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16-Round 2026 AFT Schedule to Usher in New Class Structure and Rebuilt ' Am-Pro ' Ladder
A sixteen-round AFT season in 2026 will usher in an expanded class structure, a " rebuilt amateur-to-pro talent ladder, and new marquee events as AFT realigns with modern Class C principles. " Fresh off one of the most compelling Grand National Championships in recent memory, the series is leaning into what made the ' 25 campaign great and building upon that momentum via some spectacular additions, including new events, venues, classes, and initiatives." The 2026 season will again launch with a string of five successive Short Tracks. The run begins during DAYTONA Bike Week with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA, backto-back nights of AFT Nationals at Daytona International Speedway, with the opening round on Thursday, March 5. " However, the excitement actually arrives in earnest a day earlier, with the launch of the Road to AFT and the first of seven Mission Foods CTR Showcase Events held in conjunction with American Flat Track Nationals."
Operated by Cory Texter Race Promotions, these AMA-sanctioned events will showcase amateur flat track racing on the day prior to select Progressive AFT Nationals. This strategic alliance around the Road to
AFT will anchor the sport ' s talent pipeline in premium amateur racing events " and provide a clear path from amateur to pro competition." The AFT AdventureTrackers class returns with an expanded slate for 2026. The quick success of the production-based class found immediate support from motorcycle manufacturers and paved the way for an all-new category: AFT StreetTrackers. " Built around lightly-modified, production-based twin-, triple-, and four-cylinder motorcycles, the new class draws inspiration from the sport ' s Class C
roots by creating a clear, retailconnected platform for motorcycle manufacturers and dealers to reengage with the sport." Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing is quoted as saying: " These additions are intended to realign the sport with the core principles that powered the growth and success of the Grand
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