FEATURE I STATE OF AMERICAN FLAT TRACK
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Estenson Racing Team Owner
Tim Estenson said, "The only way
the series can grow is by bring-
ing all the manufacturers in who
have motors that make sense to
race in flat track. If we can make
it look like the 450 (AFT Singles)
class, where on any given night
any one of five manufacturers will
win, that will drive a successful
series in my opinion."
If that means that reeling the
Indian FTR750s back to the
production-based competition
is what's needed for everyone's
best interests, including Indian's,
then so be it.
Crouch said, "Our goal, and
we've been very clear about this,
is to have a sustainable premier
class with the broadest range of
OEM involvement and support
for the paddock as possible.
And we're committed to doing
what it takes to achieve that."
It's hard to argue the moves
Progressive American Flat Track
are making to achieve this goal
are anything but a gamble. The
vision is enticing, but there's
no guarantee that vision can be
attained. Undoubtedly, there
are potential pitfalls on the road
ahead. But it's also hard to argue
that standing by the status quo
wouldn't be an even bigger
gamble as entries and interest
wane.
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"The only way the
series can grow is
by bringing all the
manufacturers in who
have motors that make
sense to race in flat
track. If we can make
it look like the 450
(AFT Singles) class,
where on any given
night any one of five
manufacturers will
win, that will drive a
successful series in
my opinion."
– Tim Estenson
The latest production-
based Harley-Davidson
XG750R has proven to be
no match against the built-
to-race Indian FTR750.
