Lloyd Brothers Motorsports & Johnny Lewis Teaming Back Up Again for Select Races in 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 Season

The Lloyd Brothers Motorsports team, who set the bar for diversity on the track and for looking sharp in the pits in the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship, announced this week that they will be reteaming with last year's rider Johnny Lewis for select Twins Series races for the 2016 season.

The team, based out of the Columbus, OH. and Atlanta, GA. areas had a rough year last year with crashes to riders Troy Bayliss and Johnny Lewis. Bayliss, the former 3-Time World Superbike Champion was lost to the team for the season after crashing out in their initial outing at the Springfield Mile I in late May. Lewis, who finished the season in the 16th-place spot in the championship standings, had some great finishes on the year (4th-place/Du Quoin Mile, 5th-place/Indy Mile) before a season-ending crash at the Springfield Mile II put him and the team on the sidelines for the remaining events of the year.

In the shot above, Lewis talks with AMA Pro Flat Track and FansChoice.tv announcer Dani Medin after taking the #10 Lloyd Brothers Motorsports/Ducati.net/Vintage Motorcycles-sponsored Ducati 1100 to the win in semi race #1 at the Lima Half-Mile during round 5 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Allen County Fairgrounds on June 28.

The LBM team, who was the first to put the Italian Aprilia brand into a Grand National Championship race at the Du Quoin Mile in the early-mid '00s and who were the first to win a GNC Mile main event with their Italian Ducati with Joe Kopp at the Prescott Mile I in May '10, has been a stalwart among the competitors for years now and their experience and breadth in the series is all but unequaled. They nearly won their first GNC event with then-rider Henry Wiles on their Aprilia at the Lima Half-Mile in June '08. And they teamed with Brad Baker in his first full season in GNC1 competition to earn 5th-place in the overall championship which earned him Rookie of the Year.

Lewis had a steep learning curve last season on the Ducati, although the former Pennsylvania/now Florida resident is no slouch to learning to wrestle with diversity in riding different machines. This should be a great year for both the team and Lewis as they make their second outing together and try to get the Big Duc back up front where it belongs.

Thanks to Dave, Mike and the team for the press release below and as always we wish you and JL10 the best of luck this season and look forward to seeing you guys up at the front this year!


Press release courtesy of the Lloyd Brothers Motorsports AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship GNC1 team.

Lloyd Brothers Motorsports and Johnny Lewis Finalize 2016 Team

Atlanta, GA. -- March 30, 2016 -- Lloyd Brothers Motorsports, Inc. and Johnny Lewis will contest select rounds of the AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Championship and the second annual Harley-Davidson Flat Track X Games aboard the newest versions of the LBM Flat Tracker with title sponsorship from Dillard Family Racing.

 

“Our focus is to make sure that the team has every possible advantage to compete well at each race that we attend while at the same time gaining valuable experience together to move forward in the future,” stated team co-owner Michael Lloyd. “We had several top-five finishes last year running a partial season with Johnny. In addition to removing over 13 pounds from the motorcycle, we have made chassis and power plant changes that should move us forward,” added David Lloyd.

 

 “I am excited to be back with the Lloyd Brothers and Dillard Family again for 2016. Last year we learned so much about the bike and each other that allowed us to build a stronger program for the 2016 season. It was great running towards the lead pack last season with some of my best Mile finishes of my career and a 4^th-place at the Summer X Games. I can’t wait to get on the bike again,” said Johnny Lewis.

 

Sincere appreciation is extended to all of the people and companies that continue to support our team in 2016: 

 

Dillard Family Racing, Motion Pro Tools and Cables, Daniel Kalal, DucShop, Desmo Pro, Vicki Smith at Ducati.net, M4 Exhausts, DucTalk.com, Fuller Moto, Mr. Sign, Spectro Oils, Tri R Distributing, Britt Lynn, Ramspur Winery, Saddlemen, Vortex, Ohlins, TDFJ.com, Pure Attitude, Arai Helmets, Wallace Trucking, 10 Training, Triple J Racing, GiMoto, Light Shoe, Lapizta Watches, 100%, Pro Plates, Setrab USA, Speed Cell Batteries, Chrome It Atlanta, Aldana Racing, K&N Filters and Diamond Chain.

