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Bauman Defends Home Soil with Williams Grove Win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 11, 2026) – Pennsylvania transplant Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR/Rocket Doctor Harley-Davidson XG750R) chalked up his seventh successive victory in the state in Saturday’s Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, Round 11 of 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

The triumph was Bauman’s fifth straight at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in particular, but the streak that dates all the way back to 2018 was put to the test on this evening.

Two minutes into the ten-minute and two-lap Mission AFT SuperTwins Main, Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) slung underneath Bauman to take over second. An instant later, Bauman not only squared up Kopp but also lunged ahead of Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) to grab control of the lead.

The remainder of the race was a tense affair with Daniels consistently a half-second or so back, sizing up Bauman all throughout while mapping out a potential last-lap strike.

And that bid nearly came through. On the final lap, Daniels executed off a near-textbook slide-job, slashing just ahead of Bauman as they exited Turn 2.

However, Daniels provided Bauman just enough space to squeeze back through. Bauman then managed to keep the Yamaha pilot corralled behind him as they negotiated Turns 3 and 4.

The subsequent drag race to the checkered flag saw Bauman hold on by a mere 0.077 seconds at the stripe.

The win marked the 40th of Bauman’s premier-class career, making him just the fifth rider to ever achieve that number, joining legends Scott Parker, Jared Mees, Chris Carr, and Jay Springsteen.

But the victorious Rick Ware Racing ace didn’t want to talk about himself after the race. He said, “I don’t think I deserve tonight to talk about my race; I think tonight was in honor of Dan Bromley. There was a family who lost a husband, a son, a father… all of the above. We’re standing in his home state of Pennsylvania. I had a good race, but that’s not what it’s about tonight. I felt like we did an incredible job honoring Dan.”

Title leader Kopp saw his advantage narrowed that much further, as Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) rebounded from what nearly proved a disastrous start to overhaul Kopp and collect his third podium finish in a row.

Bender picked up fifth less than a half-second behind Kopp, while Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) claimed his second straight sixth.

Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) raced his way up from up from a LQC grid slot to take seventh, while Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07), and Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) rounded out the top ten.

With just five races left to decide the Grand National Championship, Kopp leads by just three points over Daniels (206-203) and eleven over Bauman (195). 

KICKER AFT Singles

The domination train of KICKER AFT Singles champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450) chugged on, as the Australian railed his way to a fifth consecutive victory in breakaway style.

Drane figured to be in for a fight, as archrival Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) had the pace for much of the day. However, come the Main Event, Drane dove under holeshotter Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) and opened up a gap as early as the end of lap 1. 

Even after Saathoff moved into second on the following lap, Drane continued to pile it up, upping his advantage to more than four seconds by the time he claimed his seventh victory of 2026.

Drane said, “I had a little look behind a bit over halfway through and saw I had a good gap. I decided to try to get some faster laps and push all the way to the end, which I was able to do. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team.”

While no match for Drane, Saathoff was that much better than the rest of the field, running a very lonely race to second – his third such finish in a row and his sixth podium in his last seven starts.

Local hero Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SXF) emerged from the pack to secure third, the Pennsylvanian celebrating a popular maiden Progressive AFT podium in front of the home crowd.

He was followed by Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), who too finished with a gap in front and back to conclude a processional top four.

Fifth, however, was another story entirely, as four riders went to the wire in a huge scrap for the position. The spot ultimately went to Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), who scrapped his way forward from the bottom of top ten to finish just ahead of early leader Pfanders.

Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer's Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) took seventh another 0.009 seconds back of Pfanders, while Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) came home eighth and ninth, respectively. 

Dylan Cunningham (No. 252 Scott Stump/Joel Laub KTM 450 SX-F) joined Eisenhard and Pfanders to make it three Pennsylvanians in the top ten by finishing tenth.

Drane’s already massive lead was boosted up to 47 points over Saathoff (226-181). Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), who finished 14th on the night, remains third with 153 points.

Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR)

Madicela Rodriguez (No. 113 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) closed out the 2026 Build.Train.Race. (BTR) season in supreme fashion by securing her second consecutive victory.

