Saturday, February 27, 2016

Saddlemen Set to Return as 'Rookie of the Year' Sponsor for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season


































In another sponsorship announcement this last week from AMA Pro Flat Track, Saddlemen will be returning as the 'Rookie of the Year' headline sponsor for the series in what will be it's seventh consecutive season. Saddlemen, the makers of the finest seats in racing and for private/street use, will again be putting up a bonus award of $5K to the winner of this year's award.

In the shot above, 2015 Saddlemen Rookie of the Year Jarod Vanderkooi, his father Jerry and younger brother Jake get the #17F Don's Kawasaki/DPC Racing/Floyd Tapp-sponsored Kawasaki EX650-based mount up to the line during the rider intros portion of round 11 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Springfield Mile II on September 6.

Vanderkooi finished in the 12th-place spot in the overall standings during the 2015 season, amassing two top-5 finishes (Charlotte, Delaware/both 5th-place finishes) and two more top-10s (Du Quoin/7th-place, SF Mile II/8th-place) to take home the $5K bonus for the season. He will be wearing Grand National #20 in the upcoming season on his Don's Kawasaki Racing mounts.

Saddlemen has awarded the 'Rookie of the Year' to PJ Jacobsen, Brad Baker, Briar Bauman, Jake Shoemaker and Wyatt Maguire along with Vanderkooi for the last six seasons in the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship. Jacobsen has since gone on to compete in the World Supersport series, while the rest are still strong front runners in The Rolling Thunder Show, with Baker going on to earn the 2013 Grand National Championship.

Riders including Bronson Bauman, Brandon Wilhelm and 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track GNC2 Champion Davis Fisher will be among a large class of riders moving into the GNC1 class for the 2016 season that will be eligible and competing for the ultra-competitive 'Rookie of the Year' Award.

Check out the full press release below thanks to AMA Pro Flat Track as we all get ready for the season ahead to commence in just 12 short days at the Daytona Short Track on Thursday, March 10.








Saddlemen "Rookie of the Year Award" Returns for Seventh Consecutive AMA Pro Flat Track Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing announced that the Saddlemen "Rookie of the Year Award" will be making a return for the seventh consecutive year, as part of the renewed partnership with Saddlemen for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season.

"We are very pleased to have Saddlemen on board for another year of partnership," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "Saddlemen's dedication to the AMA Pro Flat Track community goes back decades, and their contribution gives the up-and-coming riders in the sport an important opportunity to showcase their skills. We're very excited to have Saddlemen back for a seventh year."

Each year since the partnership was formed in 2010, rookies in Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines have showcased their talents and accumulated points throughout the season in hopes of winning the coveted award.

At the end of the year, the rookie rider who has earned the most points in the championship will be recognized at the AMA Pro Flat Track awards banquet as the Saddlemen "Rookie of the Year." Previous recipients include AMA Pro Flat Track standouts PJ Jacobsen, Brad Baker, Briar Bauman, Jake Shoemaker, Wyatt Maguire and the most recent awardee, Jarod Vanderkooi.

Not only will the rider's name go down in the history books, they'll also take home, in the words of Saddlemen CEO David Echert, "a big fat check for $5,000."

"We believe that this award allows us to help current and future riders stay motivated to further their careers," said Echert. "Not only will the winning racer receive a check, but he or she will also be sponsored with product gifts, and it will give us the opportunity to mentor the riders with our years of experience in the sport. Racing is deeply ingrained in our heritage, which is why we are so excited to continue our relationship with AMA Pro Racing, a sport that attracts some of the most talented athletes in the world."

Saddlemen, the leading manufacturer of motorcycle seats and luggage, has been a supporter of Flat Track racing since its doors opened in 1987, and has held onto the belief that in order for the sport to move forward, it must continue to produce the most outstanding products for racers.

"The seat is the largest real estate that the body interacts with during a race," Echert continued. "And it's important that we allow new riders to experience that edge from our product because we believe that bringing new talent into the sport is the most important thing for keeping it alive."

For more information regarding the Saddlemen product line, please visit http://www.saddlemen.com/.

