Stage Set for Epic Conclusion to Historic Progressive AFT Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 11, 2022) – That is it. The historic 2022 Progressive American Flat Observe marketing campaign will conclude in high-stakes fashion with this weekend’s Mission Volusia Half-Mile Finale I & II offered by Daytona Dodge and Zo CBD at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15.
Following a season of twists and turns, there stays a lot drama but to play out within the Mission SuperTwins offered by S&S Cycle title combat. Simply 22 factors separate the highest 4 contenders with 100 factors nonetheless in play, offering every of them reasonable pathways to this 12 months’s crown.
Reigning champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Bike/Progressive Insurance coverage FTR750) enters the showdown with a 16-point benefit, making him the favourite to as soon as once more declare the throne. He additionally is available in with the data that he has only a small margin for error lest he depart himself susceptible to being usurped by any of the three main challengers.
First amongst them is second-ranked Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT), who has greater than lived as much as the hype in his maiden premier class season. An already an all-time nice rookie effort might be made all that a lot larger if it ends with the #1 plate in hand.
Daniels’ plans might be both helped or hindered by the presence of his Estenson Racing Yamaha teammate, JD Seashore (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT), who is simply two factors additional again and nonetheless very a lot inside placing distance himself. Seashore leads the category in race wins with 4 and two extra might very nicely be required to have any hope of successful all of it. Just one rider can declare the championship, but when Daniels and Seashore are arguing for place on monitor in entrance of Mees, that solely will increase their respective odds.
Whereas two-time champion Briar Bauman (No. 3 Indian Bike/Progressive Insurance coverage FTR750) noticed his title hopes dimmed together with his Sixteenth-placed DNF final trip, they remained alight. Ought to Bauman twice repeat his victorious efficiency on the ‘22 opener held at this exact same venue, he’s assured to leap previous each Daniels and Seashore. Extra crucially, he would then be poised to steal the title away from Mees ought to the champ twice repeat his season-opening fifth.
In the meantime, riders as gifted as Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Techniques Indian FTR750), Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Techniques Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) wish to finish their seasons on a excessive word and will serve to create extra alternative for motion within the standings consequently.
And as if there wasn’t already sufficient on the road, the Mission Volusia Half-Mile Finale I & II will function the ultimate two rounds of the Progressive Triple Crown. Whichever Mission SuperTwins rider collects probably the most mixed factors from the Progressive Laconia Quick Observe and this weekend’s twin Important Occasions will acquire a $25,000 prize, offering fairly the extra incentive for all the area.
Mission Manufacturing Twins offered by Vance & Hines
As thrilling because the Mission SuperTwins title combat guarantees to be, the Mission Manufacturing Twins offered by Vance & Hines championship battle ought to show equally riveting.
The clutch victory of defending class champion Cory Texter (No. 1 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07) on the Drag Specialties Cedar Lake Quick Observe, mixed with the third-place end of Jesse Janisch (No. 33 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), allowed Texter transfer to inside 9 factors of Janisch within the factors race.
That margin may show important. With 25 factors awarded for every win and 20 given for second, Texter has reclaimed management of his personal future; he’ll trip off into retirement with a 3rd Mission Manufacturing Twins title ought to he rating a double win this weekend.
Whereas a lower than superb improvement for Janisch, it makes issues simpler in some methods. Quite than counting factors, he can hold his give attention to successful races and beating Texter, simply as he has all season lengthy. Janisch has six wins within the 12 months and outpaced his rival right here on the opener, suggesting that Texter can have an enormous problem in entrance of him to reel again the ten factors he wants to beat the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson ace.
It’s not fairly so simple as a winner-take-all state of affairs, nonetheless. It’s value remembering the Volusia opener was in reality gained by Nick Armstrong (No. 60 Aggressive Racing Frames/Lessley Brothers Yamaha MT-07), who remains to be motivated to lock down third place within the standings.
