (DAYTONA Soccer Fest, CLASH DAYTONA, etc.) civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
  

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After stealing Thursday’s victory from Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) despite struggling pretty much all day long, Daniels was more in his expected Mission AFT SuperTwins title favorite form throughout Friday’s program. 

Daniels continued that trend by breaking free early in the Main Event while Bauman found himself caught up in a four-rider melee that also included Henry Wiles (No. 911 J&M Logging/Ray C’s Harley-Davidson Kawasaki Ninja 650), Sammy Halbert (No. 69 OnlyFans/Castrol Kawasaki Ninja 650), and Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). 

By the time Bauman established himself in second, Daniels had a cushion of nearly 1.4 seconds at the front. But just when Bauman started to whittle away at that advantage, he was forced to play defense after Fisher came charging up in third. That chase/defend accordion continued to play out in both directions, with Bauman freed up again when Wiles closed on Fisher from fourth. 

But Bauman’s golden opportunity to give the XG750R its maiden premier-class win didn’t come until the leaders hit traffic – the exact situation that cost him Thursday’s win with their positioned swapped.  

And in fact, the RWR star managed to momentarily grab the lead with just 20 seconds remaining on the clock. However, his Estenson Racing Yamaha-mounted rival countered in the very next turn and managed to hold his adversary at bay over the final two laps to prevent the reversal of fortunes. 

Daniels said, “Man, I thought last night was the toughest I ever had to ride, but I think tonight beat that. I had a really good night going – won the heat race, won the (Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge). I was feeling really good. I got a really good start and was out front. But I could just feel the pressure coming in. I was keeping an eye out, and I knew he was getting closer and closer… It was just such a nailbiter. Brian rode a hell of a race, gave me a good battle, and it was super fun.” 

Fisher came home in third, equaling his ‘24 podium total in the season’s opening week. Combined with his Thursday fourth, Daytona proved a seamless transition for Fisher who was expected to take more time to come to grips with his Rackley Racing KTM after spending the previous seven seasons on an Indian. 

The experienced duo of Wiles and Halbert earned fourth and fifth, respectively, pushing down a handful of strong title contenders in the process. That list was headlined by Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), who took sixth, and Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke), who finished seventh. 

Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S) returned to action after suffering a laceration to his foot on Thursday and did so most impressively with an eighth-place result aboard his Suzuki.  

Meanwhile, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp) and Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) made it a remarkable seven different manufacturers in the race’s top ten as the premier class’ new production-only ruleset shine in their debut. 

Daniels has the early title advantage following Rounds 1 & 2 after grabbing the maximum of 46 points in Daytona. He’s followed by Bauman at 38 with Fisher and Wiles locked even in third at 30. 

AFT Singles presented by KICKER 

24 hours spent by the field hoping to find a solution to combat the Thursday form of reigning-but-not-defending AFT Singles presented by KICKER champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Bob Lanphere/KTM/Fastrack Racing KTM 450 SX-F) ultimately proved fruitless. In fact, the class’ three-time champ was even more dominant on Friday night. 

An increase in the level of difficulty with the track’s surface and visibility only served to widen the margin separating Kopp from his would-be challengers. Operating on another level, the new Talent Cup competitor was quite easily the fastest rider in every practice and qualifying session and then won both his heat and the 1st Impressions AFT Singles Challenge going away. 

The only hitch in his evening was a shock crash he suffered while working the sighting lap ahead of the Main Event. No worries – Kopp popped back up, straightened out his handlebars, grabbed the holeshot, and pulled an immediate gap at the front. 

Up by 1.5 seconds in the race’s opening minute, Kopp continued to pile it before finally taking the checkered flag with nearly five seconds in hand. 

Already the all-time winningest rider in AFT Singles history, Kopp came into the week with 21 wins to his name and leaves Daytona with a career tally of 23. That puts him four victories up on second-ranked Shayna Texter-Bauman and a full ten ahead of the next closest riders (premier-class ace Daniels and ‘19 class champ Gauthier). 

Five of those wins came here in Daytona. After earning the latest of those triumphs, he said, “I’ve never won a race after crashing on the sight lap! There’s a first for everything. That start was hectic because my lever was bent to the moon, so I couldn’t really feel anything. But we straightened it out and went for it. I couldn’t ask for a better week to come back and have some fun with the boys. Now it’s time to go lean on the asphalt and keep learning over there.” 

