| Mission AFT SuperTwins opening lap at the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades, led by Declan Bender (No. 70), Chad Cose (No. 49), and Briar Bauman (No. 3). [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing] |
| DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 20, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that its Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades attracted more than 385,000 total viewers on the FOX Broadcast Network, delivering the series’ largest audience to date on the broadcast network, according to Nielsen. Nielsen ratings highlights from the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track telecast on the FOX Broadcast Network include: |
| The Nashville Short Track attracted more than 385,000 total viewers, setting a new single-show FOX Broadcast Network viewership record for Progressive AFT and surpassing the series’ previous benchmark on the network by more than 91.5%.At its highest point, the telecast reached a quarter-hour peak of 449,000 viewers, further demonstrating the strength of the broadcast audience and marking an 88.6% increase over Progressive AFT’s previous FOX Broadcast Network peak.264,000 households tuned into Progressive AFT for the FOX Broadcast Network telecast of the Nashville Short Track, a 50% increase from the series’ previous household record on the network.The telecast delivered expanded national broadcast reach and increased visibility for Progressive AFT teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors. |
| “This is an important milestone for Progressive American Flat Track and a clear signal that the sport is gaining traction with a national broadcast audience,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades delivered the product we believe in: elite athletes, close racing, engaged fans, and strong partner activation. FOX Broadcast Network gives our teams, manufacturers, sponsors, and events a truly national stage, and this audience shows the critical importance of broadcast in reaching the masses.” The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades also marked Progressive AFT’s debut in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where a strong on-site crowd combined with record FOX Broadcast Network viewership to create a milestone weekend for the series. The broadcast ratings further showcase the expanding reach of Progressive American Flat Track and reinforce the value of national broadcast television in delivering exposure for the athletes, teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors that support the championship. Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to Sturgis, South Dakota, for two races during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The action begins with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10, at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. Tickets are available now for both races of the 86th Sturgis Bike Week: |
| Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954 |
| Progressive American Flat Track’s Nashville Short Track Delivers Best-Ever FOX Broadcast Network Viewership, Reaching 449,000 Viewers at Its Peak |
| Mission AFT SuperTwins opening lap at the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades, led by Declan Bender (No. 70), Chad Cose (No. 49), and Briar Bauman (No. 3). [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing] |
| DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 20, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that its Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades attracted more than 385,000 total viewers on the FOX Broadcast Network, delivering the series’ largest audience to date on the broadcast network, according to Nielsen. Nielsen ratings highlights from the Caterpillar Nashville Short Track telecast on the FOX Broadcast Network include: |
| The Nashville Short Track attracted more than 385,000 total viewers, setting a new single-show FOX Broadcast Network viewership record for Progressive AFT and surpassing the series’ previous benchmark on the network by more than 91.5%.At its highest point, the telecast reached a quarter-hour peak of 449,000 viewers, further demonstrating the strength of the broadcast audience and marking an 88.6% increase over Progressive AFT’s previous FOX Broadcast Network peak.264,000 households tuned into Progressive AFT for the FOX Broadcast Network telecast of the Nashville Short Track, a 50% increase from the series’ previous household record on the network.The telecast delivered expanded national broadcast reach and increased visibility for Progressive AFT teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors. |
| “This is an important milestone for Progressive American Flat Track and a clear signal that the sport is gaining traction with a national broadcast audience,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades delivered the product we believe in: elite athletes, close racing, engaged fans, and strong partner activation. FOX Broadcast Network gives our teams, manufacturers, sponsors, and events a truly national stage, and this audience shows the critical importance of broadcast in reaching the masses.” The Caterpillar Nashville Short Track presented by Memphis Shades also marked Progressive AFT’s debut in Hohenwald, Tennessee, where a strong on-site crowd combined with record FOX Broadcast Network viewership to create a milestone weekend for the series. The broadcast ratings further showcase the expanding reach of Progressive American Flat Track and reinforce the value of national broadcast television in delivering exposure for the athletes, teams, manufacturers, event partners, and sponsors that support the championship. Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to Sturgis, South Dakota, for two races during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The action begins with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10, at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. Tickets are available now for both races of the 86th Sturgis Bike Week: |
| Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954 |