Courtesy of American Flat Track Ricky Howerton has functioned as an agent of change throughout his tenure in American Flat Track racing. Drawing on the insight first gained while earning a mechanical engineering degree and honed while in pursuit of ever greater speed in IndyCar and NASCAR, Howerton has continually proven a disruptive force when… Continue reading RICKY HOWERTON: THE MAN BEHIND THE MACHINE
FRIDAY THE 13TH FEATURE
Unleash the XG Street or Street Rod’s inner demons with the aggressive appearance and performance of the Hi-Output Slip-On. The blacked out muffler body with its laser etched badge creates a sinister look that means business. If looks weren’t enough to scare away adversaries, the performance will. With its free flowing muffler body that steps… Continue reading FRIDAY THE 13TH FEATURE
AFT RETURNS TO HISTORIC LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK IN 2020
Courtesy of American Flat Track American Flat Track returns to legendary New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 13, 2020 The Laconia Short Track will once again bring another level of excitement to the 97th year of the historic Laconia Motorcycle Week. Tickets for this show stopping event are currently on sale at tickets.americanflattrack.com. The inaugural Laconia Short… Continue reading AFT RETURNS TO HISTORIC LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK IN 2020
DRAG ILLUSTRATED “30 UNDER 30” NOMINEE: MIKE MULLANEY
It’s PRI time, which also means it’s “Drag Illustrated” magazine’s “30 under 30” announcement time also. And chassis fabricator and no-bar Suzuki Hayabusa sportsman drag racer Mike Mullaney is on that list. Mullaney took a fairly dramatic leap into the NHRA drag racing consciousness this past season when Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines started… Continue reading DRAG ILLUSTRATED “30 UNDER 30” NOMINEE: MIKE MULLANEY
DRAG ILLUSTRATED UNVEILS FIFTH ANNUAL 30 UNDER 30 LIST AT PRI SHOW
Courtesy of Drag Illustrated | Josh Hachat The highly anticipated 2019 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list was revealed during its annual press conference on Friday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. The 2019 DI 30 Under 30 list and its members are the focus of Drag Illustrated’s December Issue, No. 151,… Continue reading DRAG ILLUSTRATED UNVEILS FIFTH ANNUAL 30 UNDER 30 LIST AT PRI SHOW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES STACKED AFT SUPERTWINS ROSTER
Courtesy of American Flat Track The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track team readies itself for another season of intense American Flat Track competition with the announcement of three major additions to its talent pool for 2020. Reigning AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier will join veteran Jarod Vanderkooi as the newly-strengthened Factory effort. Additionally, the formidable powerhouse… Continue reading HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES STACKED AFT SUPERTWINS ROSTER
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2020 FACTORY FLAT TRACK TEAM ANNOUNCED
Courtesy of Harley-Davidson Motor Company Ricky Howerton Named Crew Chief of Three-Rider Super Twins Team with Riders Bryan Smith, Jarod Vanderkooi and Dalton Gauthier The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team will add former champions Ricky Howerton and Bryan Smith to its effort on the 2020 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins series. Howerton will lead… Continue reading HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2020 FACTORY FLAT TRACK TEAM ANNOUNCED
VANCE & HINES ANNOUNCES EXHAUST CONTINGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFT PRODUCTION TWINS IN 2020
With the breaking news of the Harley-Davidson XG750R becoming available to more American Flat Track competitors in the AFT Production Twins class for the 2020 Championship Season, Vance & Hines is also excited to announce an expansion of its contingency programs to include over $35,000 for racers in AFT Production Twins. “Without a doubt, some… Continue reading VANCE & HINES ANNOUNCES EXHAUST CONTINGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFT PRODUCTION TWINS IN 2020
LARRY “SPIDERMAN” MCBRIDE SHATTERS WORLD RECORDS! 5.50, 264 MPH STUNNER!
Courtesy of CycleDrag | Jack Korpela Less than one month after setting the Top Fuel Motorcycle world record at 5.60 at 263 mph at Rockingham Dragway, 19-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride stunned the drag bike world again with a pass of 5.50 at 264 mph in pre race testing for the Man Cup Finals at… Continue reading LARRY “SPIDERMAN” MCBRIDE SHATTERS WORLD RECORDS! 5.50, 264 MPH STUNNER!
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAUNCHES MAJOR SUPPORT FOR AFT PRODUCTION TWINS IN 2020
Courtesy of American Flat Track Harley-Davidson announced today a major increase in their support of American Flat Track’s AFT Production Twins class. For the first time ever, authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships will now have the race-proven XG750R available for purchase, ensuring that more competitors will field these race-winning machines during the 2020 American Flat Track season.… Continue reading HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAUNCHES MAJOR SUPPORT FOR AFT PRODUCTION TWINS IN 2020