Lima Ohio National is now complete and all I can say is WOW! I made a prediction that we would make the main event and we were so close I could taste it. Read More
American PJ Jacobsen who calls Spain his second home arrived two weeks ago in preparations for round three
The CEV Buckler Motorcycle Championship event takes place at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste, Valencia on 11-12 July 2009. Read More
The Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National from Loretta Lynn Ranch presented by Amsoil will return to Versus Network on Thursday, September 24th with extensive coverage of the world's biggest motocross race.Read More
Indian Motorcycle revealed two additional models -- the Dark Horse and the Bomber -- to an excited dealer network. Fifteen Indian Motorcycle dealerships are open worldwide and representatives from each location were on hand for the first official dealership meeting June 22-24th Read More
Penske Racing Shocks, a world leader in racing shock technology, will be hosting an advanced suspension seminar on July 25, 2009, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at their main location in Reading, Pennsylvania. More
July 7, 2009 Breaking News:
It hardly surprises me that PJ Jacobsen's father Keith Jacobsen is getting well adjusted in Spain. Going back and forth from home in NY to Spain to attend his son's CEV Spanish championship series, he is definately checking out the sights. Eating different types of foods and drinking bold wines, Jacobsen ends up finding a connection to his roots.More
July 6, 2009 Breaking News:
On the eve of September 11, 2001, a day that marks one of the most catastrophic disasters this country has ever seen, Tim Wayne Medvetz, came face to face with his very own horrific devastation. An almost fatal motorcycle accident left the former New Yorker with five broken vertebrae, a shattered knee, a broken finger, and a severely injured foot. My buddy Tim is on a mission and I promised to do what I can to help.. Read more...
Jennifer's favorite Supercross Rider Bob Kiniry ( yes I taught him how to drive) lands a nice interview on Racer X. The friendly New Yorker is fourth in points but a ways back of the top three Interview here...
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is America’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage. The weekend includes the world's largest motorcycle swap meet, demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, bike shows More...
Defending Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open champion and recently crowned AMA Supercross class champion James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., announced today More...
By far one of the most most sought-after awards in amateur racing, the AMA Racing Dirt Track Horizon Award is given out to the amateur racer who demonstrates at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships that he is most likely to have a successful pro career Read More
July 2, 2009 Breaking News:
New for July... Announcing a contest reagarding the faces of Flat Track. The point overall is to see how many people actually know the flat track faces featured. We have watch racers over the years but when we watched they were covered by a helmet. The contest rules and faces are located HERE
Revisting a interview done with a non Harley-Davidson competitor, Project K Racing. Out of upstate NY. Dave Waters put together his team two years ago and their debut was Springfield last year. Each Race they progress hoping to get the KTM into the show. Click here for the interview early this year.
July 1, 2009 Breaking News:
PJ Jacobsen prepares for round three of the Spainish CEV championships which will fly on July 12 in Valencia. Eager Jacobsen is ready to put the ASPAR backed machine on the podium. We will update his results including times and positions on this website as well as his own at PJ99.com. Read more of PJ's news and upcomings here...
Just in case you missed it, I interviewed JR Schnabel. A rider in my opinion that is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to interview. Holds down a full time and demanding job in addition to making new fans on every lap of the racetrack. Click here for the Schnabel interview
As we revamp our website, We are making sure that you have seen our 2009 interviews with our flat track stars. You can always see said interiews via that page on this site but several links on this page have been moved or deleted. Bare with us through the transition... Jared Mees interview
June 30, 2009 Breaking News:
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Feld Motor Sports(SM) announced today the schedule for the 2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, that begins Jan. 9 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., and concludes May 8 at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium Read More
One of the most eagerly-anticipated and important events on the MotoGP calendar for Ducati and its riders arrives this weekend, with the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. It is one of two home races for Nicky Hayden and the scene of his debut victory in motorcycle racing’s elite competition, which came in 2005 and was followed up by identical success on his way to the world title in 2006. Read More
AMA Pro Racing last race at Lima showcased here thru the race reports of the riders. If you have your version to share just email us and we will post it. Click here to view these riders reports
As current as we can, updating from the AMA Grand Championships in DuQuoin this week. Good luck to all the amateurs. Full reports from these kids will be posted here as well upon their return. The Magic Mile results are in; click here
June 29, 2009 Breaking News:
Named after the infamous Nicky Hayden, My Hayden has passed away this weekend. Very sad day indeeed Read More...
The AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Twins Championship rolled into Lima, Ohio for round three of the nine race series and for the second year in a row the twenty five lap National would be decided in the waning laps.Read More...
The first practice session out, he set the fastest time with a 25.8 second lap time. The 2nd session, which is the first one that counts, he did not look good, and watching him you could see something was wrong. Read More..
June 27, 2009 Breaking News:
Jay Shelton Live from Lima will report in about happenings. Sorry for the delay, but my Cat "Hayden" is missing and I am really upset. An alligator has been spotted in the retention pond across the street. Click here for Lima
June 26, 2009 Breaking News:
June 26, 2009 - Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S. is pleased to remind fans that the popular Learn To Ride Demo event, featuring Yamaha’s TT-R dirt bikes, is returning... Read More...
At the end of each racing season, the best amateur racers in the country are honored at the AMA Racing Champions Banquet. Read More...
During the Benny’s Bike Rally JR Stevens from Stevens Cycle out of Bay City MI decided to put on a race at the Midland Fairgrounds’ Half Mile.I had never raced this track before, but a lot of the current pros got their feet wet at this track in their early days Jared Mees Midland and Bulls Gap Reports Read More
Live from Lima Lap by Lap results will be provided by J2 Motorsports from qualifying to the checkered flag. J2 ( Jay Shelton) is a long time friend as well as a Racer Marketing business. Stay tumed for live updates from the track
Flat track Europe at its best in Heidenreichstein!
The short track in Heidenreichstein produced some of the best flat track racing in Europe! Read More...
Ducati Marlboro's Nicky Hayden is stuck in 12th place and not happy about it.
The Kentuckian finished the first day of practice for Saturday's seventh round of the MotoGP World Championship more than a second off the pace set by LCR Honda's Randy De Puniet on a track where he's had some success More
June 24, 2009 Breaking News:
Harley-Davidson wins at the Czech Grand Prix!
For the first time, the International Mefo Sport Flattrack Cup racers were invited to support a FIM world championship round and entertain more than 2000 spectators Read More...
The racing community has been praying for Nick Cummings #22 since his devastating crash a couple of weeks ago. When our own hurts, we hurt. While still in the hospital, a website has been established, ecouraging those who wish to follow his progress and to send well wishes can do so here
Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew riders took two spots on the podium in the AMA Grand National Twins main event at Volunteer Speedway Read More...
Things were pretty crazy for the past 2 weeks. It all started when we had a short week a couple of weeks ago. We raced in Norwalk Ohio on Friday and then it was off to Dayton Ohio for Saturday. I am not much of a Peoria fan so I decided to skip Peoria Hot Shoe on Sunday. Read More...
It’s been a little while since the last GNC at Springfield back in May.Anyway it’s been a tough month personally after my crash at York that resulted in a broken right wrist, and also I’ve been so busy with trying to get my business up and running. Read More...
Ahhhh Had some time to collect and write a weekly thought. I have done some soul searching these past few months and felt as though this is a good time as any to throw down such thoughts.Read More...
June 20, 2009 Breaking News:
Round five of the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship returned to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. Weeks of rain had left the small bowl of a race track in sketchy condition at best, but hard work by the track crew and the AMA Pro Racing show was able to go on. More
Calling all Amateurs has reached Dalton from Pennsylvania. We are glad you found another home on our amateur page. These kids are the future of our sport and must be recognized. Flat Track Today is utilizing it's media platform to do just that. If you want to be including in that section please send required info and we will spotlight you too. Read More...
