Briar Bauman (3) watches for the green light at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA this past March. [Photo: Kristen Lassen for American Flat Track]

Shared on Behalf of Harley-Davidson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 5, 2025) — Harley‑Davidson has announced its 2026 race-season contingency program that delivers more than $600,000 in cash awards and a major chunk of that funding is aimed squarely at flat track with serious backing for the Progressive American Flat Track riders.  

With the 2026 season swiftly approaching and the AFT paddock looking to be stacked tighter than ever, Harley-Davidson is doubling down and giving riders in the premiere classes real incentive to battle hard all season long. 

Mission AFT SuperTwins — Raise the Stakes 

For 2026, Harley-Davidson commits $188,000 in contingency funds for riders competing on XG750R machines in the top-tier Mission AFT SuperTwins class. Payouts are structured for first through fifth place finishes, with an additional $20,000 championship bonus on the line.  

Don't forget... the 16-event 2026 Progressive AFT season kicks off March 5–6 at the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I & II doubleheader at Daytona International Speedway.  

This is a serious guarantee of support, sending a strong signal that Harley-Davidson sees the Mission AFT SuperTwins as the core of its flat track program and wants privateers and pros alike gunning for the podium all season. 

Jesse Janisch (33) at the Peoria TT this past August [Photo: Tim Lester for American Flat Track]

AFT AdventureTrackers™ — Adventure-Touring Meets The Dirt 

For the growing AFT AdventureTrackers division, aimed at production-based adventure touring bikes, Harley-Davidson is putting up $46,000 in contingency money for 2026. Contingency payouts go to first through fifth place in each race, plus a $10,000 championship bonus for the season-winner.  

In its third year, the AdventureTrackers schedule expands to six events, all held in conjunction with the scheduled 2026 AFT rounds, starting at the Daytona Short Track March 5–6. For flat track fans who love adventure bikes and for riders who want to bring big-engine dual-sport roots to the dirt oval this is a golden opportunity. 

What This Means for AFT Racers & Fans 

Harley-Davidson’s expanded contingency underscores a clear commitment to flat track’s future. With substantial cash bonuses and season-long payout structure, both established teams and up-and-comers can bankroll bigger budgets, chase better equipment, and push harder at every round. 

For fans, that means more wheel-to-wheel battles, deeper fields, and higher stakes all season long. 

For full rules, eligibility details, and how to register for contingency payouts, contact Harley-Davidson (contingencyracing@harley-davidson.com).

Tickets On Sale Now for the 2026 DAYTONA Short Track Doubleheader 

Kick off the season and Royal Enfield’s 125th anniversary year where the action never lets up: under the lights at Daytona. 

Get your tickets now for the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA I & II events HERE.

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com.