Press Release | May 15, 2024
American Flat Track confirms that the location of round 16, the season finale, will be Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, September 14.
The following is a press release from AFT…
Daytona Beach, FL (May 15, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to confirm that the 2024 Grand National Championship season finale will be waged at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Saturday, September 14.
The inaugural Lake Ozark Short Track is destined to be a centerpiece attraction of the 18th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, which will draw more than 125,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate the area’s beautiful scenery and incredible twisty roads from September 11-15.
This will also mark the first occasion the series will visit Lake Ozark Speedway. The venue, which opened in 2004, is a 1/3-mile semi-banked clay oval with seating for more than 5000 spectators.
Progressive American Flat Track will serve as one of the title partners of Bikefest to maximize awareness of what promises to be one of the most highly anticipated finales in recent memory as living legend and reigning Mission AFT SuperTwins king Jared Mees makes his bid for immortality via an unprecedented tenth Grand National Championship.
Ed Schmidt, Bikefest member said, “We’re thrilled to bring Progressive American Flat Track racing to this year’s Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest. The racing is incredible and should prove to be a hit alongside all of the other new attractions we have on tap. With more than 300 bars and restaurants, over 50 live music and entertainment shows, a Harley-Davidson giveaway, and tons of vendor areas, we have every expectation that 2024 will be the largest Bikefest yet.”
Lake Ozark Speedway Owner Kenny Brown said, “We’re extremely excited to host Progressive American Flat Track for the very first time. These are the greatest motorcycle dirt trackers on the planet without question, and we absolutely cannot wait to witness the show they put on.”
Tickets for the 2024 Progressive AFT finale are available for purchase. General Admission tickets are just $40 (kids 12 and under $5 with a paid adult General Admission ticket), while the Pit Pass Upgrade adds access to the pit area for $50.
New for 2024 is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($150 all ages). This ticket option provides reserved seating with Pit Pass access, a guided tour of, and photo opportunities at, the infield podium and start/finish line, infield viewing of Opening Ceremonies and the heat races, and a track talk and photo opportunity with a special guest.
The following is an update from May 3, 2024
Silver Dollar Short Track Rescheduled for Saturday, May 18 Due to Inclement Weather
Significant rainfall is expected to begin Friday night and continue through early Sunday morning, necessitating the postponement of the event which was originally scheduled for this Saturday.
“While we regret having to postpone the event, we’re excited that we still have the opportunity to bring motorcycle racing back to Northern California just two weeks later than we had originally planned,” said Brad Sweet, renowned sprint car champion and co-promoter of the event. “We are looking forward to delivering an entertaining event with exceptional racing on May 18 and appreciate the community’s understanding and support.”
Co-promoters SLC Promotions and AFT Events have confirmed that all previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. Fans who haven’t purchased tickets yet can buy theirs today at https://bit.ly/49WKwnq.
The 2024 Progressive AFT season will continue next weekend in Southern California with the Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track, scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at Ventura Speedway.
The following is a press release from October 2024
AMA Pro Racing announced the preliminary 16-round schedule for the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season.
This is a press release from AFT…
Daytona Beach, FL (October 26, 2023) – AMA Pro Racing announced today the preliminary schedule for the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season. The 16-round slate features an ideal balance on multiple fronts, including in terms of style, legacy, novelty, geography and pacing.
Last season, the series introduced a more compressed schedule with an evolving emphasis on each of the sport’s four disciplines, encouraging alternating runs of form and championship comebacks. The result was one of the most compelling and electric Grand National Championship title fights on record. The ‘24 schedule builds on that blueprint while having a flavor all its own.
“The 2023 schedule brought Progressive AFT back to major metropolitan markets and motorcycle rallies, while also introducing new venues and event promoters that helped us bring the sport to first-time fans from coast-to-coast,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “As we look forward to 2024, the next phase of our growth strategy for the sport is based on cultivating long-lasting relationships with promoter partners and securing multi-year agreements around successful events. In addition to bringing consistency to the annual calendar for the series, this approach will allow promoters to establish date equity in their events, cultivating growth and engagement in the fanbase year after year.”
The season will play out during prime motorcycle riding season, once again opening with a Daytona Bike Week doubleheader at Daytona International Speedway in early March and once again concluding in early September. The first half of the year provides little time to catch one’s breath with five all-action Short Tracks set to be waged over the first six races. The middle of the campaign then shifts into Half-Mile mode while a pair of late season TTs and Miles will factor heavily in determining the title fights.
The 2024 schedule not only pays homage to the championship’s storied legacy by featuring high-profile rounds at its most iconic venues, such as the Labor Day weekend doubleheader at the legendary Springfield Mile and the iconic 77th Peoria TT, but it also introduces fresh, first-time experiences with brand-new events, including the Silver Dollar Short Track in Chico, California.
Other highlights include the DuQuoin Mile, which cast its magic once again last season by delivering a race that saw four premier-class riders representing three different manufacturers battle to the checkered flag, as well as the return of the Texas Half-Mile at Texas Motor Speedway, which will take place alongside the Goodguys 14th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals Car Show.
Yet to be announced events include an all-new TT and the return to a fan-favorite Half-Mile for a spectacular 2024 season finale. Announcements about the TBA events and ticket sales will be issued in the coming weeks.
2024 American Flat Track Schedule
- March 7 — Daytona Short Track I, Daytona Int’l Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
- March 8 — Daytona Short Track II, Daytona Int’l Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
- March 23— Senoia Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA
- April 27 — Texas Half-Mile, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
- May 4 — Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA
- May 11 — Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA
- June 15 — Orange County Half-Mile, Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown, NY
- June 22 — Bridgeport Half-Mile, Bridgeport Speedway, Swedesboro, NJ
- June 29 — Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
- July 6 — DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL
- July 28 — Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
- August 6 — Black Hills Half-Mile, Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD
- August 10 — TBA, TT
- August 31 — Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
- Sept 1 — Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
- Early Sept – TBA, HM
