DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(March 10, 2026) —
Progressive American Flat
Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro
Racing, is excited to
announce that Mark
Rogers and Eric
“Digger” Manes,
stars of the hit television
show Moonshiners,
will serve as Grand
Marshals for the Yamaha Atlanta
Short Track on Saturday,
March 21, at Senoia
Raceway.
Mark & Digger will
be on-site throughout the
event promoting Sugarlands
Distilling Company,
the Official Moonshine of
Progressive American Flat
Track, while also supporting
the brand’s newest product, Broken
Antler Flavored Whiskey.
The duo has partnered with
Sugarlands for years to
create a line of craft
spirits bearing their names,
including Mark & Digger’s
Mountain Legacy Corn
Whiskey, Rye Apple Moonshine
and Hazelnut Rum.
“We’re pleased to welcome
Mark & Digger as Grand
Marshals for the Yamaha
Atlanta Short Track,” said
Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro
Racing. “They bring a
recognizable personality to
the event and add to the fan
experience in a way that
fits naturally with the
atmosphere of Progressive
American Flat Track.”
As Grand Marshals, Mark &
Digger will anchor the
evening’s ceremonial
festivities, including the
opening ceremonies. Fans
will also have the chance to
meet the stars in person
during a special fan walk
and scheduled meet-and-greet
sessions throughout the day.
Sugarlands is taking
the "Spirit of the Smokies"
to the track. The
Gatlinburg-based craft
distillery will host an
interactive fan activation
at the Yamaha Atlanta Short
Track, featuring its
world-class portfolio of Sugarlands
Shine, High Rock Vodka,
Roaming Man Whiskey and
Broken Antler Flavored
Whiskey. Fans can
expect an experience that
perfectly blends Tennessee
craft tradition with the
high-octane atmosphere of
Progressive American Flat
Track.
“American Flat Track fans
bring an incredible level of
passion and energy to every
race weekend, and we’re
excited to be part of that
atmosphere,” said Patrick
Sullivan, Sugarlands Chief
Commercial Officer. “Having
Mark & Digger serve as Grand
Marshals and creating an
interactive Sugarlands
experience at the track
gives us a chance to connect
with fans in a fun,
authentic way and share a
taste of what our brand is
all about with the AFT
community.”
The Yamaha Atlanta
Short Track at Senoia
Raceway marks the
first of two Sugarlands featured
rounds during the 2026
season. Sugarlands will also
activate during the Peoria
TT on August
22 at the historic Peoria
Motorcycle Club,
where Mark & Digger will
again serve as Grand
Marshals.
For more information on
Sugarlands Distilling
Company and its full line of
spirits, visit Sugarlands.com.
To purchase tickets to the
Yamaha Atlanta Short Track,
visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-atlanta-short-track-165280.
Watch every race live on
FloRacing, visit https://flosports.link/AFT2026 to
sign up.
Grab the latest Grand
National Championship gear
at the American Flat Track
online store at https://shop.americanflattrack.com.
For more information on
Progressive American Flat
Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.
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