Mission AFT SuperTwins opening lap at the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades, led by Declan Bender (No. 70), Chad Cose (No. 49), and Briar Bauman (No. 3). [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 26, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that its Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades attracted more than 385,000 total viewers on the FOX Broadcast Network, delivering the series’ largest audience to date on the broadcast network, according to Nielsen.

Nielsen ratings highlights from the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track telecast on the FOX Broadcast Network include:

• The Nashville Short Track attracted more than 385,000 total viewers, setting a new single-show FOX Broadcast Network viewership record for Progressive AFT and surpassing the series’ previous benchmark on the network by more than 91.5%.
• At its highest point, the telecast reached a quarter-hour peak of 449,000 viewers, further demonstrating the strength of the broadcast audience and marking an 88.6% increase over Progressive AFT’s previous FOX Broadcast Network peak.
• 264,000 households tuned into Progressive AFT for the FOX Broadcast Network telecast of the Nashville Short Track, a 50% increase from the series’ previous household record on the network.
• The telecast delivered expanded national broadcast reach and increased visibility for Progressive AFT teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors.

“This is an important milestone for Progressive American Flat Track and a clear signal that the sport is gaining traction with a national broadcast audience,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades delivered the product we believe in: elite athletes, close racing, engaged fans, and strong partner activation. FOX Broadcast Network gives our teams, manufacturers, sponsors, and events a truly national stage, and this audience shows the critical importance of broadcast in reaching the masses.”

The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades also marked Progressive AFT’s debut in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where a strong on-site crowd combined with record FOX Broadcast Network viewership to create a milestone weekend for the series.

The broadcast ratings further showcase the expanding reach of Progressive American Flat Track and reinforce the value of national broadcast television in delivering exposure for the athletes, teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors that support the championship.

Next Up

Following its record-setting FOX Broadcast Network telecast from Nashville, Progressive American Flat Track heads to one of the sport’s most anticipated summer stops, the Super.com Lima Half-Mile doubleheader at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio. The weekend opens today, Friday, June 26, and continues tomorrow, Saturday, June 27, with back-to-back nights of racing.

Tickets are available now for both nights of the Super.com Lima Half-Mile weekend:

• Lima Half-Mile I: https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/day-1-lima-2026-165645
• Lima Half-Mile II: https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/day-2-lima-2026-165651
• Lima Half-Mile Two-Day Package: https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/lima-2026-2-day-event-package-165644

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

How to Watch

FloRacing
For those who 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 provides national television coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events throughout the season, featuring in-depth race coverage, rider features, and onboard cameras. The 2026 Progressive AFT television schedule is available at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

Upcoming Progressive AFT telecasts include Lima Half-Mile I on Sunday, July 5, at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT and Lima Half-Mile II on Sunday, July 12, at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT.

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.