THE AMERICAN REPORT
Parts Unlimited is AFT series Official Wholesaler
THE AMERICAN REPORT
Husqvarna continues AFT Singles support
Organisers AMA( The American Motorcyclist Association) managed to inject a new lease of life into the American Flat Track Racing series in the United States- America’ s oldest and many would say most authentic and iconic motorcycle race series. Much of the excitement centered around the AFT Twins presented by Vance and Hines, in which traditional rivals Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle went head-to-head on their respective new 750cc race bikes. For 2018 the Singles series, that runs alongside the Twins class, sees Husqvarna continue as the Official Motorcycle of AFT Singles with its raceproven FC 450 – and is again putting up an $ 88,700 contingency winnings purse for this year’ s Singles competitors.“ We are delighted to continue to partner with Husqvarna Motorcycles for the 2018 season,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track.“ The AFT Singles class is the perfect combination of fast-and-furious pro
SBS- Official AFT brake pad
American Flat Track( AFT) has announced a new multi-year partnership with SBS Brakes to become the series’ Official Brake Pad for the next three seasons. Already a household name in international motorsport, SBS has increasingly turned its attention to dirt track motorcycle racing of late. In addition to its newly-announced status as Official Brake Pad of American Flat Track, SBS Brakes has joined forces with Kenny Coolbeth this season as the multi-time Grand National Champion attempts to reestablish himself atop the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines pecking order aboard an Indian Scout FTR750.“ SBS’ s achievements in braking technology and their list of partners in the road racing world are very impressive and we are delighted to welcome them as a partner,” said Michael flat track racing and young, talented athletes on production-based bikes. Husqvarna’ s commitment to the class in general, and specifically in bringing AFT Singles its first-ever factorybacked rider in Shayna Texter, is a real boost for the sport.”“ Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to be the‘ Official Motorcycle of the AFT Singles Class’ for the second year running,” said Husqvarna Marketing Manager Jenna Parker.“ We are excited by the developments in the
Photo Credit: Scott Hunter / American Flat Track
Lock, CEO of American Flat Track.” American Flat Track is in an exciting era of growth, and now that we feature multiple TT races – where the bikes are equipped with front brakes – the need for a premium series partner like SBS is greater than ever.” Chris L. Jensen, Brand Manager for SBS North America, said:
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Photo Credit: American Flat Track / Zach Prescott
American Flat Track championship series and look forward to seeing the sport continue to cultivate enthusiasm for motorcycling.” Husqvarna Motorcycles will put $ 4,650 up for grabs for Husqvarna FC 450-mounted riders in all 18 rounds of the 2018 AFT Singles season. Additionally, a $ 5,000 bonus pool is available to riders who finish in the championship top three aboard Husqvarna equipment. www. husqvarna-motorcycles. com
“ For years we have helped riders and teams in the paddock solve brake-related problems. But by becoming an AFT partner, we are taking the relationship to another level. Our brake pads are used by top road racers all over the world, and we found them to be superior in flat track as well.” www. sbs-friction. dk
Parts Unlimited is AFT series Official Wholesaler
American Flat Track( AFT) has announced that Parts Europe parent company Le Mans Corporation has signed a sponsorship deal to be the series’ Official Wholesaler for the 2018 season. Their Parts Unlimited division will sponsor the AFT Singles Championship, with Drag Specialties, their Harley aftermarket and custom V-twin parts and accessories brand, sponsoring the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines. Organiser AMA said that“ as the world’ s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories, Parts Unlimited is an omnipresent force in the motorcycling world and a long established major player on the motorsports scene, reliably living up to its rally cry,“ we support the sport.”“ This new partnership is a natural teaming of all three entities, and in typical Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties fashion, the distributors are entering the AFT scene in a major way, with further announcements forthcoming.“ Parts Unlimited has been a generous supporter of motorcycle sport for many years,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track,“ and we are delighted to partner with them as American Flat Track continues its tremendous growth. Our professional paddock and our army of fans are big users of all kinds of powersports products, and Parts Unlimited has them covered for everything from watercraft and ATVs to street and dirt bikes.” Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties have an extensive history of driving customers to the dealerships they sell to by actively promoting racing – just as Parts Europe is doing here. They will make their presence felt this American Flat Track season via signage and additional branding initiatives at each event on the 2018 schedule.“ We are excited and honoured to be a part of the rebirth of a truly American form of motorcycle racing,” said Hylton Beattie, Global Motorsports Director for Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties.“ We look forward to working with AFT in support of their efforts in bringing exciting racing to their growing legion of fans.”
22 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS- APRIL / MAY 2018