Even beyond Kopp’s runaway, the contest was a rather processional one; the entire top five – Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R), Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Certified Racing KTM 450 SX-F), and Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F) – ran their own races pretty much throughout. 

There was more significant (and more typical) fighting further down the field. Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio/Sluggo/Unsettled Racing KTM 450 SX-F) held off Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), while Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) slashed his way up from the back of the field after being forced to burn his provisional start in the season’s opening week. 

Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) was the final rider remaining on the lead lap in ninth, while rookie Ethan Kitchen (No. 105 Lucky Thumb M/C Yamaha YZ450F) rounded out the top ten. 

Even though Kopp technically leads with a perfect 46-point opener, the effective title lead falls to Drane, who put together a solid effort to open his ‘25 title campaign with 35 points. Gauthier is next with 30, one point up on championship hopeful Saathoff at 29. 

Meanwhile, in the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) Main Event, Taia Little (No. 11 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited) got her revenge in the rematch, narrowly fending off Thursday winner Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited) to take the checkered flag first. Mya Maffei (No. 28 Royal Enfield) completed the podium in third. 

Next Up: 

The 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season will resume in three weeks’ time with the Yamaha Senoia Short Track on Saturday, March 29 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/senoia-short-track-122449 to secure your tickets today. 

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of on-track action starting with Practice & Qualifying and ending with the Victory Podium at the end of the night at https://flosports.link/aft. 

FOX Sports coverage of the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, March 15, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT), with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II set to air the following day, Sunday, March 16, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). 

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com. 

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How it was achieved, however, came as a genuine surprise.  

In fact, it was anything but a day of domination for Daniels, despite the fact that he’d won three of the previous four Main Events at the venue. If anything, the Estenson Racing ace was relatively quiet throughout practice and qualifying, starting the Main Event from Row 2 after failing to qualify for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. 

Instead, the star of the show for all but the final minute of the Main Event was Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R), who appeared on the verge of guiding the Harley-Davidson XG750R to its maiden premier-class victory. 

New to the bike but reunited with crew chief Dave Zanotti and mechanic Michelle Disalvo at Rick Ware Racing, Bauman was smooth and in control on a very tricky track. He put his name atop the charts during practice, qualifying, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, before storming off into the lead at the start of the Main. 

Daniels showed renewed signs of life as soon as the race that mattered most got underway, diving under front-row qualifiers Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke), Henry Wiles (No. 911 J&M Logging/Ray C’s Harley-Davidson Kawasaki Ninja 650), and Brandon Robinson(No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) in rapid succession to move into second 

However, even with clear air in front of him, Daniels didn’t appear to have the measure of Bauman, who stretched the gap out to over a second deep into the contest. That all changed as the two encountered lapped traffic, which allowed the Yamaha pilot to erase the distance and then execute a pass for the lead with just 35 seconds remaining on the clock. 

A rare bobble on Bauman’s part then provided Daniels with the breathing space he needed to make it four wins in his last five tries in Daytona Beach.  

The victory also marked Daniels first win since before the training accident that ended his title chances a season ago. 

He said, “I hate that everybody has to hear my sob story again, ‘I broke my leg leading the championship (last year).’ I mean, it sucked. It sucked so bad. It sucked so bad for me, but even more for the team. It’s one of those things when you’re lying at home, and you wonder if you’ll ever be able to do it again. Even though I was on the podium those last three races, you still wonder.  

“And then I show up here at Daytona – a place that I love and do well at usually – and I was just on the struggle bus all day long. No matter what changes we made, I just could not get comfortable. But my team… this win is because of the team. They just kept working and kept working. When I went out there for that warm-up lap, I knew I had something for them. But how impressive was Briar? The dude gets on a different bike that has never won, and he was the toughest competition. He’s going to be tough all year.” 

Third place went to 40-year-old Wiles, who was brandishing the unfamiliar #911 instead of his usual #17, which was unavailable to him due to not competing last season. The time away didn’t steal any of his speed or aggression, a fact he proved convincingly while overcoming Fisher in an intense mid-race scrap for the final podium position. 

Still, Fisher held on for a strong fourth-place debut on the KTM, while Robinson made it two XGs in the top five. 

Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), who finished as the runner-up in last year’s opener, came home sixth. Meanwhile, Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke), Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), and James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) finished seventh through tenth, respectively. 