Next Up:

The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season will once again kick off with a doubleheader at the DAYTONA Flat Track during Daytona's Bike Week festivities. The twin short track races will take place at the "World Center of Racing" on Thursday and Friday, March 10 & 11.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
How to Watch:
 
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The site also provides coverage of IMSA's development and single-make series, and NASCAR's touring and weekly series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.

About AMA Pro Flat Track:


AMA Pro 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 information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv. 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
 
For additional information contact:
 
AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com






AMA Pro Flat Track & McElroy Packaging Announce New Sponsorship Partnership and 'Lucky 13' Award



























A new sponsor and partnership with AMA Pro Flat Track was announced this week when Ohio-based McElroy Packaging jumped on board to sponsor a new 'Lucky 13' Award for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series. The new award will be pay a $1K bonus to the leader of the 13th lap in each of the season's 15 events this year.

McElroy has been associated with The Rolling Thunder Show for several years now, having served as associate sponsors to the brother and sister team of Cory and Shayna Texter, so they are no 'newbe' to the greatest racing series on two wheels in the world.

In the shot above, Shayna Texter and the #52 Richie Morris Racing/McElroy Packaging/Sportbike Track Time-sponsored Kawasaki team await their turn during the rider intros part of the program during round 11 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Springfield Mile II on September 6. (Note the presence of McElroy Packaging as one of Shayna's main sponsors on the side of the gas tank on her immaculately prepared Kawasaki.)

This is great news to hear of another sponsorship partnership coming on board with the season now less then two weeks off as the Daytona Short Track doubleheader kicks off on Thursday, March 10!

Check out the full press release below that fully outlines the particulars of McElroy's inclusion in the new season ahead below thanks to AMA Pro Flat Track.








AMA Pro Racing and McElroy Packaging announce AMA Pro Flat Track partnership and introduction of "Lucky 13" award

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2016) - As the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season grows closer, the stakes grow larger. Stepping up from a contingency sponsor to an official series partner, McElroy Packaging has teamed up with AMA Pro Racing to create a new bonus award for the sport. As part of the McElroy Packaging "Lucky 13" award, the rider leading at the completion of the 13th lap in each of the season's Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines main events will receive a $1,000 bonus.

"McElroy Packaging has been a long-time supporter of the sport and we appreciate their expanded partnership," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "The 'Lucky 13' award is a creative way to give back to the riders, and will add yet another element to the excitement on the racetrack."

The winner of each McElroy Packaging "Lucky 13" award will be announced at the event and on the live streaming broadcasts, exposing the company to the brand-loyal AMA Pro Flat Track fans in the grandstands and watching online via FansChoice.tv.

"We're eager to enhance our partnership by upgrading from a contingency sponsor last year to an Official Partner this year, and adding the 'Lucky 13' award," said Steve McElroy, Vice President of McElroy Packaging. "It's great knowing that our award puts an extra grand in someone's pocket each race and that it really is up for grabs to any GNC1 competitor. We also believe that by being involved with AMA Pro Flat Track, and the sport as a whole, it will benefit our company and all of the athletes in the long-run."

For more information about McElroy Packaging, please visit their website at http://www.mcelroypackaging.com/.

Next Up:

The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season will once again kick off with a doubleheader at the DAYTONA Flat Track during Daytona's Bike Week festivities. The twin short track races will take place at the "World Center of Racing" on Thursday and Friday, March 10 & 11.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
How to Watch:
 
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The site also provides coverage of IMSA's development and single-make series, and NASCAR's touring and weekly series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.

About AMA Pro Flat Track:


AMA Pro 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 information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv. 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
 
For additional information contact:
 
AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com






American Motorcyclist Association Announces it Will Sanction American Sportbike Racing Association Daytona 200 on March 12







American Motorcyclist Association announces sanction for 2016 American Sportbike Racing Association Daytona 200

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- February 23, 2016 -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that it will sanction the 75th running of the Daytona 200 on March 12 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

"Without a doubt, the Daytona 200 is a historic motorcycle race, known not just by American riders but by riders around the world," said AMA Director of Racing Bill Cumbow. "Indeed, with an AMA sanction, international riders governed by non-U.S. motorcycling federations can more easily secure the start permissions they need to compete at this storied event."

The American Sportbike Racing Association event is a standalone premier American road race. While the 2016 Daytona 200 is not part of the AMA-sanctioned professional road racing series in which riders earn points toward an AMA National No. 1 plate, it remains an important part of America's motorcycle racing heritage.

