The 2026 Flat Track Thread (AFT)

[budman]

I have mostly just been posting AFT stuff in the general moto thread in the General Forum, but man this has me really paying attention and figure these racers deserve their own spot.

Let's start with some history!!!!!!!

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After giving road racing a go with Kenny Roberts tutoring him the multi time singles champ and son of AMA Legend Joe Kopp fricking won right out the gate.

Really a holy shit moment after watching Daniel and Bauman go at it last year.

Huge props young man!

Singles winner Drane climbed off his road racer and went and climbed on his single to win with his new #1 plate. GNC level shit there.

A lot more slide 'em sideways action tonight!

 

[bikeama]

First AFT race in the books, and it was one for the books. Kody Kopp wins his heat, wins the dash for cash and the main event. First rider to ever win his first race in his first race in the premier class. Dallas Daniels got second. Henry Willes third.

Note rider fell just after Kody took the white flag and Dallas was pushing hard from second. By rule the race is over after the leader takes the white flag and the race is red flagged.

I posted the above in the "Flat Track Racing Mega Thread - INCLUDES SPOILERS!" But this AFT season does deserve it own thread, it is going to be good. The AMA site on RB had the race live. Note no what Kody accomplished: Kenny Roberts took two races to win his first AMA expert race, rare company.


Not sure if tonight's race will be live without a subscription to Floracing. Fox Sports will carry after the event see schedule below.

Progressive American Flat Track Announces 2026 Broadcast Schedule ​ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 5, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, unveils the series’ broadcast schedule for the 2026 campaign. Since debuting on FOX Sports platforms in 2022, Progressive AFT has experienced significant growth in national visibility and audience reach. That momentum carries into 2026, with FS1 once again serving as the primary broadcast home for the series, complemented by a special broadcast window on FOX for the Nashville Short Track. The proven model introduced in recent seasons will remain in place, with each Progressive AFT round presented as a one-hour premiere telecast on FS1. In many instances, broadcasts will air the weekend following the event, maintaining premium weekend time slots and frequently aligning with major motorsports programming to maximize exposure. A highlight of the 2026 schedule is the Nashville Short Track, which will receive national network coverage on FOX. The one-hour telecast is set to air Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT), delivering Progressive AFT to a broad over-the-air audience. 2026 Progressive AFT Broadcast Schedule: FS1 - Saturday, March 14 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I – 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Saturday, March 21 – Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA II – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, March 29 – Yamaha Atlanta Short Track – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Saturday, May 2 – Ventura Short Track – 10:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, May 10 – Silver Dollar Short Track – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, May 24 – Throttlefest – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, May 31 – Williams Grove Half-Mile – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) FOX - Saturday, June 13 – Nashville Short Track – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, July 5 – Lima Half-Mile I – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, July 12 – Lima Half-Mile II – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Saturday, July 18 – DuQuoin Mile – 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Saturday, August 15 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT – 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Saturday, August 22 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, August 30 – Peoria TT – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) FS1 - Sunday, September 13 – Springfield Mile I – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) FS1 – Sunday, September 20 – Springfield Mile II – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) The 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season will launch with the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I & II at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6. How to Watch FOX Sports and FloRacing are home to Progressive American Flat Track programming. For the 2026 season, all races will premiere in one-hour telecasts on FS1 during highly desirable weekend time slots. The complete schedule can be viewed at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports. FloRacing provides livestreaming coverage of every Progressive AFT round at https://flosports.link/aft.

 

[bikeama]

Tonights results. Kody 2 for 2.

5 difference brands in the top 6.

 

[budman]

Kopp with the double..

So impressed with him.

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Sam Drane followed his first Singles win with a second and leads the points.. and then decides to go win the Twins race on the banking. The young Aussie is showing Kenny Roberts GNC magic.

Thanks Bill. I kind of felt the AFT guys deserve a current season separate thread after Kopp lit up the big boys class. Appreciate you hitting the mega thread with the info!