DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(February 18, 2026) – AMA
Pro Racing is pleased to
announce the appointment of
seven-time AMA Grand
National Champion Chris
Carr as the Series
Director of Progressive
American Flat Track.
Effective immediately, Carr
will oversee all
competition-related aspects
of the series as it enters
an exciting new chapter of
growth and evolution.
“We’re proud to welcome
Chris Carr back to AMA Pro
Racing,” said Gene Crouch,
CEO of AMA Pro Racing.
“Chris understands this
sport at the highest levels:
as a champion, a leader, and
a steward of its incredible
history. He brings unmatched
credibility, integrity, and
competitive insight that
will strengthen our riders,
teams and manufacturer
ecosystem while elevating
the fan experience
nationwide.”
One of the most accomplished
riders in the history of
American motorcycle racing,
Carr’s career spans decades
at the top of the sport. His
championship success,
institutional knowledge, and
deep relationships across
the industry uniquely
position him to guide
Progressive American Flat
Track’s competition
strategy.
“I’m excited to return to
AMA Pro Racing and take on
the role of Series Director
for Progressive American
Flat Track,” said Carr.
“Flat track has defined my
life. I look forward to
working alongside riders,
teams, manufacturers, and
partners to ensure safe,
fair, and fiercely
competitive racing that
honors our history and
builds our future.”
In his new role, Carr will
manage season calendar
development and event
planning, event operations
and safety protocols,
rulebook evolution and
technical regulations, rider
and team relations, new
rider evaluations and
licensing, and strategic
initiatives including the
Road to AFT talent
development program.
He will serve as the primary
competition liaison among
riders, teams,
manufacturers, promoters and
officials, with fairness,
safety and integrity as the
guiding principles that
define his leadership and
shape the championship’s
competitive standards.
Next Up
The 2026 Progressive
American Flat Track season
will kick off with the Royal
Enfield Short Track at
DAYTONA doubleheader at
the DAYTONA Flat Track
during Daytona’s Bike Week
festivities. The twin short
track races will take place
at the “World Center of
Racing” on Thursday,
March 5 and Friday,
March 6. To
purchase tickets to the
Royal Enfield Short Track at
DAYTONA I & II, please
visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack.
After the season opener,
America’s Original Extreme
Sport will head north for
the Yamaha Atlanta
Short Track at
Senoia Raceway on March
21. Tickets are
available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-atlanta-short-track-165280
How to Watch
FloRacing
For those that can’t catch
the live action at the
track, FloRacing is the live
streaming home of
Progressive American Flat
Track. Motorsports fans can
subscribe to FloRacing to
enjoy over 1,000 live
motorsports events in 2026.
FloSports is available by
visiting https://flosports.link/aft or
by downloading the FloSports
app on iOS, Android, Apple
TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and
Chromecast.
FS1
FOX Sports will provide
in-depth coverage of the
Royal Enfield Short Track at
DAYTONA doubleheader
featuring rider features and
thrilling onboard cameras.
Stay tuned for an upcoming
announcement regarding
premiere airdates on FS1 and
re-airs on FS2. The full
listing of American Flat
Track’s television premieres
will be posted to the AFT
website at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
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