Those results meant that six different makes of equipment (Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, KTM, Honda, and Royal Enfield) were represented in the top ten in the first race featuring the new all-production based ruleset. A seventh (Suzuki), clocked the second fastest time in practice before a promising event met a premature end for Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), who was unable to compete after suffering a deep cut that required medical attention. 

AFT Singles presented by KICKER 

Not that any of them needed it, but three-time AFT Singles presented by KICKER king Kody Kopp (No. 1 Bob Lanphere/KTM/Fastrack Racing KTM 450 SX-F) provided the class’ current crop of championship hopefuls a reminder of exactly whose #1 plate they were chasing. 

While Kopp is committed to proving himself a national-caliber roadracer this season, his talents on dirt remain elite. With an open weekend in his preseason pavement prep, Kopp pulled together a last-minute effort to participate in the Progressive AFT opener and didn’t miss a beat. 

A less-than-ideal start allowed Kopp to underline that message as he worked his way past the up-and-coming Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R), ‘24 title rival Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), and finally ‘19 class champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Certified Racing KTM 450 SX-F) on his way to the front. 

Once there, Kopp set sail en route to his fourth career triumph in Daytona. However, his eventual trip to the top step of the podium was momentarily delayed due to a late-race red flag.  

That stoppage could be traced all the way back to a disastrous start saw title hopeful Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R) left standing still at the green light with his arms waving while the rest of the grid powered by. His subsequent charge up through the field eventually saw him clash with Chad Cose (No. 49 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), leaving both riders on the ground. 

Kopp survived the staggered restart without suffering any unwanted drama, while Drane managed to steal second from Gauthier in the shuffle. 

After the race, Kopp said, “It feels awesome. I just can’t stay away from it. I’m transitioning to roadracing, and it’s a big step. It’s challenging, and I’m really excited about the challenge. But I couldn’t stay away. I live 15 minutes away from here now, and Bob Lanphere wanted to put this thing together, and we got it done. Huge thanks to Bob, and Kenny (Roberts) and Arney (Wick) from my roadrace program for giving me the go ahead to do this.” 

Fourth was taken by the returning Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), who edged young Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F) and Santero for the position. 

Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) finished seventh in his first race with 1st Impressions Husqvarna while Saathoff managed to slash his way up to eighth to salvage a decent result after being forced to restart from the back of the grid.  

Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F) and Jared Lowe (No. 63 BigR/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R) rounded out the top ten. 

Earlier in the evening, Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited) opened the Main Event program with a victorious performance in her Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. debut. She was flanked on the podium by Taia Little (No. 11 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited) and Mallory McGill (No. 58 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited). 

Next Up: 

The world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series will return to the track tomorrow night for the second half of the season-opening Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA doubleheader. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/daytona-short-track-ii-119108 to secure your tickets today. 

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of on-track action starting with Practice & Qualifying and ending with the Victory Podium at the end of the night at https://flosports.link/aft. 

FOX Sports coverage of the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, March 15, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT), with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II set to air the following day, Sunday, March 16, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). 

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com. 

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AMA Pro Racing is excited to confirm that Progressive Insurance® will return as the title sponsor of American Flat Track in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive season of the sponsorship.

As the series’ Official Title Sponsor Progressive is the nation’s #1 motorcycle insurer. Since its founding in 1937, Progressive has grown to not only become the country’s second largest personal auto insurer but has also spent decades being dedicated to helping motorcyclists move forward and live life to the fullest.

Progressive has a unique understanding of the passion, enthusiasm, and commitment possessed by motorcyclists in general, and race fans in particular. As such, it has proven a pivotal sponsor during an era of expansion and growth for the series, helping to bring the sport to new audiences via numerous digital and experiential activation.

The 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season will launch with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7.

For the latest news, schedule details, and ticket information, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@americanflattrack) for live updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more from the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season.

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Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is proud to announce the continuation of its wide-ranging and multifaceted partnership with Mission Foods® for a fifth consecutive season in 2025.

Mission Foods – the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps – has proven a dynamic supporter of Progressive AFT since the opening of the relationship in 2021. And through its unwavering efforts, Mission Foods has done much to help raise the profile and awareness of the series.

