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Cycle News 2016 Issue 38 September 27

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IN THE WIND P26 WELCOME AMERICAN FLAT TRACK A MA Pro Racing has proudly announced the official re- branding of the all-new American Flat Track (AFT) series – former- ly known as AMA Pro Flat Track. The rebranding of the series co- incides with the dawn of a new era for America's favorite mo- torcycle sport, which includes a restructured class system as well as a re-envisioning of the event format. While holding true to the legacy of a sport rich in history, the modifications are designed to provide a more un- derstandable and exciting format for the modern fans and make the series more accessible to new fans. "We are extremely excited about the rebranding of the se- ries," said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. "The rejuvena- tion of the sport will bring a new level of excitement to racers and fans. Everyone will be able to easily understand what's hap- pening on the track and will be able to enjoy all of the action from the moment they arrive to when they head home. It's a very exciting time for the sport of professional Flat Track racing." The restructured class system consists of the AFT Twins class, the premier class where the best flat track riders in the world bat- tle for top honors on fire-breath- ing twins, and the AFT Singles class, which will host dirt track racing's stars of tomorrow. The reclassification of the new series is categorized in an easily comprehensible format: The AFT Twins class will con- sist of twin-cylinder motorcycles (650–999cc), which contain the latest in motorsport technology and will be piloted by the fastest athletes on the dirt. In the AFT Singles class, the up-and-coming riders will command the tracks on 450cc single-cylinder motorcycles as The AMA Pro Flat Track Championship will now be called American Flat Track. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE HOENIG

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