American Flat Track Racing Dan Bromley He died at the age of 30 after a crash at the Lima Half-Mile on Saturday, June 27, in Lima, Ohio.
The crash involved several passengers, according to the country music news and lifestyle website Country Rebel. Another onlooker told the outlet that Bromley was thrown from his motorcycle and into a fence. It is not clear how many others were injured.
“The American Flat Track community extends its condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him,” read an AMA Pro Racing release.
The CEO of the organization, Gene Crouchhe also issued a statement, praising Bromley, a third-generation runner, and his family for their contributions to the sport.
“Few families have contributed more to the spirit and energy of the flat track than Bromley,” he said. “Dan carried that legacy with talent, humility, and a genuine love for the people around him. He was a true champion in every way. He earned respect as an athlete, but his impact reached beyond the track results. His presence on the field made our sport better, and his loss will be felt throughout the track community.”
Bromley began racing in 2012, winning the 2018 American Flat Track Singles title and the 2025 American Flat Track AdventureTrackers crown during his career.
He left his wife, Connorson Paxton, 3, and daughter Parker, 19 months.
A racing partner Mitch Boehm he remembered his friend in an American Motorcyclist Association article titled, “The Nicest Guy in Professional Dirt Track Racing, and a Helluva Partner.”
“It was Dan’s character and his soft, friendly personality that made him such a great champion,” Boehm wrote. “Ask anyone who knew or raced with (or against) him; they’ll quickly tell you that he was a joy to be around, to curl up next to, to compete with, or to have a beer with after a race.
He continued, “I first met Dan when I was working for American Flat Track during the 2018 AFT season, and I can tell you his gravity was hard to escape. As he cruised the docks, you couldn’t resist stopping in his EZ-up for a chat, and if then-girlfriend and now-wife Connar were there helping out and they ended up asking for a drink. They’re incredibly nice people to be around, and they’re not like the racers at all.” they are shy and sometimes humorless that you often hear about.”
