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2026 Bagger Racing League Champions Crowned at Las Vegas Battle of Champions Season Finale
Rounds 6 and 7 deliver championship battles, dominant performances, and a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 racing season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Bagger Racing League’s Battle of Champions to Stream Live from Las Vegas on 951.LIVE
Fans worldwide can tune in free on the 951 Live YouTube channel as the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers presented by Memphis Shades joins Apex Assassins for the 2026 Battle of Champions in Las Vegas. Live broadcasts Saturday & Sunday.
ASRA and BRL Expand Premier National Platform, Launch ASRA/BRL National Championship in 2027
Partnership creates first combined national championship; 2027 schedule released, with new sport-bike cost-containment programs to follow. The championship kicks off at NCM Motorsports Park in Kentucky and concludes at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Start Your Vegas Weekend on Track!
Apex Assassins kicks off Battle of Champions weekend with a full track day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, October 16. Novice, Intermediate & Advanced groups, 8AM-5PM, $250 to ride.
We Crown the Champions in Vegas! 2026 BRL Awards Banquet at Bauhaus Vegas
Join us October 18 at Bauhaus Vegas for the 2026 Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League Battle of the Baggers Awards Banquet, presented by Memphis Shades. After the racing, the celebration begins!
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Named Official Hotel of Battle of Champions Las Vegas 2026
Racers, teams and fans can book the event group rate by September 20 using group code FCE1026.
Bagger Racing League Opens Racer Registration, Ticket Sales and Vendor Opportunities for the 2026 Battle of Champions in Las Vegas
Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades Will Crown Its 2026 Champions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, October 16–18, 2026. Racer registration, tickets, and vendor opportunities are now open.
Perfect Weather and Thrilling Racing Highlight the 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days AMA Bagger Championships
More than 40,000 fans gathered at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for thrilling Bagger GP, Pro Stock Bagger, and Super Street Bagger racing.
Battle of Champions 2026: BRL Joins Premier Multi-Day Racing Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Apex Assassins presents Battle of Champions 2026, October 16th–18th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Bagger Racing League is committed to joining this flagship invite-only event.
Dahmer and Foley Sweep Rounds 3 & 4 of the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades
Unlimited Superbike Racer Elisa Gendron Belen Becomes First Female of 2026 to Earn a Podium.
On Saturday, June 27th at Gingerman Raceway, the Bagger Racing League family will honor the memory of Glenn Philipp with a special Memorial Lap.
The BRL family will honor Glenn Philipp with a special Memorial Lap before the afternoon races.
Bagger Racing League Heads to GingerMan Raceway for a Weekend of High-Speed Action June 27-28
The Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers returns to GingerMan Raceway for rounds 3 and 4 of the 2026 season.
2026 Round 1 & 2 Alpinestars Results | Motorsports Park Hastings
Full official results from the 2026 season opener at Motorsports Park Hastings are now available.
2026 BRL Season Opener at Motorsports Park Hastings
The 2026 season officially kicked off at Motorsports Park Hastings with two days of championship racing.
Tickets On Sale Now for the Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League Battle of the Baggers at Motorsport Park Hastings
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 season opener at Motorsport Park Hastings.
Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League Announces Red Line Oil as Official Oil of the 2026 Season
Red Line Oil joins BRL as the Official Oil partner for the 2026 season.
Bagger Racing League Announces Advanblack as Official Bodywork Partner for 2026
Advanblack joins BRL as the Official Bodywork Partner, bringing precision fitment to the paddock.
Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League "Battle of the Baggers" Announces 2026 Manufacturer Contingency Programs
S&S Cycle and Vance & Hines Motorsports contingency programs announced for 2026.
Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League Announces 2026 Battle of the Baggers Schedule Presented by Memphis Shades
The full 2026 BRL schedule has been officially announced featuring four iconic venues.
GILMORE AND FOLEY TAKE HOME 2025 AMA BAGGER CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MID-OHIO DURING AMA VMD.
