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Bauman Doubles Up in Williams Grove Half-Mile II
Walkaway
Daniels leads
AFT Singles championship hunt;
Rispoli goes
back-to-back for Latus Motors Racing.
MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (September 12,
2020) - If possible, Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian
Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) was even
more dominant on Saturday night as he completed his
second double victory of the 2020 American Flat
Track season at the Williams Grove Half-Mile II and
did so with authority.
It took Bauman all of two corners to seize control
of Friday’s AFT SuperTwins presented by Vance &
Hines Main Event; he didn’t even need that many in
tonight's rematch. Bauman translated the holeshot
into a one-sided, 5.544-second beatdown.
After railing his way to a fourth consecutive
triumph at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, Bauman said, “This place is my home
now. It’s just an hour-and-a-half from my house. I
woke up the other morning and came to the track and
went racing.
“The race was good. I kind of did my thing. I really
like this place.”
Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian
FTR750) was the only rider who could even hope to
cling to Bauman wake in the race’s opening stages.
Doing so successfully pulled Halbert clear of the
rest of the field but that early advantage only
delayed the inevitable.
Jeffrey Carver Jr. (No. 23 Happy Trails Racing
FTR750) overhauled Halbert with four minutes
remaining before shaking free to take the runner-up
position by more than two seconds.
Halbert later found himself under assault by Jared
Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance
FTR750), who chased him down in time for a two-lap
podium showdown as the clock showed 0:00. Mees slid
into third with a tight pass with just over a
lap-and-a-half remaining, but Halbert set him up for
a last corner counterattack.
Those plans, however, were foiled by the unfortunate
positioning of some slower riders, allowing Mees to
capture third at the checkered flag by 0.078
seconds.
Home-state hero Dan Bromley (No. 62 Roof Systems of
Dallas, Texas Indian FTR750) rounded out his best
weekend yet since rejoining the premier class,
backing up Friday’s fifth with an identical result
on Saturday night.
Bauman’s win pushes him back ahead of Mees in his
quest to repeat as Grand National Champion as the
season officially reaches its midpoint. Bauman will
carry a slim five-point advantage (169-164) into
what promises to be an epic four-weekend, eight-race
stretch run to the throne.
AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle
Attorneys
The AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle
Attorneys Main Event served as a showcase for the
sport’s future stars as Dallas Daniels (No. 32
Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) earned a close
victory over fellow second-year pro Trent Lowe (No.
48 Roof Systems of Dallas, TX/Shoei Helmets Honda
CRF450R).
Daniels blasted off to the lead at the start and
never saw as much as a wheel from a rival throughout
the eight-minute (plus two lap) Main. However, Lowe
was right there throughout, primed to capitalize on
any mistake. Unfortunately for Lowe, that mistake
never came. Still, it was a breakout performance for
Lowe, who boasted a pair of fifth-place finishes as
his personal bests prior to Saturday’s runner-up
ride.
Daniels’ third win of the season not only elevates
him into the championship lead, it also hands him a
relatively healthy 14-point advantage.
“It was a stressful race leading all 20 laps like
that,” he admitted. “You don’t know who’s behind
you, what they’re doing, or if they’re changing up
lines. It’s crazy. It was a great weekend for the
team and a great weekend for us. I struggled on this
track a little bit last year and to do what we did…
“It’s great being up in the points. We’ve faced some
adversity this year -- I didn’t even make the Main
in the opener at Volusia. I came into the year
wanting to win the championship and to not do that,
it was bad. But we’ve fought our way back up and
have three wins now. It feels awesome.”
Tanner Dean (No. 38 1st Impressions Race Team Honda
CRF450R) engaged in an extended scrap for third with
Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Roof Systems DFW/Duffy Fleet
Services KTM 450 SX-F) before breaking loose to
claim the final spot on the box all by his lonesome.
Mischler dropped a couple more positions before it
was all over with Kevin Stollings (No. 99 Roof
Systems/Motion Pro Honda CRF450R) finishing fourth
and highly touted rookie Trevor Brunner (No. 211
Cornerstone Masonry Group CMG/Demske Racing Honda
CRF450R) rounding out the top five.
AFT Production Twins
James Rispoli (No. 43 Latus Motors Racing
Harley-Davidson XG750R) continued his steamroller
act on Saturday night, claiming his fourth win in
the last five AFT Production Twins Main Events, and
he did so in almost drama-free fashion, going nearly
unchallenged in his green light to checkered flag
victory.
Rispoli and reigning AFT Production Twins champion
Cory Texter (No. 1 G&G Racing/Roof Systems Yamaha
MT-07) briefly reenacted last night’s
high-line/low-line comparo, but within a matter of
laps, “the Rocket” was working his way out of reach
and to a lopsided victory.
Rispoli’s 2.642-second victory increases his
championship lead to an imposing 30 points at the
season’s halfway point. Afterward, he said, “This is
something I never dreamed I could do at arguably our
worst track. To pull off a double here? We’ve come a
long way. Hats off to my whole team.”
