Former World Superbike and MotoGP rider Ruben Xaus is about to carry Bagger racing to Europe in 2025 with the formation of the Bagger Racing European Cup.
Bagger racing took off in reputation when it was first featured on the MotoAmerica invoice in the US underneath the ‘King of the Baggers’ banner.
It has since morphed into one of the aggressive two-wheeled championships within the US and one of the standard from a spectator standpoint.
The curiosity this has generated has led Harley-Davidson and Dorna Sports activities to have interaction in a brand new strategic partnership that was revealed after the MotoGP Solidarity Grand Prix in November.
Whereas no plans have been put in place but, the purpose from Harley’s aspect is to race its Bagger machines on the grand prix invoice.
Bagger racing in Europe is about to come back to fruition in 2025 outdoors of this partnership, nonetheless, with the formation of the Bagger Racing European Cup.
The collection is being helmed by 2003 World Superbike runner-up and MotoGP podium finisher Xaus, who raced and gained the Bagger Racing League in North America this 12 months.
Little details about the Cup has but to be revealed, together with its calendar.
A press launch concerning the Cup states it will likely be open to any equipment “that may be geared up with baggage in the marketplace”, opening the door for the likes of Harley, Honda, Triumph and Ducati – amongst others – to participate.
The collection shall be organised by Xaus with the backing of the Andorran Federation and sanctioned by FIM Europe.
Xaus mentioned of the Cup: “I discovered fertile floor for this challenge in FIM Europe, which instantly embraced it with enthusiasm.
“I’m satisfied that this championship will be an added worth for the occasions wherein it will likely be hosted, elevating the extent of leisure and curiosity of the identical.
“We’re within the means of defining the calendar, which shall be made official inside a couple of days, however will embrace the principle European international locations.
“The regulation will even be easy and open to all. We wish the riders registered for the championship to have enjoyable and have enjoyable.”
The Cup will characteristic two races per spherical unfold throughout Saturday and Sunday, with the weekend format underpinned by a free follow session adopted by qualifying.
Race occasions are set to be managed by Sh Providers and Gestion A L Prompt sl.
“I’m all the time very happy once we handle so as to add a brand new title to our sporting providing,” FIM Europe Secretary Basic Alessandro Sambuco mentioned.
“Including a brand new title is an indicator of well being for our world and likewise signifies that there’s confidence in what FIM Europe can supply.
“And what we provide is what differentiates us from the remainder of the sporting world, the one which lives outdoors the worldwide sporting system: we provide sporting guidelines, security in sporting follow, insurance coverage protection and organisations which can be as much as each state of affairs.
“The Baggers will supply a variety of riders, from younger to older, the chance to compete in a secure and dynamic surroundings that, due to the brand new promoter, will even supply enticing leisure to accompany the race.”
