2024 Flat track World Champion
Small in stature, but a giant in terms of heart and determination, American idol Sammy Halbert made his FIM Flat Track World Championship debut in 2023, but never really found his feet until the final round when heendedan inconsistent season with victory at Morizès in south-west France.
With a full season under his belt, Halbert–aformer American Motorcyclist Association Grand National Champion and X-Games gold medallist–could tailor his off-season programme accordingly and when the opening round of the 2024 season fired off the linein Italy in Julyhe was ready for action.A fighting third atBoves-Cuneowas a rock-solid startand, in a sport where consistency is key, it wouldbe his lowest finish of the season.
Back-to-back wins at the next two rounds in Germany and GreatBritain saw him open up a series lead at the halfwaypoint, although defending champion Ervin Krajčovičwas equally consistent and kept the pressure firmly on Halbert.
Extending his advantage with second at round four inMorizèsin France at the start of September, another pair of seconds at the final two rounds in Pardubice in the Czech Republic and Debrecen in Hungary sealed the deal.
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FIM Flat track World Championship – 2024