Other than a mid-race pass for third by Ryan Varnes
(No. 68 RVR/RoyBuilt Don’s Kawasaki Ninja 650) over
Ben Lowe (No. 25 Roof Systems of Dallas/Bruce Lowe
Excavating Yamaha MT-07), the race inside the top
five was rather processional… until the very final
two corners that is.
Varnes slowly closed down on Texter over the Main’s
final three minutes and worked his way into position
to dive underneath his potential prey just as the
two entered Turn 3 for the last time. However, they
arrived there alongside a pair of lappers who were
embroiled in their battle for position, adding
another layer of complexity to the attempted
maneuver.
Texter got the better of the fray, reclaiming the
position as they exited 4 and holding on to grab
second in the sprint to the checkered flag by 0.058
seconds. Lowe cruised to fourth a couple seconds
back.
Chad Cose (No. Wally Brown Racing Harley-Davidson
XG750R) rode a lonely race in fifth for the bulk of
the Main, only to get some unwelcome company late
from Jeremiah Duffy (No. 42 Sammy O Racing/ERT
Kawasaki Ninja 650). Duffy got the better of Cose in
the end, stealing fifth position by 0.111 seconds.
Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal
Enfield Twins FT) continued to demonstrate the
potential of the Royal Enfield’s developing new
racebike; he raced his way forward to seventh after
starting from last position due to being black
flagged in his semi.
The Williams Grove Half-Mile I & II will air
back-to-back on NBCSN on Saturday, September 26,
starting at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT. The
broadcasts will include exclusive features,
cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage, and
the expert commentary of AFT legend Chris Carr.
Next Up:
The 2020 American Flat Track season will resume in
two weeks as the series heads to Mesquite, Texas,
for the Roof Systems Dallas Half-Mile I & II
presented by Law Tigers at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on
Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26.
Live coverage of the entire weekend’s racing
activities will be available on any device for less
than $1 per event via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.
Unstoppable In Williams Grove Half-Mile I Blowout
Estenson Racing
goes 1-2 on AFT Singles podium;
Rispoli notches
third victory in AFT Production Twins.
MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (September 11, 2020) - Briar
Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750)
showed just what an American Flat Track Grand National
Championship at the peak of his powers is capable of in Friday
evening’s Williams Grove Half-Mile I.
Bauman flat-out crushed the opposition in a AFT SuperTwins
presented by Vance & Hines Main Event the race’s runner-up
accurately described as “demoralizing” while accepting his
second-place trophy. The result did not come as much of a shock
-- it was the third year running Bauman proved his superiority
at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Championship rival Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian
Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) stole the holeshot and
led for about two corners before giving way to Bauman at the
front. The race for the win was effectively over at that point;
Bauman was more than a second out in front with 11 minutes
remaining on the clock and worked that advantage up to more than
six seconds before cruising to an easy 4.347-second margin of
victory.
When asked to explain his dominance at the venue, Briar said,
“This racetrack is good for me. I think it fits my style quite a
bit. It’s aggressive but passive aggressive. I’m aggressive with
it, but I try to be easy on the gas at the same time. The bike
is great here too.”
The aforementioned runner-up was not Mees, however. It was
Brandon Robinson (No. 44 HCRR Racing/Ben Evans Racing Indian
FTR750), who picked up his second-consecutive second place.
Robinson swapped positions early with Mees, Jake Johnson (No. 5
Hite Trucking/RJ Performance Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman
(No. 37 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) before
breaking free from that fight with a good nine minutes to go.
Bronson put in a late charge, first dispatching of Johnson and
then overhauling Mees to earn his first podium result of 2020.
The slowing Mees managed to outlast a charging Dan Bromley (No.
62 Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas Indian FTR750), who registered
an inspired ride to sixth in front of his home fans.
After running in podium contention early, the
out-from-retirement Johnson ultimately lost out to Sammy Halbert
(No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) late but still
managed to pick up a strong seventh place in his first ride of
the year.
Bauman’s dominant win combined with Mees’ first non-podium of
the year tightened up their title fight. Mees continues to lead,
but only by three points (147-144) with another race at Williams
Grove coming tomorrow. Halbert and Robinson are even in points
at 108.
A fourth-straight Williams Grove win would be enough to hand
Bauman the championship lead no matter where Mees finished
behind him. Bauman said, “Do I think I can repeat tomorrow? It’s
tough to say. It takes one little change on the bike and these
guys can do anything. Brandon was rolling and Bronson rode so
good in the Main Event too. They weren’t really up in the semis
but then they made a few changes and all the sudden they were
really relevant. It’s hard. I’d like to hope I can, but we’ll
just have to see how it goes.”
AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
2019 AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
championship runner-up Mikey Rush (No. 15 Estenson Racing Yamaha
YZ450F) finally broke through to claim his first Main Event
victory of 2020.