Rodriguez and Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) traded the lead back and forth a couple of times early before Rodiguez ultimately seized control of the lead and raced off to win the race by more than four seconds.

Still, the year as a whole belonged to Gottsch, who locked up the championship by way of three wins and two runners-up in five races.

Gottsch actually came under fire late from Hanna Brewer (No. 39 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), who picked up her second podium of the season in third.

Rodriguez’s victory catapulted her up to second in the final standings, while Julia Heess (No. 13 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), who missed the finale due to injury, wound up third overall.

Next Up

Progressive American Flat Track will kick things off at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8. 

Score your tickets now by visiting https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302.

How to Watch

FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1
FOX Sports coverage of the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 4, 2026) – Today’s Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Illinois, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 5.

Gates will open for fans, and practice will begin at 10:00 a.m. CST. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:00 a.m. CST.

Track Enterprises has confirmed that all previously purchased tickets will be honored and new tickets will be available to purchase. Any additional ticket questions may be directed to tickets@aft.events.

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583

For more information on Progressive AFT, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FOX Sports

FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. The full listing of television premieres are available at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

Progressive American Flat Track’s Nashville Short Track Delivers Best-Ever FOX Broadcast Network Viewership, Reaching 449,000 Viewers at Its Peak

Scott Hunter

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 20, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that its Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades attracted more than 385,000 total viewers on the FOX Broadcast Network, delivering the series’ largest audience to date on the broadcast network, according to Nielsen.

Nielsen ratings highlights from the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track telecast on the FOX Broadcast Network include:

The Nashville Short Track attracted more than 385,000 total viewers, setting a new single-show FOX Broadcast Network viewership record for Progressive AFT and surpassing the series’ previous benchmark on the network by more than 91.5%.

At its highest point, the telecast reached a quarter-hour peak of 449,000 viewers, further demonstrating the strength of the broadcast audience and marking an 88.6% increase over Progressive AFT’s previous FOX Broadcast Network peak.

264,000 households tuned into Progressive AFT for the FOX Broadcast Network telecast of the Nashville Short Track, a 50% increase from the series’ previous household record on the network.

The telecast delivered expanded national broadcast reach and increased visibility for Progressive AFT teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors.

“This is an important milestone for Progressive American Flat Track and a clear signal that the sport is gaining traction with a national broadcast audience,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades delivered the product we believe in: elite athletes, close racing, engaged fans, and strong partner activation. FOX Broadcast Network gives our teams, manufacturers, sponsors, and events a truly national stage, and this audience shows the critical importance of broadcast in reaching the masses.”

The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades also marked Progressive AFT’s debut in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where a strong on-site crowd combined with record FOX Broadcast Network viewership to create a milestone weekend for the series.

The broadcast ratings further showcase the expanding reach of Progressive American Flat Track and reinforce the value of national broadcast television in delivering exposure for the athletes, teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors that support the championship.

Next Up

Progressive American Flat Track heads to Sturgis, South Dakota, for two races during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The action begins with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10, at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club.

Tickets are available now for both races of the 86th Sturgis Bike Week:

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com.

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those who can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Chromecast.

FOX Sports

FOX Sports provides national television coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events throughout the season, featuring in-depth race coverage, rider features, and onboard cameras. The 2026 Progressive AFT television schedule is available at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

TUNE-IN ALERT! DuQuoin Mile Airs Saturday, July 18 on FS1

The Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited makes its broadcast premiere this Saturday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m. ET on FS1.

Tune in to relive the first Mile race of the Progressive American Flat Track season from the legendary Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, featuring high-speed drafting and close racing at the Magic Mile.

Watch Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. ET on FS1.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit http://americanflattrack.com.

Progressive AFT Powers Back to Historic Hotbed

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 10, 2026) – The 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, picks right back up this weekend with the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile at Williams Grove Speedway, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 11.

Hopping Back into the Hotbed

The round marks the series’ first race in Pennsylvania since the 2022 Port Royal Half-Mile, and its first at Williams Grove Speedway since 2020.

