Reigning American Flat Track SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees to Pilot FTR750 for Eighth Consecutive Year, Eyes Record-Setting 10th-Career Championship in 2024.
Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, has unveiled its 2024 factory race teams for the King of the Baggers® (KOTB), Super Hooligan® (SHNC), and American Flat Tracksm (AFT) competitions. The team will feature reigning champions Tyler O’Hara and Jared Mees, alongside the addition of three-time Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss. Moreover, Indian Motorcycle has also pledged over $450,000 in combined privateer contingency for KOTB, SHNC, and AFT.
Gary Gray, Vice President Racing and Service for Indian Motorcycle, expressed enthusiasm about the team’s prospects for the upcoming season, stating, “We’re excited to welcome Troy to the Indian Motorcycle family, as he’s a seasoned road racer with a wealth of experience competing at a high level. Backed by the performance capabilities of Indian Motorcycle, we feel we have three riders who could each win a championship in 2024.”
The MotoAmerica® KOTB & SHNC classes will see Indian Motorcycle and S&S® fielding a two-man factory race team. Tyler O’Hara, a familiar name in the KOTB and SHNC classes, will continue his journey on the S&S Indian Challenger and the S&S Indian FTR respectively. Joining O’Hara under S&S is renowned Australian racer Troy Herfoss, who brings a rich history of championship titles in various forms of motorcycle racing to the team.
Regarding his involvement with Indian Motorcycle, Herfoss expressed his honor, saying, “To have the opportunity to don Indian Motorcycle Red leathers and compete on behalf of such a historic brand is a true honor. As a motorsports enthusiast in Australia, I’ve been envious of all the bagger racing taking place in the states, and I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to pilot an S&S Indian Challenger and ride for a factory team who has a championship to its name.”
In addition to the factory efforts, Indian Motorcycle is offering substantial privateer contingency for KOTB and SHNC participants, reinforcing their commitment to supporting the broader racing community.
Meanwhile, in the AFT SuperTwins category, Jared Mees is set to return for his eighth consecutive year aboard the Indian FTR750. After securing a record-tying ninth-career championship in 2023, Mees is aiming for a historic 10th-career AFT grand national championship. Supported by a trusted team and a roster of sponsors, Mees is poised to make history once again in the AFT SuperTwins class.
With the stage set for an action-packed season, Indian Motorcycle’s 2024 factory race teams are gearing up to showcase their skills and push the boundaries of motorcycle racing across the KOTB, SHNC, and AFT competitions.
In addition to its AFT factory efforts around Mees, Indian Motorcycle is offering the sport’s most robust privateer contingency, equating to more than $252,600.
2024 Indian Motorcycle AFT Privateer Contingency:
- Championship: $25,000
- 1st: $7,500
- 2nd: $2,500
- 3rd: $1,500
- 4th: $1,000
- 5th: $750
- 6th: $350
- 7th: $250
- 8th: $150
- 9th: $125
- 10th: $100