DAYTONA
BEACH, Fla. (May 14,
2026) – Progressive
American Flat Track,
sanctioned by AMA
Pro Racing, has
announced that Arai
Helmet, Inc. will
return as the
Official Helmet of
Progressive AFT for
the 2026 season,
marking the ninth
consecutive year of
the partnership,
which began in 2018.
For more than 70
years, Arai has
remained focused on
a single objective:
Priority for
Protection. Central
to this approach is
the Arai Egg-Shaped
Form (ESF) shell—a
strong, smooth, and
round shell designed
to enhance Glancing
Off performance. By
helping to deflect
and disperse impact
energy, Arai’s
design philosophy
reflects a
continuous pursuit
of improved rider
protection through
real-world
performance.
This commitment is
evident throughout
the Progressive AFT
paddock, where many
of the sport’s top
competitors choose
Arai for its
protection,
consistency, fit,
and feel. From
emerging talent to
championship
contenders, riders
rely on the
confidence that
comes from a helmet
hand crafted with
purpose and refined
over decades.
“We’re proud to
continue our
partnership with
Progressive American
Flat Track for the
2026 season,” said
Brian Weston,
Managing Director at
Arai Helmet, Inc.
“Flat track racing
demands confidence
in your equipment,
and we’re honored
that so many of the
sport’s top riders
continue to choose
Arai for its
protection, comfort,
and craftsmanship.”
“Arai’s reputation
is built on a
long-standing
commitment to doing
things the right
way,” said Gene
Crouch, CEO of AMA
Pro Racing. “That
focus on protection
and consistency
translates directly
to rider confidence
every time they line
up. Their continued
partnership reflects
a shared standard of
performance across
the series.”
Despite its global
presence across
multiple premier
racing disciplines,
Arai remains guided
by its founding
principles while
continuing to pursue
incremental gains in
protection. This
balance of heritage
and ongoing
refinement aligns
naturally with
Progressive AFT’s
approach to
competition at the
highest level.
For more information
on Arai Helmet,
visit www.araiamericas.com.
Next Up
Progressive American
Flat Track returns
to action this
weekend with Parts
Unlimited
ThrottleFest
presented by Carter
CAT at Budds Creek
Motocross Park in
Mechanicsville,
Maryland. The
four-day festival
runs Thursday, May
14, through Sunday,
May 17, with
Saturday’s
Progressive AFT
round headlining a
full weekend of
motorsports,
camping, fan
activities and
entertainment.
Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for
schedules, ticket
information, camping
details and the
latest weekend
updates. Tickets for
Saturday’s
Progressive AFT
event are available
now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353.
The series then
heads to
Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, May 23,
for the Appalachian
Harley-Davidson
Williams Grove
Half-Mile at
Williams Grove
Speedway.
Tickets are
available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.
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/AFT2026 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.
