RACE NEWS – Iron Trader News https://irontradernews.com Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:32:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 https://irontradernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/int-logo-5-100x100.jpg RACE NEWS – Iron Trader News https://irontradernews.com 32 32 FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER KYLE WYMAN WINS SUNDAY KING OF THE BAGGERS RACE AT NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK https://irontradernews.com/factory-harley-davidson-rider-kyle-wyman-wins-sunday-king-of-the-baggers-race-at-new-jersey-motorsports-park/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:32:24 +0000 https://irontradernews.com/?p=23032 Vance & Hines/Harley-Davidson racer Hayden Gillim Wins Saturday Race and Crowned King of the Baggers Series Champion
 
MILWAUKEE (September 24, 2023) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory rider Kyle Wyman scored his seventh win of the season and Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim secured the season championship on Sunday in the final race of the 2023 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. Vance & Hines/Mission Foods rider James Rispoli finished second in the championship standings and Wyman was third as Harley-Davidson riders claimed the top three spots in final series points.
 
“It’s been one of, if not the best, year of my life,” said Gillim, who won three races with eight additional podium finishes on the season. “I’m really happy to bring this home for Vance & Hines, for Mission Foods, and for Harley-Davidson. Next season will be a real scrap in this series. Honestly the field is stacked, and if everybody stays next year it’s going to be a tough championship to hold onto.”
 
In the Friday qualifying session, Wyman broke his own New Jersey Motorsports Park class lap record of 1:24.447 aboard his race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle. That time would never be approached for the rest of the weekend, as rain resulted in very wet to damp conditions on the 2.25-mile, 12-turn road course on Saturday and Sunday.
 
Gillim (215 points), Rispoli (213 points) and Wyman (204 points) were each in contention for the championship before the start of the first eight-lap King of the Baggers race on Saturday. As the riders completed a warm-up lap in the rain, Wyman lost control and slid off track. He was able to remount and start the race, but his motorcycle was damaged, and he retired on lap 3. Gillim took the race lead on lap 3 and was never challenged as early leader Rispoli could not match his pace on the wet track and settled for second place, 9.10 seconds behind Gillim.  Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory rider Travis Wyman battled to finish in third place and score his first podium finish of the season, just 0.40 seconds behind Rispoli. After the Saturday race, Gillim led Rispoli by 7 championship points, and Wyman was out of contention for the title.
 
Kyle Wyman bounced back to win the Sunday race, taking the lead on lap 2, after Rispoli ran off the wet track. Wyman opened a gap and stretched his lead to 3.724 seconds over second place Gillim at the finish. Max Flinders finished third on the M3/Revolution Performance Indian. Rispoli finished in seventh place.
 
“After Rispoli went off, I just tried to be patient, not make a mistake and open a gap,” said Wyman. “I suppose a win in the last race sends a message. It really stings to come up short in the championship after winning the most races, but I’m also proud of my race wins, proud of the team and what it has accomplished from a development standpoint, which trickles down to the other Harley teams. This has been a crazy year and obviously this weekend did not end as we hoped it might, but Harley-Davidson is one-two-three in the championship and that’s the next-best result for us. I want to send a big thanks to everyone at Harley who worked so hard for us this season, and we’ll be back to get them next year.”
 
At the conclusion of the 14-race 2023 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Gillim wins the championship with 260 points. Rispoli is second with 242 points, followed by Kyle Wyman with 229 points. Wyman won seven of 14 races on the season, with one additional podium finish. Jake Lewis rode a Team Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle to seventh place with 126 points. Travis Wyman placed eighth with 112 points.
 
The Mission King of the Baggers series features race-prepared American V-Twin touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson® Factory Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.
 
MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race Results – New Jersey Motorsports Park Race 1
  1. Hayden Gillim (H-D) Vance & Hines/Mission Foods/Harley-Davidson
  2. James Rispoli (H-D) Vance & Hines/Mission Foods/Harley-Davidson
  3. Travis Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson
  4. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) Roland Sands Design
  5. Bobby Fong (Ind) Sacramento Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands Design
  6. Jake Lewis (H-D) Team Saddlemen
  7. Max Flinders (Ind) M3/Revolution Performance
  8. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) Progressive/Mission Foods
  9. Frankie Garcia (H-D) Team Saddlemen
  10. Patricia Fernandez-West (H-D) Team Saddlemen
DNF. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson
DNF. Cody Wyman (H-D) Team Saddlemen
DNF. Jeremy McWilliams (Ind) Progressive/Mission Foods
 
MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race Results – New Jersey Motorsports Park Race 2
  1. Kyle Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson
  2. Hayden Gillim (H-D) Vance & Hines/Mission Foods/Harley-Davidson
  3. Max Flinders (Ind) M3/Revolution Performance
  4. Bobby Fong (Ind) Sacramento Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands
  5. Jeremy McWilliams (Ind) Progressive/Mission Foods
  6. Travis Wyman (H-D) Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson
  7. James Rispoli (H-D) Vance & Hines/Mission Foods/Harley-Davidson
  8. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) Roland Sands Design
  9. Jake Lewis (H-D) Team Saddlemen
  10. Frankie Garcia (H-D) Team Saddlemen
  11. Patricia Fernandez-West (H-D) Team Saddlemen
DNF. Tyler O’Hara (Ind) Progressive/Mission Foods
DNF. Cody Wyman (H-D) Team Saddlemen
 
Harley-Davidson invites you to enhance the 2023 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers season with some adrenaline pumping action. Check out, ‘Push the Limit,’ a film that shares the story of defending 2021 champion Kyle Wyman, teammate Travis Wyman and the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle race team’s 2022 championship pursuit. Watch it now on Harley-Davidson’sYouTube channel.
 
