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Rising AFT Star: Kage “The Rage” Tadman

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | May 13, 2025 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

On Saturday, May 3rd, Kage “The Rage” Tadman blew away the AFT Singles class at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico over the race weekend. After a restart, Tadman led the pack and didn’t look back, taking his 2nd win as a new American Flat Track professional rider. This young man has everyone’s attention and yet is humble and friendly as always.

AFT Singles Stunner at Ventura

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry & Racing | 3 |

You know that you’re a die-hard race fan when the first thing you do, upon waking up, is check the race results! This was the case this past Saturday for us with American Flat Track racing in Ventura, California. The southern part of the West Coast swing for flat track fans is done and dusted with some shocking results in the Singles class.

5th Annual Hot Shoe Hall of Fame

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Feb 20, 2025 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

2025 saw an additional 50 inductees into The Hot Shoe Hall of Fame. A Lifetime Achievement Award honoring the great Malcom Smith was received on his behalf by Ed Burke of Yamaha. Malcom, although no longer with us, was one of those people who truly loved everything about motorcycles.

Through The Lens: AFT in Chico

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Jun 5, 2024 | Industry & Racing | 1 |

Some hot competition on the dark clay in Chico After a two week postponement due to rain,...

Santa Rosa Indoor Short Track

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Feb 28, 2024 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 0 |

Last weekend, as yet another atmospheric river of rain pounded the west coast of Northern California, there was a gathering of off-season racers in the Sonoma Wine Country. Over 65 Amateur, Pro, and retired Pro riders from hometowns as far away as Southern California and Washington State made their way to Grace Pavilion in Santa Rosa, California at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Former AMA rider Brok McAllister of McAllister Motorsports organized this two-day event, now in its second year.