Along with its sponsorship of Progressive American Flat Track, as well as a number of its teams and riders, Mission Foods has actively backed several innovative initiatives designed to increase engagement with the sport. That’s a tradition that will continue in 2025.

In addition to once again serving as the Official Tortilla, Chip, and Salsa of Progressive AFT, the title sponsor for the premier Mission AFT SuperTwins class, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Mission Foods will also step up as the title sponsor of the newly announced Mission Triple Challenge.

As previously outlined, the game-changing Mission Triple Challenge format set to be implemented at the Lima Half-Mile I, Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I and Springfield Mile I will feature three races of escalating intensity, stakes, excitement and points to determine each events’ ultimate victor.

And at these rounds, Mission will award escalating bonuses to the winners of the opening two races. The winner of Race 1 will receive $2500, and the winner of Race 2 will take home $5000, bumping the total bonus up to $7500 compared to the already impressive $5000 awarded to the winners of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge “dash-for-cash” utilized at the non-Triple Challenge rounds.

“We are excited to continue as title sponsor of the AFT SuperTwins class and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge,” said Juan Gonzalez, Mission Foods Chief Executive Officer. “I believe the new Mission Triple Challenge will bring even more excitement for both racers and fans.”

Mission Foods will also continue to elevate the visibility of Progressive American Flat Track both at and away from the racetrack and across the nation by way of its many fan-facing activations and grocery store displays featuring Mission-branded athletes.

The 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season will launch with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7.

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MotoGP riders Pedro Acosta, Luca Marini and Miguel Oliveira are also among the riders slated to take part in the annual off-season event, which features riders from Moto2, Moto3, World Superbike, British Superbike and open road racing. Americans Sammy Halbert and J.D. Beach also are listed among the entries.

The event is slated to take place Jan. 10-11 at the VR46 Ranch in Tavullia.

The complete entry list includes:

Valentino Rossi

Pedro Acosta

Dominique Aegerter

Xavier Artigas

Francesco Bagnaia

Lorenzo Baldassarri

Elia Bartolini

Enea Bastianini

James Douglas Beach

Marco Belli

Matteo Bertelle

Marco Bezzecchi

Nicolo Bulega

Federico Caricasulo

Mattia Casadei

Thomas Chareyre

Davey Todd

Michael Dunlop

Filippo Fuligini

Federico Fuligni

Matteo Gabarrini

Manu Gonzalez

Sammy Halbert

Kurvinen Lasse

Andrea Locatelli

Luca Lunetta

Andrea Mantovani

Luca Marini

Andrea Migno

Franco Morbidelli

Diogo Moreira

Stefano Nepa

Miguel Oliveira

Luca Ottaviani

Mattia Pasini

Matteo Patacca

Gautier Paulin

Tito Rabat

Jose Antonio Rueda

Alberto Surra

Tatsuki Suzuki

Tim Neave

Ryan Vickers

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American Flat Track executive Richie Morris was arrested on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer in Florida, according to published reports.

Daytonamugshot.com, a website that publishes mug shots and arrest reports, says that Morris, 64, of Port Orange, was booked on Jan. 4 and charged with refusal to submit to testing, driving with a canceled/suspended/revoked license, battery on a law enforcement officer and driving under the influence with damage to persons or property.

Morris, a former team owner in AMA Pro Road Racing and in American Flat Track, is currently Director of Industry Relations for AFT. Morris also raced professionally in the AMA Pro Road Racing series but retired after suffering serious injuries, circa 2004.

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The Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing Team competes in the MotoAmerica Mission Foods King of the Baggers road racing series in 2025 aboard race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycles powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. In addition, privateer teams racing Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the King of the Baggers series can benefit from racing contingency and available racing parts for purchase.

Mission Foods King of the Baggers Contingency

The Mission Foods King of The Baggers series offers exciting competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles prepared for competition and equipped with stock frames and a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. The 2025 King of The Baggers series features 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. The series opens on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 6-8. Harley-Davidson will offer a $234,500 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission Foods King of the Baggers series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $35,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please email contingencyracing@harley-davidson.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Mission Foods Super Hooligan Contingency

Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan National Championship Brought To You By Roland Sands Design. The road racing series features 750cc-and-up high-bar race-prepared street bikes. Held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series, the 2025 Super Hooligan Championship includes 10 races over five double-header weekends, beginning with two races at Daytona International Speedway March 6-8. Harley-Davidson will offer a $123,000 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $20,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please email contingencyracing@harley-davidson.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Progressive American Flat Track Contingency

Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing on a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycles in the premiere Mission Foods SuperTwins class on the 16-event 2025 Progressive American Flat Track series, the most prestigious and competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing in the world. Harley-Davidson has committed $185,600 in contingency funds for qualified SuperTwins class riders. Harley-Davidson contingency will pay first to 10th place and a $20,000 championship bonus. The season opens March 6-7 with the Daytona Short Track double-header at Daytona International Speedway. Terms and conditions apply; please email contingencyracing@harley-davidson.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

AFT AdventureTrackers

Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing eligible Harley-Davidson Pan America models in the new AFT AdventureTrackers series, a professional class for adventure touring motorcycles with engine displacement over 1,000cc. Basic rules center on production-based race bikes that remain as close to street stock as is feasible. The class will feature multiple brands that have a similar power-to-weight ratio competing in one of the fastest-growing segments of the motorcycle market. Harley-Davidson has committed $38,750 in contingency funds for qualified AdventureTrackers class riders. Payouts will be awarded for 1st through 5th place in each race, with a championship bonus of $10,000 for the season champion. After a successful single-race debut in 2024, the AdventureTracker series will expand in 2025 to include four events held in conjunction with Progressive American Flat Track series, three at Sturgis, S.D. Aug. 4-10 and at Peoria, Ill., on Aug. 10. Terms and conditions apply; please email contingencyracing@harley-davidson.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 20, 2024) – AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce that FansChoice.tv will serve as the exclusive livestreaming and Video-On-Demand (VOD) platform for the 2025 Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series. This landmark partnership solidifies FansChoice.tv’s commitment to delivering premier motorcycle racing content to fans worldwide.

The Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series will consist of five rounds and ten events in 2025. The series, spearheaded by two-time AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter, offers professional-caliber racing opportunities for amateur racers and provides fans with thrilling, grassroots racing action.

Enhanced Livestreaming Coverage

Starting with the seventh annual Winter Throwdown at Callahan Speedway on January 16-18, FansChoice.tv will deliver comprehensive livestreaming coverage of every event in the series. Each event will feature two full days of racing, including approximately 10 hours of live streaming per day, complete with professional production by AMA Pro Racing. The Winter Throwdown will kick off with the “King of Throwdown” 1v1 Bracket Challenge, a head-to-head race that has been a fan favorite in previous years. Subscribers will also enjoy on-demand access to these events, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action.

What’s Included with FansChoice.tv in 2025

Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series Livestreaming: FansChoice.tv becomes the exclusive livestreaming home for the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series. Subscribers will have access to live and on-demand content from each event.

Progressive AFT Content: While all livestreaming coverage of Progressive American Flat Track is now exclusively on FloSports, FansChoice.tv subscribers will have access to a comprehensive VOD archive. This includes full coverage from every AFT National from 2017 through 2024, and following each FloSports livestream in 2025, full coverage of each AFT National will be published as VOD on FansChoice.tv. Additionally, historic content from the golden years of the Grand National Championship will be available.

Subscription Options: FansChoice.tv offers two subscription plans: $9.99 per month or $54.99 for six months, granting access to both Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series Livestreaming and the extensive AFT VOD archive.

For more information or to subscribe, visit www.FansChoice.tv.

2025 Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series Schedule

January 16-18, 2025 – Winter Throwdown, Callahan Speedway, Callahan, FL

May 16-17, 2025 – Buckeye Nationals, Western Reserve Motorcycle Club, Salem, OH

June 13-14, 2025 – O to the H Nationals, Triangle Motorcycle Club, Harpster, OH

July 18-19, 2025 – Peoria Classic, Peoria Speedway, Peoria, IL

September 19-20, 2025 – Cackalacky Classic, Mid-Carolina Speedway, Neeses, SC

“Partnering with FansChoice.tv elevates the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series to a new level,” said Cory Texter, founder of Cory Texter Race Promotions. “Our goal has always been to provide top-tier racing experiences for both riders and fans, and this collaboration ensures that our events reach a broader audience, showcasing the excitement of flat track racing to enthusiasts everywhere.”

“FansChoice.tv is thrilled to welcome the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series to the platform,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The addition of CTR livestreaming alongside our extensive library of Progressive American Flat Track content enhances our offering and provides race fans with even more of the world-class motorcycle racing action they crave.”

