Bagger Racing Explained
Big Bikes. Real Racing.
Harley-Davidson and Indian touring motorcycles are built for the open road. Bagger racing takes them somewhere else entirely: onto a road course, where riders battle through corners, brake hard into turns, and accelerate down the straights.
These motorcycles retain the unmistakable look of a bagger, including their saddlebags, while being prepared for the demands of competition. The result is a racing experience rooted in American motorcycle culture, performance engineering, and the people who push these machines further.
Welcome to the Bagger Racing League.
What Is a Racing Bagger?
A bagger is a touring motorcycle equipped with saddlebags, typically with a front fairing. A racing bagger takes that platform and adapts it for road racing, with modifications governed by its class rules.
Brakes, suspension, tires, engine preparation, and chassis setup all play a role. Riders compete on paved circuits with left and right turns, where handling, racecraft, and consistency matter alongside horsepower.
Find Your Class
BRL brings together baggers, twins, and superbikes. Each category has its own eligibility requirements and technical rules, giving different motorcycles and levels of preparation a place to compete.
Baggers
Twins
Superbikes
Class availability can vary by season and event. Check the event information and current rulebook for the classes offered and the requirements for your motorcycle.
Every Round Counts
A race win puts a rider on the podium. A championship takes a season.
Riders earn points toward their class championship according to the applicable scoring rules. Follow individual race results to see who finished where, then check the standings to see how each round changes the title fight.
Official results, penalties, and championship decisions are governed by the series rules and published updates.
Experience BRL in Person
The sound, speed, and scale of these motorcycles come alive at the track.
Watch riders find their lines, teams prepare their machines, and competitors battle for position. Whether you follow a favorite racer, ride a bagger yourself, or are discovering the sport for the first time, a BRL weekend puts you close to the action.
Check your event's page for the daily schedule, ticket details, spectator access, and any vendor activities or rider appearances.
Watch From Anywhere
Catch available race broadcasts, replays, highlights, and coverage through BRL's official channels.
Visit the Watch section for published videos and confirmed broadcast information for upcoming events.
Ready to Join the Grid?
Start with your motorcycle, your experience, and the class you want to race.
Before entering:
- Review the current rules. Confirm your motorcycle's eligibility and permitted modifications.
- Confirm licensing requirements. Contact BRL if you need help understanding the qualifications for your intended class.
- Check the event details. Review entry deadlines, fees, required equipment, and paperwork.
- Register to race. Submit your entry through the official registration process.
Have a question about where you fit? Contact the series before entering or making changes to your motorcycle.
Know the Rules. Come Prepared.
The Rules & Regulations page is your starting point for eligibility, motorcycle preparation, race procedures, and competition requirements.
Review the current rulebook and any applicable bulletins before each event. Official rules and published updates take precedence over this introductory guide.
