Posted on behalf of Raggio
Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(January 27, 2025) -
Raggio Racing, backed by
Sluggo Racing & UnSettled
Racing, is thrilled to
announce it will compete for the
2025 AFT Singles
presented by KICKER
championship with Tyler
Raggio aboard a KTM 450
SX-F.
The same team/rider/machinery
combination saw Raggio enjoy a
breakthrough 2024 campaign in
which he emerged as a
fully-fledged frontrunner. The
Lockeford, California, native
entered last season seeking his
first career top-ten result and
with a best championship ranking
of 19th to his name. He ended it
with eight top-tens over the
season’s final nine races –
including a fourth-place run at
the Black Hills Half-Mile – to
secure sixth in the final AFT
Singles presented by KICKER
championship order.
Shawn and Clarissa Raggio,
owners of Raggio Racing, lead
their family’s flat track legacy
with unwavering passion and
commitment to the sport they
love. The squad has been backed
by Sluggo Racing, owned and
operated by Michael and Anna
Dobbs, dating back to Tyler’s
amateur days. And they were
joined by Greg Settle and
UnSettled Racing, who came
aboard the effort last season to
play an integral role in the
year’s highly successful
campaign.
Full of confidence and backed by
familiar personnel and
equipment, Raggio is primed to
take another step forward in ‘25
and battle for podiums and race
wins.
Tyler Raggio (#55):
“I’m excited to return with the
team for a second straight
season. There’s been a lot of
work going on behind the scenes
to better this program for 2025,
and I’ve been putting in the
work during the offseason. I’m
ready to kick off the year in
Daytona!
“I’m thrilled to have Sluggo
Racing back on board for the
11th consecutive year of my
career; this partnership has
been a vital part of my journey
as a racer, and I am grateful
for their continued support. And
I’m just as happy to have
UnSettled Racing back for the
2025 season. Over the past four
years, I have had the privilege
of working with UnSettled Racing
as a mentor, team manager, and
mechanic. The team is made up
of some really talented and
promising racers, and it has
been an honor to work alongside
them.”
Shawn and Clarissa
Raggio, Team Owners of Raggio
Racing:
“Tyler’s relentless
determination, speed, and
unshakable drive have defined
his career, and he’s more ready
than ever to prove himself as a
true frontrunner this season.
“For us, racing is not just
about competition – it’s about
family, community, and heart.
We’re profoundly grateful for
the steadfast support and
friendship of Michael and Anna
Dobbs of Sluggo Racing, who have
stood by us through every twist
and turn of their journey. And
we are equally excited for the
continued support of UnSettled
Racing, Holland Racing and ATVs
and More as invaluable partners
for the 2025 season.”
Micheal and Anna Dobbs,
Owners of Sluggo Racing:
“Supporting Raggio Racing has
been a privilege. Our
partnership with the Raggio
family is a testament to the
strong bonds within the racing
community. For over two decades,
we’ve shared this incredible
journey, including ten years as
Tyler’s dedicated sponsor. It’s
been an honor to watch him grow
into a phenomenal racer and an
inspiring individual, embodying
the passion and determination
that make this sport so
special.”
Greg Settle, Owner of
UnSettled Racing:
“I'm honored to have Tyler
piloting our 2025 ATVs and More
KTM 450. He’s an incredibly
dedicated and hard-working young
man who spends a lot of his time
helping several youth riders
develop their skills and grow
the sport. His efforts have not
gone unnoticed, and he has
earned the respect and
admiration of many in the
community.
“We have high expectations for
Tyler coming into the season.
We’re looking to build off of
last year’s performance and be a
threat for the AFT Singles
championship. I'm confident that
he will continue to demonstrate
the same level of commitment and
excellence that he has shown in
the past.”
Raggio’s Sponsors:
Raggio Racing, Sluggo Racing,
UnSettled Racing, Stacy
Harshbarger, MIMI Racing,
Holland Racing, Bryan Bigelow,
TB Suspension, Rick Frisk,
McCormick Racing, Klotz
Synthetic Lubricants, Cometic
Gasket, 6D Helmets, Evans
Coolant, Odi Grips, R-Nyne
Designs, ATVS & More, Leblanc
Family Farms, Machete Energy
Drink, Saddlemen, Ragan Racing,
Tri R Distributing, Lightshoe,
RASE, Beringer, Motion Pro, and
Vern Hatton
