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BEACH, Fla. (July 24, 2024) – The time has finally arrived for the
annual running of the World Famous SC2 Peoria TT presented by Backyards
Saloon at the Peoria Motorcycle Club’s spectacular natural amphitheater
in Peoria, Illinois, on Sunday, July 28. One of motorsports’ longest
running and most fabled events, the 77th edition will serve as Round 11
of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA
Pro Racing. The Grand National Championship outlook entering this weekend’s Peoria TT shifted radically with the shocking news that championship leader and local hero Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) will be unable to participate for the foreseeable future after suffering a broken femur in a training accident on Sunday. Now recovering after undergoing successful surgery on Monday, the development is obviously a devastating blow to both Daniels and the Estenson Racing outfit after the rising star had built up 19-point advantage in the Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight on the strength of a perfect podium record. While their premier-class championship ambitions have almost certainly put on hold until the 2025 season, Estenson Racing will move forward in the best possible manner this weekend by recruiting JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) to rejoin the effort in substitute duty. Beach, who shifted his focus back to Superbike racing this season, is one of the greatest TT riders in the history of the sport and the winner of the last three Peoria TTs while competing for Estenson Racing. Daniels’ misfortune also has a massive impact on the quest of Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) to secure an unprecedented tenth Grand National Championship. A victory this weekend would move him that much closer to history while providing him with one of the few significant accomplishments he has yet to attain during his decorated dirt track career. The reigning champ has come close to winning here on numerous occasions over the years, having finished as the race’s runner-up a full seven times. To do so, Mees will not only have to get past Beach, he'll also need to overcome his long-time rival, Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke). Bauman stood atop the podium at Peoria in 2019 and has repeatedly reminded the world of that form in the years since, regularly pushing Beach at the front. The weekend will also be pivotal for third-ranked Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750). Unlike his championship foes, Robinson does not come in with an extensive history of TT success. However, he has improved his form at Peoria in recent seasons, developing himself into a regular top-ten finisher. He needs to continue that upward trend and push for a top five in order to reignite his title hopes, currently just 11 points shy of Mees and with six rounds left in which to close that gap. Several riders have spoiler potential, led by the likes of Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750), who has taken three consecutive top fives at Peoria. Other veterans to keep tabs on include Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750), Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson/Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Transalp). Meanwhile, a pair of 450cc winners at Peoria have stepped up to the Mission AFT SuperTwins ranks in '24 with the high-profile additions of Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing KTM 790 Duke) and Max Whale (No. 18 Latus Motors/Liqui Moly Harley-Davidson XG750R). Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER No matter who wins this weekend in Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER competition, it is guaranteed that a new name will achieve Peoria TT immortality with no past event winners gracing this year’s entry list. Prior to Brunner’s victory a year ago, both reigning class champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) and rival Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) appeared destined to grab their first Peoria TT checkered flags before their respective efforts were undone by a pair of red flags. Title leader Kopp and third-ranked Drane – who have combined to win eight of ten races this season in addition to last year’s Peoria TT speed – are rightly viewed as the pre-race favorites. Meanwhile, Illinois native Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) comes in fresh off a home-state victory in DuQuoin with hopes of making it two straight with his friends and family cheering him on. Saathoff has yet to podium at Peoria, but his fifth- and sixth-place finishers in his two prior attempts made his potential to excel at the circuit obvious. The lack of a proven Peoria master leaves the door wide open for others to step forward and further their championship standing. Sitting just behind the top three is Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), who is still seeking his first win on the season after claiming a pair a year ago. James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) has at last found his form, taking his first podium of the year last time out. That result came as his fourth top five in his most recent five starts, allowing him to both close on Lowe in fourth and open up a bit of separation in fifth ahead of fellow Californians Travis Petton IV (No. 82 ECG Racing/A.M Ortega KTM 450 SX-F), Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/P&M Motorcycles Honda CRF450R) and Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio Racing/Sluggo Racing KTM 450 SX-F). And rising forces Evan Renshaw (No. 265 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Hannum’s Harley-Davidson KTM 450 SX-F) would love to make waves this weekend with a big outing. There will be plenty beyond just the race action for fans to enjoy throughout the day on Sunday, including numerous vendors, expansive food and beverage options, and dedicated motorcycle parking. |
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2019 Events & Results |
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Mecom Las Vegas Auction January 25 |
Trailblazers Banquet April 7 |
Eddies WCDTS Willow Springs May 4 |
Eddies WCDTS Willow Springs May 5 |
SCFTA Framer Shootout May 10 |
AFT Perris National May 11 |
Lodi Nite Before The Mile August 9 |
AFT Sacramento Mile August 10 |
Sacramento Mile - Sunday Amateur August 11 |
2018 Events & Results |
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Trailblazer Banquet April 7 |
Lake Cachuma British Bike Rally June 1 |
SCFTA Round 2 P.........................erris |
2017 Events & Results |
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Trailblazers Banquet April 22 |
Lodi - Nite Before The Mile May 19 |
Sacramento Mile May 20 |
Dan Rouit Memorial Open House May 21 |
Las Vegas Auction June 1 |
Eddie's British Bike Rally June 2 |
Eddie's WCDTS Willow Springs October 1 |
2016 Events & Results |
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MX'ers at Perris January 24 |
SCFTA Round 1 Perris February 13 |
SCFTA Round 2 Perris March 12 |
Trailblazers Banquet April 23 |
SCFTA Round 3 Perris April 23 |
SCFTA Round 4 Perris May 14 |
SCFTA Round 5 Perris May 15 |
Lodi - Nite Before the mile May 20 |
SCFTA Round 6 Perris June 4 |
SCFTA Round 7 Perris July 16 |
SCFTA Round 8 Perris August 6 |
SCFTA Round 9 Perris September 10 |
WCVDT Willow Springs October 1 |
WCVDT Willow Springs October 2 |
SCFTA Round 10 Perris October 15 |
Old School Scrambles November 20 |
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Del Mar Short Track February 14 |
SCFTA Round 1 Perris March 28 |
Trailblazers Banquet April 11 |
SCFTA Round 2 Perris April 18 |
SCFTA Round 4 Perris May 15 |
Cal Expo GNC May 30 |
Cal Expo CFTA Vintage - Amature May 31 |
SCFTA Round 5 Perris June 20 |
SCFTA Round 7 Perris July 25 |
SCFTA Round 8 Perris August 15 |
SCFTA Round 10 Perris October 10 |
SCFTA Round 11 Perris November 14 |
AMA National - Las Vegas November 20 |
Joe Kopp race report from Las Vegas November 20 |
Nicky At Perris February 13 |
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2014 Events & Results |
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SCFTA Round 1 Perris February 15 |
SCFTA Round 3 Perris March 15 |
San Jose Indoor March 29 |
Trailblazers Banquet April 5 |
SCFTA Round 4 Perris April 5th |
SCFTA Round 5 Perris May 17 |
SCFTA Round 7 Perris July 26 |
Cal Expo GNC July 26 |
Castle Rock August 1 |
Castle Rock August 2 |
Castle
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SCFTA Round 8 Perris August 23 |
SCFTA Round 10 Perris October 10 |
Speedway -World Championship October 11 |
SCFTA Round
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