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Dallas Daniels wins 79th Peoria TT in dramatic finish

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Dallas Daniels wins 79th Peoria TT in dramatic finish

Summary

Dallas Daniels emerged victorious at the 79th Caterpillar Peoria TT nationals on Saturday, narrowly defeating three-time champion Briar Bauman by one-third of a second. The race at Thunder Valley was marked by intense competition and close finishes, with Daniels managing to fend off Bauman during the final laps. With this win, Daniels strengthens his lead in the Mission SuperTwins standings, now holding a 20-point advantage over Bauman ahead of upcoming races in Springfield. Australian Tom Drane also clinched the KICKER AFT Singles season championship during the event, finishing strongly against his competitors.

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By the Numbers

•Daniels wins Peoria TT, edging out Bauman by one-third of a second.
•Bauman finished second, with Davis Fisher taking third.
•Daniels leads the Mission SuperTwins standings by 20 points.
•Drane secures AFT Singles championship early with dominating performance.
•Event featured a large supportive crowd for Daniels.

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2:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'A crazy race': Rising young rider gets a breakthrough win in 79th Peoria TT

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Mattoon native Dallas Daniels, defeated three-time champion Briar Bauman by one-third of one second Saturday in the 79th Peoria TT race.
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