The 2025 AMA Bagger Championships roared to a thrilling conclusion at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
Bagger Racing League’s Drag Specialties “Battle of the Baggers” presented by Memphis Shades Ignites GingerMan Raceway with Heart-Pounding Rounds 5 and 6
Bagger Racing League’s Drag Specialties “Battle of the Baggers” presented by Memphis Shades Ignites GingerMan Raceway with Heart-Pounding Rounds 5 and 6 South Haven, Michigan – June 29, 2025 – The Bagger Racing League’s Drag Specialties “Battle of the Baggers” presented by Memphis Shades thundered i
Bagger Racing League Electrifies America’s Heartland with Rounds 3 & 4 of the Drag Specialties “Battle of the Baggers” Presented by Memphis Shades
HASTINGS, NE — The Bagger Racing League (BRL) brought the thunder of V-Twin engines to Motorsport Park Hastings in Hastings, Nebraska, for Rounds 3 and 4 of the Drag Specialties “Battle of the Baggers” presented by Memphis Shades. Fans filled the stands, soaking in the raw power, intense competition
Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades Kicks Off 2025 Season With Back-to-Back Battles, Big Names, and Breakout Performances
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2025 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, CA – The 2025 Bagger Racing League (BRL) season roared to life in the California desert, launching with back-to-back rounds of bar-to-bar action at the legendary Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. The Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Prese
Bagger Racing League’s “Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers” Presented by Memphis Shades Announces New Castle Harley-Davidson as Official Broadcast Partner
Racing Goes Live April 26–27, Streaming Free on YouTube and RacerTV.com April 24, 2025 – The Bagger Racing League (BRL) is proud to announce that the upcoming Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers, presented by Memphis Shades, will be broadcast live and for free thanks to the support of New Castle
Bagger Racing League Europe Hosts First Official Bagger Test at Parcmotor Castellolí
April 4, 2025 Parcmotor Castellolí, Spain – History was made today as the Bagger Racing League (BRL) Europe held its first official bagger test at the renowned Parcmotor Castellolí circuit. Fans and media turned out in full force to witness Europe's first-ever track day dedicated to the high-perform
Bagger Racing League Announces Drag Specialties as Title Sponsor for the 2025 BATTLE OF THE BAGGERS
Drag Specialties named title sponsor, setting the stage for an electrifying 2025 season.
MEMPHIS SHADES JOINS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2025 DRAG SPECIALTIES BATTLE OF THE BAGGERS
Memphis Shades joins as the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers.
Unleashing the Ultimate Race Bagger: BRL, Drag Specialties & Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson Lead the Charge
A groundbreaking partnership creating the ultimate race bagger with cutting-edge V-Twin technology.
Bagger Racing League Expands to Australia – Global Growth Continues with BRL Australia
The Bagger Racing League officially heads down under, bringing world-class V-twin racing to Australia.
The Bagger Racing European Cup is born
A new era for motorcycle racing in Europe with the launch of the Bagger Racing European Cup.
Bagger Racing League Unveils Provisional 2025 Schedule
Eight Rounds Across North America, Including AMA Bagger Championship Event and Can-Am Bagger Championship.
2024 Bagger Racing League (BRL) Championship Finals & Season Recap
The 2024 season came to a dramatic close with championship finals at Willow Springs International Raceway.
BRL Releases 2024 Race Class Eligibility Overview and Rules
The Bagger Racing League has released the updated 2024 Race Class Eligibility Overview, covering all eleven classes of competition including Bagger GP, Pro Stock Bagger, Super-Street Bagger, and more. Key updates include new licensing requirements and class specifications.
UltraCool Oil Coolers Named Official Partner of the 2024 Bagger Racing League
UltraCool Oil Coolers joins the Bagger Racing League as an Official Partner for 2024. UltraCool changed V-Twin cooling in 2019 with their 3rd generation oil cooling system, and Shane Narbonne has won 3 straight BRL Championships using UltraCool's system.
Unveiling the 2024 Bagger Racing League "Battle of the Baggers" Schedule
A thrilling schedule featuring international showdowns and new classes for the 2024 season.
DP Brakes Named 2024 Liquid Twins Class Title Sponsor
The Bagger Racing League is thrilled to announce DP Brakes as the title sponsor for the highly anticipated 2024 Liquid Twins class. With their motto 'The First...The Best...The Leader...in Sintered Braking Technology,' DP Brakes continues to be a steadfast supporter of the BRL.
Barnett Clutches Named 2024 Super Street Class Title Sponsor
The Bagger Racing League announces Barnett Clutches & Cables as the Title Sponsor for the Super Street Class in 2024. Since 1948, Barnett has crafted top-quality clutches and cables for motorcycles.
Andrews Products Named 2024 Bagger GP Class Title Sponsor
The Bagger Racing League proudly introduces Andrews Products as the 2024 Bagger GP Class Title Sponsor. Andrews Products is recognized worldwide as a designer and manufacturer of high quality durable performance improvement products.
Drag Specialties Returns as 2024 BRL Title Sponsor for Fourth Consecutive Year
The BRL is proud to announce the continued sponsorship with Drag Specialties for the fourth consecutive year as the Title Sponsor. Together, we aim to bring the excitement of Bagger Racing to fans everywhere.
BRL GOES INTERNATIONAL
BRL makes its Canadian debut partnering with the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.
