The Red Mile II/American Flat Track

Red Mile

Lexington, Kentucky

May 29, 2022

 

Mission SuperTwins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Davis Fisher (Ind), 36.875

2. Jared Mees (Ind), 36.915

3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 37.179

4. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 37.293

5. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 37.415

6. Bronson Bauman (Har), 37.638

7. Briar Bauman (Ind), 37.757

8. Robert Pearson (Ind), 38.091

9. Brandon Price (Kaw), 38.280

10. Shayna Texter-Bauman (Ind), 38.718

11. JD Beach (Yam), 42.334

 

 

Mission Production Twins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. James Rispoli (KTM), 36.685

2. Ryan Varnes (KTM), 36.968

3. Cory Texter (Yam), 37.072

4. Jesse Janisch (Har), 37.111

5. Ben Lowe (Yam), 37.208

6. Michael Rush (Har), 37.252

7. Kasey Sciscoe (Har), 37.523

8. Cameron Smith (Yam), 37.569

9. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 37.768

10. Michael Hill (Yam), 37.847

11. Cody Johncox (Yam), 37.912

12. Cole Zabala (Yam), 37.924

13. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 38.053

14. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 38.116

15. Billy Ross (Har), 38.153

16. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 38.281

17. David Wiggin (Har), 38.454

18. Brandon Newman (Kaw), 38.577

19. Shelby Miller (Kaw), 38.852

20. Gary Ketchum (Har), 40.047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mission Production Twins Provisional Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 8 laps

2. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -03.142 seconds

3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -03.248

4. Ben Lowe (Yam), -03.577

5. Cameron Smith (Yam), -04.812

6. Kasey Sciscoe (Har), -08.126

7. Billy Ross (Har), -08.205

8. Michael Hill (Yam), -08.367

9. Shelby Miller (Kaw), -14.443

 

 

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Provisional Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Morgen Mischler (Hon), 7 laps

2. Trevor Brunner (Yam), -00.195 seconds

3. Max Whale (KTM), -00.245

4. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.653

5. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -00.695

6. Michael Inderbitzin (Hon), -00.756

7. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -01.388

8. Logan McGrane (KTM), -01.439

9. James Ott (KTM), -01.563

10. Gage Smith (Hon), -01.607

11. Jacob Cascio (Yam), -02.287

12. Ezra Brusky (Hon), -03.000

13. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), -1 lap

14. Jared Lowe (Hon), -1 lap

 

 

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Provisional Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Dalton Gauthier (Hon), 8 laps

2. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -00.029 seconds

3. Trent Lowe (Hon), -00.070

4. Kody Kopp (KTM), -00.129

5. Chad Cose (Hon), -00.552

6. Travis Petton (KTM), -00.635

7. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -01.167

8. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -02.292

9. Ryan Wells (KTM), -03.282

10. Justin Jones (Hon), -03.338

11. Damon Ream (Hon), -03.875

12. Grant Holmes (Suz), -09.230

13. Ian Wolfe (Hon), -09.305

14. Jacob Walter (Hon), -19.009

 

 

Mission SuperTwins Provisional Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 8 laps

2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.280 seconds

3. JD Beach (Yam), -00.792

4. Bronson Bauman (Har), -02.876

5. Brandon Price (Kaw), -04.662

6. Shayna Texter-Bauman (Ind), -6 laps

 

 

Mission SuperTwins Provisional Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 8 laps

2. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -02.101 seconds

3. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -02.285

4. Briar Bauman (Ind), -02.321

5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -09.446

 

 

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Provisional Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Trevor Brunner (Yam), 4 laps

2. Dalton Gauthier (Hon), -00.015 seconds

3. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -00.027

4. Morgen Mischler (Hon), -00.060

 

 

Mission SuperTwins Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Provisional Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 4 laps

2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.039 seconds

3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -00.155

4. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -01.045

 

 

Provisional Mission Production Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jesse Janisch (Har), 19 laps