It didn’t come easily, as he had to defeat his second-ranked
teammate, Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F)
and 2016 GNC2 champ Ryan Wells (No. 94 Waters Autobody
Racing/D&D PowerSports KTM 450 SX-F) to make it happen.
Rising star Daniels was ahead of the field early, running away
at the front as a huge pack ran as many as four-wide while
battling over second position. Once some order emerged from the
chaos, Wells, Rush, and Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Roof Systems DFW/Duffy
Fleet Services KTM 450 SX-F) worked together to claw their way
back up to Daniels.
By half-distance, Wells was the man on the move and Daniels
looked in danger of fading back to the second group. Wells moved
into first and promptly ripped open a half-second of padding
before Rush stepped up to the challenge and made it a two-way
race for the win with one minute to go.
Rush dove under Wells at that point, only to have his opponent
square him back up. Undeterred, Rush executed a second overtake
and made the position change stick for good as the race went
into its final two laps.
“It feels great,” Rush said. “It’s always fun coming here to
Williams Grove -- the fans are awesome. I couldn’t do it without
my team; the Estenson crew are great people. They are a lot of
fun to be around, but when we get to work, those guys get
serious and get things sorted out. My motorcycles are awesome.
I’m just thankful and blessed to be a part of this deal.”
Behind, Daniels not only regrouped, he sprinted back up to Wells
and powered past him while exiting Turn 2 on the final lap. The
Estenson Racing 1-2 marked its second double podium finish of
the season.
Wells took his first podium of the ‘20 in third, with Mischler
taking a close fourth.
Volusia Half-Mile winner Max Whale (No. 18 Coondoo Cattle
Co./Australian Road Services Kawasaki KX450F) -- who was just
out of touch of the lead group throughout -- completed the top
five.
Meanwhile, title leader Henry Wiles (No. 17 RMR Honda/Honda
Talon CRF450R) suffered through a difficult day. He failed to
advance through his Semi and was forced to burn his provisional
just to line up for the Main. He then finished 14th, allowing
Daniels, Whale, and Rush to gobble up the majority of his
hard-earned championship advantage.
Wiles still leads, albeit by just five points over Daniels
(113-108). Whale (102) and Rush (99) are in position to strike
in third and fourth, respectively.
AFT Production Twins
James Rispoli (No. 43 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson
XG750R) continued his recent tear, scoring his third AFT
Production Twins victory in the class’ most recent four Main
Events.
“The Rocket” tracked down reigning champion Cory Texter (No. 1
G&G Racing/Roof Systems Yamaha MT-07) early and the two spent
the next several minutes determining who had the superior line
around Williams Grove Speedway.
Texter appeared to have the early advantage running down low,
but Rispoli’s high line got progressively stronger as the race
developed. With around three minutes remaining on the clock,
there was no longer a debate concerning who found the fast way
around; Rispoli blasted away at the front and furthered his
standing as the championship favorite.
With three wins and three seconds this season, Rispoli has
quickly assembled a full race advantage in the points. “You
never get used to winning,” he said. “We’re kind of having a
dream season right now. We were struggling mid-day and Cory had
kind of been in a class of his own. But as soon as the sun went
down, something a little special happened. We saw Briar running
around the top in the SuperTwins Semi, and I said to the boys,
‘This is our only shot.’ It worked -- sometimes it doesn’t. I’m
just fired up. The Latus Motors Racing team has done a beautiful
job today.”
Ryan Varnes (No. 68 RVR/RoyBuilt Don’s Kawasaki Ninja 650) not
only made up for a less-than-ideal start, he managed to overcome
a mid-race encounter with the wall to take the final spot on the
box.
Varnes reeled in Indy Mile winner Ben Lowe (No. 25 Roof Systems
of Dallas/Bruce Lowe Excavating Yamaha MT-07) and the two then
engaged in a scrap for third position. With around four minutes
remaining, Lowe ran up the inside of Varnes and the ‘19 class
runner-up actually impacted the fence in the melee.
Varnes somehow managed to remain upright, maintained his
composure, ran Lowe back down, and beat him to the flag in the
end.
Rispoli’s fellow multinational championship-winning roadracer,
Danny Eslick (No. 64 Scott Powersports/R&D Machine Kawasaki
Ninja 650), rounded out the top five.
Also of note: Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by
Royal Enfield Twins FT) gave Royal Enfield a flat track debut to
be proud of, finishing an impressive sixth in the Twins FT’s
maiden AFT Main Event.
The Williams Grove Half-Mile I & II will air back-to-back on
NBCSN on Saturday, September 26, starting at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00
p.m. PT. The broadcasts will include exclusive features,
cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage, and the expert
commentary of AFT legend Chris Carr.
Next Up:
American Flat Track will be back in action at Williams Grove
Speedway on Saturday night for the Williams Grove Half-Mile II.
Tomorrow’s schedule is the same as today’s; gates will open for
fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT with the Main Event programs
set to begin at 7:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. PT. Live coverage of the
entire weekend’s racing activities will be available on any
device for less than $1 per event via TrackPass on NBC Sports
Gold.
