Max Flinders

Max Flinders enters his 14th season of professional road racing in 2026, further cementing his reputation as one of MotoAmerica’s most resilient and versatile “ironmen.” Known for his grueling “double duty” campaigns, Flinderscontinues to be a standout performer across two of the series’ most demanding and distinct classes.

In 2025, Flinders showcased his trademark consistency in the Superbike Championship, finishing 15th overall aboard the Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Competing as a top-tier privateer against factory-level machinery, he secured five top-10 finishes, including a trio of impressive 9th-place results. His ability to extract maximum performance from an independent effort remains a hallmark of his career and a testament to his technical grit.

On the heavy-metal front, Flinders continued his evolution in the Mission King Of The Baggers class. Campaigning the M3 Harley-Davidson, he concluded the 2025 season 13th in the standings. His year was highlighted by four top-10 finishes, including a season-best 7th place at the high-speed Road America circuit.

Returning for 2026, Flinders remains with Thrashed Bike Racing for Superbike duties while spearheading the M3/Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson effort in KOTB. With over a decade of professional experience, Flinders remains a fan favorite defined by tenacity, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to the racing grind.

Little Known Fact: Born in Burton-On-Trent, England, he started racing in England on the grass track circuit and eventually found his way to the United States when his dad accepted a job offer with NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

MotoAmerica Stats
Wins:
Podiums: 2 (King Of The Baggers)

2025 – Finished 15th in MotoAmerica Superbike on his Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha R1. Scored five top-10 finishes with a best of 9th (three times). Raced a Lyndall Brakes/M3 Harley-Davidson in King of the Baggers and finished 13th in the series. Earned four top-10 finishes in KOTB with a 7th at Road America his top result. 2024 – Finished 16th in MotoAmerica Superbike with four top-10 finishes. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Ninth in King Of The Baggers with 13 top-10 finishes. Scored a Baggers podium (3rd) at Road Atlanta. Raced a Mad Monkey Motorsports/Lyndall Brakes Indian Challenger. 2023 – Earned his first career top-10 ranking in MotoAmerica Superbike. Finished 10th in the Superbike series with nine top-10 finishes. Best Superbike result was ninth (three times). Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 in Superbike. Finished 11th in King of the Baggers and earned his first ever MotoAmerica podium in the Baggers finale at New Jersey. Raced for M3/Revolution Performance on an Indian Challenger in King of the Baggers.  2022 – Scored Superbike championship points in 10 rounds. Best result was 11th at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Finished the season ranked 17th in the series. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha R1. 2021 – Finished 21st in MotoAmerica Superbike. Scored championship points in 10 rounds. Best result was 13th (four times). Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2020 – Overcame injuries from a training crash on a motocross bike to finish ranked 13th in MotoAmerica Superbike scoring three top-10 finishes. Best result was ninth (twice – round two at Road America and round five at Road Atlanta.) Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2019 – Finished 12th in MotoAmerica Superbike with eight top-10 finishes. Top result was sixth in race one at Sonoma. Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2018 – Ranked 13th in MotoAmerica Superbike with four top-10 finishes. Best result was ninth (twice – rounds 17 and 18 at New Jersey.) Raced a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2017 – Finished seventh in MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 with 16 top-10 results. Top result was fifth in race two at Road Atlanta. Also scored points in MotoAmerica Superbike where he finished 18th in the final standings. Best Superbike result was 11th in race one at Barber. Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2016 – Contested MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 on a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. Finished eighth in the Superstock 1000 with 15 top-10 finishes in the 18-race series. Best finish was seventh at round 11 at Barber. Also scored points in four rounds of MotoAmerica Superbike and was ranked 27th in the championship. 2015 – Finished 12th in MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 with five top-10 results. Top result was seventh (three times). Rode a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha. 2014 – Raced AMA Pro Supersport and finished ranked 36th in the series. Best result was 11th in round nine at New Jersey. Raced a Friendly Powersport Yamaha R6. 2013 – Finished 24th in AMA Pro Supersport East. Top result was 13th at series round eight at Mid-Ohio. Raced a Friendly Powersports Yamaha R6.