Road to AFT: New Winner
At Daytona’s American Flat Track kickoff, Californian Ryder Bitz‑Hay became the first Road to AFT winner of the year, earning credentials that can fast‑track him into pro classes Road to AFT coverage. Daytona’s three‑day flat track showcase is once again acting as a launchpad for emerging talent and a breeding ground for builders focused on competitive flat‑track chassis work Road to AFT coverage.
The Mission Foods CTR Showcase Main that produced Bitz‑Hay’s breakout run was staged at the DAYTONA Flat Track on March 4, 2026 as part of a three‑day Daytona Bike Week program. corytexterpromotions.com He campaigned the No. 14 Bitz‑Hay Racing KTM 450 SX‑F in the Road to AFT Main, appearing on the official AFT entry list under that number and machine. americanflattrack.com Contemporary reports described the victory as a wire‑to‑wire run, a finish that interrupted an afternoon in which Sam Drane had already taken the 450 Amateur and Open Amateur mains plus the Mission Challenge Dash. cyclenews.com Bitz‑Hay arrived at Daytona with momentum from the CTR circuit, having swept the 250cc Amateur class during a 2025 CTR weekend, a result tracked in series archives that preceded his 2026 Road to AFT credential. cyclenews.com