Any stop in the state carries outsized significance due to its historic status as one of the planet’s preeminent motorcycle dirt track talent hotbeds. The list of all-time superstars the state has produced is stunning, headlined by none other than ten-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees. 

And Pennsylvania continues to crank out seriously fast riders to this day, with a hugely impressive list of active riders who hail from the state. 

The following are just some of the native Pennsylvanians who have competed in Progressive AFT this season:

17-time Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event winner Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R)
2019 KICKER AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650)
2023 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650)
Progressive AFT podium finisher Cameron Smith (No. 34 Fredericktown Yamaha/Thee Kathy Gray Yamaha MT-07)
Four-time World Championship ICE Racing Series champion Logan McGrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/Ryan Varnes Racing KTM 790 Duke).

And this list becomes all the more impressive if you include transplants as well…

Home Cookin’

Chief among the home-state heroes is two-time Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR/Rocket Doctor Harley-Davidson XG750R).

It’s a tough beat for the opposition that Bauman was able to kickstart a five-race win streak with back-to-back victories in front of his home fans at Ventura Raceway and Silver Dollar Speedway, and he’ll now look to start another in front of his home fans at Williams Grove Speedway on the other side of the country.

While a native of Salinas, California, Bauman resides in Pennsylvania and has made the state his home for essentially half of his life at this point. And if you think Bauman’s four consecutive California wins is indicative of how fiercely he defends his home turf, get a load of his race record in Pennsylvania:

The Rick Ware Racing star enters this weekend boasting a six-race win streak in Pennsylvania, including two at Port Royal (‘21 and ‘22) and four straight at Williams Grove (‘18, 19, and ‘20x2).

In fact, the last time he failed to stand atop the podium inside the state’s borders was in 2017, when he finished third to a pair of factory Indians while aboard a private Kawasaki.

And Bauman could definitely use some home cookin’ about now. Earlier this season, he trailed Kopp by 22 points but surged to take the lead courtesy of the aforementioned five straight victories.

He now finds himself 20 points back of Kopp and aiming to win his way back out of a hole yet again. And with some friendly tracks ahead, he’s certainly capable of pulling it off.

The Title Leader and the Title Defender

You know the Pennsylvania of it all looms large when we get this far before mentioning Mission AFT SuperTwins points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) or reigning Grand National Champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07).

Kopp’s latest achievement puts him in rarified air. He’s now tied with Jim Rice, Dave Aldana, and Steve Eklund for second all-time in terms of rookie GNC Main Event wins at three.

If he continues along this trajectory, Kopp will have a strong claim for the most impressive rookie season the sport has ever witnessed. And the fact that he’s doing so while pit up against a pair of peak-level Grand National Champions in Bauman and Daniels makes it all the more impressive.

Kopp’s title chances received a huge boost with his win in DuQuoin, which not only padded his advantage but demonstrated just how much progress the XG750R has made in terms of its Mile prowess. That’s a pivotal development considering the season will be decided with a doubleheader in Springfield.

Meanwhile, Daniels continues to hang in there, still only eight points back despite the lingering feeling he’s yet to completely hit his stride in ‘26.

Whatever the situation, you can always trust that he’ll fight and claw his way for every point possible in a Mees-ian fashion. And like Bauman, some of his favorite tracks are just ahead. Daniels could yet be unleashed before this year is out.

Catching Fire

Even following weeks in which Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) finished outside the top five, or even top ten, we repeatedly warned that he could catch fire and mix it up with the title contenders at any moment.

That moment has arrived with Fisher logging three consecutive podiums, including a runner-up just 0.012 seconds removed from victory a few days back.

A fully competitive Fisher not only makes things that much more interesting, it creates the possibility for bigger point swings from week to week. While he’s nearly 70 points out of the title fight himself, he still has a role to play in determining who gets crowned this year’s Grand National Champion.

There are several others in the field who could make a similar impact in any given race.

Already this year, Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07) have finished on the box. 

