Daytona Lights Up the 2027 AMA Pro Flat Track Season
There are few settings in American motorsport as electrically charged as Daytona International Speedway when the dirt bikes come to town. The 2027 AMA Pro Flat Track season opener lived up to every ounce of that billing, delivering a round that featured wheel-to-wheel racing, unexpected upsets, and the kind of bravado that reminds the world why flat track is one of the most exciting disciplines in all of motorcycle racing. The smell of dirt and castor oil hung heavy in the Florida air as riders from across the country arrived to throw down their first statement of the new season.
The Daytona Short Track — run on a precisely prepped oval inside the famous speedway complex — is a unique beast. The tight, fast circuit demands a blend of raw throttle confidence, precise sliding technique, and the nerves to run door-to-door at speed with riders who have no intention of giving an inch. In 2027, those demands sorted the field quickly, and by the time the checkered flag flew on the SuperTwins main event, the championship picture was already taking an intriguing shape.
SuperTwins Main Event: Race Results
The premier SuperTwins class main event was the headline show, and it delivered one of the more dramatic finishes in recent Daytona memory. After a fierce battle through the opening laps, the lead pack separated into a tight group of four riders trading the front position with every lap cycle.
- 1st Place: Cody Metcalfe — Riding with the kind of smoothness that made it look deceptively easy, Metcalfe timed his final surge to perfection, sliding into the lead with three laps to go and holding on under intense pressure for the win. His setup was dialed in from the opening session, and his consistency through the heat races clearly paid dividends in the main.
- 2nd Place: Alexa Voss — In what is already being called one of the breakthrough performances of her career, Voss ran near the front all night long and pushed Metcalfe harder than anyone expected. Her results signal that she is a genuine SuperTwins title threat in 2027, not just a promising name to watch.
- 3rd Place: Brandon Cruz — A veteran of the series, Cruz showed the experience and racecraft that has defined his career, staying out of trouble early and picking off competitors methodically before claiming a hard-earned podium finish.
- 4th Place: Trey Halvorson — Halvorson looked strong all evening but made a small error in the late stages that cost him a podium. Still, fourth at Daytona is a solid foundation for a championship run.
- 5th Place: Marcus Ohlsen — The Swedish-born American rider brought his characteristically smooth style to the Daytona dirt and salvaged a top-five finish despite struggling slightly in qualifying.
Singles Class: Youth and Speed on Display
The Singles class main event was a different kind of spectacle — faster changes at the front, more passes, and a youthful energy that bodes extremely well for the long-term future of the sport. Nineteen-year-old Dante Rivera took a commanding win, leading from the front and refusing to be rattled by the aggressive moves behind him. Rivera, riding for a well-funded privateer outfit, is the name every SuperTwins veteran will be watching as the season progresses. Behind him, a tight pack of riders separated by fractions of a second crossed the line, underlining just how competitive the Singles class has become in recent years.
Early Championship Standings After Round 1
With Daytona in the books, the early championship standings reflect the drama of the evening but also hint at what could be a long, grinding title fight. Points are earned in flat track not just in the main event but through heat races and semi-finals, meaning consistency throughout the full program matters enormously.
- 1. Cody Metcalfe — 25 points
- 2. Alexa Voss — 22 points
- 3. Brandon Cruz — 20 points
- 4. Trey Halvorson — 17 points
- 5. Marcus Ohlsen — 15 points
It's a single round, and in a season that will stretch to more than a dozen events across the country — from short tracks to half-miles and miles — these early points gaps mean very little. What matters is momentum, and on that front, Metcalfe and Voss both head out of Daytona with serious confidence.
Riders to Watch in 2027
Cody Metcalfe
The obvious front-runner after Daytona, Metcalfe arrives in 2027 having spent the off-season refining his program and reportedly making significant changes to his chassis setup. He's riding with a maturity and racecraft that suggests this could be his year to finally claim the championship. His measured pace — fast when needed, controlled when necessary — is a nightmare for rivals.
Alexa Voss
Perhaps the most exciting storyline of the 2027 season so far, Voss is proving that she belongs at the very front of the SuperTwins class. Her Daytona performance was not a fluke. Fast, precise, and mentally tough, she has the ability to challenge for race wins regularly and, with some favorable results, could be a genuine championship contender come the end of the year.
Dante Rivera — Singles Class
The young gun of the Singles class is a rider whose trajectory is impossible to ignore. Rivera's Daytona win showed that he has not just the raw speed but the composure to win under pressure. If he continues to develop at his current pace, the conversation about a SuperTwins move in the next season or two will grow very loud, very quickly.
Trey Halvorson
Don't sleep on Halvorson. A fourth-place finish at Daytona doesn't tell the full story — he was fast all evening and could easily have been on the podium. He has the talent and the equipment to win races this season, and in a championship decided by points, his consistency could prove decisive over the long haul.
What to Expect for the Rest of the 2027 Season
The AMA Pro Flat Track schedule is a cross-country tour of American motorsport at its most authentic — dusty small-town half-miles, sprawling mile ovals, and the intimate short tracks where the action gets closest and the crowd noise is deafening. After Daytona, the series moves inland, with events scheduled across the Midwest, Southeast, and West Coast before converging for a dramatic championship finale.
If Daytona is any indication, 2027 is shaping up to be one of the more compelling AMA Pro Flat Track seasons in recent memory. The racing is close, the field is deep, and there are multiple stories worth following from the front of the pack to the back. Whether you're a die-hard flat track loyalist or a newcomer drawn in by the spectacle, this is the season to pay attention.
