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Cycle News 2021 Issue 09 March 2

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2021 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON PREVIEW P58 Feature BY CHRIS MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY AFT WE'VE GOT THE LOWDOWN ON THE UPCOMING PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP N ow entering its 68th season, Progressive American Flat Track has long been defined by the spectacular reigns of its greatest Grand National Champions. But while successful defenses of the coveted number-one plate have been mounted 14 times in the sport's history (including four times since 2010), only five riders have managed to capture three or more consecutive GNCs—legends Carroll Resweber, Jay Springsteen, Bubba Shobert, Scott Parker (twice) and Chris Carr. Reigning back-to-back Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle Champion Briar Bauman now finds himself in position to add his name to that most exclusive list. The biggest obstacle standing in his way is, once again, his factory Indian Wrecking Crew stablemate, Jared Mees. Mees STEEL SHOE SHOWDOWN

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