RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – February 5, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires kicks off the new season as the official tire partner of American Flat Track (AFT) for the ninth consecutive year, furthering its commitment to the Team Dunlop Elite Flat Track program. This initiative is designed to aid amateur racers while expanding support to include more minibike competitors.
“Dunlop’s dedication to amateur racing in the United States is unparalleled,” stated Mike Buckley, Dunlop Senior Vice President of Sales/Marketing. “The Team Dunlop Flat Track Elite program has consistently proven to assist riders in advancing to professional levels, much like the success we’ve seen with our motocross alumni over the past 19 years.”
Similar to the motocross program, the Team Dunlop Flat Track Elite initiative offers select amateur racers exclusive benefits and support, both on and off the track. Beyond the Elite riders, all amateur flat track racers can now apply for tire discounts via the revamped teamdunlop.com website.
This year, Cruise Texter joins the Team Dunlop Flat Track Elite 8 rider selection. He stands out as one of the leading minibike racers in the nation, competing with the KR345 and contributing to the development of future minibike tires. Cruise is also part of the newly established Team Dunlop Road Race Elite program, where he showcases his versatile skills across multiple racing disciplines. He will team up with returning Elite riders Adam Costan, Colton Shafer, Braxton Ragan, Jack Brucks, Meg Greimel, Jackson Joiner, and Sam Drane. Joiner is set to validate the performance of the 17″ DT4 once again!
Team Dunlop was established 19 years ago to provide amateur motocross racers with tire support and greater exposure as they pursue their professional aspirations. Today, the Team Dunlop Elite motocross program has successfully facilitated many riders transitioning to the pro circuit, including notable names like Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, Aaron Plessinger, Adam Cianciarulo, Chase Sexton, Austin Forkner, Max Vohland, Haiden Deegan, and many more.
“We’re thrilled to carry on the Team Dunlop Elite Flat Track amateur program into the new year,” expressed Rob Fox, Dunlop Amateur Motocross/Flat Track Support Manager. “It’s rewarding to work for a company that invests so heavily in amateur racing. With an increasing number of Team Dunlop Elite alumni moving up to the pro level, it truly demonstrates the effectiveness of our program in recent years!”
For more information or to apply for Dunlop’s flat track amateur support program, please visit the newly updated https://www.teamdunlop.com.
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Source: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
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