Meanwhile, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet),  Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) are just four more of the 14 riders who have finished fifth or better at least once this season.

And here’s one who hasn’t that you should still keep an eye out for this weekend: KICKER AFT Singles ace Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson XG750R) is set to make his Mission AFT SuperTwins debut in wild card duty this weekend.

Flat Trackin’ Fun for the Whole Family

Fans of all ages will be entertained for the entire day at the Williams Grove Half-Mile. Beyond the spectacular racing, the event will feature big-screen viewing, numerous vendor displays, a Kid Zone, and a wide variety of food and beverage options.

General Admission tickets are just $40, while Reserved Grandstand Seating and Premium Reserved Grandstand Seating are available for $50 and $60, respectively. Kids 12 and under receive $15 off all ticket options. Additionally, students can get their ticket for just $30 at the door with a valid ID.

The Pit Pass add-on provides fans a chance to get an up-close look at the racebikes and meet the riders and their teams.

The H-D VIP Experience includes GA seating with full pit access, dedicated VIP H-D motorcycle parking, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line – photo ops included – a meet-and-greet with the Harley-Davidson riders, and exclusive swag. The H-D VIP Experience is available for $135, along with the option to be purchased as a $95 add-on to upgraded seating options.

Fans who choose to camp can reserve a spot for $50.

To purchase tickets for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.

For more information about Appalachian Harley-Davidson, visit https://appalachianharley-davidson.com.

Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT.

How to Watch

FloRacing

FS1

FOX Sports coverage of the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 9, 2026) – History is being rewritten on a per race basis as the KICKER AFT Singles championship arrives for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile.

Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) will be in the spotlight once again as Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, makes its long-awaited return to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this Saturday, July 11.

The Battle for the ‘Books

With each successive triumph, Drane not only separates himself from the 2026 field of title hopefuls, he puts himself more and more in direct conflict with the class’ all-time greats.

With six races remaining on the season slate, Drane already has a strong claim as the most decorated rider in KICKER AFT Singles history. In fact, only luminaries Kody Kopp and Dallas Daniels can muster any sort of argument to the contrary.

Here’s how the three stack up in the key categories:

Championships

Kopp: 3*

Daniels: 2

Drane: 1 (with a 41-point lead on the path toward #2)

Main Event Victories

Drane: 25*

Kopp: 23

Daniels: 13

Mile Wins

Drane: 9*

Kopp: 1

Daniels: 0

Half-Mile Wins

Kopp: 11**

Drane: 7

Daniels: 5

Short Track Wins

Kopp: 10*

Drane: 7

Daniels: 6

TT Wins

Daniels: 3

Kopp: 1

Drane: 1

(Kopp and Drane are two of the six riders to complete the KICKER AFT Singles Grand Slam)

Notable Win Streaks

Daniels: 6*

Drane: 5

Kopp: 4

Active Win Streaks

Drane: 4 (active streak)

Notable Podium Streaks

Drane: 14*

Drane: 9

Kopp: 8

Daniels: 7

Kopp: 6

Single Season Wins

Daniels: 8**

Kopp: 8**

Drane: 8**

Kopp: 7

Drane: 7

Kopp: 6

Drane: 6 (active)

Daniels: 4

Drane: 4

*Denotes most ever in class history

**Denotes tied for the most ever in class history

While the numbers generally slant in the direction of Kopp and Drane, Daniels’ candidacy is buoyed in part by the fact that he participated in just 40 KICKER AFT Singles races compared with 69 for Kopp and 61 (and counting) for Drane.

Still, Drane is looking pretty good in this comparo, and he’s got time left to run up the score.

Of course, the real battle won’t transpire until he graduates to the Grand National Championship, where Kopp and Daniels are currently ranked first and second in this year’s  title fight.

While the two have set the bar sky high, to date Drane has succeeded with flying colors. And his teaser of a Mission AFT SuperTwins performance last year in Springfield suggests that he’s equally capable of making a seamless transition to the premier class.

