LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2026) – More than 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for the 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, where the AMA Bagger Championships delivered an exciting weekend of Harley-Davidson road racing on one of America's most iconic circuits.
With ideal weather throughout the weekend, riders battled for victories in Bagger GP, Pro Stock Bagger, and Super Street Bagger, putting on an impressive display of speed, skill, and close competition in front of one of the largest crowds of the season.
Bagger GP
The featured Bagger GP race showcased an exciting battle between Seth Dahmer and Cody Gilmore. Dahmer maintained a strong pace from the opening laps to secure the victory, while Gilmore finished second after an outstanding performance. Drew Jankord completed the podium with a solid ride to third.
Pro Stock Bagger
The Pro Stock Bagger class featured one of the deepest and most competitive fields of the weekend. Jake Masters earned the victory aboard his Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson after a flawless performance, while Levi Badie continued his impressive rookie season by finishing second. Following a complete engine rebuild just weeks before Mid-Ohio, the Speed Farm team returned to the podium with another strong performance. Carbon Merrill rounded out the podium in third, followed by Tony Tucker, Kurt Wilber, and Matthew Maldonado. Chase French and Brendan Foley were both credited with DNFs after mechanical issues prevented them from finishing the race.
Super Street Bagger
In Super Street Bagger, Joey Robinson captured the victory after another impressive ride. Sean Hoffman finished second, while Jake McGuire completed the podium in third. Mike Coury, Joe Sanderson, Joseph Beavers, Caleb Childers, Matt Denoyer, and Dylan Padgett completed the finishing order after another competitive race.
The enthusiasm from the more than 40,000 fans in attendance once again demonstrated the continued growth of Harley-Davidson road racing. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days remains one of the premier motorcycle events in North America, and the AMA Bagger Championships continue to deliver some of the most exciting racing of the weekend.
The championship now turns its attention to the season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 17-18, where champions will be crowned in all three divisions.
The AMA Bagger Championships and the Bagger Racing League congratulate every rider, crew member, official, volunteer, sponsor, and fan who helped make another successful AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days possible.
Official Results
Bagger GP
| Pos | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seth Dahmer |
| 2 | Cody Gilmore |
| 3 | Drew Jankord |
Pro Stock Bagger
| Pos | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Masters |
| 2 | Levi Badie |
| 3 | Carbon Merrill |
| 4 | Tony Tucker |
| 5 | Kurt Wilber |
| 6 | Matthew Maldonado |
| DNF | Chase French |
| DNF | Brendan Foley |
Super Street Bagger
| Pos | Rider |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Robinson |
| 2 | Sean Hoffman |
| 3 | Jake McGuire |
| 4 | Mike Coury |
| 5 | Joe Sanderson |
| 6 | Joseph Beavers |
| 7 | Caleb Childers |
| 8 | Matt Denoyer |
| 9 | Dylan Padgett |
About the AMA Bagger Championship
The AMA Bagger Championship, operated by the Bagger Racing League (BRL), is a one-time championship event held during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The event showcases North America's premier Harley-Davidson road racing competition across Bagger GP, Pro Stock Bagger, and Super Street Bagger, bringing together the sport's top riders, teams, manufacturers, and fans.
The AMA Bagger Championship at Mid-Ohio is part of the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers presented by Memphis Shades — the Bagger Racing League's premier series. The 2026 Battle of the Baggers season concludes October 17-18 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where series championships will be decided in all three classes.
For complete race results, championship standings, rider profiles, news, and upcoming events, visit BaggerRacingLeague.com.