         To learn more about the team, please like Lloyd Brothers Motorsports and Johnny Lewis/10 Training on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets Now On Sale for COTA Round on April 9 & Just-Added Central New York Raceway Park Round on August 20 Completes 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Schedule

SMI Promotions, the promoters of round 3 of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season in Austin, TX has announced that tickets are now on sale for the COTA round of the series scheduled for Saturday, April 9. This will be the first points-paying event at the new facility after The Rolling Thunder Show's initial appearance at the facility in early June '15 as part of the ESPN XGames. The new track will also be designed by 7-Time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr.

And AMA Pro Flat Track has completed the 2016 schedule with the addition of a new facility in Central New York State. Central New York Raceway Park has been added to the schedule for round 12 of the season on Saturday, August 20, located in the Syracuse, NY area. The new track is touted as a 'new state-of-the-art' facility due to it's new and innovative surface.

In the shot above, racers roar off the line during one of the restarts during round 5 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Allen County Fairground on June 28.

(L-R) Brad Baker on the #6 Harley-Davidson Motor Co/Screaming Eagle Performance Products/Arai Helmets-sponsored factory XR750, Brandon Robinson on the #44 Latus Motorsports/Castrol/Triumph America-sponsored Triumph Bonneville, Henry Wiles on the #17 Zanotti Racing/Motion Pro/Bell Helmets-backed XR750, Sammy Halbert on the #7 Briggs Auto/Martin Trucking/Lucas Oil-sponsored XR750 and Jared Mees on the #1 Las Vegas H-D/Rogers Racing/Harley-Davidson Motor Co-sponsored XR750 fight through the spray during the running of the Lima Half-Mile.

Also seen fighting for position in this shot are Jake Shoemaker on the #55 Bonneville Performance/Castrol/Triumph-sponsored Triumph Bonneville (partially hidden over Halbert's right shoulder), Johnny Lewis on the #10 Lloyd Brothers Motorsports/Ducati.net/Vintage Motorcycles-backed Ducati 1100 (just over Mees' helmet) and Steve Bonsey on the #80 Dodge Brothers Racing/Classic Harley-Davidson/Alpinestars-sponsored XR750.

With the new signing of the NY facility, this makes 14 rounds for the 2016 season.

You can read all about where and how to get your tickets for the COTA round next month and the NY track addition in August below thanks to AMA Pro Flat Track's official press releases.

Tickets now on sale for AMA Pro Flat Track COTA Half-Mile during the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 10, 2016) - The world's best dirt track racers will take to their twin-cylinder motorcycles for the first time in 2016 when AMA Pro Flat Track debuts at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on Saturday, April 9, during the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas race weekend. Both the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and GNC2 classes will compete on a brand new and purpose-built half-mile track designed by seven-time Grand National Champion Chris Carr. The AMA Pro Flat Track races will be run less than a quarter of a mile away from the main entrance to COTA's road racing circuit where both MotoGP and MotoAmerica will be competing over the weekend. Both the GNC1 and GNC2 classes will be showcased, introducing a new and exciting type of motorcycle racing to Red Bull Grand Prix fans after road racing qualifying concludes on Saturday afternoon. "My team has been working tirelessly alongside AMA Pro Racing to bring this event to the fans," said Steve McLaughlin, Team SMI promoter. "Together, we have been able to bring all of the moving pieces together to create a unique experience for the motorcycle racing world and we're already receiving a lot of crossover support from the road racing paddock." A full field of top GNC1 riders will be hoping to make history in Texas by becoming the first main event winner on the re-engineered COTA Half-Mile circuit. The list includes three-time and reigning GNC1 Champion Jared Mees, perennial title contender and X Games gold medalist Bryan Smith, ageless veteran Kenny Coolbeth, Jr., Saddlemen Rookie of The Year contender Davis Fisher and his Factory Harley-Davidson teammate Brad Baker, Jake Johnson, Sammy Halbert and many more. In keeping with the Red Bull Grand Prix weekend's international flavor, motorcycles from three different continents will be represented in the AMA Pro Flat Track entries, including Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and more. Tickets for the inaugural event, with seating limited to the first 4,000 fans on a first come, first served basis, are now available. Pricing ranges from $55 for adults down to free admission for children 12 and under. A variety of ticket packages and special discounts will be available, and more information can be found at www.texasflattrack.com/tickets/. For tickets and additional information on the event, please contact Team SMI toll free at 1-844-722-6453. For group sales, contact the Circuit of The Americas Box Office at 1-512-301-6600. For more information, please visit the event website at www.texasflattrack.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/texasflattrack/ and follow the Twitter account at @TexasFlatTrack. 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

