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Illinois Native Dallas Daniels wins 79th Peoria TT Races

BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — The 79th annual Peoria TT Races took place at the Peoria Motor Cycle Club. The main race, the Mission AFT SuperTwins was a two-way race between Brian Bauman, who is looking for his third consecutive title win in Peoria. The race was neck and neck the whole time between those two. […]

Illinois Native Dallas Daniels wins 79th Peoria TT Races

Bartonville, Illinois was the scene for the 79th annual Peoria TT Races at the Peoria Motor Cycle Club. The main event, the Mission AFT SuperTwins, saw a thrilling head-to-head battle between Brian Bauman and Dallas Daniels. While Bauman led for most of the race, Daniels surged ahead to claim victory, marking his first win in Peoria.

The track holds a deeply personal significance for Daniels, as it's where he first started watching races and ultimately raced himself after growing up in Illinois. Daniels expressed his joy, saying it felt great to finally get that title. The race was a grueling one, with the track becoming particularly slippery towards the end.

Daniels acknowledged the challenge, describing it as one of the toughest races he's ever faced. Looking ahead, the Peoria TT Races will be lit up for the first time next year.

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