Harley-Davidson stands for the timeless pursuit of adventure and freedom for the soul. Go toH-D.com to learn more about the complete line of 2023 Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring, Sport, Adventure Touring, Cruiser and Trike motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Certified™ pre-owned motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories, Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and gear, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.
 
 
About Harley-Davidson 
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com.
]]> United States National Speedway Championship on September 23rd https://irontradernews.com/united-states-national-speedway-championship-on-september-23rd/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:04:38 +0000 https://irontradernews.com/?p=23007

IT’S THE BIG ONE

The 53rd
UNITED STATES NATIONAL

Speedway Championship
MOTORCYCLE RACES

SATURDAY NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2023
gates open at 6:00pm . first race at 7:30pm
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA

www.costamesaspeedway.net

Get Ready for an Adrenaline RUSH!
53 years of the most Spectacular, Fast-Paced, Live-Action Motorcycle Racing in the Nation. It’s “THE NATIONAL.” America’s Speedway Racers battle it out to become the National Champion on the grandest speedway of them all, COSTA MESA SPEEWAY at Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturday Night, September 23rd.
Promoter and 2-time U.S. National Champion, “Rad” Brad Oxley says, “Come see the most exciting LIVE show on two wheels,” as he invites you to witness the most important Speedway Race of the Year.
The great, Terry “Ike” Clanton will be calling the action of these nitro burning, lightning fast, 500cc motorcycles with no brakes as they put on a show like nothing you’ve ever seen… or heard!!
Cheer on the new California State Champion, Broc Nicol, as he takes on the country’s best riders to makes his bid to become the United States National Speedway Champion.
The United States Speedway National Championship has been at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa since 1969. It’s the 53rd Running of the U.S. National Speedway Championship in Costa Mesa California. September 23, 2023. Starting at 6pm.
DON’T MISS IT!!
Meet the riders, check out their race bikes. Bring the family and enjoy a variety of good food and beverages. It’s a Date Night of Family Entertainment!

The ASCOT Merchandise Trailer
will be there with all new
Inventory and Event Specials!

The National Championship
Saturday Night, September 23rd
WE’LL SEE YOU THERE!!
]]> AMA Pro Racing Congratulates 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductees https://irontradernews.com/ama-pro-racing-congratulates-2023-ama-motorcycle-hall-of-fame-inductees/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:32:47 +0000 https://irontradernews.com/?p=22998 AMA Pro Racing congratulates the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees, Rita Coombs, Ryan Dungey, Travis Pastrana, Grant Langston and Barry Hawk, on their accomplishments and contributions to the motorcycle world.

Photo: American Motorcyclist Association/Willie Browning

 

]]> History Made with Jared Mees Winning Historic Ninth-Career Grand National Championship at Springfield Mile https://irontradernews.com/history-made-with-jared-mees-winning-historic-ninth-career-grand-national-championship-at-springfield-mile/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:40:36 +0000 https://irontradernews.com/?p=22935 Jared Ties Scottie Parker’s All-Time Record

 

Mees Takes First & Second at Springfield Mile Doubleheader, Secures Seventh-Consecutive

American Flat Track SuperTwins Championship for Indian Motorcycle Racing & the Indian FTR750

 

MINNEAPOLIS (September 5, 2023) – Before the 2023 Progressive American Flat Track season began, the prospect of tying Scottie Parker’s all-time career championship record loomed large. Despite fierce competition against the ultra-consistent, young talent of Dallas Daniels, Jared Mees reminded everyone that he’s still at the top of his game. With each checkered flag, Mees and his Indian FTR750 inched closer and closer to his career goal of tying Scottie Parker’s historic all-time championship record.

 

Through more than three-quarters of the season, Mees trailed Daniels, as back-to-back wins to start the season and a podium streak of 13 races kept Daniels at the top of the leaderboard. Mees had a strong run for himself, winning six of eight races between the Senoia Short Track and the Orange County Half-Mile and securing a 14-race podium streak starting at the Dallas Half-Mile until the season’s finale at Springfield Mile II. Mees finished the season with nine wins. In addition to 2023 marking Mees’ ninth-career championship, it also was a historic seven-consecutive AFT SuperTwins championships for Indian Motorcycle Racing and the FTR750.

 

“It’s what you wake up for every day. It’s what you train for,” said Mees, “Hats off to Scottie Parker – that’s the guy that keeps me going. He kept me going year after year, race after race. He’s still the best in my book, and it’s an honor to match something that he did.”

 

This year’s championship marked Mees’ fifth aboard the FTR750 – winning titles in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Briar Bauman owns the FTR750’s other titles, winning in 2019 and 2020 as a member of the Indian Wrecking Crew.

 

“Since our return to professional flat track racing in 2017, there has been no greater pairing in the sport than Jared Mees and the Indian FTR750,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Service and Technology for Indian Motorcycle. “There’s no questioning Jared’s drive and dedication, as he’s truly one of the hardest working athletes in the paddock but jumping on an FTR750 proved to be a major unlock in his career, as he’s captured five of his nine career titles aboard that bike.”

 

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle Company is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

INDIAN and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE are registered trademarks of Indian Motorcycle International, LLC.  Always wear a helmet, protective clothing and eyewear and insist your passenger does the same.  Ride within the limits of the law and your own abilities.  Read, understand and follow your owner’s manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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