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AMERICAN FLAT TRACK ICOMES TO NHMS
New Facility Opens in 2019!
t is known simply as ‘The Flat Track,’ but when the green flag drops at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this season, ‘America’s Original Extreme Sport’ – American Flat Track – will make its first appearance in New Hampshire, giving race fans a new reason to enjoy the thrill of racing in Loudon. Construction crews have trans- formed what started as simply dirt and clay into a racing surface for an exciting brand new racing venue.
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“Each year the facility hosts the oldest motorcycle race in America, the Loudon Classic, which is nearing its 100- year anniversary. New Hampshire Motor Speedway is adding an electrifying new chapter of two-wheeled racing to our summertime line-up,” said David McGrath, execu- tive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “It’s astonishing how much action can be packed onto a quarter-mile flat track when these pro riders enter the arena. We can’t wait to host American Flat Track, and I’m confident this will quickly become a fan favorite.”
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‘The Flat Track’s’ headline event – aptly dubbed the Laconia Short Track – will feature AFT on Saturday, June 15 during Laconia Motorcycle Week. AFT Twins and AFT Singles classes will compete in a full race program includ- ing heat races, semis and a main event, which will co- headline the racing action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway along with the 96th running of the Loudon Classic, the longest running motorcycle race in America, on Sunday, June 16.
Known as the fastest-growing sport on two wheels, AFT has added multiple new venues to its 2019 schedule to accommodate its growing fan base. With over 3 million viewers tuning into the sport in 2018, AFT plans to capi- talize on the partnership with NHMS to further this momentum. H
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Plan your route. Although it can be tempting to hit the road without a destination in mind, planning a route will ensure you’ll stay well fed and gassed up. If you don’t have a GPS, get up-to-date maps and go online to get a list of hotels and campgrounds near your route so you can find a place to rest for the night.
Photos Courtesy: Social Media Fan #LaconiaMCweek Photos Courtesy: John Bielawski
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