2018 American Flat Track (and other flat track bs!)

Discussion in 'Racing' started by Rich B, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. Foot dragger

    Foot dragger singletracker

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    What I see on the left side of the Harley is a big sidecover to allow bigger and more changeable flywheels . Like the Indian has. The Harley of last year sounded like it only made power on top so that needs to be tuned out.
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  2. old17p

    old17p Been here awhile

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    A front brake for the same reason road racers and street bikes have them! We welcome you to what must be a new experience, the world of dirt track racing that includes more disciplines than just going in circles.
  3. Bikerboy108

    Bikerboy108 Pat from Jersey

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    First Time posting on this part of advrider.. Went to Lima, Mechanicsburg and Rolling wheels in Elbridge NY last year .. Of course being in Northern NJ everyone is talking about the Mile in October at the Meadowlands... Have been talking about why not there for over 40 years... Anyone have any inside info on How it happened??? I'd be really disappointed if the place wasn't PACKED for the race.... Any insight appreciated
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    I found out last year that the Facebook live feed buffered less than the feed on Fanschoice for whatever reason. You can get it on your smart tv or a streaming device...roku or Fire tv ymvv
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  5. Pantah

    Pantah Jiggy Dog Fan Supporter

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    It will be packed. The Arizona Mile was amazingly well attended out of the box! Pretty good for a retirement community.
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    norton73 drinkin' in the garage

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    So was the Red Mile!

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    norton73 drinkin' in the garage

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    And as if there was any doubt, Blackwell will be performing the terrifying 14-GMC leap aboard the legendary Harley-Davidson XR750 — the perfect beast for the task made all the more fitting considering its iconic status in the dirt track history books.

    Well at least Harley will make a showing....
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  9. Foot dragger

    Foot dragger singletracker

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    Bubba can be irritating no doubt,but still,jumping over 14 trucks side to side on an XR750...........0 of us ADV'ers are fighting for that chance. Maybe hes a good flagman who knows?
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  10. DogBoy

    DogBoy Not a Gnarly Adventurer

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    Kevin Smith quit making funny movies a while ago and had a heart attack recently.

    Kevin Clark is the flag man. Don't know why Clark isn't back flagging. He quit on his own a few years ago to run a circle track in his home state of Massachusetts. Since then he has come back for most but not all the AFT races in addition to SuperPrestigio in Spain. Hope to see him waving the flags again soon. Wonder who is going to be doing the paddock and podium interviews this season?




    BTW, bikes on track right now for practice at the Daytona TT.
  11. old17p

    old17p Been here awhile

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    And AFT in their own little inner circle thinks they are progressing
  12. DogBoy

    DogBoy Not a Gnarly Adventurer

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    I don't get this. AFT is progressing. New venues that are selling out, Factory teams, high profile riders from other series are racing FT, a bunch of teams found $50k to buy FTR750s, the singles class is attracting talent and sponsorship and a lot of riders are getting paid. Its better in nearly every way than it was ten or even five years ago.
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  14. Oilhed

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    Watching Fanschoice is painful.

    I can’t wait 2-3 weeks to see it on NBCSC
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    JAKE62 Been here awhile

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    JAKE62 Been here awhile

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    Shit! What happened to Shayna & the Husky?
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    raptortrail Been here awhile

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    She can't ride a TT to save her life.
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  19. dsilver1007

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    No Dalton?


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    WTF?? how did that guy's swingarm break so neatly?