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AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Ever since the mid-1970s, the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship has pitted top amateur flat trackers against each other in friendly competition.

Owned and promoted by the AMA, the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is the premier amateur flat track event in the United States — and the only race in the country where you can earn an AMA National No. 1 plate in amateur flat track racing.

2027 Flat Track Grand championship

The 2027 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship will take place July 5-9, at the Central Illinois Motorcycle Club Grounds in Neoga, Ill., in addition to the half-mile track at the nearby Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, Ill.

This year, the AMA will partner with the Central Illinois Motorcycle Club and utilize the club’s grounds and resources to put on this year’s event. Established in 1949, the Central Illinois Motorcycle Club has hosted and promoted AMA-sanctioned races on its famed TT, short track and Super TT racetracks since its inception.

Throughout the week in Central Illinois, the AMA will crown national champions in four flat track disciplines, including half-mile, short track, TT and Super TT.

Tentative Event Schedule:
  • July 4: Load-In & Sign-Up at Effingham County Fairgrounds
  • July 5: Half-Mile
  • July 6: Transfer Day to CIMC Grounds/Rider Cookout
  • July 7: Classic TT
  • July 8: Super TT
  • July 9: Short Track

last year's results

The 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing was held July 5-10, at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Illinois. Read more about results and award winners.

Riders competed in all variations of flat track racing, including mile, half-mile, short track and TT events, with the overall class winners crowned national champions.

As with most AMA amateur national championships, and in recognition of the wide range of participants in amateur competition, the event included multiple classes to provide ample opportunity for all amateur racers to compete. Age, displacement and bike-configuration classes were all offered at this event.

2026 Flat Track Grand Championship Results

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AMA Holeshot Series

The 2027 AMA Holeshot Series will be held at multiple locations throughout the country. Riders who participate in at least one of the AMA Holeshot Series events will gain five points per class raced, which will go toward their class standings at the 2027 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship.

Claim: Injured motorcyclists are uninsured and disproportionately rely upon the public to pay for their injuries.

Response: Motorcyclists are just as likely to be privately insured as any other road user.

A medical center study1 reported that injured motorcyclists in the trauma center relied on public funds a lower percentage of the time than did automobile drivers to pay their hospital bills during the same time period.

A university study2 reported that automobile drivers and motorcyclists have their medical costs covered by insurance at a nearly identical rate.

Conclusion: Injured motorcyclists are less likely than the general population to use public funds to pay for injuries sustained in crashes, and no more likely to be uninsured than other vehicle operators.

2027 Schedule Coming Soon

Special Awards

When the last race has been run and competitors hang up their steel shoes, all the practice, bike prep and power–sliding towards victory deserves to be recognized. Special awards presented at the completion of the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship include the following:

Claim: Injured motorcyclists are uninsured and disproportionately rely upon the public to pay for their injuries.

Response: Motorcyclists are just as likely to be privately insured as any other road user.

A medical center study1 reported that injured motorcyclists in the trauma center relied on public funds a lower percentage of the time than did automobile drivers to pay their hospital bills during the same time period.

A university study2 reported that automobile drivers and motorcyclists have their medical costs covered by insurance at a nearly identical rate.

Conclusion: Injured motorcyclists are less likely than the general population to use public funds to pay for injuries sustained in crashes, and no more likely to be uninsured than other vehicle operators.

The most prestigious racing award given at the event, the Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award honors the legacy and success of Nicky Hayden while recognizing the most promising amateur racer on the verge of a professional racing career. Competitors who wish to be considered for the Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award should complete the Letter of Intent.

The Bill Werner AMA Fast Brain Award recognizes both speed and smarts and is awarded based upon the racer’s performance at the event, as well as official school transcripts supplied at the time of application. Competitors who wish to be considered should complete the Bill Werner AMA Flat Track Fast Brain Award application.

The AMA Vet/Senior Racer of the Year award is presented to a standout rider in the vet racing ranks.

The AMA Youth Racer of the Year award is presented to a top youth-class rider each year.

Resources

2026 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Results

Claim: Injured motorcyclists are uninsured and disproportionately rely upon the public to pay for their injuries.

Response: Motorcyclists are just as likely to be privately insured as any other road user.

A medical center study1 reported that injured motorcyclists in the trauma center relied on public funds a lower percentage of the time than did automobile drivers to pay their hospital bills during the same time period.

A university study2 reported that automobile drivers and motorcyclists have their medical costs covered by insurance at a nearly identical rate.

Conclusion: Injured motorcyclists are less likely than the general population to use public funds to pay for injuries sustained in crashes, and no more likely to be uninsured than other vehicle operators.