DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 8, 2025) – Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) got his revenge in the form of a convincing victory at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT to close out an epic three-round week for Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Daniels and his Mission AFT SuperTwins title rival Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) appeared set on another collision course at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club after their high-profile Tuesday clash.
The two were again the riders to beat heading into the Main Event without much between them in terms of lap times. However, the sport’s all-time winningest TT rider, Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07), flashed his old form throughout the day and stood as the ultimate wild card. And that proved true, as he slotted between Daniels and Bauman as the race got underway.
But less than two laps in, Wiles hit a neutral, allowing Bauman to slip past with relatively little effort.
At that point the chase was on. While largely processional, it was still a rather tense affair, with Daniels opening up a couple tenths here and Bauman stealing them back there. Eventually, however, the Estenson Racing star outlasted the RWR title leader’s pursuit and expanded that lead to a massive 5.781-second advantage by the time he took the checkered flag.
After the race, Daniels said, “(After Tuesday), I was just thinking I wanted to get to the next race, and I wanted to win. I knew that this track would kind of be in my wheelhouse; it’s what I grew up on. I felt like on Monday and Tuesday I was riding really good. Things were gelling, and this year we really haven’t been gelling like we did last year. We were starting to find our groove, and… well, everybody knows what happened. I don’t need to sit up here and talk about it. But a great rebound. It’s a good win. I just can’t thank my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team enough. They stick behind me no matter what.”
Wiles tagged on behind Bauman for a time before fading from that pace to find himself haunted by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). Unfortunately for Fisher, he encountered mechanical issues before he could make a move, and his potential podium was transformed into a disappointing 11th. It also cost him a golden opportunity to make up serious ground on third-ranked Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), who had earlier encountered issues of his own to wind up 12th.
That left Wiles safe in third, and he earned a second premier-class podium this season despite taking part in only half the races to date.
Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke) inherited fourth with Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S) adding yet another top five to his collection.
Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Luczak Racing Yamaha MT-07), Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07), Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), and Logan McGrane (No. 14 Schaeffer’s Motorsport KTM 790 Duke) rounded out the top ten.
Following 12 of 16 rounds, Bauman leads the tightened title chase over Daniels by seven points (243-236). Robinson remains third at 164, followed by Fisher at 148, and VanDerKooi at 142.
AFT AdventureTrackers™
Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) claimed a big win and grabbed a commanding title lead in AFT AdventureTrackers action with just next Saturday’s race in Peoria remaining to determine the championship.
The contest was expected to be another shootout between Bromley and Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), and that’s how the race initially took shape.
While Bromley held down first off the line, Janisch was looking racy in second, repeatedly attempting to square up his rival to steal away first. However, that bid ended in unconventional fashion, with pieces of Janisch’s machine, including the rear seat, falling loose moments before he crashed from contention.
Bromley then cruised on to claim an easy win of some 3.596 seconds. He said, “Not saying there was a lot of development that went into this bike, but there are a lot of great people who came behind (this program). Seat Concepts came through and gave us a tall seat that was a huge help, and Drew Smith at Works Enduro went through the suspension and made sure it wasn’t a pogo stick. Big shout out to those guys, my parents, and my family watching back at home.”
Janisch’s fall put Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports Honda Africa Twin) in second but only momentarily, as he found himself immediately under fire by a big crew of big names.
Ultimately, he gave way, with Danny Eslick (No. 164 Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) working his way through to take second.
Third went to TT legend Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) after he fought up from the back of the field after crashing early in an incident that brought out the red flag.
Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) passed up to fourth, while Luczak followed up his first career Progressive AFT podium with a third top five in five days.
Following three of four rounds, Bromley leads Janisch 65-51. Eslick is third at 45, followed closely by Luczak (43), Wiles (42), and Gauthier (41).
AFT Singles presented by KICKER
Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R) closed out a bountiful trip to Sturgis with his second AFT Singles presented by KICKER victory this week.
Even better for the Rick Ware Racing runner, his title hopes were further boosted by the efforts of fellow Illinois native Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), who held off Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) to score his maiden Progressive AFT podium in second.
However, before aiding Saathoff’s championship chances, RoosEvans had proven a huge thorn in his side. The two- and four-wheel ace hounded Saathoff deep into the contest, utilizing some creative lines in an attempt to uncover a path around the leader.
Once it became clear that wasn’t going to happen, RoosEvans did what he needed to in order to keep the hard-charging Drane behind him to the checkered flag.
As a result, Saathoff reduced his title deficit from 23 points to a more manageable 16 (230-214) as he prepares to defend his home turf next weekend at the fabled Peoria TT where he won a year ago.
“It was a tough one,” Saathoff said. “I could feel (RoosEvans) the whole time. I was a little bit slower in (Turns) 1 and 2 in the Short Track (section). I tried not to bobble and that’s about it. I just stayed consistent and held my line. I can’t thank the whole team enough. We started off this day super slow. I got really good starts, which is pretty rare for me. And every time I got in the lead, I just held my line and did what I know how to do.”
Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F) overtook Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) for fourth just before half-distance and stayed in that position for the duration.
Santero, however, continued to go backwards. Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Certified Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R), and Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F) all took advantage of a difficult last couple of laps for Santero (who’d looked like a potential winner earlier in the day) to finish fifth through eighth, respectively.
FIM Supermoto ace Bronson Pearce (No.132 A1R Racing, FRA Trust Yamaha YZ450F) finished one position behind Santero to complete the top ten.
Next Up:
Progressive American Flat Track will now travel directly to one of the sport’s most iconic events – the World Famous Peoria TT – on Saturday, August 16, at the Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois.
Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/2025-peoria-tt-129191 to purchase your tickets now.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
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