DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – TCX Boots USA has posted contingency support to American Flat Track AFT Singles competitors for the 2018 season. The Italian-based company, which has its American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, produces a wide range of motorcycle boots and has been a long-time supporter of AFT racers, including Harley-Davidson factory rider Sammy Halbert and Indian-mounted privateer Kenny Coolbeth.
TCX’s contingency offering totals $10,000, with payouts for first through fourth place of $250, $125, $75 and $50, respectively. An AFT Singles championship bonus of $1000 is also included.
“We are so happy to partner with AFT to offer $10,000 in contingency for the AFT Singles class this year,” said Michael ‘Tex’ Mawby, TCX USA Director of Sales and Marketing. “Flat Track racing is in our blood, and we committed to support these talented and dedicated athletes. Our message to all motorcycle riders, motorcycle racers, and the many fans of American Flat Track is simple: you focus on your ride, and TCX will focus on your boots.”
Founded in the 1980s and still headquartered in Montebelluna, Italy, TCX has built a global reputation in the premium motorcycle footwear category by keeping safety, fit and comfort the key elements of that focus. Today’s TCX product line has an offering for every riding style: street, sport, touring, adventure, off-road, youth and casual. TCX combines the finest materials with cutting-edge Italian design to provide maximum protection and comfort. The TCX line also benefits from patented proprietary advances like T.C.S.® – Torsion Control System, D.F.C.® – Double Flex Control System and P.A.F.S.® – Precise Air Fit System.
“TCX boots are a favorite in our paddock,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track, “and the company’s technology and style certainly help explain that popularity. We’re very happy to have their support of our rider athletes for 2018.”
About TCX Boots:
Technology and Innovation are central components to the TCX brand. For decades, TCX has crafted premium boots and footwear for motorcyclists throughout the world. Regardless of a rider’s preference, TCX has a purpose-built model for every type of riding, each conceived and constructed by TCX designers and technicians. Every TCX product is a reflection of long-standing dedication, tireless commitment to detail and an obsessive quest to create the best for our athletes, dealers and valued customers. This invaluable input guides every phase of TCX development, from new model concepts to groundbreaking “beyond industry standard” innovation. This is how TCX creates the best boots and footwear for passionate motorcyclists, proven champions and daily riders. Learn more at ridetcxboots.com.
What’s Next:
Come watch the red Georgia clay fly and see AFT Twins and AFT Singles riders compete for podium spots at race number two of American Flat Track’s 2018 season – the Harley-Davidson Atlanta Short Track presented by Hellbender Harley-Davidson. It all happens on April 7, 2018 at legendary Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Tickets start at just $30, and a wide variety of premium and VIP tickets are available as well at https://www.showclix.com/event/atlanta-short-trac…
How to Watch:
NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2018 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.
About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track 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 American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.