We are excited to announce that the Bonneville Performance, Castrol/Triumph Factory AMA Pro Flat Track Racing Team will be in the Windy City for a very special appearance! National Champion rider Mikey Martin (#91) will be with the team at Motoworks Chicago on Friday, May 23rd from 5 PM until 9 PM.
The Event at Motoworks
Motoworks Chicago, Bonneville Performance, Mikey and the team invite all Chicago area Triumph and flat track fans to join them for photographs, autographs, Q & A and to see the Bonneville Performance Super Tracker Triumph racing Bonneville’s up close. If you are not familiar with flat track racing, this is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the sport which features some of the most exciting, raw racing you will ever see.
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Ride from Chicago to Springfield
Chicago’s Triumph dealer, Motoworks Chicago is organizing a motorcycle ride from their dealership to the racetrack on Saturday morning, May 24, 2014! We encourage all riders to join this special ride and stay on to support Mikey Martin #91 and the Triumph factory team as they attack the Springfield Mile on Sunday at speeds over 130 mph!
Springfield Mile Race
On Sunday, May 25, 2014, Mikey and the team will be competing in the famous Springfield Mile race held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.
Flat Track Racing
Flat track racing combines raw horsepower, skill and adrenalin pumping excitement to produce great entertainment for fans year after year. The Springfield Mile is one of the oldest running races on the national circuit and a favorite of flat track fans. Dating back to the 1930’s, the Springfield Mile is hallowed ground where many of this sports greats earned their “#1 plate” signifying the #1 rider of the season. From 1946 to 1953, the AMA Grand National Champion was decided based on the results of this single race!
Videos of Interest
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May 23, 2014 Event Update
The event at Motoworks was well attended by many customers and friends.