DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A1R Racing has expanded to a two-rider squad for the upcoming Progressive American Flat Track season, featuring veteran Aidan RoosEvans and the talented Bronson Pearce.

Last season, the team significantly increased its effort while making the switch to Yamaha equipment. Those moves paid off, most notably via a career-best AFT Singles presented by KICKER Main Event finish of fourth for RoosEvans at the Senoia Short Track.

A 14-time motorcycle dirt track amateur national champion, RoosEvans has made his presence felt near the front of the pack on multiple occasions since returning his focus to two-wheeled racing following a decorated auto racing career, which included taking Warrior Region ASCR Rookie of the Year honors in 2018. The versatile OFallon, Ill., native will pull double duty this year, adding a limited four-wheeled schedule alongside his preexisting motorcycle racing slate.

Meanwhile, Pearce joins the Progressive AFT tour full time after previously establishing himself as one of the nations elite Supermoto pilots, racking up numerous victories and accolades in national and international competition. The Bakersfield, California, native has already proven those skills translate neatly to dirt track racing, a fact that was made most evident with his fifth-place finish at last years Sturgis TT.

Backed by Yamaha again this year, A1R will support RoosEvans and Pearce with a full complement of crew and employees, including multiple mechanics, coaches and more.

We come into the 2025 season hungry, armed with a ton of talent and motivation and eager to reach new heights, A1R Team Manager Derek Arnett said. Aiden and Bronson have both proven they can race inside the top five.

Now its our aim to do that with regularity. Were putting in a huge effort this offseason to make that goal a reality.

When I hopped back on a Yamaha last year, I felt right back at home, RoosEvans said. With their backing and that of our other great partners, I feel like we have what it takes to battle for podiums.

Im also excited to step back into the car racing world a little bit. Progressive AFT will remain our priority, but well also work in some four-wheeled action. Stay tuned for more announcements on that front.