Press Release | March 5, 2019
Cycle Gear Becomes Official Motorcycle Retailer of American Flat Track
This is a press release from American Flat Track…
Daytona Beach, FL (March 5, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to confirm that Cycle Gear has expanded its sponsorship of of the world’s fastest growing two-wheeled motorsport for 2019. The Official Motorcycle Retailer of American Flat Track will sponsor additional events in 2019 and ramp up its support of the series at its retail stores across the country.
Photo Credit: Scott Hunter/American Flat Track
As America’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel with over 140 stores in 35 states, Cycle Gear and its staff of knowledgeable professionals are the perfect ambassadors to communicate the exciting action of American Flat Track to its customer base of avid motorcycle enthusiasts. As it did in 2018, Cycle Gear will continue to provide fans with a means of purchasing race tickets for key events at select brick-and-mortar locations, while also initiating a widespread digital outreach campaign.
“We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Cycle Gear,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. ”They are the leading retailer in the USA for apparel, safety gear and motorcycle accessories and we welcome their support for America’s fastest-growing motorcycle sport.”
As in previous years, Cycle Gear will present various promotional events leading up to select AFT rounds including bike nights, pre-race parties, and giveaway opportunities- even a chance to obtain race day tickets. American Flat Track will again be featured as a contributing sponsor at each bike night while assisting in the in-store giveaways and the promotion of the series at www.cyclegear.com.
In addition to its series sponsorship, Cycle Gear is committed as a presenting sponsor of both the Atlanta Short Track on March 23 and the Law Tigers Legendary Sacramento Mile on May 18. Additionally, Cycle Gear will function as an associate event sponsor of the Arizona Super TT on April 27, the So-Cal Half-Mile on May 11 and the finale Meadowlands Mile on September 28.
“Cycle Gear is excited to be the Official Motorcycle Retailer of American Flat Track for a third year,” said Andy Johnson, Senior Director of Business Development for Cycle Gear. “The growth and professionalism of the Series in the last three years has been impressive. The NBCSN and FansChoice.tv live coverage brings the action closer to the fans than ever before, and the exciting bar-to-bar dirt track racing is something you will only find with American Flat Track. We aren’t just proud partners of American Flat Track, we are fans. We can’t wait to see our customers at the races.”
For more information on American Flat Track and the upcoming 2019 season visit www.americanflattrack.com.
