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HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing to Debut Two-Rider
AFT SuperTwins Team
3 time 2019 winner Robinson and No. 12 Maloney to team up on FTR750s
DAYTONA
BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2020) – HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing, backed
by Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas, announced today its premiere in the
AFT SuperTwins class with seasoned riders Brandon Robinson and Jay
Maloney piloting its FTR750 machinery.
"I could not be more excited to join AFT as a team owner in 2020," said
Jim Hudson, Team Owner of HCRR Racing. "We've joined forces with Ben
Evans Racing and Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas and between all of the
talent we've got, we are confident we can win at every event. I've been
a fan of flat track racing my entire life, so this is a dream come true
for me."
Known as one of the most consistent riders on the circuit, Robinson
started 2019 - his inaugural year on the championship-winning FTR750 -
with three wins at the Atlanta Short Track, Texas Half-Mile and So-Cal
Half-Mile.
"I am pumped about the 2020 season," said Robinson. "I couldn't be more
grateful for the opportunity. Riding for HCRR Racing and Ben Evans
Racing with help from Roof Systems gives me the resources to be a real
challenger for the SuperTwins championship."
Earning his national number in 2014, Maloney has been competing in
AFT's premier class as both a rider and team owner for five years. His
addition to the HCRR roster for 2020 will enable him to focus on his
performance on the racetrack.
"I am extremely excited to be involved with HCRR Racing and Ben Evans
Racing in 2020," said Maloney. "The past few years I have been putting
in a lot of work running my own program. I was driving, working on
bikes and worrying about setting up programs for the following season.
Being a part of a team like HCRR backed by Roof Systems means I can
focus on the task-at-hand: strong Main finishes. It is going to be a
great year for us in the SuperTwins class."
"We are very excited about all of the SuperTwins riders we are
supporting," said Jerry Stinchfield, CEO and Team Owner of Roof Systems
of Dallas, Texas. "Brandon is one of the strongest riders out there -
he got three wins last season, and Jay is a seasoned vet. These two,
plus Price and Bromley on the Roof Systems team will really give those
other guys a run for their money at every track."
Tickets for the first-ever Bike Week Saturday of Speed doubleheader -
DAYTONA 200 and DAYTONA TT - at the legendary Daytona International
Speedway are on sale now. Watch both historic motorcycle racing events
during Bike Week at DAYTONA for just $35 when you purchase an advance
General Admission ticket online. Get yours at www.americanflattrack.com.
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Latus Motors Racing Recruits Rispoli for AFT Production Twins
Former Grand National Champion Joe Kopp to serve as Team Manager
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 13, 2020) – Latus Motors Racing is
set to return to the American Flat Track scene in a major way with the
announcement the team has signed James “The Rocket” Rispoli to contest
the 2020 AFT Production Twins championship aboard a Harley-Davidson
XG750R.
The 28-year-old Rispoli is coming off an impressive 2019 season in which he
seamlessly returned to his dirt track roots following a decade chasing
roadracing wins and championships on both sides of the Atlantic.
Last season, Rispoli scored four podiums in AFT Production Twins
action, ultimately finishing sixth in the championship, despite missing
the opening round of the title fight. The performance served as a
strong reminder of the fan favorite’s natural flat track skills, which
he’d previously leveraged to take second overall in the 2009 AFT
Singles standings.
Gladstone, Oregon-based Latus Motors Racing has a long association with
American Flat Track racing. In the mid-2000s, Latus Motors garnered
numerous race wins and top-three championship finishes while serving as
the title sponsor for the 2000 Grand National Champion Joe Kopp.
Subsequently, Latus and Kopp formed an inhouse Triumph-based effort
that finished on the podium in the premier class of American Flat Track
racing as recently as 2015.
Like Rispoli, Latus Motors Racing branched out into other forms of
motorcycle sport to remarkable results. The team established itself a
serious contender on multiple makes and in multiple series, including
taking a dramatic triumph in the prestigious DAYTONA 200 in 2011.
Team owner George Latus, said, “I was involved in flat track for a lot
of years, and more recently we were heavily involved in roadracing. We
kind of put a hold on things for a couple of years, but we saw the
direction American Flat Track was going, and it’s moving forward in a
very positive way. We were looking to get back into it and recognized
the potential of the Harley-Davidson XG750R and the Production Twins
class as the perfect way to do that.
“I’ve raced against James for many years. He’s got a great attitude,
and he’s a terrific competitor. I’m excited to have the opportunity to
work with him.”
Team Manager Kopp said, “One of the big benefits James brings to our
program is the electronics knowledge he gained last year helping Vance
& Hines to tune the bikes. The way the sport is going, you have to
some comfort playing with that stuff, and he’s definitely on top of
that more than just about any rider that I know out there. That’s going
to be huge.
“We’re excited. We’re going to come out swinging, and I think we’re
going to surprise some people for sure with the Harley out there.”
Rispoli said, “I couldn't be happier with the opportunity to race the
XG750R for Latus Motors Racing. My relationship with Mr. Latus goes
back a decade when we first discussed the possibility of me riding for
his road race team. I've raced against his teams for a long time, so
I'm very familiar with exactly how well prepared his team is and how
serious they are about winning. I'm also thrilled to be working with
Joe. I have a huge amount of respect for him, and I was extremely
excited when he gave me a call and told me he was looking forward to
working with me too.
“Last year's experience riding and developing the XG750R makes me
confident we can fight for wins and the title the 2020. I've reunited
with personal trainer Richie Perperian -- who helped me win two AMA Pro
SuperSport championships -- to make sure I take maximum advantage of
this awesome opportunity. We're already off and rolling.”