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Progressive™ Named Series Entitlement
Sponsor of American Flat Track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(September 15, 2020) - AMA Pro Racing
proudly announced today an historic addition
to its family of sponsors. As part of a
landmark multi-year partnership, Progressive
Insurance has been named Title Sponsor and
Official Insurance Company of America’s
premier motorcycle racing championship,
American Flat Track.
“This exciting relationship
between Progressive Insurance and the AFT
series comes at a time when interest in the
sport is growing fast,” said Michael Lock,
CEO of American Flat Track. “We are very
happy to be working with America’s largest
motorcycle insurance carrier and bringing
their expertise to our fanbase.”
“As the #1 motorcycle insurer
in the U.S., Progressive is passionate about
motorcycling,” said Eric Doubler,
Progressive’s Recreational Vehicle Business
Leader. “We’ve been a long-standing
supporter of the two-wheel community, with
product offerings and sponsorship of
motorcycle events, rallies and racing teams
spanning over decades. This agreement marks
our commitment to the sport during a key
period of growth.”
The sponsorship includes a
$50,000 year-end points fund, awarded to the
top performing riders in the AFT SuperTwins
presented by Vance & Hines, AFT Production
Twins and AFT Singles divisions.
Next up, the Progressive
American Flat Track series takes to the
track at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite,
Texas for the Roof Systems Dallas Half-Mile
presented by Law Tigers doubleheader on
September 25-26, 2020.
How to Watch Progressive
American Flat Track
NBCSN and TrackPass
on NBC Sports Gold are
the official homes for coverage of
Progressive American Flat Track. The
complete schedule for Progressive AFT on
NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/.
TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold - the
most-robust motorsports offering in the
digital marketplace - is a cornerstone of
Progressive AFT's digital strategy,
providing live streaming coverage of every
event and maintaining an active archive of
all Progressive AFT content.
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. For more
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Johnny Lewis Debuts Royal Enfield Twins FT
Royal Enfield on track for
the first time at AFT Williams Grove Half-Mile
Sent on behalf of Royal Enfield
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 14, 2020) - On Friday, September
11, the highly anticipated Royal Enfield Twins FT, AFT Production Twins
racer was unveiled to the flat track world. After months of development and
testing, American Flat Track (AFT) professional flat track racer Johnny
Lewis made history as Royal Enfield competed in its first ever AFT event.
The Royal Enfield Twins FT is a joint effort between Royal
Enfield and MotoAnatomy, Lewis’ proprietary race team and flat track
academy. Over the course of the last six months, Lewis and team have worked
closely with Royal Enfield, renowned road racing chassis builder Harris
Performance and engine tuning specialists S&S Cycle. Lewis’ participation
in the Williams Grove Half-Mile marked a major milestone in Royal Enfield’s
119-year history. In this first year, Lewis is looking to be competitive,
but the overall focus remains on the development of the Twins FT platform.
This will allow the team the time to make necessary changes and adjustments
throughout the remainder of the season.
“We had quite the journey to get to this point,” said Lewis.
“We’ve been working consistently over the past six months to develop a
competitive package for Royal Enfield. The latest iteration of the race bike
was shipped over from India in pieces on Monday and we’ve been working
around the clock to put it together. I’ve really enjoyed the development
process of the motorcycle and Royal Enfield along with the other partners
involved have worked hard to make this happen. The bike performed well and
we’ve got a great foundation to build upon.”
The team faced an uncertain future when the AFT season was
postponed in March due to COVID-19. Not fully knowing how the year would
unfold, Lewis went to work developing a prototype motorcycle early in the
year. With ongoing communication, Lewis and the teams at Harris Performance,
Royal Enfield and S&S Cycle continued working through chassis changes and
updates as Lewis tested the prototype at his Center Hill, Fla. facility.
Despite the challenges of shipping parts overseas and multiple time zones,
Lewis and team persevered.
“This has been a team effort across the board,” said Breeann
Poland, Marketing Lead for Royal Enfield Americas. “Seeing the Royal Enfield
Twins FT in a race setting was an impressive accomplishment for everyone
that worked nights and weekends, and ultimately lost sleep over the project.
We couldn’t have asked for better partners like Johnny, the Royal Enfield
team in India and the U.K., Harris Performance and S&S Cycle to make this
happen. There’s still plenty to be done from a development standpoint and we
are realistic with our expectations, but this is a step in the right
direction. ”
Joining Lewis at the Atlanta Short Track and AFT Finale in
Daytona Beach, will be the participants of Royal Enfield’s BUILD TRAIN RACE
(BTR) program, who will compete in an entertainment exhibition race aboard
custom-built INT 650 motorcycles. Lewis and team will race the remainder of
the AFT calendar to gather more data and feedback on the Royal Enfield
Twins FT package as they look ahead to the 2021 AFT season.
