Estenson Racing left the World Famous Peoria TT with a near-ideal haul on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Tom Drane delivered a statement win in AFT Singles, while Dallas Daniels—racing in his home state of Illinois—finished a strong second in Mission AFT SuperTwins to keep his championship bid very much alive. The 78th running at the Peoria Motorcycle Club (Bartonville, IL) once again proved decisive for both title fights.
Dallas Daniels — pressure applied in SuperTwins
Daniels launched well and immediately put himself between championship rival Briar Bauman and the lead, but Bauman answered with two quick passes—first on Daniels and then over the jump on Max Whale—to take control. Daniels shadowed Bauman from there, trimming the gap late but ultimately taking second by 1.204 seconds at the flag. It was a measured, points-rich ride on a track that has bitten him before.
The runner-up moved the championship needle but not enough on the day; Bauman’s victory expanded his SuperTwins lead to 11 points (266–255) with three rounds remaining (Springfield Mile I & II, and Lake Ozark ST). Official timing listed Bauman’s race time at 11:08.104 with a best race lap of 27.342 seconds—numbers that underscore the pace Daniels had to match to stay in touch.
Looking ahead, Daniels has historically been strong on the Miles, and the upcoming Springfield double (Aug 30–31) offers a prime chance to flip the script before the Lake Ozark finale. FS1’s broadcast of Peoria is scheduled for August 30 (10:00 a.m. ET), a timely showcase as the title fight heads into its home stretch.
Tom Drane — a blowout win and a bigger points cushion in Singles
Drane turned the TT into a clinic. Briefly shuffled to second by 2023 winner Trevor Brunner on Lap 1, the Estenson Yamaha ace re-took the lead at Turn 1 on Lap 2 and promptly checked out, winning by 8.148 seconds. The Australian’s performance completed the AFT Singles “Grand Slam” (wins on Mile, Half-Mile, Short Track, and TT) and tied his own record streak of nine consecutive Singles podiums.
Context mattered, too. 2024 Peoria winner (and title rival) Chase Saathoff suffered a qualifying crash and did not start the Main, while three-time champion Kody Kopp lost a chain in his heat and had to claw forward from a poor grid spot after the LCQ. Behind Drane, Brunner held second with Tarren Santero third and Kopp fourth after an inspired charge.
With his fifth win of 2025—and Saathoff’s DNS—Drane now commands the Singles championship by 39 points (253–214) with three races to go. That margin, plus his all-conditions pace, puts Estenson in prime position to close out the class title if he maintains form through Springfield and Lake Ozark.
Bottom line
- SuperTwins: Daniels P2 at Peoria TT, trails Bauman by 11 (266–255) with three to run.
- Singles: Drane wins by 8.148s, expands lead to +39 (253–214); Brunner 2nd, Santero 3rd.
Peoria delivered exactly what Estenson Racing needed: a dominant Singles win and a podium that keeps the premier-class title within reach. Next stop: Springfield, where Daniels’ Mile speed and Drane’s momentum could turn late-season pressure into trophies.