How to Watch

Don’t miss a moment of the action—subscribe to FansChoice.tv today to access live coverage of the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series and an extensive archive of Progressive American Flat Track content. FansChoice.tv is accessible on any laptop, tablet, or mobile device, with casting options available for Apple TV, Chromecast, Firestick, and Roku. To subscribe or learn more, visit www.FansChoice.tv.

For more information on Cory Texter Race Promotions and the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series visit https://corytexterpromotions.com.

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. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on X, and check us out on Instagram.

About AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines from its headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

About FansChoice.tv

FansChoice.tv is a leading motorsports streaming platform dedicated to delivering live and on-demand coverage of various racing disciplines. With user-friendly access across multiple devices, FansChoice.tv brings the thrill of motorsports directly to fans, anytime and anywhere. Learn more about FansChoice.tv at www.fanschoice.tv.

About Cory Texter Race Promotions

Cory Texter Race Promotions, founded by two-time AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter, is committed to advancing the sport of amateur flat track racing. By organizing high-quality events like the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series, the organization provides racers and fans with exceptional experiences that celebrate the rich heritage and excitement of motorcycle racing. Learn more about Cory Texter Race Promotions at https://corytexterpromotions.com.

More, from a press release issued by Cory Texter Promotions:

Tommy Duma named Official Jeweler of Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series

More, from another press release issued by Cory Texter Promotions:

SPECTRO Named Official Oil of Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series

SPECTRO, a leader in high-performance lubricants for motorcycles, is proud to announce its partnership with the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series as the official oil sponsor for the 2025 and 2026 race seasons. This exciting new collaboration brings SPECTRO’s reputation for superior oils and lubricants to the heart of the racing community, offering competitors in the Supermini and 30+ classes exciting prizes and recognition for their hard work and dedication on the track.

As part of this sponsorship, SPECTRO will reward the champions of the Supermini and 30+ classes with a year’s supply of oil and a 10×10” SPECTRO branded EZ-Up tent, ensuring they have the tools and support they need for the entire 2026 racing season. With SPECTRO’s premium oils trusted by professional riders and enthusiasts alike, this partnership signifies the brand’s commitment to nurturing future talent and honoring seasoned riders in the flat track racing world.

“SPECTRO is excited to sponsor the newest AMA Championship, CTR Flat Track Series, founded by Flat Track champion, Cory Texter. Cory, his family and his crew bring so much support and love to the sport of flat track racing. Being a sponsor of this new, up and coming series will help reinvigorate the SPECTRO brand and more importantly its racing heritage. SPECTRO is not a stranger to the flat track world, having sponsored Cory Texter for years as well as other flat track champions.” – Luke Calzone, Marketing Manager, SPECTRO.

SPECTRO has been at the forefront of motorcycling lubrication for decades, providing high-quality products that enhance engine performance, protect valuable machinery, and keep riders competitive in the toughest conditions. By joining forces with the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series, SPECTRO is further reinforcing its dedication to the sport and the community.

“SPECTRO is such an established brand within the industry, so naturally I am honored to have them support our series”, said Cory Texter, CEO of Cory Texter Promotions. “What is cool about SPECTRO is they are very knowledgeable when it comes to our sport and they see the value of supporting Flat Track and helping the riders.”

The Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series continues to grow in stature and excitement, and with the addition of SPECTRO as a key sponsor, the 2025 series is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

For more information on the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track Series, including classes, schedules, and pre-registration, visit www.corytexterpromotions.com.

About SPECTRO
SPECTRO is a leading manufacturer of high-performance oils and lubricants for motorcycles, ATVs, and other powersport vehicles. Known for their commitment to quality and innovation, SPECTRO products are designed to deliver unmatched protection and performance for riders of all levels, from amateur enthusiasts to professional competitors.

About Cory Texter Promotions
Cory Texter Promotions promotes high level amateur flat track events across the United States. A former professional champion himself, Cory Texter started the Mission Foods CTR Flat Track series which is an AMA Major Championship series to grow the sport and attract aspiring riders from around the world to compete against one another. For more information and to find a race near you, visit our website at corytexterpromotions.com, follow on Instagram (@CoryTexterPromos) and Facebook (Cory Texter Promotions).

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