Jared Mees, Harley-Davidson Team Up for Route 66 Centennial Ride to Springfield Mile

10x Champion Jared Mees racing at the Indy Mile in 2015 onboard his Harley-Davidson XR750.  [Photo: Dave Haughs for AMA Pro Racing] 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 18, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track fans can make the journey to the legendary Springfield Mile part of the race-day experience on Saturday, September 5, with a special Route 66 Centennial certified ride created and organized by 10x Grand National Champion and Springfield Mile promoter Jared Mees in partnership with Harley-Davidson.

The one-day-only ride will depart from Conrad’s Harley-Davidson and take participants along Route 66 on their way to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Springfield Mile.

Participation in the ride is free, with the purchase of a Springfield Mile event ticket required. The first 75 participants to register will also receive an exclusive event T-shirt.

Route 66 Centennial Harley-Davidson event T-Shirt.

The ride is an officially certified Route 66 Centennial event, helping celebrate 100 years of one of America’s most iconic highways while bringing motorcycle enthusiasts together for a journey to one of the most historic events in Progressive American Flat Track.

The September 5 Springfield Mile will provide the destination for the ride and a full day of Progressive AFT action at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Fans looking to elevate their race-day experience can also take advantage of the available Harley-Davidson VIP Experience package in addition to standard event ticket options.

Fans interested in participating in the September 5 ride can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKAEPA7YxwHrKRLSkiaSjXz28d1N-xBxG4beeOzKkAdVjVlg/viewform

Tickets for the Caterpillar Springfield Mile are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions

Next Up Progressive American Flat Track returns to action this Saturday, August 22, for the 79th running of the Caterpillar Peoria TT at the legendary Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois. One of the most iconic events in motorcycle racing, Peoria’s one-of-a-kind TT circuit, famous jump and natural amphitheater setting will once again provide the stage for a pivotal late-season showdown.
Get tickets to the Caterpillar Peoria TT at https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/2026-peoria-tt-185253

 For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those who can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Chromecast.

FOX Sports

FOX Sports provides national television coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events throughout the season, featuring in-depth race coverage, rider features, and onboard cameras. The 2026 Progressive AFT television schedule is available at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

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