Today at Bulls Gap, we seem to be missing something.. All the riders are deeply missing Nick Cummings who in a previous race in Dayton suffered a nasty accident and is in need of some TLC for his recovery. He is not the only thing missing today, where are the riders? We had 59 riders at Springfield and here at the Gap 36? Not sure who we are missing but will post that later. Click here for the latest
July 19, 2009 Breaking News: TGIF
The infamous Chris Carr gets a makeover. Don't get too excited. His website has been completely overhauled and looking snazzy. Check out videos, buy a shirt and oher race stuff and check his racing notes out. Click here to check it out.
While Randy Texter heals from a Heart attack and upcoming surgery, The Texters (Shayna and Cory) will have tuner Rich Hanson spinning wrenches for the team. Hanson has been known for his GNC experience with #45 Bryan Smith as well as Road Racer PJ Jacobsen. His knowledge and expertise will be beneficial for the team over the next few races.
June 17, 2009 Breaking News:
Flat Track Racer Nick Cummings is recovering from an accident in Dayton Ohio. Cards can be sent to the Miami Valley Hospital with attention to ICU-Nick Cummings. A Website has been set up and updated with his progress as well as a guestbook to leave your well wishes and concerns. He has a long way to go, but making progress. Click here for the link
Youngster Roosevans Ready for AMA Grands
Aidan RoosEvans has been preparing for the AMA Dirt Track Championship since the season opener in Daytona during Bike Week 2009. He has already achieved two number one plates during those events and hopes to add a few more. More...
A good field of competitors on quads, motorcycles and even behind the wheel of UTVs put on a thrilling show at the Ohio Outlaw Motorsports flat track race, Saturday, June 13th, at Hilltop Speedway. More
June 16, 2009 Breaking News:
MILESTONE FOR CARR AT BULLS GAP
Chris Carr has been working at a dangerous job for 25 years: a professional motorcycle racer. He has been successful, winning the Grand National Championship seven times. If things go as planned, he will make his 200th GNC podium at the half-mile race at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN, June 20. More
June 15, 2009 Breaking News:
Grand National Flat Track racer Nick Cummings #22 has been seriously injured during a dash for cash Saturday night at Dayton Ohio. He was racing at a Pro-Am event. Currently he is in the Miami Valley Hospital in ICU. As of 1pm yesterday it has been reported several broken bones and collapsed lungs which a ventilator is needed. His family is with him and is responding to people with squeezing their hands. Prayers are needed and appreciated.
June 13, 2009 Breaking News:
Flat Track star Kenny Coolbeth in NY racing a sprint car tonight. He is comfortable and time clocks have him as being fast. His determination to bang it into the corners and come out on front will certainly make headlines. We wish him good luck and safety. More news to follow. First pictures of him and car are posted here.
June 11, 2009 Breaking News:
A name you hear at the race track. Predictions for the title, a sponsor to many, Never raced flat track yet, Boughner Racing located in Michigan. Our personal interview with Boughner Racing Tune in... More
June 10, 2009 Breaking News:
Springfield was good but could have went better. I struggle for some reason at the TT in Springfield BAD. I've only made the night program twice there in 6 years? I don't know what it is cuz I like the track, and I have a blast riding it, I just never have the laptimes I guess. I'm always close, a few years ago I was 51st and i was 52nd there this time. Missing it by half of a tenth. Read More...
Scott Powersports/DRD’s Johnny Lewis was showing many flashes of brilliant riding during the first three rounds of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and round three of the XTRM AMA Pro Supermoto Championship. Now he will be on the sidelines to recover from a torn ACL in his knee after suffering a crash at the Supermoto race in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 31. Read More...
June 8, 2009 Breaking News:
NPS Racings James Rispoli making his AMA Pro SuperSport debut did the seemingly impossible. With only his crew chief and helper the team faced several challenges all weekend long and still managed to take a fourth place finish overall. Read More...
Celtic Racing’s Best Career Finish at Road America ... For two weeks it was all work for William Meyers of WAM Cycles; building and preparing a brand new machine for Celtic Racing.The crew arrived on Thursday and was eager to pair the Suzuki GSX-R1000 with Celtic’s Michael Laverty. Read More...
