Husqvarna Motorcycles Partners as Official Motorcycle of American Flat Track Singles

It has been announced by American Flat Track that Husqvarna will partner with AFT and be the official motorcycle of AFT Singles class for the 2017 season. Not only is the brand partnering to be the official motorcycle of the class, it will also offer one of the largest contingency packages in the series history for the Singles class. The amount offered totals $88,700.

"Husqvarna is a brand with a rich heritage in off-road racing and we are delighted to welcome them as a partner to the newly-launched American Flat Track Singles class," said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. "The 450cc single-cylinder class is a breeding ground for tomorrow's household names in Pro Flat Track and, with Husqvarna's help, we are taking the sport to a whole new generation."

“Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to support such an iconic motorcycle racing platform. We are excited to engage with the Flat Track audience as we recognize the unique parallels between the Flat Track community and the Husqvarna brand’s inclusive nature and pioneering spirit,” said Jenna Parker, Husqvarna Motorcycles Marketing Manager. “Husqvarna’s 450cc single-cylinder platform is the perfect pioneer in this restructured class of Pro Flat Track competition.”

In addition to the $4,650 available at all 18 rounds for Husqvarna FC 450 riders in the AFT Singles class, there will also be a year-end bonus pool of $5,000up for grabs for riders that finish the Championship in the top-three aboard Husqvarna machinery.

The following per-race contingency payout is for AFT Singles riders competing on a 2015 or newer Husqvarna FC 450 that follow the company's Contingency Program requirements:

1st: $1,500
2nd: $1,000
3rd: $750
4th: $500
5th: $250
6th: $200
7th: $150
8th: $100
9th: $100
10th: $100

American Flat Track will kick off during Daytona's Bike Week on Thursday, March 16 with the all-new Daytona TT, built inside the tri-oval at Daytona International Speedway. Tickets for the Daytona TT are now on sale and can be purchased at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com

If you cannot attend the events you can watch on NBCSN and FansChoice.tv. All 18 rounds will air in one-hour, tape-delayed telecasts on Thursday nights throughout the summer and fall on NBCSN, while FansChoice.tv provides live streaming coverage of AFT events.