Introducing the Bagger Racing League's Newest Class: Super Street
The Super Street class brings a thrilling showdown between Indian and Harley motorcycle racing.
Bagger Racing League Continues 2023 Race Season as Arnie Wells Takes the Checkered Flag in Thrilling Finish at Daytona
Bagger Racing League’s Fall Brawl in Daytona was an absolute barn burner! The thrilling race saw Arnie Wells of Team SLYFOX Performance and Suburban Harley-Davidson take the #1 plate with Bryan Sheilds and Craig Braymiller rounding out the podium. The American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) hos
Bagger Racing League Says the 2023 Season Isn’t Over with Two Fall Races and a Chance to Win a Piece of Motorcycle History!
Bagger Racing League© the nation’s fastest-growing series in motorcycle racing, today announced that its growing base of national and international fans can sign up for its electronic newsletter and automatically be entered to win a one-of-a-kind, framed lithograph of its 2023 series poster.
BRL Brings Back a Two-Class, Bagger Brawl to ASRA's Race of Champions at the Daytona International Speedway
The Bagger Racing League (BRL), in collaboration with the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), is thrilled to announce the addition of two thrilling race classes to ASRA's Daytona DOC championship race on Saturday, October 21st.
Fans Couldn’t Believe What Happened at Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Blackhawk Between These Two, Harley Verse Indian Rivals
Off the heels of its record-attended kickoff race at the Pittsburgh International Raceway in May, Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers made its much-anticipated debut at Blackhawk Farms, July 15th and 16th and it didn’t disappoint. In addition to a memorable moment of silence and tribute lap to th
Battle of The Baggers Live Broadcast From Blackhawk
Exciting News! Bagger Racing League is offering FREE live streaming of the thrilling Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Blackhawk. Get ready to witness all the heart-pounding action from the comfort of your own screen!
BAGGER RACING LEAGUE RETURNS…Crazier Than Ever!
North America’s premier race series for custom and performance Harley’s and Indian’s — announced that its 2023 season-opener in May was “Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Pittsburgh was the largest attended race in BRL’s history,” noted the series’’ new biz development director Lon Nordbye. “Mr
Bagger Racing League Launches New Brand Platform & Website Ahead of Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
The Bagger Racing League (BRL), America's premier racing series for custom and performance V-Twin motorcycles, is proud to announce the launch of its all-new website at BaggerRacingLeague.com. With improved online ticket sales, racer registration and access to consumer and industry news, this update
Mustangs Bar & Grill Kicks Off Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Blackhawk with Special Meet & Greet Party Prior to Race Weekend
Prior to the on-track excitement of Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Blackhawk, July 15th, and 16th the popular, biker-friendly Mustangs Bar & Grill located in South Beloit, Illinois will host a special pre-race party to rev up the weekend’s festivities. The party will be held on Wednesda
Racing with THE Leader: Drag Specialties® Returns as Title Sponsor of 2023 Battle of the Baggers®
Bagger Racing League, North America’s premier racing league for custom and performance V-Twin motorcycle racing, is proud to announce the Drag Specialties as the title sponsor of the 2023 Battle of the Baggers racing series. Drag Specialties, the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessorie
ICON Motosports Sponsors Bagger Racing League Series & Lightweight Twins Class for 2023
ICON Motosports, the industry leader in motorcycle riding gear and apparel, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Bagger Racing League for the upcoming 2023 season.
Bagger Racing League®: Report & Race Results from Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers® Pittsburgh
Bagger Racing League – North America’s premier race series for custom and performance Harleys and Indians today announced that its 2023 season-opening race, Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Pittsburgh, was the largest attended race in BRL’s history. The race, held at the Pittsburgh Inter
Andrews Products Brings Elite Performance to Bagger Racing League as an Official 2023 Series Sponsor
Andrews Products, a leading manufacturer of camshafts, transmission, and gears for both street and racing applications, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the 2023 Bagger Racing League. With this partnership, Andrews Products will showcase its cutting-edge drivetrain performance applic
Bagger Racing League® Names NAMZ Cycle Products® Title Sponsor of 2023 Bagger GP Race Class
As temperatures are warming up, so is the V-twin-powered Bagger Racing League (BRL) as it prepares to debut the 2023 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers, the premiere series that has captured the spotlight in American road racing. The Bagger GP class, featuring the biggest stars of American iron
New Castle Harley-Davidson Hosts Freedom of Speed Kickoff Party for Battle of the Baggers Pittsburgh
New Castle Harley-Davidson, the region’s top motorcycle dealer and presenting sponsor of the upcoming Battle of the Baggers Pittsburgh race has announced it will be throwing a special “Freedom of Speed Kickoff Party” starting Wednesday, May 3rd.
