Flat Track

[Rob S.]

I was under the impression that flat track was on straightforward ovals. Watching TT from Peoria and there's some esses inside and even a spot on the track where they get a little air. Learn something new every day.

As long as it doesn't become too much like super and moto cross, which I don't like.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Me too. I just turned it on at the end. Only caught the highlights. I’ve never seen this before. The track is anything but flat.

[GS1150Pilot]

A Beautiful History of AMA Pro Flat Track Racing (rideapart.com)

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Thanks for the link. I will have to start following this.

[Don R]

I saw that on Facebook, a friend was riding in the 40+ class with a go pro, it wasn't evident in the on-bike video but I saw the jump and odd shape in another race video.

[slayer61]

As a "retired" flat track racer, I can tell you that there are several "classes" or types of tracks. Short track are ovals up to about 1/4 mile around, Half mile and mile. All these are oval-ish. Sometimes a "D" shape depending on the facility. In addition to oval racing, the series does "TT" racing. TT racing requires a minimum of 1 right hand turn. The jump at Peoria is "optional". The pavement section at Sturgis is also optional.

The winner at the Sturgis TT, J. D. Beach is well on his way to winning the "Grand Slam". That is, to collect a win in all forms of flat track racing AND a road racing win. It hasn't been done since Doug Chandler did it decades ago. There are more men who have walked on the moon than have won the Grand Slam. JD Beach needs a mile win to complete a life long dream.

https://superbikeplanet.com/story/1132/jd-beach-destiny-is-calling-

5-29-10 TT jump.jpg

I'm the "old guy" on the TT