Henry Wiles
| Henry Wiles | |
|---|---|
 Henry Wiles, Sturgis TT, August 6, 2017 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 11, 1984 Winn, Michigan, United States |
| Current team | DPC Racing Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
| Bike number | 17 |
Henry Wiles is an American Flat Track racer from the United States who has competed in the championship since 2003, winning the Peoria TT a record 14 times in a row starting in 2004 and through 2018.[1]
American Flat Track
Wiles began racing in the American Flat Track Series (then known as AMA Pro Flat Track) in 2003. That year he finished seventh at the Peoria TT. Since then he has won the event every year (it was rained out in 2007) for 14 consecutive victories as of 2018, beating Chris Carr's record of 13 (non-consecutive) wins overall at the historic track.[2]
X Games Harley-Davidson Flat-Track
Wiles competed in the 2016 X Games Harley-Davidson Flat-Track, placing 14th in the final aboard his Kawasaki Ninja 650R.[3]
Superprestigio of the Americas
Wiles was invited to participate in the inaugural Superprestigio of the Americas.[4] He placed 4th in the Last Chance Qualifier and did not advance to the finals aboard his Honda CRF450R.[5]
Troy Bayliss Classic
Wiles placed Fourth in the 2014 Troy Bayliss Classic held on January 18, 2014 at the Taree Motorcycle Club in Pampoolah, New South Wales, Australia.[6] Second in 2015, held on January 19.[7] Participated in the heats in the 2016 round, but the finals were rained out.[8] Invited to the 2017 event.[9]
Career highlights
- 14 consecutive wins at the Peoria TT, 2004-2018 (the event was rained out in 2007)
References
- ^ http://www.americanflattrack.com/news/view/henry-wiles-stays-perfect-peoria
- ^ "Past Champions - AMA Grand National Championship TT Winners". Peoria Motorcycle Club. Peoria Motorcycle Club. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ "American Flat Track Results - 2017 Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile presented by Cycle Gear". www.amaproracing.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 16, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
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{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ http://www.mcnews.com.au/bayliss-wins-troy-bayliss-classic-herfoss-2nd-kirkness-3rd/
- ^ http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/american-mees-wins-troy-bayliss-classic/
- ^ http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/12/23/flat-track-2016-troy-bayliss-classic-invitees-announced
- ^ http://www.cyclenews.com/2017/01/article/mees-wins-2017-troy-bayliss-classic/
External links
- [1] Official Site