Sam Drane: Rising in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup
At the Barber Motorsports Park round of the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup by Motul, Sam Drane, representing Estenson Racing, demonstrated his potential.
Race One (April 26, 2025): Drane secured a strong second-place finish, narrowly edging out Hank Vossberg by 0.076 seconds, after initially taking the holeshot before being overtaken by Alessandro Di Mario, who went on to win the race.
Race Two (April 27, 2025): Despite starting from the back of the grid due to missing the sighting lap after a crash during the track familiarization session, Drane fought through the field to finish fourth in wet conditions.
These results place Drane second in the championship standings with 65 points, trailing leader Alessandro Di Mario, who has 86 points.
Tom Drane: Leading the AFT Singles Championship
In the American Flat Track (AFT) series, Tom Drane continues to impress in the Singles class.
Ventura Short Track (April 26, 2025): Drane’s nine-race podium streak concluded with a fourth-place finish. Despite this, he maintains a narrow lead in the championship standings with 68 points, just two points ahead of Chase Saathoff.
Drane’s consistent performances underscore his determination to secure the AFT Singles title this season.
Dallas Daniels: Contending in AFT SuperTwins
Dallas Daniels remains a strong contender in the AFT SuperTwins category.
Ventura Short Track (April 26, 2025): Daniels secured a second-place finish, closely following winner Briar Bauman. This result keeps Daniels firmly in the championship hunt, now holding 81 points, just three points behind Bauman’s 84.
Daniels’ performance reflects his resilience and competitiveness in the premier class.
Upcoming Events
The AFT series continues with the Silver Dollar Short Track at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, on May 3, 2025. Both Tom Drane and Dallas Daniels will aim to capitalize on their current standings and push for victories to solidify their championship aspirations.
In the MotoAmerica Talent Cup, Sam Drane will look to close the gap to the championship leader in the upcoming rounds.
Estenson Racing’s riders are demonstrating exceptional talent and determination across disciplines, positioning themselves as formidable contenders in their respective championships.