In 2016, the 57-lap, 200-mile endurance race on the 3.51-mile road course will feature modified 600cc sportbikes. Tickets to the 2016 Daytona 200 are available at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

The Daytona 200 will headline additional AMA-sanctioned amateur road racing events at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week. For more information and to register to race, see www.asraracing.com/2015-Daytona200.html.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
 
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.
 
For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
 
Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join 

Media contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail:
jholter@ama-cycle.org

Saturday, February 20, 2016

AMA Pro Flat Track Set to Return to The Copper State for Arizona Mile in Phoenix on Saturday, May 14





























AMA Pro Flat Track announced this week the official information about the upcoming Arizona Mile in Phoenix on Saturday, May 14, which saw tickets go on sale yesterday for what will be the series first return to The Copper State since the 2012 season. In what is being called a 'twilight race' the event will see heat races starting at 3 PM MT. The event will be held at long standing horse track facility Turf Paradise.

Arizona has hosted several events in the last several seasons dating back to the 2010 racing year, which saw two mile events held in Prescott (Joe Kopp/May winner, Jake Johnson/October winner) and Tucson hosting a half-mile event in October 2012 (Stevie Bonsey), but this will be the first return to the Phoenix area in 30 years in the days of the Camel Pro Series.

In the shot above, riders roar off the line in heat race #2 during round 11 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Springfield Mile II on September 6.

Bryan Smith on the #42 Crosley Brands/Howerton Motorsports/Villa-Esparza-backed Kawasaki EX650 gets the jump on fellow contestants Brandon Robinson on the #44 Latus Motorsports/Castrol/Triumph America-sponsored Triumph Bonneville, Dominic Collindres on the #66Y Babe DeMay Racing/Memphis Shades/Motorcycle-Superstore-sponsored Yamaha FZ07 and Mikey Martin on the #91 Weirbach Racing/Racing Unlimited/Spectro Oils-backed Kawasaki.

With just 19 days until the season gets set to kick off at Daytona Beach in the annual short track doubleheader event, it's getting close to go time for the teams, riders and sponsors in The Rolling Thunder Show to hit the track and wow all of those on hand, and the return of racing to Arizona in May should make for another great event on the series calendar this year.

You can check out all of the particulars below thanks to the press release from AMA Pro Racing.








AMA Pro Flat Track set to return to Phoenix area with the Arizona Mile at Turf Paradise on May 14

Bubba Shobert completed the AMA Pro Flat Track "Grand Slam" when the series last visited the area in 1986

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2016) - AMA Pro Flat Track will be making a return to the Phoenix area for the first time in 30 years with the Law Tigers Arizona Mile, scheduled as round four of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season on Saturday, May 14 at Turf Paradise in Scottsdale, Ariz.

"Arizona is a spectacular motorcycle market and a great place to put on events," said race promoter Chris Morgan. "We recognize the value of Arizona, the enthusiasm of the motorcycle market and how much of a perfect market it is for an AMA Pro Flat Track event."

The Arizona Mile will be the first race in the area since 1986, when motorcycle racing legend Bubba Shobert won a half-mile event in Phoenix aboard the Honda RS750. With that victory, Shobert completed the "Grand Slam" of winning a Mile, Half-Mile, Short Track, Tourist Trophy and Road Racing main event.

Looking to add to the sport's history in the state, the stars of AMA Pro Flat Track will be geared up for Turf Paradise as the first mile event of the season.

"Arizona is a great part of the country to have a race," said Factory Harley-Davidson rider Brad Baker. "The weather will be nice and there is just a neat vibe overall. Since it will be the first mile race of the season, it will show who really did their homework over the offseason to prepare. You can always count on Bryan Smith, Jared Mees and Kenny Coolbeth, Jr. to perform well, and I know that I'm prepared to be up there with all of them."

The race, being presented locally by Buddy-Stubbs Harley-Davidson, will be an "afternoon twilight event," meaning that the gates will open at noon and the race will start at 3:00 p.m. In addition to the AMA Pro Flat Track action on the race track, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment including stunt performances and a vendor area.

