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Royal Enfield Announces AFT Team T he MotoAnatomy Powered by Royal Enfield Team will be made up of two riders for the 2023 AFT SuperTwins Championship. Johnny Lewis returns for the fourth straight year and will be joined by newcomer Ryan Wells. "This is going to be another historic season for Royal Enfield in American Flat Track," said Lewis. "The Twins FT motorcycle is something we've spent a long time developing, and we're now at a point where we have the confidence to go all in. We're thrilled to bring on a second rid - er, as well. Ryan Wells is already a great addition to the MotoAnat- omy team. We're looking forward to kicking off the season at the Daytona Short Track." "Words can't express my excitement to join the Moto - Anatomy Powered by Royal Enfield team for 2023," said Wells. "Finally rejoining the Mis - sion SuperTwins class full time is long overdue for my personal goals, and I'm glad it's finally coming to fruition. Being able to work alongside Johnny Lewis, someone I've looked up to for so long, is really the icing on the cake. I thrive off of positivity and people chasing the same goals and Johnny and I really click in those ways. I'm very excited to get the ball rolling." CN P36 WIND IN THE Royal Enfield will field a two-rider team in AFT SuperTwins. Returning rider Johnny Lewis will be joined by new teammate Ryan Wells. BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Program Returns R oyal Enfield announced the return of its signature BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. (BTR) program to both American Flat Track and MotoAmerica National Champi- onships. The program continues to welcome aspiring women into the racing community. Royal Enfield is currently accepting applications from women riders (new and experienced) looking to take part in both BTR Road Racing and BTR Flat Track pro - grams for 2023. Royal Enfield also announced that Motorsports Hall of Famer Freddie Spencer will be part of the MotoAmerica BTR team. The three-time Grand Prix World Champion will serve as a mentor and riding coach to the BTR Road Racing paddock, bringing his expertise to the women of the 2023 program. "It's exciting for me to return to the MotoAmerica paddock, especially at a grass - roots level like this," said Freddie Spencer. "Royal Enfield's Build. Train. Race. program is unique in that it brings racing back to the basics: technique, talent and most importantly, passion. That's the true soul of racing, and I'm looking forward to fostering that with the BTR women, and hope - fully we can continue to encour- age people everywhere to get out on the track and give racing a try, and most importantly, just ex - perience the enjoyment of what motorcycling gives you." CN Three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer will be coaching the Royal Enfield BTR Road Racing program for 2023.