Race Results:
The phrase “competitive straight out of the box” has been
used to describe race motorcycles before, but it has never been so literal
as last Friday’s AFT Production Twins races at the Williams Grove
Half-Mile. The motorcycle that Lewis rode at Williams Grove Speedway only
arrived in the U.S. three days before the race, in pieces, and had to be
assembled in the following two days. Timing was so tight that there was no
time for a track test - the official practice session on Friday was the
first time Lewis rode his Twins FT. Lewis went on to shock the field ,
taking a third place semi-final finish and an incredible sixth place finish
in the main event, an amazing first outing for the team.
On Saturday, the team tested new chassis setups resulting in
better handling than the previous day. Johnny was running in third place
during the Semi when a weakened head gasket failed and he was forced to pull
off the track. The problem was identified, and with an hour and a half to go
before the Main, the MotoAnatomy x Royal Enfield team, including
engineers in the U.K. assisting virtually, tore the motor down, replaced the
gasket and rolled the bike back onto the track in the 13th spot, minutes
before the green flag. Lewis went on to carve his way through the field,
claiming an impressive seventh place to finish off the weekend.
The team will continue testing and development during the
next two weeks leading up to the Dallas Half-Mile events with support from
Royal Enfield staff in both the U.S. and U.K. This will provide Lewis and
team the opportunity to continue making improvements to engine durability
and chassis setup. This weekend was an incredible learning experience, with
invaluable data gathered. The Twins FT proved to be a genuine contender
right out of the box, and the team ready to do anything to make sure it
races.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the
world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher
Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in
India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its
manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow
its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal
Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125
dealers in North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. RENA
currently offers the Bullet 500, Classic 500, Himalayan and the all new 650
Twins: INT 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles along with a range of
genuine motorcycle accessories and apparel.
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Mees Leads Charge to Hometown Crowd at Williams Grove
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 8, 2020) -
A number of the world’s elite dirt trackers are heading home
this weekend, as
American Flat Track
powers into flat track hotbed Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania,
for the
Williams Grove Half-Mile I & II.
The added motivation of performing in front of the home fans
couldn’t come at a better time with the series just days
removed from an epic Springfield tripleheader.
AFT SuperTwins presented by Vance & Hines
title leader
Jared Mees
(No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) will
welcome the boost at Williams Grove Speedway, which is
located about an hour away from his childhood home. Mees
enters the weekend in typical (for him) form, boasting a
perfect podium record on the season, with three wins, two
seconds, and a third to his credit.
But as strong as he’s been in 2020, he’ll be pit up against
several other leading contenders who also call Pennsylvania
home. Chief among them is California transplant and reigning
Grand National Champion
Briar Bauman
(No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750).
Bauman got the better of Mees in straight fights at Williams
Grove the past two seasons and could use another such
showing (or two) to help bring balance to their developing
championship fight.
Fourth-ranked
Brandon Robinson
(No. 44 HCRR Racing/Ben Evans Racing Indian FTR750) is from
nearby Oxford, PA. He’s coming off his best result of the
season where he narrowly missed edging Mees to the checkered
flag at Springfield by a scant 0.043-second margin.
A number of the premier category’s more recent graduates
will also be looking to impress the home fans, including the
likes of
Brandon Price
(No. 92 Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas Indian FTR750),
Dalton Gauthier
(No. 79 Harley-Davidson/Vance & Hines XG750R Rev X) and
Dan Bromley
(No. 62 Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas Indian FTR750).
Perhaps no rider could use some home cooking more than
native Pennsylvanian
Shayna Texter
(No. 52 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-F). The
winningest rider in
AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
history, Texter’s hopes to at last secure a national #1
would improve substantially if she were to add a couple more
wins to her record tally this weekend.
Texter currently sits sixth in the AFT Singles points
standings with a diverse group of riders and machines --
Henry Wiles
(No. 17 RMR Honda/Honda Talon CRF450R),
Dallas Daniels
(No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and
Max Whale
(No. 18 Coondoo Cattle Co./Australian Road Services Kawasaki
KX450F) -- currently holding down the top three positions.
Texter’s older brother,
Cory Texter
(No. 1 G&G Racing/Roof Systems Yamaha MT-07), is in
something of a similar position as he fights to defend his
AFT Production Twins
crown. Texter is currently just one point out of second
position with finishes of first, second, third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth on the season.
However, he, second-ranked
Ben Lowe
(No. 25 Roof Systems of Dallas/Bruce Lowe Excavating Yamaha
MT-07), and fellow Pennsylvanian
Ryan Varnes
(No. 68 RVR/RoyBuilt Don’s Kawasaki Ninja 650) need to be
careful to not allow
James Rispoli
(No. 43 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) to run
away with the class championship.
‘The Rocket’ has already built up 19 points of padding due
to his consistent speed, which has earned him five top-two
finishes on the year, including wins in two of the last
three races.
As always, spectator safety has been placed at a premium and
AFT has worked closely with local health and government
officials toward those ends. For more on the specific
precautions being undertaken, please consult the
AFT Events Health & Safety FAQ.
