BAGGER WORLD CUP
THE TITLE FIGHT TIGHTENS ON THE ROAD TO AUSTRIA
The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup has just wrapped its fifth round at MotorLand Aragón, and the title is still wide open: only 27 points separate the leader from 4th place, with 50 still up for grabs. It all comes down to the grand final in Austria, September 18-20 at the Red Bull Ring. And if you're wondering why any of this should matter if you don't race, it's because every lap these 200+ hp Road Glides turn is leaving its mark on the street Harley-Davidsons we'll ride tomorrow — we break it all down in our full feature.
HOW THE TITLE STANDS
| Pos. | Rider | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie McDonald | Australia | Joe Rascal Racing | 174 |
| 2 | Eric Granado | Brazil | Joe Rascal Racing | 167 |
| 3 | Oscar Gutierrez | Spain | Niti Racing | 148 |
| 4 | Andrea Iannone | Italy | Niti Racing | 147 |
With 50 points still on the table in Austria, any of the top four can still take the inaugural title.
IANNONE SWEEPS BOTH RACES AT ARAGÓN
In Race 1, Iannone beat Oscar Gutierrez in a battle decided by hundredths of a second, setting a fastest lap of 1:57.583. In Race 2 he controlled the race from the first minute after Gutierrez crashed out on lap 2. It's the first double win in championship history, and it puts Iannone right back in title contention despite missing the opening round at Circuit of the Americas.
FULL CALENDAR
| Date | Circuit | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27-29 | Circuit of the Americas | USA | Complete |
| May 29-31 | Mugello | Italy | Complete |
| June 26-29 | TT Circuit Assen | Netherlands | Complete |
| August 7-9 | Silverstone | United Kingdom | Complete |
| August 28-30 | MotorLand Aragón | Spain | Complete |
| September 18-20 | Red Bull Ring | Austria | Grand Final |