June 7, 2009 Breaking News:
Team Aspar racer PJ Jacobsen is happy about warm welcome from his team and the Jerez community when he arrived at the airport. Posters covered the walls to advertise round two of the CEV Spanish championship series featuring Jacobsen out front. Read More...
June 6, 2009 Breaking News:
On June 14, 2009, Tri-State Motorcycle Club, Ltd., is hosting a NETRA Harescramble, in Hancock-NY, on the Tompkins Property, which was used for the 2006 & 2007 World Enduro Read More...
The three-time AMA Grand National Flat Track Champion Kenny Coolbeth is scheduled to appear with the winged warriors of the Capital Region Sprint Car Agency for a pair of events in the month of June. Read More...
June 4, 2009 Breaking News:
Volunteer Speedway announces Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson & Buell as the exclusive advance DISCOUNT TICKET OUTLET for AMA Pro Grand National Flat Track Series motorcycle racing tickets, More...
After finally scheduling our camp in Calistoga, CA on June 20-21. We then received a call from the fairgrounds stating they had overlooked the Circus needing to move in on those dates.. More...
The first Ohio Outlaw Motorsports TT Race of the season at Millersburg’s Hilltop Speedway on Sunday, May 31st filled the pits with quad racers from throughout the state. More...
June 3, 2009 Breaking News:
When the green light flashed on, I pulled a little better start than I expected I would and was dead even with everybody else going into the first turn; however, coming out of the first turn I was actually in second place... More
June 2, 2009 Breaking News:
Smith, Sunday's winner in the Mile National, was disqualified for violation of the fuel rule. Fuel samples were sent to an independent laboratory where it has been determined the fuel used in the main event was found to be illegal. More...
AMA Pro Racing's Brandon Robinson Checks up about latest results and happenings. Robinson an aggressive racer on the flat track circuit and truly one to watch. The young gun reports about Springfield and other series races. More...
May 29, 2009 Breaking News:
The Historic Springfield Mile showcased the best of the best. High Energy and multi brand machines. Two Ducati's made their debut at this fine track, and turned many heads. Our latest interview is from one pilot of said machine. More...
May 28, 2009 Breaking News:
Lancaster's Harley-Davidson's Cory Texter arrived at Springfield under the weather, but young gun had plans to qualify for the main event. Prepared with a fast bike, Texter had some bad luck... More...
Three time Grand National Champion of Flat Track takes center stage at Springfield. The presentation of a red flag gave Coolbeth the drive he needed to get up front. More...
AMA Grand National Singles Champion Jake Johnson Switched to XR750's this season with high hopes of running down twins champion Kenny Coolbeth. Springfield proved early he was in contention however Jake fell short. The season is just begun. What happened to Johnson? More...
Two discipline racer ( Flat Track and Road Racing) from New York, Jake Quick entered the Northeast Nationals and took a number one plate. We send our congrats to him. More...
First time on an XR750 at the Springfield Mile, Chad Cose talks about his experience and how he must improve to climb the ranks of success. More...
May 27, 2009 Breaking News:
AMA Pro Racing recently announced new classes to be formed when conditions turn ugly. The Daytona Beach headquarters had no other choice and did not want to discourage rider participation. More..
Jared Mees Recaps the Springfield Weekend. National #21 and Wrecking crew rider tells how it is.With the TT every year the IMDA throws us a curve ball because the track is different every time as far as the lay out.But it seems that every year that we have a test there I feel great, then come race day I can’t get around the place. More...
Celtic Racing and Holiday Gym join as partners with Michael Laverty positioned on the grid for the only USA stop at World Superbike. More...
May 24, 2009 Breaking News:
For the most part the heavy rains that were in the area steered clear of the Illinois State Fairgrounds and the entire weekend ran on schedule. More...
May 23, 2009 Breaking News:
The Springfield TT is one of two Tt's on the circuit and always deemed challenging. For Henry Wiles it appears to be a piece of cake. More...
