Indian's 2018 Contingency Program Offers Over $350,000 In Performance Incentives

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After an incredibly successful 2017 American Flat Track season, Indian Motorcycle Racing is offering professional and privateer racers very attractive and unmatched contingency incentives to compete aboard a Scout FTR750 in 2018.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – October 12, 2017 – Indian Motorcycle Racing, which captured the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship, is offering professional flat track race teams and privateers unmatched incentives to compete on its premier Scout FTR750 race bike. More than $350,000 in contingency is available for those who ride an Indian for 2018.

The Scout FTR750 powered arguably the most dominant season in flat track history, as the Indian Wrecking Crew swept the American Flat Track Championship and combined for 14 total wins, 37 podiums and six podium sweeps. Jared Mees, the 2017 Grand National Champion, won 10 races and set a new single-season record with 17 total podiums.

The bike’s superiority was further exemplified at the Lone Star Half-Mile, when privateer Johnny Lewis captured his only podium of the season in his first race aboard the Scout FTR750.

“After a historic return to professional racing, and the incredible success of the Scout FTR750 and our factory team, we are committing to support privateer racers who ride an Indian in 2018,” said Reid Wilson, Marketing Director – Indian Motorcycle. “Beyond the Indian Wrecking Crew, we received strong and enthusiastic feedback from select privateer riders who raced the Scout FTR750 during the 2017 season.”

Indian Motorcycle Racing’s contingency structure breaks down by the following:
  • Championship – $25,000
  • 1st – $5,000
  • 2nd – $4,000
  • 3rd – $3,000
  • 4th – $2,000
  • 5th – $1,000
  • 6th – $900
  • 7th – $800
  • 8th – $700
  • 9th – $600
  • 10th – $500

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing and the Indian Wrecking Crew, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. For information on purchasing a Scout FTR750, please contact Racing@IndianMotorcycle.com.

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