JD Beach
he hugely popular JD Beach made his return to American Flat Track racing in a big way in 2019, scoring the first two victories of his AFT Twins career while juggling a full-time MotoAmerica Superbike career. Beach was similarly successful on pavement, also securing his maiden Superbike race win in ‘19.
Beach was an AMA Amateur National Dirt Track champion before trying his hand at roadracing as a Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup competitor. Beach won the coveted Rookies Cup in his second attempt and returned to the States the following year to further his career in both roadracing and dirt track.
While he established himself as one of the winningest riders in AFT Singles history, Beach enjoyed his greatest success as a roadracer. Over the following decade, he notched up multiple AMA and MotoAmerica national titles before opting to significantly increase his focus on dirt track again ahead of the ‘19 season.
Beach’s ability to negotiate left- and righthanders with equal skill was most evident at the TTs, where he twice reigned supreme. His two wins -- the first coming at the Arizona Super TT and the second at the Buffalo Chip TT -- both came in dramatic and improbable come-from-behind fashion.
They also marked the first two wins for Estenson Racing’s Yamaha MT-07 DT racebike.
2020 was a more difficult season despite focusing his attention on dirt track. The lack of TTs and development pains with the MT-07 saw Beach earn a best finish of just eighth. Beach made an end-of-the-season MotoAmerica wild card appearance and promptly finished on the podium in the Supersport class at Laguna Seca.
Beach is an incredibly versatile rider capable of not only winning MotoAmerica Superbike races and AFTs TTs, but also dominating the Superprestigio Short Track (as he did in 2017), and putting it on the box at a Half-Mile in his first attempt after a full season away (as he did at the ‘17 American Flat Track Finals).
Beach is a personable and relatable fan-favorite. He’s also a racer’s racer, who’s looking to chase a checkered flag at every possible opportunity.
| Note: Scroll to view full information. | ||||||||||||||
| Year | Cls | Stnd | Pts | St | Wins | Best Fin | Worst Fin | Avg Fin | Poles | Best Qual | Worst Qual | Avg Qual | Laps Led | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | AFT SuperTwins | 5 | 221 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6.3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7.6 | 45 | |
| 2020 | AFT SuperTwins | 14 | 93 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 12.9 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 13.0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | AFT Twins | 14 | 119 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8.6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9.6 | 3 | |
| 2018 | AFT Twins | 18 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5.0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 8.3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | AFT Twins | 28 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | GNC | 30 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 10.5 | 0 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2016 | GNC1 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 10.5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7.5 | ||
| 2015 | GNC1 | 10 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 13.7 | ||
| 2014 | DSB | 5 | 183 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 6.9 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5.7 | 3 | |
| 2014 | GNS | 13 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 10.0 | ||
| 2013 | DSB | 4 | 217 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 4.9 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5.6 | 7 | |
| 2013 | GNS | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | ||
| 2013 | GNT | 7 | 93 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4.7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7.0 | 5 | |
| 2012 | DSB | 6 | 252 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 8.0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 9.7 | ||
| 2012 | GNS | 8 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 7.8 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 8.6 | ||
| 2012 | GNT | 14 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7.8 | ||
| 2011 | ASB | 12 | 101 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 12.2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 13.4 | ||
| 2011 | DSB | 29 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | |
| 2011 | GNS | 18 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 9.0 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 11.3 | ||
| 2011 | GNT | 17 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 10.3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 11.0 | ||
| 2010 | FTPro | 8 | 118 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2.2 | 47 | |
| 2010 | GNS | 20 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9.0 | ||
| 2010 | GNT | 29 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10.0 | ||
| 2010 | SSEast | 1 | 297 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 4.4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.8 | 96 | |
| 2009 | FTPro | 4 | 140 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4.4 | 33 | |
| 2009 | HSProS | 12 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 12 | |
| 2009 | SSEast | 2 | 107 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7.6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 11.9 | ||
RELATED RIDER VIDEOS
Behind the Scenes of the 2019 DAYTONA TT
2019 Arizona Super TT: Estenson Boys Give it a Go
JD Beach, Dark Horse for Atlanta
AFT on NBCSN: 2018 DAYTONA TT
Riding For The Kentucky Kid
2013 Indy Mile - Expert Main Event - AMA Pro Flat Track
RELATED RIDER PHOTOS
RELATED RIDER NEWS
Not a One-Trick Pony: JD Beach Reflects
When the pressure was on, JD Beach delivered...but that doesn't mean he wasn't stressing it in the weeks leading up to the Atlanta Super TT.
Editorial: New Mix-Up at the Top
The championship fight we did not expect, but are excited to witness.
Estenson Racing Eager to Kick Off 2021 American Flat Track Season
Estenson Racing returns to action this weekend for the Progressive American Flat Track season opener.
2021 Threat Matrix, Part 3: Bauman on Those Who Would Take His Crown
Two-time champion Briar Bauman speaks honestly about the pack of wolves after his No. 1 plate.
AFT Rider Spotlight: JD "Jiggy Dog" Beach
AFT takes some time to catch up with the athletes as they hunker down and look forward to the season ahead.
Tim Estenson: High on AFT SuperTwins for 2020
Estenson Racing to field JD Beach and Kolby Carlile on updated Yamaha MT-07 DT machinery
Yamaha Announces Support for Estenson Racing 2020 American Flat Track Team
Beach goes full-time flat track in 2020, Carlile enlists in SuperTwins and Rush joins Daniels for powerhouse Singles effort.
SERIES
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
