FLAT TRACK
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND 9 / JUNE 24, 2017
ALLEN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS / LIMA, OHIO
P68
T
he 2017 American Flat
Track season has reached
its halfway point, and for
the first time, the top of the box
in the victory circle was not
occupied by a member of the
Indian Motorcycle "Wrecking
Crew." Zanotti Racing's Briar
Bauman scored the upset victory
in convincing fashion, leading
the last 22 of 25 laps including a
restart.
The Allen County Fairgrounds
"pea gravel" half-mile oval lived
up to it's reputation, provid-
ing a multi-line, action-packed
surface. The only true cushion
half mile on the schedule, the
venerable facility has a history
of providing first-time winners,
and although it was Bauman's
third GNC win, it was his first on
a twin.
"I can't even put it into words,
I'm just really proud to get this
win," said Bauman. "I put a lot
into it. I can't thank the team
enough for believing in me, and
Dave Zanotti for giving me the
opportunity."
Briar Bauman changes things
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE
Briar Bauman (14) was
the one to put an end to
the Indian winning streak
when he led the pack
across the finish line at
the Lima Half Mile.
BAUMAN SLOWS