"For years, the Law Tigers have proudly sponsored the AMA Pro Flat Track finals in Pomona," said Ari Levenbaum, the Vice President of Marketing for the Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers. "With the loss of the Pomona venue last year, the promoters and I were eager to continue our partnership and tradition of putting on Flat Track races. As riders and racing enthusiasts ourselves, we felt that it was important to find another venue that both the Flat Track racers and fans would enjoy. Bringing a race to Arizona, home to Turf Paradise and the Arizona Law Tigers, just made sense. We love supporting the racing element of motorcycling and are committed to seeing the sport grow and flourish."

For more information and to purchase tickets for the Law Tiger's Arizona Mile, please visit http://www.ArizonaMile.com. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

Next Up:

The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season will once again kick off with a doubleheader at the DAYTONA Flat Track during Daytona's Bike Week festivities. The twin short track races will take place at the "World Center of Racing" on Thursday and Friday, March 10 & 11.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
How to Watch:
 
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The site also provides coverage of IMSA's development and single-make series, and NASCAR's touring and weekly series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.

About AMA Pro Flat Track:

 

AMA Pro 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 information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv. 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
 
For additional information contact:
 
AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com





Saturday, February 13, 2016

Harley-Davidson Back On Board as Contingency & Bonus Sponsor for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 Season






























Great news out of Daytona Beach this week comes from AMA Pro Racing in the form of renewed sponsorship contingency and bonus monies being put up again by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Long associated with the series' Rolling Thunder Show, the renewed support for the greatest racing show on two wheels in the world is a great added sign for the series fans, riders, teams and sponsors.

Having been involved with flat track racing and the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship since it's original inception in the early '50s, Harley-Davidson currently has one directly factory-backed rider in 2013 AMA Grand National Champion Brad Baker and a couple of other factory-supported riders including defending AMA Grand National Champion Jared Mees. Both Mees and his wife, Nichole were sponsored last year by the iconic American brand.

In the shot above, Brad Baker on the #1 Harley-Davidson Motor Co/Screamin' Eagle Racing Parts/Dunlop-sponsored factory H-D XR750 tucks in on the front straight during one of the qualifying sessions at round 9 of the 2014 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season at the Springfield Mile II on August 31.

With renewed efforts forthcoming from H-D and the changes ahead for The Rolling Thunder Show out of the home offices in Daytona Beach, the 2016 season which is getting set to fire up in Daytona in just 27 days looks to be even more fast and exciting for everyone involved. Everyone should be very excited as things ramp up as the season ahead approaches and takes the green flag on March 10.

Check out the official release below from AMA Pro Flat Track to read all of the particulars for the just-announced contingencies and sponsorship from the great folks at Harley-Davidson.










AMA Pro Racing and Harley-Davidson Confirm Sponsorship Support for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season

Harley-Davidson Reinforces Racing Support with Flat Track Museum Exhibits

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2016) - Entering another year of their key sponsorship, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and AMA Pro Racing have confirmed that the same generous contingency and bonus structure for riders in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines class will be available during the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season.

Over the course of the season, Harley-Davidson will show their support for the sport in the form of a per-race contingency payout totaling $96,000. Following each main event featuring AMA Pro Flat Track's premier division, the top five competitors will receive a payout, regardless of the brand of motorcycle entered. As a bonus to motivate the top rider racing for the Milwaukee-based marque, the Harley-Davidson mounted rider with the highest point total at the end of the season will receive a year-end bonus of $25,000.

Harley-Davidson and the Grand National Championship have been synonymous since the series was formed in 1954. To honor the heritage and the history of the sport, the Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting an exhibit featuring the work of the world's most renowned photographer of flat track racing, Dave Hoenig.

"Race Day: Photos from the Flat Track" will be on display at the attraction in Milwaukee, Wis. from Jan. 22 - Sept. 5. Flat track racing's preeminent photographer takes the viewer down to pit row and into the grandstands to document the thrills and chills of life in the fast lane. Hoenig has captured more than 1,000 races in his career, keeping his lens trained on the pageantry, emotion and camaraderie of a day at the track.

A second exhibit, "Racing Machines from KR to XR," will pay homage to the engineering and innovation that pioneered the sport. The Harley-Davidson Museum's Design Lab reopens with a focus on the role Harley-Davidson's hardscrabble engineering team played in creating the legendary bikes that would dominate the race tracks of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. In all, 10 of the legendary machines will be put on display for fans to view.

