Posts Tagged ‘king of baggers’

Motorcycle News: Banned from Switzerland and MotoGP goes Bagger

Posted: September 2, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing, motorcycle safety
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What You Need to Know: Motorcycle Rider Banned from Switzerland

The Gotthard Strassentunnel in Switzerland is a 10-mile (17 km) tunnel with a strict speed limit and a no-passing, double line for its entire length. It also has numerous cameras to ensure the police are aware of any violations.

A British motorcycle rider has been issued 47 tickets for passing 47 vehicles in the tunnel.  The fine for passing in the tunnel is $330 (270 Euro).  This guy now owes $12,700 in fines for this sprint through the tunnel.

The rider now has a lifetime ban from riding in Switzerland.

My Take

I have never been to Switzerland, but even I know that they are a “particular” people who obey and enforce their rules. That is neither good nor bad; it is just the way it is. So, you should know that and follow the adage of “When in Rome.”

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What You Need to Know: Harley-Davidson Bagger MotoGP World Cup

It has now been officially introduced at Austria’s iconic Red Bull Ring that a six-round Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup series will debut in 2026. Additionally, the schedule for the six-race series has been released:

          Circuit of the Americas, USA – March 27-29

          Mugello, Italy – May 29-31

          Assen, Netherlands – June 26-28

          Silverstone, UK – August 7-9

          Aragon, Spain – August 28-30

          Red Bull Ring, Austria – September 18-20

Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP, Carlos Ezpeleta stated “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and expand, both at the track for our record crowds as we continue our evolution, and to grow the reach of the sport even further – staying faithful to what fans love about MotoGP but finding ways to connect with new audiences.”

Prospective teams, riders, and sponsors are now invited to engage with the series as preparations accelerate for the 2026 debut season.

My Take: “Haters are gonna Hate”. Even if they end up enjoying the spectacle of 600-pound motorcycles racing bar to bar, they will never admit it to anyone except themselves late at night while staring at ceiling.

I for one really enjoy the bagger racing that is part of MotoAmerica, as well as the Bagger Racing League.

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Ride on, Ride safe

9 Tips for Attending a Motorcycle Race

Posted: April 4, 2024 in Uncategorized
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The motorcycle racing season is underway!  World Superbike, MotoGP, and here in the USA MotoAmerica and King of the Baggers.  If you have never been to a race this year might be the year you go to your first.

Below are some commonsense tips to make sure you have a good time:

  1. Plan ahead: Check the race schedule and plan your trip accordingly. Make sure you have all the necessary tickets, passes, and documents.
  2. Dress appropriately: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that are suitable for the weather. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
  3. Stay hydrated: Bring plenty of water and other non-alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated throughout the day.
  4. Bring earplugs: Motorcycle races can be loud, so it’s a good idea to bring earplugs to protect your hearing.
  5. Pack snacks: Bring some snacks and food to keep your energy levels up during the race. BUT, the track makes it money on their consessions please help them out.
  6. Get there early: Arrive early to find a good spot to watch the race and avoid traffic. Most tracks park the motorcycles in a motorcycle only area so watch for signs/directions.
  7. Be respectful: Be respectful of other fans, the riders, and the track. Follow the rules and regulations of the event.
  8. Take photos: Capture the excitement of the race by taking photos and videos. But remember to be mindful of other fans and not to obstruct their view.
  9. Enjoy the experience: Finally, relax and enjoy the experience. Motorcycle races are thrilling events that offer a unique opportunity to witness the skill and bravery of the riders.  MotoAmerica has a fan walk of pit road at most races.  This will give you an opportunity to meet the racers and see the bikes.

I hope you find this helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Motorcycle News: GoPro and Daytona Motorcycle Racing

Posted: March 6, 2024 in Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing
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What you need to know… This year’s Daytona 200 looks like it will be spectacular!

           The MotoAmerica Mission Daytona 200 has 68 riders representing 5 manufacturers attempting to qualify for the big race. They are riding:

                     Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati and Triumph

           The Roland Sands Mission Super Hooligans have 35 riders on 10 different motorcycles.

                     Indian FTR                         BMW R9

                     Harley Pan-American         KTM 890 Duke

                     Yamaha MT-9                    Suzuki SV1000

                     Ducati Monster                   Harley Davidson XR1200

                     Ducati Hypermotard            Enegica Eva (ELECTRIC BIKE)

           The Mission King of Baggers will have two races

           16 riders on Harley and Indian baggers on the HIGH BANK

How to watch the races? Check out MotoAmeria’s watch page.  You can check the schedule for the entire event here.

My Take – BIG UPSHIFT –  I can’t wait to see the racing this year.  The field is deep in all the divisions, so I expect tight racing across the board.

What you need to know… Go Pro is buying a motorcycle helmet company.

            GoPro, a go to for motorcyclists, is acquiring the “smart” helmet company Forcite.

            What does Forcite helmets have to offer:

            Harman Kardon speakers

            Visor displays that projects traffic, road hazards, police and turn by turn directions.

            Camera built into the chin bar, with super-wide 1080p support.

My Take – Upshift – We can expect GoPro branded helmets soon. Having the camera built into the helmet should be a safety plus.

What are your thoughts?

Ride on, Ride Safe

Motorcycle News: Bagger Racing at Laguna Seca

Posted: October 29, 2020 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing
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Upshift – King of the Baggers – MotoAmerica has a real winner with this new motorcycle race format!  The race had me smiling ear to ear.  Seeing motorcycles, that many of us ride, racing on a world-famous racetrack was so rewarding. It was also gratifying, if you listen to The DawgHouse Motorcycle Radio you know I have been calling for some kind of series like this for years.

This was not some kind of exhibition event; the bikes and the racers were there to win. With riders of the quality of Ben Bostrom (multi-time World Superbike winner), Josh Herrin (AMA Superbike Champion), Hayden Gilliam, Cory West, Tyler O’Hara, Travis Wyman are just a few of the many accomplished motorcycle racers.

Seeing these big baggers, literally, jump from the starting line and racing to the first turn hole shot was just spectacular. Then seeing the riders whipping the motorcycle left and right through the famous Laguna Seca corkscrew was a sight I hope to see again in the future.

Seeing these big baggers, literally, jump from the starting line and racing to the first turn hole shot was just spectacular. Then seeing the riders whipping the motorcycle left and right through the famous Laguna Seca corkscrew was a sight I hope to see again in the future.

Tyler O’Hara, on an Indian Challenger, even after running his motorcycle off the track was able to win with almost a 2 second lead over Hayden Gilliam and his Harley Davidson Street Glide.

My take – MotoAmerica this needs to be a real series!!!  Let’s get this on board for a 4-race series next year with the goal of getting to a 9- race annual event.

I would go with Road Atlanta to pull the south, Pitt Race for the North East and mid-Atlantic. Road America to pull the mid-American crowd and, of course, staff at Laguna Seca.  This will get more exposure across the country and pull more fans to the tracks.

Tyler O’Hara may have won the race, but the real winners were the American fanbase. 

Watch the entire race from MotoAmerica!