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The 50th anniversary of the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing will to be held in 2026. The AMA has announced the addition of the AMA Holeshot Series: The Road to the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in the lead-up of the prestigious event. The series will contain seven rounds across the US and will give riders the opportunity to get a leg up on the competition ahead of the weeklong event in Du Quoin, Ill.( July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds). Anyone who races in at least one of the AMA Holeshot Series events will gain five points per class raced which will go toward their class standing in the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship.
In one of the fastest-growing motorcycle markets in Latin America, Mega Chinamotor reports that a new trade policy is poised to reshape the competitive landscape. With both chambers of Mexico ' s Congress having approved a major tariff reform bill, goods originating from countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico- including China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea- are subject to significantly higher import duties starting January 1, 2026. Motorcycles have been included in the high-tariff category, posing immediate and farreaching implications for Asian motorcycle manufacturers looking to exploit the rapid expansion of the Mexican PTW market.
Former BMW VP Stephan Reiff has been added to the Supervisory Board of KTM AG as Chief Commercial Officer( CCO)- responsible for Sales, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Dealer Network and Aftersales.
The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will run on Feb 7-8 at the Leisure Lake Family Campground in Sumner, Mich., with two days " jampacked with racing across a number of classes, crowning collection of AMA National Champions with No. 1 plates in ice racing." Racers will also compete for AMA Ice Racer of the Year, AMA Vet / Senior Ice Racer of the Year and AMA Youth Racer of the Year. Hosted by Team CDI Racing, a chartered AMA and AMA District 14 Club, the AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will contain a wide range of classes across several tire distinctions, including Quad Studded, Quad Rubber, Motorcycle Studded, Motorcycle Rubber and Sidecar Rubber.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has awarded over $ 155,000 to more than eight Q3 2025 recipients of its Outdoor Access Initiative grants.
AFT and Cory Texter Race Promotions- Grand National Championship
AMA Pro Racing and Cory Texter Race Promotions have released the details of their ambitious collaboration ahead of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season- a collaboration which will " pave the road to the Grand National Championship for the future stars of the sport." As part of this initiative, each of the first seven stops on the 2026 AFT calendar will be preceded by an AMAsanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event to be held at the same venue on the day before the subsequent American Flat Track National. As well as introducing aspiring young amateur racers to the Progressive AFT paddock it will provide them with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the key stakeholders of the sport. Each Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event will feature the 450 Road to AFT class, which will utilize the same technical rules as the all-new AFT 450 ProSport class. The top 12 finishers in the Road to AFT Main Events will automatically qualify for an AFT 450 ProSport license and will be granted entry for the following day ' s National event. Additionally, points from the Road to AFT class can be applied toward earning an AMA Pro Expert license for the 2027 season. " This direct pipeline connects the amateur and pro ranks of motorcycle dirt track racing like never before, helping ensure that the most promising talents are identified and provided with the maximum opportunity to both build their individual careers and strengthen the sport as a whole. " By its very design, AFT 450 ProSport
2025 Horizon Award Winner Bodie Paige( 65) races at the ' O to the H ' Nationals in Harpster, OH in 2025.( pic credit- Cory Texter Promotions)
plays a critical role in that masterplan. This stepping-stone class is built around stock 450 cc single-cylinder motorcycles featuring minimal modifications. As such, AFT 450 ProSport reduces financial barriers while creating a level playing field that showcases rider talent more so than equipment to encourage broad participation from grassroots racers. " With lowered operating and bike preparation costs, amateurs, privateers, small teams, and regional aces alike will be provided a shared arena in which they can demonstrate their ability before a national audience. Cory Texter, two-time AFT Production Twins Champion and founder of Cory Texter Race Promotions is the man behind the plan and he said: " It ' s been a long time coming, and we ' ve been working tirelessly to make this happen. It ' s a great opportunity for amateur riders to compete at the same venues as the professional series, racing in front of professional teams and partners. " We will be at different venues all around the country, which was important so that we could provide this opportunity to riders from as wide a geographic area as possible. For as long as I can remember, my passion has been growing the sport, and I am excited to take this important step toward that goal." In addition to the 450 Road to AFT class, the AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase events will feature amateur classes for all ages and motorcycle sizes, providing riders the opportunity to compete at professional-level facilities in front of the Progressive American Flat Track fans attending the weekend ' s races. www. americanflattrack. com
Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event Schedule
March 4, 2026- Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL( Progressive AFT Nationals on March 5-6)
March 20, 2026- Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA( Progressive AFT National on March 21) April 24, 2026- Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA( Progressive AFT National on April 25) May 1, 2026- Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA( Progressive AFT National on May 2) May 15, 2026- ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD( Progressive AFT National on May 16) May 22, 2026- Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA( Progressive AFT National on May 23) June 5, 2026- Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN( Progressive AFT National on June 6)
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