Tom Drane Steps Up to AFT Twins Today at Springfield Mile II
SPRINGFIELD — In a bold day-of decision, Estenson Racing has confirmed that newly crowned AFT Singles Champion Tom Drane will make his Mission AFT SuperTwins debut today at Springfield Mile II. The move comes less than 24 hours after Drane clinched the 2025 Singles title, adding a fresh twist to the championship storylines on Labor Day weekend’s famous Mile.
The timing couldn’t be spicier. Home-state ace Dallas Daniels rolls into Day 2 sitting just two points off the SuperTwins championship lead, poised to keep the pressure on as the title fight tightens on the fastest dirt oval in America.
Why it matters
- Immediate impact: Drane’s elevation gives Estenson Racing another drafting card in today’s pack-running Mile chess match—valuable for qualifying lanes, race control, and late-lap strategy.
- Momentum play: Fresh from a title-clinching day, Drane brings confidence and race-sharp instincts to the premier class—on a track where speed, bravery, and reading the air matter most.
- Title pressure: Daniels trails by two—every point, pick, and draft partner counts. Expect Estenson’s blue bikes to be factors in every key session.
Today’s schedule (local time, Springfield)
- Bikes on track: 10:00 AM (practice window begins)
- Opening Ceremonies: 1:30 PM
- Heats & Mains: racing to follow the ceremonies
Note: The official AFT fan schedule lists SuperTwins Practice 1 at 10:30 AM and Opening Ceremonies at 1:30 PM; times remain subject to change. Springfield-MileAmerican Flat Track
Event Details
- What: Springfield Mile II (Round 15, Progressive American Flat Track)
- Where: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
- When: Today (Sunday) — Day 2 of the doubleheader weekend. American Flat Track
What to watch
- Qualifying pace: How quickly Drane adapts to the SuperTwins draft and tire management on a long straightaway mile.
- Team tactics: Blue bike teamwork in heats and the Triple-Challenge sessions could shape Daniels’ grid position and main-event strategy.
- Championship math: With the gap at two points, Daniels’ finishes in each session carry extra weight heading into the Main. American Flat Track
Estenson Racing arrives with momentum, a daring call, and two headline stories: Drane’s debut and Daniels’ title charge. Buckle up—Springfield II is set to deliver!