American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 224 March 2018 | Page 14

2018 Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series
11-round series to provide exciting racing in six states
Proving that the AFT Twins by Vance &
Hines series isn’t the only proof of flat
track racing’s enduring and growing-
again appeal, the enthusiasm for retro
racing seen in Vintage and MX also
finds expression in an AMA 11-round
series that will visit six states.
The 2018 AMA Vintage Flat Track
National Championship Series will kick
off March 10 in Georgia and end in
September at Oakland Valley Race Park
in Cuddebackville, N.Y. This series was
formerly known as the AMA Vintage
Dirt Track National Championship.
“The 2018 AMA Vintage Flat Track
National Championship series features
a mix of Short Track and Half Mile
SCHEDULE
events,” said AMA Track Racing
Manager Ken Saillant. “The sport of flat
track racing dates to the earliest days
of motorcycle competition, and the
AMA Grand National Championship
remains one of the most historic
championships in all of motorsports.
“The AMA Vintage Flat Track National
Championship Series celebrates that
history and prestige like no other. This
is where fans of the sport, of any age,
can see history come alive or compete
Mar 10
Mar 12
Mar 13
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jul 7
Aug 3
Aug 4
Sep 1
Sep 22
Sept 23
Savannah, Ga.
Barberville, Fla.
Barberville, Fla.
Harpursville, N.Y.
Harpursville, N.Y.
Ashland, Ohio
Indianapolis, Ind.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Springfield, Ill.
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
themselves, stepping back to a simpler
time that might not have been quite as
fast, but was every bit as fun as what
Half Mile
Half Mile
Short Track
Short Track
Short Track
Half Mile
Short Track
Short Track
Short Track
Short Track
Short Track
we experience today in modern
competition.”
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Hawg Halters catalog SBS deepens its
commitment to AFT Twins
Available immediately
online, Dahlonega,
Georgia based Hawg
Halters has released a
new
fully
downloadable 60-
page 2018 catalog
(follow the QR code
link) featuring their
latest parts and
accessories.
Recent new products
include their X-26
bolt-on neck rake kit
for 26-inch front
wheels - additionally
available as one of
HHI’s popular and
complete ‘Builder Kit’
series - for 1996 to
present Road Glide,
Street Glide, Electra
Glide and Road King
stock frame clearance and
applications.
trail for exceptional
Made in 6061-T6 billet
handling and stability.”
aluminum and 4150 high
Additional recent new and
strength steel alloy, the
updated products include
multi-piece design
HellRazor handlebars and
delivers “unmatched
complete bar systems,
strength,
secure
wide tire ‘Builder Kit’
attachment and perfect
SCAN TO VIEW THE
options, billet leg fork
frame alignment with no
DIGITAL CATALOG
covers, the ‘Spartan’
warranties voided,”
custom front wheel, and
according to owner Mark
Softail neck rake ‘Builder Kits’.
Thompson.
“Based on proven press fit technology, The company also sells the Indiana
there is no potential for error, based AirFX range of air suspension
installations can be reversed, and it is products, including the recently
compatible with factory suspensions launched mono shock for the 2018
using stock clearances and suspension Softails and popular ‘Bullet’ shocks for
travel, or any custom or suspension selected Harley and Indian
applications.
system.
“It delivers a 38-degree rake, with www.hawghalters.com
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - MARCH 2018
Danish brake pad manufacturer
SBS has announced a
partnership with Kenny
Coolbeth Jr. in American Flat
Track this racing season.
Chris Jensen, SBS North
American Market Manager, told
AMD that Coolbeth is switching
his ride from Harley to Indian
for 2018 and is coming into the
season “with a strong lifetime
of success on the track,
including milestones such as
multiple AMA Grand National
Twins Championships and a
Singles Championship. Kenny
has had an amazing run since he
began his career as the AMA
Flat Track Rookie of the year
back in 1994.
“SBS has made a point to focus
our energy and attention on the
tremendous sport of Flat Track
racing over the years, and as a
company that is committed to
winning in all forms of racing,
we see our partnership with him
as something that speaks to the
core of SBS’ race bred product
brand values. We look forward
to a very productive season and
hope to see him scooping up
those podium finishes.”
Commenting on the partnership,
Coolbeth said that “I have been
working with SBS over the years
in my previous teams, and we
are excited that SBS will be
supporting us again in 2018
under a new ride and team.
“I know how important my
braking system is to my success,
and having SBS continue their
support gives me great
confidence.”
www.sbs.dk
Kenny Coolbeth Jr. with legendary Flat Track tuner Dave Atherton
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