Premium Frontstretch General Admission Grandstand tickets
are
$35 in advance
(kids
12 and under are free
with the purchase of adult admission) and Backstretch
General Admission tickets are $25 in advance (all ages).
Gates will open for fans on both Friday and Saturday at 3:00
p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT with the Main Event programs set to
begin at 7:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. PT. Live coverage of the
entire weekend’s racing activities will be available on any
device for less than $1 per event via
TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.
The
Williams Grove Half-Mile I
will air on
NBCSN
on
Wednesday, September 23,
at
8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT,
and the
Williams Grove Half-Mile II
will air on NBCSN on
Saturday, September 26,
at
6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT.
The broadcasts will include exclusive features, cutting-edge
aerial drone and onboard footage, and the expert commentary
of AFT legend Chris Carr.
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This week's
featured classified ad is a
1969 Plymouth Road Runner.
It is listed at $73,855 and
located in Sarasota, FL. |
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This
week's featured show is
coverage from Woody's
Cruise-In, photographed
by Bob Warenda in Palm
Coast, FL.
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SHOP STOP - Best Blast II
On the road to check
Brian and his shop at BEST BLAST II of
NJ. Finding a good shop to handle this
kind of work is rare and BBII can make
it happen. The new shop is equipped to
handle anything from lawn furniture to
TRACTORS and more.
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Vintage Camper
Trailer Hobby
Niche Keeps
Growing
It was fun!
Perhaps a little
smaller than the
past two years,
but to a large
degree that was
due to the
Volkswagen Bus
Club’s absence.
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Larry Smith's
1934 Chevy 3
Window Coupe
I purchased this
car as it shows
here except for
removing black
power coated
parts from the
engine and
replacing them
with polished
aluminum and
replacing to
open rear with a
new posi unit.
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Paul Schulz's
1955 Chevy 210
Paul Schulz’s
1955 Chevy 210
sedan was built
by Dominator
Street Rods of
Tracy, CA.
Special thank
you to Leonard
Lopez and crew,
especially Paul
Blatt, for the
work performed.
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A "Featured Ad"
appears here in the newsletter and
on our homepage. With 50 pictures
and unlimited words, it runs for 2
months for only $125! Questions?
Call us at
877-700-2468 or
email us at
staff@hotrodhotline.com.
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Brice Thomas
Radiators - How
a Radiator Works
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The radiator is
one of the most
vital components
of a vehicle's
cooling system.
Being a type of
heat exchanger,
a radiator's
purpose is to
release the heat
that the coolant
has removed from
the engine into
the air allowing
the coolant to
pull additional
heat from the
engine.
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Street-Trac
Traction Bars -
CPP’s new
Street-Trac
traction bars -
where the power
meets the road!
Constructed from
1" 0.156-wall
4130 (same as
our Pro-Touring
sway bar), with
3/16" laser-cut,
bent-steel
mounts and
self-lubricating
plastic D-type
bushings (same
as used in our
control arms)
and 3/4" rod
ends.
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GM Performance
E-Rod Engine-
E-ROD 5.3L
ENGINE 315 hp /
335 lb.-ft.
Automatic
transmission.
Big power and
emissions
efficiency
available only
from gmpp! E-ROD
systems GMPP’s
LS-based E-ROD
engine system
portfolio
continues to
grow –
delivering
high-performance
with low
emissions.
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Both Goodguys and the NSRA
have posted updated event information, as
have many other shows. Please take a look at
the list of events that have been cancelled
or postponed, and let us know if your event
is among them. We will happily post a note
letting people know about any changes:
You can email us at content@hotorodhline.com.
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With the
never-ending
desire to
make their
products
more user
friendly,
the
engineers at
Fatman
Fabrications
have just
finished
development
of the first
of their new
BOLT-IN hub
to hub kits.
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O'Brien
Truckers was
established
in 1978
Being
rodders
ourselves,
we like to
convert our
Customers
into
Friends.
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With the COVID-19
pandemic cancelling car shows and
cruise nights, we look at some
classics as well as showcasing shows
from this year that reporters are
still sending in.
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We love to read
your stories and
learn about your
shows, rides,
rods and
adventures. Send
questions and
stories to content@hotrodhotline.com.
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
A
Note
From
PRI
President
Dr.
Jamie
Meyer
On
The
2020
Trade
Show
Earlier
this
week,
PRI
made
the
tough
decision
to
cancel
this
year’s
Show.
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SPONSORED
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Cams
On
Valvetrain
Maximization—Efficiency
Vs.
Effectiveness
Isky
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importance
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valvetrain
efficiency
and
how
to
boost
stability
without
sacrificing
power.
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INDUSTRY
RESOURCES
View
Now:
Motorsports
Coalition
Toolkit
For
Track
Operators
Our
experts
offer
valuable
insight
into
how
owners
and
promoters
can
protect
their
interests
at
the
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FOR
EXHIBITORS
Last
Chance
For
Bonus
Coverage
In
PRI
Magazine
Listings
will
include
information
on
parts
and
services,
sales
contacts,
interactive
elements,
and
more.
