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BRIEFS
Former factory rider and championship-winning privateer Bryan Smith has been added to the AFT management team as Director of Industry Relations . A primary charge for Smith will be serving as a liaison within the Progressive AFT community . The appointment is intended to more closely connect Progressive AFT with its various stakeholders - riders , teams , manufacturers , sponsors , racetracks and broadcasters . He will support all aspects of the Competition department , including managing rider and team relationships , new rider evaluation , track prep , safety and rules development . Smith will also be available for the series to call on as an elitecaliber test rider , whether to fine-tune the rulebook or assess the viability of potential new venues . The 2016 Grand National Champion and 2012 and 2013 GNC1 Twins Champion , Smith won 33 races during his career and is tied for eighth on the all-time win list .
With support from KTM , Wally Brown Racing ( WBR , North Carolina ) will run the KTM 890 Duke platform to compete in the 2022 Production Twins class . In its first two years of flat track racing , WBR fielded Suzuki RMZ450s in AFT Singles , scoring eight top-five finishes , three podiums and a victory . The team will focus solely on R & D and testing for the first part of the season and plans to debut the new race bike at The Red Mile in Lexington , KY , in late May 2022 .
G & G Racing , a 2-time X AFT Production Twins Championship team , has announced a continuing partnership with Yamaha Racing for a 7th consecutive year , a father and son who have built their own Yamaha MT-07s for the AFT SuperTwins and AFT Production Twins series ( and who sponsor amateur and pro riders in flat track and speedway ). With Cory Texter as pilot , the past three seasons have seen G & G claim two AFT Production Twins championships and 14 victories among its 27 podium finishes ; previous success includes with JD Beach , Mikey Rush and Chad Cose for a total of 29 podiums , 36 top fives and 50 top tens during its six-year partnership with Yamaha to date .
Slingshot 2022
Polaris has confirmed the 2022 line-up of its Slingshot reverse-trike range of roadsters with the reintroduction of the SLR model as the highlight . An all-new vented sport hood " adds aggressive , one-of-a-kind styling while improving aerodynamics and cockpit airflow ," while a new excursion top provides owners with a factory accessory option " at a competitive price point ." Additionally , Brembo brakes are now standard on its top-ofthe-line R model and available as an upgrade kit for S , SL and SLR models . " Featuring four trim levels and
Hazelwood , Missouri based Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts ' 2022 ' En-Cycle- Pedia ' parts and accessory catalog features 1,152 pages of " custom , chrome and cool ." The 38th catalog edition from the distributor showcases Mid-USA ' s impressive stable of brands , which include the company ' s exclusive V-Factor , Power House , Power House Plus , Hardbody and its
Reigning five-time AFT Manufacturers Champion , Indian Motorcycle Racing has signed Shayna Texter-Bauman to its 2022 AFT SuperTwins factory race team . With the signing , Indian Motorcycle will welcome the AFT Singles winningest rider as the third member countless accessory options that enhance the drive , style and sound , the 2022 Slingshot line-up offers endless personalization options that empower owners to make their mark ," said Chris Sergeant , Polaris Slingshot Vice President . “ There ’ s no wrong way to enjoy a Slingshot . Whether attracting attention with head-turning styling or escaping for an adventure , nothing on the road allows drivers to make their mark more than a Slingshot . “ We ’ re excited to bring the SLR back to expand the Slingshot line-up and
US-made Hardware ranges , alongside famous name brands including market leaders such as S & S Cycle , Cometic Gasket , Baker Drivetrain , JIMS , Motion Pro , Progressive Suspension , Andrews , BDL , Daytona Twin Tec , Pingel , K & N , Paughco and Kibblewhite . Mid-USA sells stock replacement and performance parts and accessories all the way from current M- 8 and late models right back to Knucklehead , Panhead and
Shayna Texter-Bauman Joins Wrecking Crew
of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew - joining her husband and twotime AFT SuperTwins Champion Briar Bauman and reigning 2021 AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees . Piloting the Indian FTR750 , Texter- Bauman will pit under the Factory trailer as Dave Zanotti will serve as the provide our owners even more personalization opportunities with thrilling new factory accessories . " Blending style with performance , the Slingshot SLR model sits between the show-stopping SL and top-of-the-line R model . Featuring the critically acclaimed ProStar four-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and a sporty exterior two-tone paint scheme , the SLR delivers unrivaled style for the driver looking to turn heads without sacrificing premium amenities like Slingshot ’ s Sport Interior Package and seven-inch display powered by RIDE COMMAND . The four trim packages are the Drive , Escape , Show and Design Series of accessory levels and styles , aimed at four different types of Slingshot ownership and driving use and experience , with technology and infotainment package levels additionally available as standard or options according to the model .
Mid-USA 2022 En-Cycle-Pedia
Shovelhead , offering dealers access to many hard to find OE style and upgrade components for older bikes as well as late-model parts and accessories . www . mid-usa . com
crew chief for both riders . Former AFT Champion Jake Johnson will serve as her mechanic . For 2022 , Texter-Bauman looks to become the first female rider to reach an AFT Twins or AFT SuperTwins podium and win an AFT event within the sport ’ s premier class . Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees ended the 2021 season with his seventh career Grand National Championship , while Bauman is a two-time Grand National Champion . Collectively , Mees and Bauman own the last five AFT SuperTwins championships . The Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew is excited to welcome back Progressive Motorcycle Insurance as presenting sponsor , as well as support from S & S Cycle , Indian Motorcycle Oil , Mission Foods , J & P Cycles , Parts Unlimited , Drag Specialties , Alpinestars and Bell Helmets .
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