2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule Finalized With Central New York Raceway Park Confirmed As Round 12

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 9, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing announced today the finalization of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track schedule and confirmed that Central New York Raceway Park (CNYRP), the ground-breaking facility in central New York, will host Round 12 of the series on Saturday, August 20. The debut event at the all-new facility will feature both the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and GNC2 classes in action and completes the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track 14 round schedule. The innovative new circuit in Central Square, N.Y, which is located just North of Syracuse in Oswego County, will have a state-of-the-art racing surface comprised of a substance called "SYNDI," which is a synthetic wax additive that has been combined with clay in order to create a dustless surface to benefit racers and fans alike. This unique application has been designed to save time on race day preparation and will also greatly diminish the length of weather delays with a quicker drying time.    "Bringing Pro Flat Track back to upstate New York is a great opportunity for our sport," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "We are grateful for the support of our loyal fans in the Northeast and eastern Canada and we are excited to be able to test and debut the new racing surface at CNYRP's impressive new facility." Glenn Donnelly, President of CNYRP, expressed his excitement of the newly established relationship with AMA Pro Racing and the innovative surface of the venue's flat track. "The AMA Pro Flat Track series has a long history in Central New York," Donnelly said. "Now, with the demolition of the Syracuse Mile track, we are glad that we could work on bringing AMA Pro to our brand new facility. We look to build on the tradition and make the event a success for years to come." A test at CNYRP on a to-be-announced date in July will provide riders and teams with their first chance to try out the new surface while building some pre-event excitement for the following month's race. "We are pleased with the results from SYNDI," Donnelly said. "With just about 50% application, we created a better track for competition. We will continue to develop the product and believe that when it is fully applied at CNYRP, we will have a dynamite surface for the AMA Pro Flat Track competitors and spectators." For more information about Central New York Raceway Park, please visit http://www.centralnyracewaypark.com/. 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule: March 10: DAYTONA Flat Track I - Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. March11: DAYTONA Flat Track II - Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. April 9: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas May 14: Arizona Mile - Turf Paradise, Phoenix, Ariz. May 21: Sacramento Mile - Cal Expo Fair, Sacramento, Calif. May 29: Springfield Mile I - Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. June 18: Oklahoma City Mile - Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Okla. June 25: Lima Half-Mile - Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio July, TBD: Official Series Test - Central New York Raceway Park, Central Square, N.Y. July 30: Charlotte Half-Mile - Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, N.C. August 9: Sturgis Half-Mile - Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, S.D. August 14: Peoria TT - Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, Ill. August 20: Central New York Raceway Park - Central Square, N.Y. September 4: Springfield Mile II - Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. September 25: Santa Rosa Mile - Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Calif. 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 Announces Return of Presenting Sponsors and Partners City National Bank and Vance & Hines

It's been another busy week out of Daytona Beach (besides the opening of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season) with the announcement of the return of two big sponsors to the series. Both City National Bank (returning for the 2nd year) and Vance & Hines (returning for their 3rd year) will be coming back on board as contingency and series sponsors for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series.

