James Rispoli
James Rispoli is a key figure in the new wave of high-profile roadracers who have returned to their dirt track roots as of late even after enjoying global-scale success on pavement.
More than a decade ago, Rispoli was one of the brightest stars in the flat track world. He finished the 2009 season as the GNC2 championship runner-up, trailing only future Grand National Champion Brad Baker while placing ahead of such talents as Jeffrey Carver Jr, JD Beach, and Shayna Texter.
Shortly thereafter, Rispoli struck off in search of roadracing success, the result of which was a pair of AMA SuperSport national championships and British Supersport stardom.
He also found the time to make record-breaking runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Rispoli came back to American Flat Track in 2019 and did well to shake off the rust and pick up where he left off. He claimed four podiums and eight top-tens in AFT Production Twins competition, while securing another five top-tens in the hotly contested AFT Singles series.
Rispoli boasts an ideal blend of natural ability, charisma, and bravado. His flashy riding style and consistently entertaining work on the mic make him a favorite among fans of dirt track and roadracing, both Stateside and abroad.
In 2020, Rispoli can be found piloting the No. 43 Harley-Davidson XG750R for Latus Motors Racing in the AFT Production Twins class
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| Year | Cls | Stnd | Pts | St | Wins | Best Fin | Worst Fin | Avg Fin | Poles | Best Qual | Worst Qual | Avg Qual | Laps Led | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AFT Production Twins | 1 | 313 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2.3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3.0 | 134 | |
| 2019 | AFT Production Twins | 6 | 133 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5.3 | 2 | |
| 2019 | AFT Singles | 16 | 83 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 10.7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 9.4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | AFT Singles | 53 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | DSB | 7 | 172 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 8.6 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 7.1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | SSWest | 1 | 318 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2.2 | 106 | |
| 2011 | FTPro | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1 | |
| 2011 | SSEast | 1 | 230 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 4.2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3.6 | 57 | |
| 2011 | SSEast | 1 | 230 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 4.2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3.6 | 57 | |
| 2010 | FTPro | 4 | 160 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3.8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4.7 | 12 | |
| 2010 | GNT | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2010 | SS | 12 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9.8 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7.4 | 7 | |||
| 2010 | SSEast | 8 | 137 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9.8 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6.8 | 7 | |
| 2009 | FTPro | 2 | 176 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4.3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5.2 | 24 | |
| 2009 | HSProS | 11 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9.5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7.0 | 10 | |
| 2009 | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 8.7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 8.7 | ||||
| 2009 | SSEast | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 8.7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 8.7 | ||
| 2008 | ExTwin | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4.1 | 1 | |
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