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

1. Johnny Lewis (Roy), 4 laps

2. Jared Mees (Ind), -00.624 second

3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -00.674

4. Henry Wiles (Ind), -02.008 seconds

 

 

Provisional Hooligans Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Shawn Baer (BMW), 8 laps

2. Kevin Maloney (Har), -04.291 seconds

3. Raun Wood (Har), -04.733

4. Ben Ludlow (Tri), -07.192

5. Andrew Morano (Har), -07.393

6. Kris Weiss (Har), -09.226

7. Kenny Dahlin (Har), -15.296

8. Beau Woodrick (Har), -15.500

9. Robert Reese (Yam), -15.878

10. Bryan Ames (Har), -1 lap

11. Frank DiSantis (Har), -1 lap, -11.519

12. George Price (Har), -4 laps, DNF

13. Shawn Raggio (Har), -8 laps, DNF

14. TJ Swartley (Har), -8 laps, DNF

 

 

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

1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 20 laps

2. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -01.100 seconds

3. Tom Drane (Yam), -04.904

4. Trent Lowe (Hon), -05.720

5. Aidan RoosEvans (Hon), -10.261

6. Trevor Brunner (Yam), -10.384

7. Dalton Gauthier (KTM), -12.196

8. Tarren Santero (Hon), -15.408

9. Hunter Bauer (Hon), -16.281

10. Travis Petton (KTM), -17.454

11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -18.851

12. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -19.164

13. Cole Zabala (Hon), -19.878

14. Jordan Jean (Hon), -20.021

15. Morgen Mischler (Hon), -20.903

16. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -22.895

17. Declan Bender (KTM), -25.530

18. Max Whale (KTM), -1 lap

19. Chad Cose (Hus), -10 laps, DNF

 

 

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

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 23 laps

2. Briar Bauman (KTM), -00.753 second

3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -01.132 seconds

4. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -01.219

5. JD Beach (Yam), -02.115

6. Billy Ross (Kaw), -03.099

7. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -03.260

8. Davis Fisher (Ind), -03.554

9. Henry Wiles (Ind), -03.964

10. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -04.477

11. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -05.062

12. Johnny Lewis (Roy), -06.147

13. Dan Bromley (Yam), -06.322

14. Ben Lowe (Ind), -06.685

15. Jordan Harris (KTM), -07.496

16. Cameron Smith (Yam), -08.668

17. Jeffery Lowery (Yam), -09.767

18. Garret Wilson (Kaw), -1 lap

19. Ryan Wells (Roy), -7 laps, DNF

 

 

 

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

Dominant Mees Sets Half-Mile Wins Record at Orange County Half-Mile

 

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 8, 2023) – Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Rogers Racing/SDI Racing FTR750) claimed sole possession of the career Grand National Championship Half-Mile wins record with a showcase performance in Saturday night’s Orange County Half-Mile as Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returned to Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, for the first time in 35 years.

The combination of Mees’ immense ability, experience, and support provided the reigning Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle champion with a decisive edge on a hyper-slick surface that tested the upper limits of the field’s collective skill.

Even a late red flag that wiped out the multi-second lead Mees had diligently assembled did little to dent the factory Indian star’s dominance on the evening. He simply powered off the staggered start and marched away while his primary rivals waged war for second behind him.

The last time the series visited the century-old venue, the legendary Scott Parker earned one of his record-setting 35 career Half-Mile wins. Mees’ victory tonight was his 36th HM win, which established the new all-time mark.

Mees’ monumental night also saw him wrest the points lead away from Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) for the first time this season.

Prior to the red flag, the young title hopeful was caught up in a heated scrap for second with the rolling Briar Bauman (No. 3 Parts Plus/Jacob Companies KTM 790 Duke). After the restart, his season-long podium streak came under serious threat with the additions of Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) and JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) to the fray.

Bauman slashed up to second and controlled the spot to the flag. Afterward, the Rick War Racing ace proclaimed himself a contender from here on out now that the bike is properly dialed, a sentiment backed up by a win, two seconds, a third, and a fourth in his last five attempts.

Daniels, meanwhile, had to hustle his way back past Robinson over the race’s final two laps to narrowly finish third, upping his active podium streak to 12 in the process. Still, it wasn’t quite enough to retain his championship standing, as Mees now leads the chase 257-255.

After claiming his seventh victory of the season, Mees said, “We’ve just got to keep plucking away. Dallas has been riding phenomenally all year. It’s almost underrated how consistent he’s been this season. It’s making me dig down as deep as I can, and I’m really enjoying the battle. We’ve got a lot of racing to go, and I’ve got a couple tracks coming up that are more his forte than mine with the TTs. It’s an honor to keep the ball rolling, really.”

Robinson and Beach completed the top five, while Billy Ross (No. 109 Mission Foods/Roof Systems Kawasaki Ninja 650) took the best finish of his premier-class career in sixth.

Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Indian FTR750) finished seventh, followed by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750), Henry Wiles (No. 17 BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Fastrack Racing/2 Wheelz KTM 790 Duke), in that order.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

Kody Kopp (No. 1 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-F) claimed the 13th victory of his Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER career in Saturday’s Orange County Half-Mile, and this one may have been the best yet.

The entire evening felt as if it was shaping up as a collision course between Kopp and Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F).

