American Flat Track 2025 Schedule: What to Know About the Season, Events, and How Racing Works
American Flat Track (AFT) is one of the oldest forms of motorcycle racing in the United States, and the 2025 season continues a tradition that dates back more than a century. Whether you're a longtime fan trying to plan your calendar or someone new to the sport, understanding how the schedule is structured — and what shapes the racing experience — helps you get more out of following the series.
What Is American Flat Track?
American Flat Track is a professional motorcycle racing series sanctioned by AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) and promoted by Discovery Sports Events. Riders compete on oval dirt tracks ranging from short ovals to large-format mile tracks, reaching speeds that can exceed 130 mph on the bigger venues.
The series runs two primary classes:
- SuperTwins — 750cc twins, the premier class
- Production Twins — stock-based bikes with limited modifications, an entry-level pro class
Some events also feature Singles and amateur support classes depending on the venue and promoter.
How the 2025 AFT Season Is Structured
The 2025 American Flat Track season typically spans from late winter through early fall, running roughly February through October. The schedule is built around a mix of track types:
| Track Type | Description | Example Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Short Track | 1/4 to 3/8 mile ovals | Indoor arenas, county fairgrounds |
| TT | Mixed oval/jump course | Unique configurations per venue |
| Half Mile | Standard outdoor dirt oval | State fairgrounds, dedicated tracks |
| Mile | Full-mile dirt ovals | Du Quoin, Peoria, Springfield |
Mile tracks like Springfield and Du Quoin are considered the crown jewels of the series — fast, traditional, and deeply tied to AFT history.
The 2025 season is expected to include roughly 16 to 18 rounds, though the exact count, host venues, and dates shift year to year based on promoter agreements, venue availability, and weather contingencies. 🏁
Where AFT Races Are Held
AFT events take place across a wide range of states, giving fans in different regions a chance to attend in person. Historically recurring venues include:
- Volusia Speedway Park (Florida) — often hosts the season opener
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Texas) — one of the few indoor dirt events
- Springfield Mile (Illinois) — the oldest continuously run race in U.S. motorsports
- Peoria TT (Illinois) — one of the most unique and fan-favorite formats
- Sacramento Mile (California)
- Du Quoin Mile (Illinois)
Not every venue appears on every year's schedule. Track surfaces, promoter commitments, and regional interest all influence which venues rotate in or out of a given season.
How to Find the Official 2025 Schedule
The authoritative source for dates, venues, and any schedule changes is americanflattrack.com. The official schedule is posted there, typically updated before the season starts and revised if events are added, postponed, or canceled.
Broadcast and streaming schedules are separate — AFT has had a presence on NBCSN, Peacock, and other platforms in recent seasons, though distribution arrangements can change year to year. Checking the official site or AFT's social channels for the current broadcast partner is the most reliable approach.
What Shapes the Racing Experience at Each Event 🏍️
Not all AFT events feel the same, even if the class lineup is identical. A few variables drive big differences in the experience:
Track type matters most. Short tracks produce tight, contact-heavy racing at lower speeds. Mile tracks are about horsepower, bravery, and slides that stretch across the entire racing surface. TT courses require a completely different skill set — riders must navigate jumps, which exist nowhere else in AFT.
Venue size affects access. Some AFT rounds are embedded in larger events like state fairs, which means the racing is one attraction among many. Standalone AFT events at dedicated tracks often offer closer pit access and a more focused atmosphere.
Weather is a real factor. Dirt tracks are weather-dependent. Rain can delay races, alter track conditions dramatically, or force rescheduling. The series has contingency procedures, but fans attending in person should account for weather variability — especially in spring and fall rounds.
Local promoters vary. Because individual rounds are promoted locally, the fan experience — parking, ticketing, pit passes, gate times — differs from venue to venue. Checking with each event's local promoter, not just the national series, is the right approach for attendance planning.
Understanding AFT's Points System
The 2025 AFT championship is decided on a cumulative points basis across all rounds. Riders who finish consistently in the top positions across more rounds have an advantage over riders who win occasionally but DNF or skip events. The championship picture often doesn't become clear until the final two or three rounds of the season.
Points are tracked separately for SuperTwins and Production Twins, meaning two championship battles run in parallel throughout the year. 🏆
The Missing Piece
The 2025 AFT schedule, like any racing calendar, exists on paper — but your experience of it depends on which venues are closest to you, which dates work with your calendar, whether you're watching in person or streaming, and how the season unfolds as weather and scheduling shifts happen in real time. The official series site is where confirmed dates live, and that's the only source that reflects changes as they happen.