Racing-Spec Harley-Davidson Road Glide Going After King of the Baggers Title 9 Apr 2021, 7:43 UTC ·
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Last year, a modified Indian Challenger managed to fend off a massive pack of Harley-Davidson Road and Street Glides and win the inaugural King of the Baggers race at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. This year, that single race expands to a full series, and Harley is determined to make a stand this time. 1 photo
The American giant announced this week it would get involved in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers with a factory team. Pro rider Kyle Wyman will be the one sitting on the back of a specially modified, Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131-engined Road Glide Special.
By Paul Kelly | Published: Apr 1, 2021
Two tests this week brought the start of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season even closer, as teams took to the Sebring International Raceway road course Monday, March 29 and the high-banked Texas Motor Speedway oval Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31.
The 2021 season starts in top gear with four races in three weekends, on a road course, street circuit and oval, showing the versatility of these athletes and teams.
Racing begins Sunday, April 18 with the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst at the Barber Motorsports Park road course, followed by the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, April 25 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Then the first two oval races of the year are set for a Texas Motor Speedway doubleheader with the Genesys 300 on Saturday, May 1 and the XPEL 375 on Sunday, May 2.
Laguna Testing To Bring Teams Closer to Start of 2021 Season
By INDYCAR | Published: Mar 1, 2021
The calendar has turned to March, heightening the sense of urgency as four NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams prepare for the start of the season next month through testing today at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Eight drivers are scheduled to participate in the private test on the 11-turn, 2.258-mile road course in Monterey, California, that features the iconic “Corkscrew” turn complex. Among the notable athletes scheduled to turn laps are Formula One veteran Romain Grosjean and multi-time Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winners Helio Castroneves and Juan Pablo Montoya, each with their new teams.