AUSSIE FLAT TRACK NATIONALS KICKS OFF

With the incredible success of the Aussie Flat Track Nationals (AFTN), the 2024 instalment of the newly developed series will now see winners crowned as Australian Champions after Motorcycling Australia appointed Championship status to the fast-growing segment of the sport.

Back-to-back AFTN Series winner, Michael Kirkness: “I’m proud to have played a part in getting the series off the ground, and to get the sport to this point. We’ve got long races that encourage race craft, and enough races to allow the cream to rise to the top without local knowledge being as big a factor. My win last year came through consistency, and making sure that I scored points in even my worse races. I didn’t even win the most races this year, but I was there when I needed to be. Dirt track has been a breeding ground for Australia’s best racers and the AFTN is only going to help continue that tradition with Flat Track.”

Despite strong growth over the two seasons to date, 2024 will see a year of consolidation for the series, once again having six rounds across three weekends at Appin, Brisbane and Gunnedah, with a continued focus on track time for entrants and a spectator-friendly schedule at each event.

Series organiser Dave Maddock said: “Although we’ve had overwhelming support from both the riders and the industry in general, we are looking to build the AFTN in a sustainable way for all stakeholders, including the riders, our event partners and ourselves, so we have chosen to consolidate in 2024, running a very similar season to 2023. This gives everyone the benefit of knowing what to expect in the season ahead. With the current financial climate, it’s difficult to find additional financial partnerships and we’re motivated to reward our entrants for their efforts as much as possible. Additional rounds will require additional funding that we’re actively working on securing, with an aim of growing once again in 2025.”

The 2024 Aussie Flat Track Nationals will kick off on July 27 & 28 with the support of the Macarthur Motorcycle Club at Appin who are proudly celebrating 50 years since the club’s inception in 1973.

With bikes running 19” wheels on American style flat track tyres, riders are able to race over two different formats, the traditional flat track style oval and a TT circuit, which includes an alternate layout with a jump included.

In only its third year, the series is rapidly gaining in popularity and creating a resurgence in flat track, and proving extremely popular with riders and spectators alike.

The big twins class also provides a lot of entertainment for spectators, and is expected to grow in competitor numbers this year.