There are additionally fellow ‘22 race winners James Rispoli (No. 43 Wally Brown Racing/Haversack KTM 890 Duke), Mickey Rush (No. 15 Helipower Racing/Las Vegas Harley-Davidson XG750R), and Billy Ross (No. 109 Mission Meals/Roof Techniques Harley-Davidson XG750R) to contemplate, to not point out Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats/Vinson Development Yamaha MT-07), who has completed forward of Texter and/or Janisch a mixed eight instances in six makes an attempt this season.
Elements Limitless AFT Singles offered by KICKER
Whereas the newly topped Kody Kopp (No. 12 Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing 450 SX-FFE) ended the Elements Limitless AFT Singles offered by KICKER title chase by locking the championship up two rounds early, there’s nonetheless a lot to race for this weekend.
5 riders are nonetheless mathematically alive in pursuit of runner-up honors. Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Morgen Mischler (No. 13 American Honda/Progressive Insurance coverage CRF450R) lead that chase, separated by only a single level (222-221) in second and third, respectively.
Former class champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 American Honda/Progressive Insurance coverage CRF450R) is simply 9 factors again of Brunner in fourth (213 factors), which means a double win would slingshot him all the way in which to second no matter what Brunner or Mischler obtain in response.
Max Whale (No. 18 Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing 450 SX-FFE) (206 factors) and, particularly, Trent Lowe (No. 48 Mission Meals/Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda CRF450R) (189 factors) have harder paths to second total, however both would seemingly be completely satisfied sufficient to finish the 12 months atop the rostrum irrespective of their remaining championship placement.
Whereas the Elements Limitless AFT Singles grid is all the time loaded with potential spoilers, this weekend might have its final instance in Kopp himself. Freed up from any championship issues, the category conqueror will be capable of push as arduous as he’d like in hopes of getting again to his successful methods. It’s been practically three months since Kopp final took the checkered flag first, however he’s in with a shot at equaling Dallas Daniels’ single-season class report of eight wins.
There will likely be a lot to maintain followers entertained off the monitor as nicely, together with quite a few distributors, loads of meals and beverage choices, a particular Strider Bikes Zone as a part of the Children Zone, and a fireworks show to cap off Saturday night.
Saturday can even play host to Fan Appreciation Night time, which will likely be highlighted by the Mission Completely happy Hour. Gates will open an hour early to permit the Mission Completely happy Hour to run from 2:30 p.m. native time up till on-track motion kicks off for the night at 4:00 p.m. Throughout that point, followers can absorb a particular rider Q&A with Ralph Sheheen, win prizes, participate in a taco-eating contest, play video games, and reap the benefits of particular reductions.
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Paddock Entry Upgrades are additionally obtainable for buy, which give all-day entry to the pits the place followers can scope out the world’s quickest grime monitor bikes and rise up shut and private with the celebs of the game.
Gates will open for followers at 3:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Friday and a couple of:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT each days. You’ll be able to catch the livestream of all of the weekend’s racing actions on FansChoice.television. FansChoice.television supplies free-to-view livestreaming of Follow and Qualifying. FansChoice.television subscribers will then be capable of watch the drama unfold from Opening Ceremonies by means of the Semis, Important Occasions, and podium celebrations. FansChoice.television provides two subscription choices, granting limitless entry to premium AFT content material. Month-to-month subscriptions begin at simply $7.99, whereas a six-month subscription is out there for $44.99.
The Mission Volusia Half-Mile Finale I will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. PT, whereas the Mission Volusia Half-Mile Finale II will air one week later, on Sunday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. PT. Each broadcasts will embrace unique options, cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage, and knowledgeable commentary.
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FOX Sports activities and FansChoice.television are the official houses for protection of Progressive American Flat Observe. For the 2022 season, all races will premiere in one-hour telecasts on FS1 throughout extremely fascinating weekend time slots. The whole schedule may be seen at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports. FansChoice.television supplies livestreaming protection of each Progressive AFT spherical at http://www.FansChoice.television.
