Saddlemen’s race-development team has announced its riders for the new AFT AdventureTrackers class that will debut on the streets of Sturgis on August 11. Frankie Garcia and Danny Eslick – both of whom have a long history of racing flat-track, baggers, and Super Hooligan – will pilot Harley-Davidson Pan Americas at the Sturgis TT. More info in the press release below.
Long Beach, CA (July 24, 2024) – Saddlemen Race Development is pleased to announce the expansion of our racing efforts to the Progressive American Flat Track Series in the recently announced AFT AdventureTrackers class to be held at the Sturgis TT on Sunday, August 11. Adventure bikes are the fastest growing two-wheel segment, and with proven success on the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special in the MotoAmerica SuperHooligans National Championship, the Saddlemen R&D Team had no hesitation putting together a program for the Sturgis TT.
Racing On Sturgis Streets: AFT AdventureTrackers
Riding the #14 Harley-Davidson Pan America is former Saddlemen Race Development bagger racer Frankie Garcia. Garcia has a long history of big bike racing with a background in Super Hooligan flat-track and roadracing as well as being one of the pioneers of the very popular Mission King of the Baggers Championship
“I’ve been psyched about this since I heard the first rumors about it,” says Garcia. “I’m a big supporter and fan of American Flat Track and love seeing the series evolve and expand into something new and exciting on top of their already established Twins and Singles classes. When I heard rumors about this new Adventure Tracker class, I was quick to ring the crew at Saddlemen and Harley-Davidson to try and put something together. I truly believe the H-D Pan America along with Saddlemen’s knowledge of the bike will be key to having success in this new class, and I know it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Joining Garcia on an identically prepared Harley-Davidson Pan America will be Oklahoma’s Danny Eslick. Eslick, a multi-time Daytona 200 winner and roadracing champion, flat-track racer and former bagger racer will be an incredible asset to the team at the Sturgis TT.
“This is really cool for me and sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Eslick explained. “I think with all my different backgrounds in racing so many styles of bikes and disciplines, this kind of racing will be right up my alley. I’m stoked for the opportunity to be a part of something new in the AFT series, and hopefully I’ll be able to come out on top.”
Saddlemen Race Development would like to thank our sponsors and partners in our effort to go AFT AdventureTracker racing including Harley-Davidson, Screamin’ Eagle, Mission Foods, Motul, NAMZ Custom Cycle Products, Bell Helmets, Barnett Clutches, Regina Chain, K&N Filter, Suicide Machine Company, Vance and Hines, ODI, Superlite Sprockets and Dunlop.
About Saddlemen
Saddlemen is an American company based in Long Beach, California, specializing in motorcycle seats and luggage. Known as the “Gel Seat Experts” since 1987, our goal has been to improve comfort, control, and overall riding experience for millions of motorcyclists worldwide. With over 200 employees, we are riders and builders who enjoy practically everything motorcycle. Over the last 35 years, the Saddlemen team has participated in everything from Flat Track to MotoGP. As many people already know, racing is one of the best places to test new products, and at Saddlemen, every trip to the racetrack or smooth ride on the open road is an opportunity to refine the products we are proud to share with our customers.