The iconic brand has had a long, lasting and important impact on the sport of AMA Pro Flat Track, creating memories, lore and legend for fans to enjoy. The Motor Company has also created lasting impressions on the stars of the sport. One racer, in particular, that has reaped the benefits of the Harley-Davidson lifestyle is Jared Mees, the 2015 Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines Champion.

"Harley-Davidson has been a part of Flat Track for as long as I can remember," Mees said. "I've been riding the Harley-Davidson XR750 since I started in 2002, and I've been fortunate enough to gain their support throughout my career. A lot of what I've been able to accomplish has to do with the Harley-Davidson. I'm proud that I ride a Harley."

To learn more about the exhibits at the Harley-Davidson Museum, please visit http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/museum.html.

Next Up:

The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season will once again kick off with a doubleheader at the DAYTONA Flat Track during Daytona's Bike Week festivities. The twin short track races will take place at the "World Center of Racing" on Thursday and Friday, March 10 & 11.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visithttp://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
How to Watch:
 
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The site also provides coverage of IMSA's development and single-make series, and NASCAR's touring and weekly series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.


About AMA Pro Flat Track:


AMA Pro 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 information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv. 

About AMA Pro Racing:

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
 
For additional information contact:
AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com
 







Cory Texter Racing to Contest 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 Season




































AMA Pro Flat Track National #65 Cory Texter announced this week that he would be contesting the entire 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 Harley-Davidson season aboard his own self-funded Kawasaki Vulcan S-inspired mounts in the Twins Series. Texter, who started this unique flat track set up built around a C&J frame late last season, will have two mounts at his disposal this year, one a 700cc and another a 750cc version for the larger mile tracks, with power for his units coming from Kawasaki engine performance guru Alan Rodenborn and his Racing Unlimited shop out of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

In the shot above, Texter on his #65 Cory Texter Racing/Cycle World/McElroy Packaging-sponsored Kawasaki Vulcan S, rolls out for the final qualifying session of the day at the Springfield Mile II during round 11 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 Harley-Davidson presented by Vance & Hines season on September 6. Texter and his sister Shayna went on to both qualify for the late summer round at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile oval making it the first time ever that a brother and sister duo had qualified for an AMA Grand National Championship race in the same event.

Texter was able to qualify his new Vulcan S-based mount in three events last season, at the Charlotte Half-Mile (13th-place finish), Springfield (above, where he brought it home in the 11th-place spot), and at the Delaware Half-Mile (7th-place and winning a heat race to gain his direct transfer to the National main event.)

This season should see the personable young man from Eastern Pennsylvania even reap more rewards in what will be his first full season of contesting The Rolling Thunder Show since the 2009 season. We wish him the very best of luck and will be looking to see him improve as the year goes on!

You can check out CTex's press release below to see all of the particulars involved with his program for the season ahead, which gets rolling in just 27 days at the season opening doubleheader in Daytona Beach and the Steve Nace AMA All-Star Racing event several days prior at Oglethorpe Speedway in Pooler, GA.


Press release courtesy of Cory Texter Racing


Cory Texter Racing To Contest 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Championship

Willow Street, PA (February 9, 2016) - Cory Texter and newly founded Cory Texter Racing will contest the entire 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship beginning with rounds one and two next month in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Cory Texter Racing was unofficially formed last August when Texter ventured off on his own dime and put together his own program to contest the remaining rounds of the 2015 season. Running a new Kawasaki Vulcan S engine platform, Texter finished the season strong and even scored his first heat-race win at the final GNC1 Twins event, the Roar on the Shore, at Delaware International Speedway.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cory Texter is shown in action during the Savannah Half-Mile at Oglethorpe Speedway in Pooler, GA. on his #65 CTR/Cycle World-sponsored Kawasaki Vulcan S in November 2015. Texter will contest the entire 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 season aboard his CTR Kawasakis. Photo courtesy of Cory Texter by Dan DgDesigns.


 
 

“Last season was tough for me emotionally not being able to secure a full-time ride for the year and having to sit on the sidelines in the middle of the year,” Texter said. “I am thankful how it all happened because it made me hungrier and work harder, which, in turn, has opened a lot of doors for my racing career.”

