2026 BRL Season Opener at Motorsports Park Hastings
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2026 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades Opens Season at Motorsports Park Hastings
HASTINGS, Nebraska — The 2026 season opener of the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers presented by Memphis Shades officially kicked off this Memorial Day weekend at Motorsports Park Hastings, launching another action-packed year for the Bagger Racing League.
Despite light rain during Friday practice sessions, racers and fans were welcomed by perfect weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday as competitors from across the country battled it out across multiple divisions. The opening weekend featured nonstop racing action, a packed paddock full of motorcycle enthusiasts, vendors throughout the facility, the fan-favorite Adventure X course, fireworks, camping, and an electric atmosphere all weekend long.
Round 1 racing on Saturday delivered close battles and dramatic moments across every class.
ROUND 1 RESULTS
Super-Street Bagger
- Joey Robinson
- Shawn Hoffmann
- Jake McGuire
Bagger GP
- Kyle Ohnsorg
- Seth Dahmer
- Drew Jankord
Pro-Stock Bagger
- Brendan Foley
- Jake Masters
- Tony Tucker
Unlimited Superbike
- Brian Hagge
- Drew Jankord
- Teddy Honan
Next Gen Superbike
- Jim Milroy Jr.
- Kraig Bailey
- Bill Kaszer
American Twins Unlimited
- Levi Badie
- David Lancaster
Lightweight Superbike
- Chris Muck
- Teddy Honan
- Nick Margadonna
Middleweight Superbike
- Seth Dahmer
- Chris Muck
- Teddy Honan
Liquid Cooled Twins
- Drew Jankord
- David Lancaster
- Vincent Wilson
Air-Cooled Twins
- Chase French
- Carl Wilhelm
Sunday’s Round 2 competition continued the momentum with intense racing, comeback rides, and packed grids across the BRL paddock.
ROUND 2 RESULTS
Super-Street Bagger
- Levi Badie
- Shawn Hoffmann
- Joey Robinson
Bagger GP
- Seth Dahmer
Pro-Stock Bagger
- Brendan Foley
- Jake Masters
- Tony Tucker
Unlimited Superbike
- Brian Hagge
- Drew Jankord
- Teddy Honan
Next Gen Superbike
- Jim Milroy Jr.
- Kraig Bailey
- Bill Kaszer
American Twins Unlimited
- Levi Badie
- David Lancaster
- Caleb Childers
Lightweight Superbike
- Teddy Honan
- Chris Muck
- Nick Margadonna
Middleweight Superbike
- Seth Dahmer
- Chris Muck
- Teddy Honan
Liquid Cooled Twins
- Drew Jankord
- David Lancaster
- Vincent Wilson
Air-Cooled Twins
- Chase French
- Carl Wilhelm
The 2026 season opener showcased the continued growth of the Bagger Racing League and the expanding motorcycle road racing culture surrounding the series. Fans filled the grounds all weekend long as racers, vendors, teams, and spectators came together to celebrate the opening rounds of the championship season.
The next stop for the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers presented by Memphis Shades heads to Gingerman Raceway on June 27-28, 2026.
For tickets, schedules, and additional series information, visit Bagger Racing League.
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