Submissions
are
due
Friday,
9/18.
LEARN
MORE
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
ARCA
Finalizes
Remainder
Of
2020
Schedule
Eleven
events
will
be
spread
out
across
three
series
over
the
next
seven
weeks,
ending
at
Kansas
Speedway
on
October
16.
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
Phoenix
To
Host
Fans
For
NASCAR
Championship
Weekend
Officials
also
announced
enhanced
safety
measures,
including
handwashing
stations,
touchless
temperature
checks,
and
more.
READ
MORE
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
Fans
OK'd
To
Attend
NHRA
FallNationals
At
Texas
Motorplex
Guests
will
be
encouraged
to
wear
masks
and
practice
social
distancing
during
the
four-day
event,
which
begins
October
14.
READ
MORE
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MAGAZINE
Off-The-Shelf
Or
Custom?
How
To
Choose
The
Right
Race
Manifold
Our
experts
provide
insider
knowledge
to
help
builders
piece
together
the
ideal package.
READ
MORE
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MAGAZINE
Need-To-Know
Info
On
Race
Graphics
And
Wraps
Businesses
are
leveraging
new
technologies,
resources,
and
training
programs
to
satisfy
a
steady
demand.
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MORE
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TRADE
SHOW
What
You
Need
To
Know
About
PRI
2020
An
in-depth
look
at
the
latest
health
and
safety
information
for
Trade
Show
exhibitors
and
buyers.
LEARN
MORE
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TRADE
SHOW
Book
Your
Stay
In
The
Heart
Of
Downtown
Indy
For
PRI
2020
Secure
rooms
for
your
team
at
the
dual
Hyatt
Place
and
Hyatt
House,
which
is
providing
increased
safety
measures
for
guests.
LEARN
MORE
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FOR
EXHIBITORS
Get
Bonus
Product
Coverage
In
PRI’s
November
Issue—Deadline
9/14
Listings
will
include
information
on
parts
and
services,
sales
contacts,
interactive
elements,
and
more.
LEARN
MORE
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
How
To
Form
A
Motorsports
Coalition
In
Your
State
[Webinar]
Our
experts
will
offer
valuable
insight into
how
track
operators
can
protect
their
interests
at
the
state
and
local
level.
LEARN
MORE
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
NHRA
Releases
Remainder
Of
2020
Schedule
The
season
will
wrap
up
with
the
Dodge
NHRA
Finals
presented
by
Pennzoil
in
Las
Vegas
on
Oct.
30-Nov.
1.
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MORE
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INDUSTRY
NEWS
JRi
Shocks
Announces
New
Engineering
Division
JRi
Engineering
Solutions
is a
full-service
company
with
a
primary
focus
on hydraulics
and
pneumatics.
READ
MORE
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MAGAZINE
Custom
Units
Trending
In
Race
Trailers
Discover
the
innovations
and
transportation
accessories
that
are
meeting
motorsports
customers’
demands.
READ
MORE
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MAGAZINE
This
Builder's
Race
Chassis
Is
35
Years
In
The
Making
Mike
Nuchols
is
writing
a
new
chapter
with
Warrior
Race
Cars,
and
winning
loyal
customers
every
step
of
the
way.
READ
MORE
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Digital Edition Available Now
The September 2020
issue of PRI Magazine showcases a number
of the latest and most innovative
trailers and accessories, a special
report on the ascent of eCommerce amid
COVID-19, and a tech support feature on
chassis setup equipment.
Plus, see how motorsports companies are
thriving despite the impact of a global
pandemic. All of this and much more in
the September edition of PRI Magazine.
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TRADE SHOW
PRI Show Update: Attendee
Registration Is Now Open
Our goal is
to serve the racing
community with a safe and
professional trade show in
Indianapolis on December
10-12.
REGISTER
TODAY
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SPONSORED CONTENT
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track, it’s important to
know how to squeeze every
bit of performance out of
your tools and equipment.
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TRADE SHOW
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Available In Downtown Indy
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best hotel rates in our room
blocks through PRI’s only
official housing partner,
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INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Motorsports Coalition
Toolkit For Track Operators
Gain detailed
insights from PRI’s
successful efforts to form
race track coalitions around
the US during next week's
webinar.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Memphis Int'l Raceway
Receives Approval For ARCA
Race
Face
coverings must be worn and
seating sections are limited
to six people per group
during the Sept. 26 event.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WoO Late Models Releases
Portion Of 2021 Schedule
Highlights
include seven nights at
Volusia Speedway Park for
the Sunshine Nationals and
DIRTcar Nationals.
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MAGAZINE
Read About PRI’s First-Ever
President In The Latest
Issue
PRI
Magazine's September edition
also features sensors,
chassis setup
equipment, intake manifolds,
trailers, and more.