Gloves Off for Saathoff

Throughout Drane’s KICKER AFT Singles career, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) has served as his primary rival and foil.

Saathoff’s stats have suffered as a result of the large shadow cast by Drane’s historic greatness. If not for Drane, Saathoff would likely be the one making a run at the record books.

In fact, already this season, Saathoff has finished second to Drane on four occasions – the latest by 0.088 seconds – as he continues to hunt his first win of ‘26.

In an attempt to turn the tide, Saathoff has ridden for three different teams on two different makes of equipment and done so under the tutelage of some of the most accomplished and experienced figures in the paddock, including ten-time Grand National Champion Jares Mees.

While he’s yet to fully crack the code, this experience should bode him well in his own premier-class future, as he continues to learn to adapt and interpret the advice of a number of sources.

And even if masked by Drane (again), Saathoff has things rolling pretty well at the moment. He comes into Williams Grove riding an active six-race podium streak, which ties him for the ninth longest in class history.

Who Will Step Up?

In recent weeks, Bodie Paige (No. 165 RWR/American Honda/BWR Ranch Honda CRF450R) burst onto the scene in sensational fashion, notching up podium finishes in each of his three Progressive American Flat Track rides.

While he looks to have the makings of a bonafide star, the young Australian won’t be racing the weekend. That creates a bit of space for others to emerge from the pack.

Teammates Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and 

Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) have impressed mightily on multiple occasions this season, although they’ll be looking to recapture that fire after coming up short of the podium the last couple times out.

The ever-present Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) continues to seek his first career victory, while Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Honda CRF450R) is in need of a big weekend after enduring something of a rough patch of late.

All four are big league talents with plenty of motivation. They’re arguably the most likely to step forward and make a run for the checkers this weekend, but here are two more to consider…

Home Stand

Pennsylvanians Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) and Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F) will look to use this weekend’s home race as an opportunity to make a big impression.

Both riders came out swinging in ‘26. Eisenhard was one of the heroes of the DAYTONA opener, where he threw down the fastest lap in qualifying, won his heat, and scored a top-five result in the Main.

Pfanders took his turn in the spotlight the following day, breaking through to claim his maiden Progressive AFT victory.

While both have struggled to match that season-opening form, Pfanders in particular has come on as of late, stringing together a pair of top fives his last two times out.

Eisenhard looked capable of pushing for the top five as well, qualifying on the front row of his heat race, but bike issues prevented him from taking part this past Sunday. He’ll now attempt to translate that speed into a maiden podium with his home fans cheering him on this weekend..

Buid.Train.Race…Celebrate

The Williams Grove Half-Mile represents the 2026 Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. (BTR) season finale as the program completes its seventh season of highlighting, celebrating, and encouraging the involvement of women in flat track racing.

Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) holds the advantage with three wins and a runner-up in the four races to date.

Meanwhile, Julia Heess (No. 13 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) has given Gottsch all she could handle on more than one occasion this season, racking up three seconds and a third in the process.

However, the series’ most recent winner is none other than Madicela Rodriguez (No. 113 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), who secured the win at the series’ penultimate round in Nashville.

Flat Trackin’ Fun for the Whole Family

The Pit Pass add-on provides fans a chance to get an up-close look at the racebikes and meet the riders and their teams.

Fans who choose to camp can reserve a spot for $50.

To purchase tickets for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.

For more information about Appalachian Harley-Davidson, visit https://appalachianharley-davidson.com.

Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT.

How to Watch

FloRacing

FS1

GET TICKETS: Williams Grove Half-Mile

Join us tonight, Friday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Appalachian Harley-Davidson for the official pre-race party before Saturday’s action at Williams Grove Speedway. The party will feature music, food, beverages, 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, giveaways, and a rider meet and greet with the stars of Progressive American Flat Track.

This is your chance to meet the riders before they line up on race day, check out the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycles, grab some food and drinks, and get fired up with fellow race fans before the bikes hit the track tomorrow.

Then, on Saturday, July 11, it all goes down at Williams Grove Speedway for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile. Don’t miss the speed, the intensity, and the bar-to-bar flat track action as Progressive American Flat Track takes over one of the most legendary half-miles in the country.

