Indian motorcycle have officially announced that they will be making a historic return to AMA Pro Flat Track Racing. The racing team will participate with an all-new liquid cooled 750cc four-valve engine specifically designed for flat track. Moreover, the racer will also have a specially engineered chassis.
When we said historic return, we meant it because Indian Motorcycle has a significant history in flat track, at one time dominating the sport with legendary riders and motorcycles. One of the most famous teams consisted of legends like Bill Tuman, Bobby Hill and Ernie Beckman.
“We are very excited to return to the AMA Circuit,” says Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “We have established the new Indian Chief and Scout series as the cornerstones of our production line-up, and now is the time for us to return to racing in a big way. We know that fans of Indian Motorcycle have been anticipating this announcement and can’t wait to see Indian Racing back in action," he added.
Multi-time AMA Grand National Champion Jared Mees will join the Indian Motorcycle Racing Team as a test rider in 2016. Mees, 30, won the AMA Grand National Twins Championship in 2009, AMA Grand National Singles Championship in 2012, and the unified AMA Grand National Championship title in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
“Indian Motorcycle was born out of competition, and through its history used racing to develop and improve the product as well as expand the appeal of the brand,” says Reid Wilson, Marketing Director for Indian Motorcycle.
“I can’t express how excited I am to be the guy to bring Indian Motorcycle back into the forefront of AMA Pro competition,” says Jared Mees. “We will have a lot of work to do to develop a 100 percent new race platform, but I’m committed and excited at what I have seen on the drawing boards and what the plans are for Indian Motorcycle Racing. This is history for the brand, and being a part of it is truly exciting for me and this sport.”
They race the new 100bhp plus motorcycle sometime in 2016 in preparation for a full season of competition in 2017.
