American Flat Track concludes season with two Springfield Mile races in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The American Flat Track (AFT) season will conclude at the Springfield Mile on Labor Day Weekend, with races scheduled for September 5 and 6. The Springfield Mile is considered a premier event in the series, akin to the Daytona 500 in NASCAR. The weekend will also feature the 2026 AFT Awards Party, taking place on September 7 in Pleasant Plains. Current standings show Dallas Daniels leading the SuperTwins standings, followed closely by Kody Kopp and Briar Bauman, with three races remaining in the season.
- •Springfield Mile races set for September 5 and 6 at Illinois State Fairgrounds.
- •Jared Mees and Briar Bauman both have recent victories at Springfield.
- •Dallas Daniels leads current AFT standings with three races left.
- •2026 AFT Awards Party scheduled for September 7 in Pleasant Plains.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Why American Flat Track isn't leaving following second Springfield Mile
"Not only will the American Flat Track season end in Sangamon County, but the AFT is holding its postseason awards ceremony here, too.
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