Race weekend is here. Party with us tonight at Appalachian Harley-Davidson, then be at Williams Grove Speedway tomorrow for race day.

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GET TICKETS: Williams Grove Half-Mile

Join us on Friday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for the official pre-race party before the Williams Grove Half-Mile. Appalachian Harley-Davidson will be the place to be as fans gather for music, food, beverages, giveaways, 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and a rider meet and greet before Saturday’s action at the track.

This is your chance to meet the riders, get up close with the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and kick off one of the biggest race weekends of the season with fellow flat track fans. Don’t wait until Saturday to get in on the excitement, the weekend starts tomorrow night.

Then, on Saturday, July 11, the action moves to Williams Grove Speedway for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile. The stars of Progressive American Flat Track are ready to go bar-to-bar on the legendary half-mile, and you need to be there when the lights come on and the racing begins.

Make your plans now. Be at Appalachian Harley-Davidson tomorrow night, then be at Williams Grove Speedway on Saturday for a full weekend of motorcycles, racing, and flat track action.

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Race Week Is Here: Williams Grove Half-Mile This Saturday

GET TICKETS: Williams Grove Half-Mile

It’s race week, and the countdown is on for the Williams Grove Half-Mile on Saturday, July 11.

Before the bikes hit the track, race fans are invited to kick off the weekend at the official pre-race party on Friday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Appalachian Harley-Davidson. The evening will feature music, food, beverages, 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, giveaways, and a rider meet and greet.

Fans can meet the riders, check out the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycles, enjoy the pre-race atmosphere, and get ready for a full day of high-speed Progressive American Flat Track racing at Williams Grove Speedway.

Then, on Saturday, July 11, the action moves to Williams Grove Speedway for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most exciting stops of the season as the stars of Progressive American Flat Track battle it out on the legendary half-mile.

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The Dan Bromley Legacy Fund

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The Dan Bromley Legacy Fund has been created to support Dan’s wife, Connar, and their two young children following his passing this past weekend.

Dan was a third-generation racer, champion, and respected member of the flat track community.

We are sharing this fundraiser on behalf of Back on Track for anyone who would like to support the Bromley family in the days ahead.

Every donation and share helps honor Dan’s legacy and extend support to his family.

Donate or share at https://givebutter.com/bromleyfamily

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 27, 2026) – AMA Pro Racing mourns the loss of American Flat Track competitor Dan Bromley, who passed following an on-track incident during Saturday's Lima Half-Mile in Lima, Ohio. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.

A third-generation flat track racer from Warrington, Pennsylvania, Bromley built one of the most respected resumes in the paddock. He was the 2018 AFT Singles champion and the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers champion, and his career reflected the consistency, versatility, and determination that define the best of flat track.

“Few families have contributed more to the spirit and strength of flat track than the Bromley's,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “Dan carried that legacy with talent, humility, and a genuine love for the people around him. He was a true champion in every sense of the word. He earned respect as a racer, but his impact reached far beyond results on the track. His presence in the paddock made our sport better, and his loss will be felt across the entire flat track community. On behalf of AMA Pro Racing, we send our sincere condolences to the Bromley family during this difficult time."

Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.

The Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile is less than two weeks away.

On Saturday, July 11, Progressive American Flat Track returns to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for one of the most anticipated Half-Mile stops of the season. Williams Grove brings the championship fight back to Central Pennsylvania with Mission AFT SuperTwins, KICKER AFT Singles, and Build. Train. Race. set for a full day of on-track action.

Williams Grove has long been one of the region’s most iconic dirt tracks, and its return to the Progressive AFT schedule gives fans a chance to see the nation’s best flat track racers battle under the lights on one of Pennsylvania’s premier racing stages.

Get your tickets now and be there Saturday, July 11, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile.

GET TICKETS: Williams Grove Half-Mile

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Progressive AFT returns to Mechanicsburg on Saturday, July 11