This will be Texter’s first full season in the championship since 2009. For the Singles rounds, he will have in his stable Honda CRF450Rs supported by longtime-sponsor Lancaster Honda. For the Twins rounds, Texter will race a Big-A linkage-framed 700cc Kawasaki Vulcan S and a 750cc Kawasaki Vulcan S.

“I don’t have a factory rig or a team of mechanics at my disposal at the moment, but I know for certain I will be aboard bikes that are capable of winning races at any track on the circuit,” Texter said. “Alan Rodenborn at Racing Unlimited is behind my engine program, and Gordy Schopieray at Pro One Industries is the man assembling the steeds, so I couldn’t be more confident in my equipment.”

McElroy Packaging will once again headline Texter’s sponsorship program. The family-based packaging plant from Wooster, Ohio, has been a strong supporter for several seasons. In addition, Cycle World magazine continues to be a driving force behind Texter’s race efforts. He plans to write frequent articles for the leading print publication and its website, www.cycleworld.com, during the 2016 season. In addition to CTR’s many great associate sponsors, Shock Strap, Evans Cooling, K&N and Durelle Racing have stepped up as marketing partners.

“I am spending a lot of my own money to make this deal happen,” Texter said, “but I look at it as an investment. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities both on and off the track, and I have never shied away from a challenge. I have been working really hard during the offseason, and I am eager to get this championship started.”

Texter will officially kick off his 2016 season at the AMA All-Star season opener in Savannah, Georgia, on March 4. He will then compete at a second AMA All-Star event in Barberville, Florida, on March 6 prior to rounds one and two of the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship at Daytona International Speedway on March 10 and 11.

Stay up to date with Cory Texter on and off the racetrack through updates on his website, promosbyctex.com and follow him on popular social-media platforms:

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Sacramento Mile to Host Lodi Motorcycle Club Amateur Flat Track Races on Sunday, May 22

Lodi Motorcycle Club to Run Amateur Flat Track Race at the Sacramento Mile

Amateurs to run the same track as Grand National riders on Sunday, May 22 
SACRAMENTO, CA (Feb. 11, 2016) – Amateur flat track racers will get the unique opportunity to race on the Sacramento Mile on Sunday, May 22, 2016, the day after the AMA Pro Grand National event on the famous mile dirt oval at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California. The amateur races will be organized by the famous Lodi Motorcycle Club. The Lodi club is known worldwide for producing some of the biggest names in American racing such as Kenny Roberts, Chris Carr, Fred Merkel, Jimmy Filice and Doug Chandler to name just a few.  
“We’re excited to be able to give our riders the opportunity to race on the legendary Sacramento Mile,” said Lodi Motorcycle Club president Randy Gabhart. “Getting experience on a mile track is rare in itself, and to be able for our riders to compete on the track as it was prepared for the stars of the AMA Pro Grand National Championships is a rare opportunity and an experience of a lifetime. We expect many riders from around the country will come and join our Lodi regulars for this unique event.” 
Riders who would like to race in Sunday’s amateur event can visit www.lodicyclebowl.com for additional info. 
Sunday’s Lodi Motorcycle Club amateur event will follow on the heels of the renowned Sacramento Mile, which runs this year on Saturday, May 21, 2016. This will be the 51st running of the historic Sacramento Mile. Bryan Smith will try to extend his record winning streak at the race to six, while the rest of the talented field will be shooting to end Smith’s impressive string of victories. The event will also feature the Clash of the Titans III, a special exhibition race featuring Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Harley-Davidson factory racing legends Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen. 
The AMA Pro Grand National Championship series is one of the longest running motorcycle racing championships in the world. On the long straights of the Sacramento Mile top speeds can reach 130 miles per hour. Flat track racing has produced many of America’s Motorcycle Grand Prix Champions such as Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Jr. and Nicky Hayden. Visit www.sactomile.com to keep up with all the latest on the event. 
*** 2016 Ticket Information: Ticket information is available for the May 21, 2016 Sacramento Mile at www.sactomile.com.
Fans can order tickets online at http://www.sactomile.com/tickets, or by calling 1-844 SAC MILE (1-844- 722-6453).
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