DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2016) – With the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season approaching in March, North America’s premier motorcycle racing organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Al Ludington as Technical Director.
In the role of Technical Director, Ludington will be responsible for forecasting and implementing necessary rule changes as AMA Pro begins the process of modernizing the AMA Pro Flat Track class structure in advance of the 2017 season. He will also oversee the technical inspection process at all AMA Pro Flat Track events.
Ludington began his career with Vance & Hines before spending nearly three decades gaining experience as crew chief for the road racing efforts of major OEMs including American Honda and Kawasaki. The New Hampshire native has been involved with AMA Pro Racing’s technical department since 2008, and looks forward to using his experience and skillset to bring a new level of awareness to professional Flat Track racing.
“This sport is really poised for growth,” said Ludington. “New CEO Michael Lock has a clear vision and path towards commercializing and expanding the footprint, and the team that’s being assembled is first rate. The Flat Track paddock is very passionate and I’m looking forward to working with them as we move the sport forward.”
The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season will once again kick off with a 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 and Friday, March 10 & 11. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
How to Watch:
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track events. The site also provides coverage of IMSA’s development and single-make series, and NASCAR’s touring and weekly series. Catch all the action at http://www.FansChoice.tv.
About AMA Pro Flat Track:
AMA Pro Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit http://www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv.
AMA Pro Racing is thepremier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
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Al is a pretty down-to-earth guy, and I think the racers can appreciate that.