Max Whale (18) races past Royal Enfield banners at Ventura Raceway during Round 4 in April. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 9, 2026) — One of motorcycling’s most storied brands is charging into its 125th anniversary year with the throttle wide open. Royal Enfield, a name woven into the fabric of two-wheeled history, will return as a major partner of Progressive AFT for the 2026 season, building on the momentum of its successful collaboration with the series and its growing presence within the flat track paddock.

This announcement follows Royal Enfield’s previously confirmed role as entitlement partner of the 2026 Daytona Short Track Doubleheader, where the season launches with two nights of bar-to-bar intensity at DAYTONA Short Track I & II. As the brand celebrates 125 years of uninterrupted motorcycle production, Royal Enfield is set to amplify its impact on AFT’s biggest stages, honoring its heritage while pushing into a new era of American flat track competition.

BTR Returns for its 7th Season: Bigger, Faster, and Coast-to-Coast

Back for its seventh year in the spotlight, Royal Enfield’s BUILD.TRAIN.RACE. (BTR) program continues to elevate aspiring women racers and inspire fans across all generations. The 2026 edition will feature five showcase rounds, aligned with key stops on the Progressive AFT schedule: 

Rounds 1 & 2 – Royal Enfield DAYTONA Short Track I & II
Daytona Beach, FL – Short Track (March 5–6) 

Round 4 – Ventura Short Track
Ventura, CA – Short Track (April 25) 

Round 7 – Williams Grove Half-Mile
Mechanicsburg, PA – Half-Mile (May 23) 

Round 8 – Nashville Short Track
Hohenwald, TN – Short Track (June 6)

From the sand-slinging intensity of Daytona to the inaugural event in Nashville, BTR will once again showcase raw talent, grassroots grit, and the unmistakable spirit of Royal Enfield. 

A Partnership Built on Heritage and High Performance

“As we hit 125 years, we are feeling younger than ever!” said Adrian Sellers, Head of Custom & Motorsport at Royal Enfield. “And a big part of that has been thanks to the fun we have in flat track racing. Whether it’s seeing the future of racing out there on track with the women of BUILD.TRAIN.RACE. or pushing the Twins FT to its limits in SuperTwins, we’re very excited to be back and looking forward to another exceptional year of racing.”

Royal Enfield’s commitment to developing competitive flat track machinery, highlighted by the evolution of the Twins FT platform, demonstrates the brand’s long-term vision for racing in North America. Combined with the BTR program’s rider development pipeline, the partnership stands as one of the most dynamic and fan-forward initiatives in the sport.

A Milestone Worth Twisting the Grip For

As Royal Enfield honors 125 years of motorcycling (longer than any manufacturer on earth) Progressive AFT fans can expect special on-site activations, merchandise, storytelling features, and expanded engagement throughout the 2026 season.

From the garage to the grandstands, from new riders to longtime diehards, this is a celebration tailored for the entire flat track family.

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 HERE.

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

Left to right: Emma Gottsch (5), Madicela Rodriguez (113), and Taia Little (11) atop the podium at Ventura Raceway in April this past season. [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing]