10x Champion Jared Mees racing at the Indy Mile in 2015 onboard his Harley-Davidson XR750.  [Photo: Dave Haughs for AMA Pro Racing] 

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 18, 2026) - Progressive American Flat Track fans can make the journey to the legendary Springfield Mile part of the race-day experience on Saturday, September 5, with a special Route 66 Centennial certified ride created and organized by 10x Grand National Champion and Springfield Mile promoter Jared Mees in partnership with Harley-Davidson.

The one-day-only ride will depart from Conrad’s Harley-Davidson and take participants along Route 66 on their way to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Springfield Mile.

Participation in the ride is free, with the purchase of a Springfield Mile event ticket required. The first 75 participants to register will also receive an exclusive event T-shirt.

Route 66 Centennial Harley-Davidson event T-Shirt.

The ride is an officially certified Route 66 Centennial event, helping celebrate 100 years of one of America’s most iconic highways while bringing motorcycle enthusiasts together for a journey to one of the most historic events in Progressive American Flat Track.

The September 5 Springfield Mile will provide the destination for the ride and a full day of Progressive AFT action at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Fans looking to elevate their race-day experience can also take advantage of the available Harley-Davidson VIP Experience package in addition to standard event ticket options.

Fans interested in participating in the September 5 ride can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKAEPA7YxwHrKRLSkiaSjXz28d1N-xBxG4beeOzKkAdVjVlg/viewform

Tickets for the Caterpillar Springfield Mile are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions

Appalachian Harley-Davidson dealership ride-in arrives at Williams Grove Speedway. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing] 

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Next Up

Progressive American Flat Track returns to action this Saturday, August 22, for the 79th running of the Caterpillar Peoria TT at the legendary Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois. One of the most iconic events in motorcycle racing, Peoria’s one-of-a-kind TT circuit, famous jump and natural amphitheater setting will once again provide the stage for a pivotal late-season showdown.

Get tickets to the Caterpillar Peoria TT at https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/2026-peoria-tt-185253

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

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FOX Sports

FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season. The full listing of television premieres are available at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships across multiple disciplines. The organization is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. More information is available at AMAProRacing.com.

About Progressive American Flat Track
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in motorsports history.