2. Cory Texter (Yam), -01.952 seconds

3. Ben Lowe (Yam), -02.557

4. Ryan Varnes (KTM), -07.005

5. Michael Rush (Har), -13.434

6. Cody Johncox (Yam), -13.445

7. Cameron Smith (Yam), -13.534

8. Cole Zabala (Yam), -19.182

9. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -19.386

10. Billy Ross (Har), -22.986

11. Kasey Sciscoe (Har), -23.214

12. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -24.072

13. Michael Hill (Yam), -29.518

14. James Rispoli (KTM), -40.150

15. Brandon Newman (Kaw), -5 laps

16. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -8 laps

 

 

Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Dalton Gauthier (Hon), 18 laps

2. Morgen Mischler (Hon), -00.029 seconds

3. Max Whale (KTM), -00.057

4. Kody Kopp (KTM), -00.111

5. Trevor Brunner (Yam), -00.245

6. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.463

7. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -00.639

8. Michael Inderbitzin (Hon), -03.328

9. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -03.347

10. James Ott (KTM), -03.351

11. Travis Petton (KTM), -03.435

12. Gage Smith (Hon), -03.486

13. Ferran Cardus (Hon), -03.722

14. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -08.224

15. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -08.227

16. Chad Cose (Hon), -4 laps

17. Trent Lowe (Hon), -18 laps

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 26 laps

2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.126 seconds

3. JD Beach (Yam), -02.628

4. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -02.695

5. Briar Bauman (Ind), -03.357

6. Jesse Janisch (PT) (Har), -07.409

7. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -07.698

8. Bronson Bauman (Har), -07.719

9. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -13.143

10. Ben Lowe (PT) (Yam), -20.274

11. Ryan Varnes (PT) (KTM), -27.963

12. Shayna Texter-Bauman (Ind), -12 laps

13. Robert Pearson (Ind), -15 laps

14. Cory Texter (PT) (Yam), -18 laps

15. Brandon Price (Kaw), -26 laps

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by American Flat Track (AFT):

Mees Back on Top in Red Mile II Rematch 

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 29, 2022) – Progressive American Flat Track legend Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) returned to the top of the box in stunning fashion in Sunday night’s Mission Red Mile II presented by Indian Motorcycle of Lexington.

24 hours after being beaten to the stripe at the Red Mile by Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle rookie sensation Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT), Mees and Daniels settled into a rematch at the front of the premier-class Main Event.

The two threatened to drop the remainder of the pack from the start but were gradually reeled back in by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) and Briar Bauman (No. 3 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750).

However, just after half-distance Bauman’s charge faded, leaving Fisher as the only pilot with a shot at transforming the battle for the win into a three-rider affair. He made good on that promise with five minutes to go, creating a contest of contrasting strengths and lines.

Daniels led to open the last lap but with Mees and Fisher both in close pursuit. As the three exited Turn 2, it still appeared to be anyone’s race until Mees and Fisher both stormed past Daniels with unexpected ease.

The rookie’s inopportune bike issues turned the fight back into a two-rider match-up for the final half-lap. Fisher did all he could to draft by the reigning champion at the stripe, but he came up 0.126 seconds short of beating one of history’s best Mile racers at one of his best tracks.

The victory was Mees’ 23rd Mile win, tying him with Ricky Graham for fifth all-time in the discipline. It was also his fourth in five attempts in Lexington, Kentucky.

The triumphant Mees said, “It was actually beneficial to have the Jumbotron on the front straightaway because I was able to glance at it. The first couple of laps, Dallas and I had a pretty comfortable lead. That was good because I could hold back and pace off of him and see where I was strong and see where I could maybe pull out. I sat there and studied him because I have to ride very precise to make everything count.

“It felt good – it really did. I think (Dallas) had a bit of an issue going down the back straightaway, but you’ve got to get to the checkered flag to win these things. It’s unfortunate for him because he was riding so good.”

Daniels seemed capable of limping to the podium but instead got zapped at the line by 0.067 seconds by teammate JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT). While Beach’s expected challenge for victory failed to materialize, he did manage to register a late charge to climb back into podium contention. The Kentuckian overhauled eventual fifth-place finisher Bauman and sixth-placed Mission Production Twins Challenge entrant Jesse Janisch (No. 33 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), before finally sailing by Daniels at the flag.

Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) finished a couple tenths back of Janisch in seventh, with Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), and Ben Lowe (No. 25 Mission Foods/Roof Systems Yamaha MT-07) rounding out the top ten.

Mission Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

The WBR KTM of James Rispoli (No. 43 Wally Brown Racing/Haversack KTM 890 Duke) went from untested to heavy favorite following a debut night of racing that saw it dominate Saturday’s Mission Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines Main Event and then deliver a podium in the Mission SuperTwins Main as an encore. However, any fears that it might prove invincible on its second day were more than balanced out by reality that it’s still in a relatively early state of development.

Rather than break free after taking the lead early in Sunday’s race, Rispoli found himself embroiled in an intense battle with Jesse Janisch (No. 33 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), as the two raced their way away from the pack.

Rispoli and Janisch swapped the lead back and forth repeatedly with Janisch grabbing the lead just as the clock expired. He then put his head down in hopes of corralling his opponent behind him for the final two laps, but the drama of a potential photo finish ended a straightaway early; Rispoli sat up as the two exited Turn 4 for the final time due to a mechanical issue.

After scoring his second victory of the ‘22 season, Janisch said, “The bike was getting off the corners a little better tonight. The bike was on rails. I’m stoked. It was a good race.”

A couple seconds back of the fight for the lead, Cory Texter (No. 1 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07) waged a similarly back-and-forth battle with Ben Lowe (No. 25 Mission Foods/Roof Systems Yamaha MT-07) for third. The defending champ swept past Lowe late and held on to inherit second position.

Ryan Varnes (No. 68 Schaeffer’s Motorsports/Rausch Fuel & Oil KTM 890 Duke) dropped out of podium contention but managed to hold on for fourth. Meanwhile, Michael Rush (No. 15 Hellipower Racing/Las Vegas Harley-Davidson XG750R) charged his way from Row 4 to fifth position as he made his paddock presence felt in a big way in his return weekend.

Nick Armstrong (No. 60 Competitive Racing Frames/Lessley Brothers Yamaha MT-07), who came into the night leading in the points, finished 12th. Despite that, Texter continues to sit second in the championship fight as both men were overtaken by race winner Janisch, who now leads Texter by one point (92-91) with Armstrong a further 10 points back in third at 81.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) took top honors in a barn-burning Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER Main Event.

The drama to come was teased early on when Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) got into the rear wheel of Saturday winner Morgen Mischler (No. 13 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R). Fortunately, both frontrunners escaped the contact unscathed.

Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) wouldn’t be as lucky a couple minutes later when Brunner got into him and the Australian was sent off his bike and up into the Airfence.

Following the resulting red flag, there was barely a moment to breathe as the lead pack consisted of the entire field up until the two-minute mark. With one minute remaining on the clock, a seven-rider pack emerged – and one that somehow included both Whale and Brunner, who had fought their way together up from back row starting position at the restart.

Mischler opened up a slight advantage to open the final lap but was pulled back in by the chasing group as they charged to the flag. Gauthier nipped past his teammate at the last possible moment, edging ahead of Mischler at the flag by just 0.029 seconds to earn his first win of the season.

2019 class champ Gauthier said, “Me and my teammate worked together perfectly in the race. My last corner on the last lap was my best of the entire race. I really focused on that and needed to do it to get the win. I think we’re only going to get better from here. I need to make up some points, so I really needed this win.”

Whale got his revenge by securing the final spot on the box, taking third ahead of title leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) and Brunner.

Rookie ace Chase Saathoff (No. 106 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) finished in sixth with 2017 Red Mile winner Kevin Stollings (No. 99 Roof Systems/Ice Barn Honda CRF450R) ending up in seventh despite finishing just 0.639 seconds back of the win.

The Mission Red Mile II will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 18, at 11:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m, PT, including exclusive features, cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage, and expert commentary.

Next Up:

Progressive AFT will go from wide-open drafting battles to close-quarters clashes at the Progressive Laconia Short Track presented by MOMS, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, on Saturday, June 11. Gates will open for fans at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT ahead of the evening’s Main Event program. Visit https://store.americanflattrack.com/ebooking/ticket/view/id/3692/ to reserve your tickets today.

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