Super Hooligan Flat Track Series Off to a Roaring Start in 2017
- Mar 2, 2017
K&N is proud to be part of the racing series that will be staged across the nation in association with some of the greatest events in motorcycling. In addition to partnering with American Pro Flat Track, the SHNC will make stops at iconic gatherings like the 2017 Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip TT in Sturgis, South Dakota. So what exactly is Super Hooligan racing? Roland Sands is quick to focus the spotlight on the mixed bag of riders that risk life and limb on the racing oval.
The bikes used in the series are behemoths originally intended for street duty, not dirt-specific racing hardware. SHNC rules limit the bikes to 750CC and larger twins, in stock frames with dirt track tires and no front brakes. “It’s a no-holds-barred battle to the stripe on 500 pounds of fury,” Sands says. “With races across the country ranging from specialty bike shows and concerts to Pro American Flat Track events and beach-side racing, the diversity promises a unique experience at each event. Indian Motorcycle has generously offered up its crown jewel, the FTR750 Factory Indian Scout GNC-ready race bike as the championship prize.”
Round 1: The 1 Pro Flat Track - Salem, Oregon In association with the annual The 1 Moto Show Custom Motorcycle Show in Portland, The 1 Pro flat track races commenced once again on the 1/10th mile banked clay oval at Salem Indoor Speedway. Sammy Halbert won the event on his #69 RSD Indian Scout. Brad Spencer from San Jose. California was the runner up on his #7 Sportster. Andy DiBrino from Portland, Oregon piloted his See See Motorcycles XG750 to a number 3 finish. The field fought bar-to-bar, putting on a show for the spectators. Everyone was on the edge of their seats watching what was one of the best Super Hooligan races to date.
Grassroots racing got sticky and brought out over 10,000 fans to watch a bunch of motorcycles turn left and beat themselves up for bragging rights at the biannual Flat Out Friday races. The racing was staged on a truly unique track. An indoor, Dr. Pepper-syrup-soaked concrete oval was prepared at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was Benny Carlson who took home the top spot aboard his XR1200. In paint-swapping action, Andy DiBrino and his XG750 took second, and Terry Vestal raced his Sportster to a third place finish. Remaining SHNC schedule: March 25, 2017 American Flat Track Atlanta Short Track - Dixie Speedway/Woodstock, Georgia April 22, 2017 Hippy Killer Hoedown - Perris, California June TBD Costa Mesa Speedway Super Hooligan Night - Costa Mesa, California July 22-23, 2017 Dirt Quake USA - Castle Rock, Washington August 9, 2017 Buffalo Chip TT- Sturgis, South Dakota August TBD Wheels and Waves Invitational- Cayucos, California October 7, 2017 American Flat Track Finals - Perris Auto Speedway/Perris, California October 14-15, 2017 Bolsa Chica Banzai - Bolsa Chica State Beach, California | |||||
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