In the shot above, Brad Baker waves to the crowd from the podium after taking the win in heat race #1 at round 5 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines season at the Allen County Fairgrounds-hosted Lima Half-Mile on June 28 on the #6 Harley-Davidson Motor Co/Screaming Eagle Performance Products/Arai Helmets-sponsored and factory supported H-D XR750.

The powers that be out of Florida have done a super job of getting more sponsors and returning sponsors on board for The Rolling Thunder Show, and these two inclusions that were announced this last week are prime examples of the new regimes work at trying to pump new and returning monies into the series to help out the riders, teams and ultimately the fans.

Check out the full press releases below to see all of the particulars as announced by AMA Pro Racing.

AMA Pro Racing and City National Bank Enter a Second Year Agreement for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 8, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing and Los Angeles-based City National Bank are proud to announce a renewed agreement for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season, with the inclusion of a $5,000 year-end award that will be granted to the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines champion. City National Bank, known as "The Bank to the Stars," is excited to be reuniting with the superstars of AMA Pro Flat Track. Through this agreement, the GNC1 rider who gains the most points at the end of the season will receive the newly established year-end contingency award to support their endeavors in Pro Flat Track racing. "We are delighted to enjoy a relationship with City National Bank and are grateful for their renewed commitment to our sport," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "We are excited to enter into a second year with them and look forward to continuing our partnership." David Pijot, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager of City National Bank's southeast motorsports entertainment division, has expressed his eagerness for the renewed relationship and the opportunity to provide financial assistance to the champion rider. "We are pleased to be renewing our official agreement with AMA Pro Racing," said Pijot. "We are proud to help keep the momentum going in the Flat Track community and we are excited to see what the 2016 season brings." AMA Pro Racing and City National Bank formed their initial relationship in 2015, supporting riders to reach their potential in the GNC1 class. Now, having tasted the intensity of AMA Pro Flat Track racing, City National Bank has enthusiastically established its presence for a second year. About City National: With $36.4 billion in assets, City National Bank provides banking, investment and trust services through 75 offices, including 16 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville and Atlanta. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $53.9 billion in client investment assets. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. RBC serves more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the United States and 38 other countries. For more information about City National, visit the company's website at cnb.com. 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 Racing Announces Renewed Partnership with Vance & Hines as Presenting Sponsor for 2016 Flat Track Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 7, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing announced today the renewed partnership with Vance & Hines as the Presenting Sponsor of the Harley-Davidson GNC1 class for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season. "Vance & Hines has been, and continues to be, a strong advocate for Pro Flat Track," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "The continuation of the partnership provides great support to this most original and uniquely American sport. We're excited to have them back and working with our team during this keenly anticipated year." The manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle performance parts has been the Presenting Sponsor of the GNC1 class since 2014. As part of the partnership, Vance & Hines has expressed a great deal of excitement in regards to the growth of the sport and the coming fight for the year-end title of who will be the next Grand National Champion. "We're excited to build a strong relationship with AMA Pro Racing as we work together to grow the sport," said Terry Vance, co-founder of Vance & Hines. "My hopes are that our involvement will make people more aware of Flat Track and the true race fan would be able to see a much more professional show due to the additional money allocated to AMA Pro Flat Track. The reason we got involved is that we felt Flat Track racing has a very bright future and the best overall chance of accelerated growth of any form of motorcycle racing in the coming years." For more information about Vance & Hines, please visit their website at http://vanceandhines.com/. 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

Sunoco Returns as Official Fuel for 8th Season, Ohlins Announced as 'Fasted Lap Award' Sponsor for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship

Several announcements out of Daytona Beach this week include two sponsorships that will lend a big hand to the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship. Sunoco, the official fuel of AMA Pro Racing, will be again returning to The Rolling Thunder Show in what will be it's eighth season and will again be sponsoring the 'Go the Distance Award' for both the GNC1 and GNC2 classes. And in a new partnership for this year, Ohlins USA suspension will be coming aboard as sponsors of the 'Fastest Lap Award' in the GNC1 class.