While that initially proved true, what wasn’t expected was that their clash would be for second with Chase Saathoff (No. 88 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) blasting away a couple second out in front.

Saathoff’s long-awaited maiden Progressive AFT victory was delayed yet again, however. Once in the clear after shaking free of Drane, Kopp set about tracking the Turner Honda pilot down.

The KTM star quickly gobbled up the gap and then searched for a way into first. He found one quickly enough although perhaps not exactly as scripted. The defending champ caught a rut in the middle of the corner and was sent wide, forcing Saathoff to chop the throttle to prevent contact.

Once into first, Kopp flexed his sheer pace advantage and walked away with his sixth victory of the season.

“In clay car-track racing you have to go for those little sliders,” Kopp said of his overtake for the lead. “It worked out. My bike just wheelied and put me straight into the wall. I reached out on the straightaway – put a hand out apologizing. But that’s racing. He’s in the pro class. I guess he was mad about it, but all right.”

Drane held on for third ahead of Sathoff’s teammate, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R). Fifth went to a strong-running Aiden RoosEvans (No. 26 A1R Racing/FRA Trust Honda CRF450R), who pushed his way into the early podium battle before settling in for his best career Parts Unlimited AFT Singles finish to date.

Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) ended up sixth with Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Racing/Certified KTM 450 SX-F), Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/Eric Hoyt Honda CRF450R), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 BigR Racing/Little Deb Racing Honda CRF450R), and Travis Petton IV (No. 82 ECG Racing/3 Bros KTM 450 SX-F) rounding out the top ten.

Kopp’s big title lead got that much bigger with his triumph. He now leads Saathoff by nearly two full races (241-194).

Kopp’s teammate, Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-F), could only muster an 18-place finish after crashing on the opening lap and then soldiering on less than 100% following the restart. As a result, he dropped all the way from second to seventh in the tight race for position behind Kopp.

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track will return to action on Saturday, July 22, for the inaugural Bridgeport Half-Mile at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/bridgeport-half-mile-60826 to reserve your seats today.

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FansChoice.tv is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of on-track action starting with Practice & Qualifying and ending with the Victory Podium at the end of the night at https://www.fanschoice.tv.

FOX Sports coverage of the Orange County Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, July 16, at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT).

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on FOX Sports.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by KTM Factory Racing:

DOMINANT DAY FOR KODY KOPP AND RED BULL KTM AT ORANGE COUNTY HALF-MILE

Round 12 – American Flat Track Championship

 

 

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – It was a dominant performance from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kody Kopp at Round 12 of the 2023 American Flat Track Championship, topping all sessions and securing a sixth AFT Singles Main Event victory this season at the Orange County Half-Mile.

Defending AFT Singles class champion Kopp was fast as soon as the wheels hit the dirt in New York, with the number one plate-holder setting the fastest combined time in qualifying. Carrying that momentum into the opening Heat race of the event, Kopp pieced together a strong ride that saw him cross the line with a four-second margin over second place.

An entry into the Dash-For-Cash was the award by after that Heat race win, where Kopp was again the first to greet the checkered flag. In the Main Event, the 18-year-old would charge from a three-second deficit at one point to wrap up a stellar day of racing and secure his third win in succession. He now has a commanding 47-point lead in the standings.

Kody Kopp: “Notched pretty much the perfect day of racing here in New York – managed to top qualifying, won the heat race, won the Dash, and then was able to get the win in the Main Event. The win didn’t come easy this weekend though, we had to fight from being way back and, I think at one point I was three seconds down, but dug deep for that one. The goal was to keep the winning streak going and show we’re here to fight for this championship. That’s win number six for me this year, so we’ll go back to work and be back for New Jersey, hungry for more.”

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Whale posted the fifth-fastest time in qualifying, before racing to a fourth-place finish in the second Heat race of the night. The Australian would then experience a first turn fall in the Main Event, and struggle to completely come to grips with the track surface as the laps clicked off, restarting to finish in 18th place.

Max Whale: “The day started off decent for me, felt good in practice and qualifying, even though this was a very challenging circuit to ride. I struggled as the day went on with the track drying out, and then rode average in the Heat race. That meant I had a second row start for the main, but then went down by myself in the first turn, and just struggled here in a big way. We’ll need to regroup and come back for the next one.”

Next Race: Bridgeport Half-Mile – Swedesboro, NJ – July 22, 2023

Round 12 Results

AFT Singles Main Event

1. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

2. Chase Saathoff, Honda

3. Tom Drane, Yamaha

OTHER KTM

7. Dalton Gauthier, KTM

10. Travis Petton IV, KTM

12. Shayna Texter-Bauman, KTM

16. Logan Eisenhard, KTM

17. Declan Bender, KTM

18. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

 

2023 AFT Singles Point Standings

1. Kody Kopp, 241 points

2. Chase Saathoff, 194

3. Trevor Brunner, 187

OTHER KTM

6. Dalton Gauthier, 179

7. Max Whale, 178

11. Travis Petton IV, 69

12. Shayna Texter-Bauman, 59

18. Hunter Bauer, 49

19. Logan Eisenhard, 40

23. Declan Bender, 21

24. Hayden Gillim, 14

25. Landen Smith, 13

27. Clarke Morian V, 12

29. Tanner Dean, 9

33. Olin Kissler, 4