VIEW ISSUE
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MAGAZINE
Don’t Fail To Acknowledge
The Wins
It’s our duty
to report on motorsports
businesses that are making
great strides through
challenging times.
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MAGAZINE
An Inside Look At Four
Unique Street/Strip Projects
Performance
enthusiasts are devoting
considerable time and
resources to their
dual-purpose builds.
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MAGAZINE
Mastering The Fundamentals
In Parts Distribution
WDs are
pairing bold new innovations
with a reliable parts supply
to win in an industry that's
more competitive than ever.
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2020
American Flat Track Schedule:
1.
March 14: DAYTONA 200 & DAYTONA TT - Daytona International Speedway, Daytona
Beach, FL
2.
March 28: Atlanta Short Track - Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, GA
3.
April 4: Charlotte Half-Mile - Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
4. May
2: Texas Half-Mile - Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
5. May
9: So-Cal Half-Mile - Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA
6. May
16: Sacramento Mile - Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
7. May
30: Red Mile - Red Mile, Lexington, KY
8. June
13: Laconia Short Track – New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
9. June
20: OKC Mile - Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
10.
June 27: Lima Half-Mile - Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
11.
July 4: New York Short Track - Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, NY
12.
August 9: Buffalo Chip TT - Buffalo Chip, Sturgis, SD
13.
August 11: Black Hills Half-Mile - Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD
14.
August 22: Peoria TT - Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
15.
September 5: Springfield Mile I - Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield,
IL
16.
September 6: Springfield Mile II - Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield,
IL
17.
September 12: Williams Grove Half-Mile - Williams Grove Speedway,
Mechanicsburg, PA
18.
September 26: Meadowlands Mile* - Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, NJ
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March 13 - 15
10th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals
Fort Worth, TX |
Texas Motor Speedway
March 20 - 22
11th Spring Nationals
Scottsdale, AZ |
WestWorld of Scottsdale
March 28 & 29
38th All American Get-Together
Pleasanton, CA | Alameda
County Fair
April 3 - 5
20th Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals
Del Mar, CA | Del Mar
Fairgrounds
April 24 - 26
6th North Carolina Nationals Presented by
Griot’s Garage
Raleigh, NC | North
Carolina State Fairgrounds
May
15 - 17
1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals
Salt Lake City, UT | Utah
State Fairpark
May
30 & 31
27th Summer Get-Together
Pleasanton, CA | Alameda
County Fairgrounds
June
12 - 14
15th Nashville Nationals presented by BASF
Nashville, TN | Nissan
Stadium
July
3 - 5
29th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals
presented by BASF
Des Moines, IA | Iowa
State Fairgrounds
July
10 - 12
23rd PPG Goodguys Nationals
Columbus, OH | Ohio Expo
Center
July
24 - 26
33rd Pacific Northwest Nationals Presented
by Griot’s Garage
Puyallup, WA | Washington
State Fair Events Center
August 7 - 9
19th Great Northwest Nationals
Spokane, WA | Spokane
County Fair & Expo Center
August 14 - 16
2nd Grundy Insurance Great American
Nationals
York, PA | York Expo
Center
August 21 - 23
34th West Coast Nationals Presented by BASF
Pleasanton, CA | Alameda
County Fairgrounds
September 11 - 13
23rd Colorado Nationals presented by Griot’s
Garage
Loveland, CO | The Ranch
Events Complex
September 25 - 27
28th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals
presented by LMC Truck
Fort Worth, TX | Texas
Motor Speedway
November 14 & 15
31st Autumn Get-Together
Pleasanton, CA | Alameda
County Fairgrounds
November 20 - 22
23rd Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals
presented by Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale, AZ |
WestWorld of Scottsdale
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| March 20, 2020 |
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Farmington Dragway
Friday, March 20, 2020 - Sunday, March 22, 2020
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| May 15, 2020 |
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Dragway 42
Friday, May 15, 2020 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
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| June 26, 2020 |
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US 131 Motorsports Park
Friday, June 26, 2020 - Sunday, June 28, 2020
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| July 10, 2020 |
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Darlington Dragway
Friday, July 10, 2020 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
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| August 21, 2020 |
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Maryland International Raceway
Friday, August 21, 2020 - Sunday, August 23, 2020
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| September 10, 2020 |
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Eddyville Raceway Park
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - Sunday, September 13,
2020
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| September 17, 2020 |
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Keystone Raceway Park
Thursday, September 17, 2020 - Sunday, September 20,
2020
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| September 24, 2020 |
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Maryland International Raceway
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Sunday, September 27,
2020
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Xtreme Raceway Park
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Sunday, September 27,
2020
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US 131 Motorsports Park
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Sunday, September 27,
2020
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Memphis International Raceway
Thursday, October 01, 2020 - Sunday, October 04, 2020
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Darlington Dragway
Thursday, October 01, 2020 - Sunday, October 04, 2020
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Millington, TN
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Saturday, October 17, 2020
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