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Last year, the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was host to a race between baggers for the first time. The event was part of the first-of-its-kind Drag Specialties King of the Baggers event, and this year it s all coming back with a vengeance. 1 photo
The 2020 event was a major hit, as it was watched online in massive numbers, with millions tuning in for the show.
“The popularity of the event was crazy so how could we not do more? We know there are plenty of Bagger fans out there as our videos of the debut Laguna event were watched by millions,” said in a statement MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey.
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Last year, one of the biggest news on the motorcycle front was Indian taking on Harley-Davidson for the King of the Baggers title. The one-time action took place at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where two Indian Challengers trashed 11 Harley-Davidson motorcycles in a race. And now, part of the hardware that made it possible is becoming available to the public. 1 photo
To be able to take on the task back then, the Indians were specially prepped by a team comprising people from S&S, but also Roland Sands himself. A number of changes and additions were required to bring the Challenger to tip-op shape, including what is now called Stage 2 PowerPlus Performance Cams.
Picking the 2020 MotorTrend Best Driver’s Car Winner Duration: 02:51 Jonny Lieberman, Randy Pobst and the MT editorial crew take the Best Driver’s Car contenders to task on windy canyon roads and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to see which vehicle can hold their own on and off the track. To be the 2020 Best Driver’s Car the winner has to do both. Presented by Tire Rack.
John Sturbin | Senior Writer, RacinToday.com Monday, December 21 2020
Conor Daly will drive for Ed Carpenter Racing next year. (Photo courtesy of INDYCAR)
Indiana native Conor Daly will run a partial NTT IndyCar Series schedule in 2021 with Ed Carpenter Racing as teammate to owner/driver Carpenter and 2020 Rookie of the Year Rinus VeeKay.
Daly will drive ECR’s No. 20 Chevrolet in the series’ 13 road and street-course events. Carpenter will drive the No. 20 in the series’ four oval-track events, with Daly to wheel another ECR entry in the 105th edition of the Indianapolis 500 in May.
“It feels incredible to have another year together with (sponsor) U.S. Air Force and Ed Carpenter Racing,” Daly said in a team news release from Indianapolis. “Continuity has always been helpful for me in my career; the fact that we are able to hit the ground running in 2021 already having experience together gives me a lot of confidence. Every day we learn more and develop a stronger rela