Dunlop Expands Support of American Flat Track Series

2017-02-23 13:19
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires proudly announces a new level of
support for the growing AMA Pro American Flat Track series (AFT). As the
Official Motorcycle Tire for the series through 2019, Dunlop is stepping up
technical support in the form of additional tire choices, along with a
higher level of contingency payouts to the racers.

At select rounds for the AFT Twins class, competitors will have the option
of choosing between two Dunlop DT3 tire compound options; this allows
racers to match tire setup to specific track conditions on race day,
thereby introducing a new level of strategic planning and closer
competition. The race venues will be announced in advance, and the DT3
options will be offered for trackside sales to AFT Twins teams. To help
make this race-day option more affordable, the second compound purchased
will be billed at a 50 percent discount.

In addition, Dunlop will increase contingency offerings by nearly 300
percent and expand payout to first- through fifth-place finishers in both
the AFT Twins and AFT Singles classes. Payout will be $500, $400, $300,
$200 and $100 for the respective finishers.

“Dunlop is bringing an expanded degree of support to the AFT series in two
important ways,” said Michael Lock, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “This new
contingency program benefits a greater number of racers, and the new tire
options will result in better racing as well. We are proud to have Dunlop
as a partner, a company which understands racing and is fully committed to
helping us grow the sport.”

“A made-in-America series such as American Flat Track deserves the best
made-in-America tires, and that’s what we offer with the Dunlop DT3,” said
Mike Buckley, Dunlop Motorcycle’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
“Dunlop is the only brand developing and manufacturing motorcycle tires in
the U.S.A. and the additions to the DT3 offerings, which is manufactured in
our Buffalo, NY, plant, is a great example of our commitment to help grow
and evolve the sport.”

*About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires*
Dunlop’s commitment to American racing runs deep: In addition to Dunlop’s
AMA Pro Flat Track commitment, Dunlop is the official tire of MotoAmerica
road racing and is the official tire of AMA Monster Energy Supercross.

Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement
motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires
in North America. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com
.

Source: Dunlop

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