Flat Out Friday Returns to Milwaukee

Annual motorcycle racing and custom bike show event comes back to Fiserv Forum and The Rave Eagles Ballroom

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Flat Out Friday, Milwaukee's unique indoor motorcycle racing event, is returning to Fiserv Forum on February 14, followed by the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show at The Rave Eagles Ballroom over the weekend. The high-speed racing features a special grip-enhancing ingredient - Dr Pepper syrup sprayed on the racing surface. The weekend also includes custom motorcycle displays, entertainment, and family-friendly activities for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Why it matters

Flat Out Friday and the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show are annual highlights for Milwaukee's vibrant motorcycle community, providing winter entertainment and showcasing the city's rich flat-track racing heritage. The events draw enthusiasts from around the world to experience the unique blend of high-speed competition and custom bike culture.

The details

Flat Out Friday features 12 different racing classes, from professional riders to children, with short, fast-paced races lasting about 3 minutes each. Organizers remove the basketball court and some seats at Fiserv Forum to create the racing surface, spraying it with a light mist of Dr Pepper syrup to provide the perfect grip for the motorcycles. Between races, attendees enjoy comedy performances and other motorcycle-related entertainment. The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show at The Rave Eagles Ballroom showcases 100 custom motorcycles from around the world, including choppers, vintage bikes, and racing machines, reflecting Wisconsin's strong flat-track racing community.

  • Flat Out Friday takes place on February 14, 2026 at Fiserv Forum.
  • The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is held on Saturday and Sunday, February 15-16, 2026 at The Rave Eagles Ballroom.

The players

Jeremy Prach

One of the event organizers for Flat Out Friday.

Scott Johnson

Co-organizer of the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show.

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What they’re saying

“We spray down some Dr Pepper syrup, just a light mist to give the rubber a kind of chemical reaction to make it so the motorcycles don't slip.”

— Jeremy Prach, Event Organizer

“It's 100 motorcycles that are invited from all over the world that come and are put on display. Kids love it. If you're a motorcycle fan, we're motorcycle people.”

— Scott Johnson, Co-Organizer

What’s next

The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show will take place on February 15-16, 2026 at The Rave Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee.

The takeaway

Flat Out Friday and the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show are annual highlights that showcase Milwaukee's vibrant motorcycle culture and heritage, drawing enthusiasts from around the world to experience the unique blend of high-speed competition and custom bike displays during the winter months.