In the shot above, Sammy Halbert removes his helmet as he gets ready to speak to the crowd along with AMA Pro Flat Track announcer Dani Medin on the podium at the Lima Half-Mile after taking the #7 Briggs Auto/Martin Trucking/Lucas Oil-sponsored H-D XR750 to the win in heat race #2 during round 5 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines series at the Allen County Fairgrounds on June 28.

This was a busy week for announcements for AMA Pro Flat Track, and these two were just the first of several out of the home offices of the DMG-officiated series. You can check out the full particulars of each of these below as we get ready for the action to fire up in Daytona Beach in just five short days.

Sunoco returns for eighth year as Official Fuel for AMA Pro Flat Track in renewed partnership with AMA Pro Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 3, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing and Sunoco have announced their renewed partnership for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season. This relationship allows for the continuation of the Sunoco "Go the Distance Award" for both Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and GNC2 classes, as well as increased support for the FansChoice.tv live streaming broadcasts. Returning for an eighth season as the Official Fuel for AMA Pro Flat Track, Sunoco Supreme 112 octane fuel will be the exclusive fuel for the world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. The high quality and consistent fuel assists riders in reaching their mark in competing for the championship week in and week out. "We'd like to thank Sunoco for their continued support of the AMA Pro Flat Track paddock," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "Sunoco has a well-respected name in the racing community and we're proud to have them as a partner." The Sunoco "Go the Distance Award" will be presented to the top three finishers in both Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and GNC2 classes who have accumulated the most mileage during competition sessions over the course of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season. A total of $15,000 will be distributed at the year-end awards banquet to the winning riders. "The most important aspect in creating this award is to have riders compete in all scheduled events," said Rob Marro, Vice President and General Manager of Performance Products for Sunoco. "We are excited to be able to partner with AMA Pro Racing and the Flat Track riders because the passion they have for their sport is consistent with our commitment to maintaining the highest quality fuels for motorsports." Along with continuing the "Go the Distance Award," Sunoco also aims to extend the brand's reach into the AMA Pro Flat Track community through exposure on the FansChoice.tv broadcast platform. "We have enhanced our broadcasting exposure in grassroot sports because it will show the professional motorcycle riders and loyal fans that we are committed to Flat Track racing," Marro said. For more information on Sunoco, please visit their website at https://www.sunoco.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 Racing and Öhlins USA announce partnership for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season

Öhlins USA "Fastest Lap Award" to be handed out following each GNC1 main

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 1, 2016) - AMA Pro Racing proudly announces the newly formed partnership with Öhlins USA, one of the leading brands in motorsport suspension technology, for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season. In the new partnership, riders in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines will be able to chase the Öhlins USA "Fastest Lap Award" at each round in 2016. The Swedish suspension brand has a long history in motorcycle racing as one of the top-tier suppliers in the world, and is enthusiastic about their endeavor into AMA Pro Flat Track. Öhlins USA will be creating a custom rear shock called the ILX36 that will be specifically tailored to the unique demands of professional Flat Track racing. More information on the ILX36 can be found on the Öhlins USA website. "It's something that we're passionate about and have wanted over the past few years," said Jeff Baucom, Marketing Manager at Öhlins USA. "Being racing enthusiasts, Flat Track has always been something that we desire. In many respects, racing has gotten polite, but we love the gritty intensity of Flat Track. We're excited for the season to start." Öhlins USA will have a presence at several AMA Pro Flat Track rounds in 2016 to support riders utilizing their products, and giving fans an opportunity to check out their signature gold product lines. "To have Öhlins as a partner to AMA Pro Flat Track is tremendous for our sport," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "Their history in the motorcycle racing industry is hugely respected, and we are delighted to welcome their support of the sport." Öhlins USA is also showing their support for the paddock in the form of a new contingency prize, the Öhlins USA "Fastest Lap Award." The rider who turns the fastest lap time in each Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines main event will be presented with a check for $500. For more information about Öhlins USA, please visit their website at http://www.ohlinsusa.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