Tickets for the first-ever doubleheader - DAYTONA 200 and DAYTONA TT -
at the legendary Daytona International Speedway are on sale now. Watch
both historic motorcycle racing events during Bike Week at DAYTONA for
just $35 when you purchase an advance General Admission ticket online.
Get yours at www.americanflattrack.com.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 10, 2020) – American Flat
Track is pleased to announce its list of teams and riders for the
inaugural year of AFT SuperTwins competition.
The most recent evolution in its revitalization of the sport of
professional flat track, the AFT SuperTwins class represents a unity of
the elite teams and most-skilled athletes who compete at every round of
AFT competition.
At every event eighteen of the top riders in the sport will grid up for
the AFT SuperTwins Main Event, allowing fans to closely follow their
favorite athletes week after week.
The list of teams selected for competition in the 2020 AFT SuperTwins class is as follows:
1 BriggsAuto.com Racing - Davis Fisher - #67 Indian FTR750
2 Coolbeth-Nila Racing - Sammy Halbert - #69 Indian FTR750
3 Estenson Racing - JD Beach - #95 Yamaha MT-07 DT
4 Estenson Racing - Kolby Carlile - #36 Yamaha MT-07 DT
5 Harley-Davidson / Vance & Hines - Dalton Gauthier - #79 Harley-Davidson XG750R
6 Harley-Davidson / Vance & Hines - Jarod Vanderkooi - #20 Harley-Davidson XG750R
7 HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing - Jay Maloney - #12 Indian FTR750
8 HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing - Brandon Robinson - #44 Indian FTR750
9 Indian Motorcycle - Briar Bauman - #1 Indian FTR750
10 Indian Motorcycle - Bronson Bauman - #37 Indian FTR750
11 Indian Motorcycle / Rogers Racing - Jared Mees - #9 Indian FTR750
12 RJ Performance Racing - Robert Pearson - #27 Indian FTR750
13 Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas - Dan Bromley - #62 Indian FTR750
14 Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas - Brandon Price - #92 Indian FTR750
15 Vance & Hines / Howerton Motorsports - Bryan Smith - #4 Harley-Davidson XG750R
The following teams have been approved as Wildcard Teams for 2020
competition. A limited number of entries remain. For more information
on entering as a Wildcard Team, visit www.amaproracing.com.
16. Happy Trail Racing - Jeffrey Carver, Jr. - #23 Indian FTR750
17. Larry Pegram Racing - Larry Pegram - #72 Indian FTR750
18. Rackley Keeran Racing - Andrew Luker - #11 Indian FTR750
Tickets for the debut of AFT SuperTwins competition and the first-ever
Bike Week Saturday of Speed doubleheader - DAYTONA 200 and DAYTONA TT -
at the legendary Daytona International Speedway are on sale now. Watch
both historic motorcycle racing events during Bike Week at DAYTONA for
just $35 when you purchase an advance General Admission ticket online.
Get yours at www.americanflattrack.com.
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Coolbeth-Nila Racing Signs Sammy Halbert for AFT SuperTwins
2020 marks Halbert's debut on Indian Motorcycle FTR750
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 7, 2020) –
As anticipation climbs for the 2020 season of American Flat Track,
Coolbeth-Nila Racing makes an announcement sure to turn the tide of the
inaugural AFT SuperTwins season. Making his debut on the Indian
Motorcycle FTR750, Sammy Halbert will pilot the Coolbeth-Nila machine
in 2020.
"We are really excited to get the season started," said Kenny Coolbeth,
Jr. of Coolbeth-Nila Racing. "We have made a lot of major improvements
to the bikes, and combine that with Sammy's drive to win, and I feel
like we will be up front and contending for wins. Our team owner John
Wise has put a lot into the program within the last couple of months to
make sure that Sammy will be set up to be a major contender in the
SuperTwins class."
Arguably one of the most versatile riders on the circuit, Halbert has
scored a victory on each of the four types of AFT tracks. With thirteen
career premier class victories to his name, Halbert is excited and
optimistic about his transition to the multi-championship-winning
FTR750.
"I'm honored to have Kenny Coolbeth choose me to ride for him,
especially after having raced with him in the AFT series since 2005,"
said Halbert. "We've had a lot of great battles on the track over the
years, which makes it that much more special to combine our efforts and
talents to take on the competition. I'm excited to see what I can do on
a bike that's already a proven winner. With the full support of this
team behind me, and our growing list of partners including Roof Systems
of Dallas, Texas, I am looking forward to great things this year.”
Tickets for the first-ever doubleheader - DAYTONA 200 and DAYTONA TT -
at the legendary Daytona International Speedway are on sale now. Watch
both historic motorcycle racing events during Bike Week at DAYTONA for
just $25 when you purchase an advance General Admission ticket online.
Get yours at www.americanflattrack.com.
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The Original Trackmaster Miler Prototype Is For Sale
Lodi Cycle Bowl
Night Before The Mile
August 9, 2019
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Lodi Motorcycle Club
at Sacramento Mile
August 11, 2019
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SCFTA Framer Shootout - Perris - May 10, 2019
DIGGER HELM MEMORIAL
West Coast Dirt Track Series
WILLOW SPRINGS - Sunday May 5, 2019
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DIGGER HELM MEMORIAL
West Coast Dirt Track Series
WILLOW SPRINGS - Saturday May 4, 2019
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