2024 Road to Victory: Harley-Davidson's Factory Team for MotoAmerica
Harley-Davidson has unveiled its Factory Race Team for the 2024 season, highlighting the team's preparations and their new 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles in a newly released video. These motorcycles, which are based on the latest touring platform, are tailored for the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers road racing series. Fans can view the video on the Harley-Davidson YouTube Channel and other social media platforms, showcasing riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli in action.
MotoAmerica Series Adds Special Round at Red Bull Grand Prix
The 2024 season of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship has been expanded with a special round set to take place during the FIM MotoGP World Championship at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, on April 12-13. This event, which is a first for the series in terms of international exposure, features two main races and a three-lap Mission Challenge for the top six qualifiers. With this addition, the series now boasts 9 rounds, with two races each round.
Enhanced Team and Motorcycle Specifications
Riders Wyman and Rispoli will compete on the race-ready 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles, powered by upgraded Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. The motorcycles are distinguished by their next generation sharknose fairing design and the use of lightweight forged carbon fiber, as seen on the 2024 CVO Road Glide ST model. They also feature advanced suspension, Screamin’ Eagle exhaust systems, Brembo Racing brakes, and other high-end racing components.
Rider Achievements and Background
Kyle Wyman continues with the team for his fourth season, having secured seven race wins in 2023 and a third-place overall finish. He holds the record for the most wins in the series. James Rispoli, joining the team in 2024, previously finished second in the series and has a history of success in American Flat Track and AMA Pro Racing Supersport championships.
2024 MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Season Schedule
The 2024 season is set to be thrilling, with races scheduled at some of America's most iconic tracks:
- March 7-9: Daytona International Raceway, Daytona Beach, Fla.
- April 12-13: Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas (Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas)
- April 19-21: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga.
- May 31-June 2: Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
- June 14-16: Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn.
- July 12-14: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif.
- August 16-18: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
- September 13-15: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
- September 27-29: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, N.J.
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