DAYTONA, Fla. (WFRV) – A Neenah teenager made heads turn in a big statement in his professional debut during the American Flat Track season’s opening rounds.
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According to a release, 16-year-old Jack Brucks finished 4th and 8th in the AFT Singles main events for the 1st Impressions Race Team at the legendary Daytona International Speedway, home of the iconic Daytona 500.
The release said Brucks was poised and quick in a competitive field at Daytona Bike Week, as he was near the front of the pack for the majority of the races, finishing twice in the top ten in the season-opening event.
It was Brucks’ professional debut, as the races took place on March 5 and March 6, something his team noted in the release.
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“Making your rookie debut at Daytona during Bike Week is no small task,” the team said via the release. “Jack handled the pressure, rode smart, and proved he has the speed to compete at this level.”
Local 5 Sports’ Cameron Ezeir spoke with Brucks in April 2024, after the then-14-year-old won the 2023 Youth Rider of the Year Award.
