Drag Specialties Battle Of The Baggers
- Presented by Memphis Shades
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, California
The 2025 series of the Drag Specialties Battle Of The Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades is underway with the first two rounds having been staged at the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, in the desert near the Salton Sea in Southern California (April 26-27).
In punishing conditions, the weekend was a 'robust' test of Man and Machine - 6-classes for the 124CI Road Glides and Indian Challengers that define the Performance Bagger market.
Tough track conditions, late weather rolling in Saturday afternoon, and the unforgiving desert heat made for intense battles, dramatic crashes, and a handful of battered bikes (and riders).
Several teams overcame major mechanical challenges (and injuries) to put together solid rides on Sunday. Even a few racers who crashed out yesterday rallied back, patched up their bikes (and bodies), and delivered strong second round performances.
The series welcomed some new faces to the grid, "proving there's a new wave of fast talent ready to shake up the points race this season. With several key players nursing injuries and some hard-fought class battles already underway, it's clear the 2025 season is shaping up to be a tight points battle all the way."
Fans worldwide tuned in for the live broadcast, proudly presented by Newcastle Harley-Davidson, a longtime supporter of the Bagger Racing League - on the Bagger Racing League YouTube and RacerTV.com - free for everyone.
Round 1
Andrews Products Bagger GP:
1st - Ruben Xaus
2nd - Cody Gilmore
Pirelli Pro-Stock Bagger:
1st - Jake Masters
2nd - Daniel Spina
3rd - Clay Braun
Barnett Clutches & Cables Super-Street Bagger:
1st - Brenden Foley
2nd - Jake McGuire
3rd - Carl Schlacht
Zippers Performance American Twins Unlimited:
1st - Eric Reyes
2nd - Tony Tucker
3rd - Carl Schlacht
Air-Cooled Class:
1st - Eric Reyes
2nd - Ravi Patel
3rd - Brandon Quaid
DP Brakes Liquid-Cooled Class:
1st - Alexander Calloway
2nd - David Lancaster
3rd - Gilbert Conde
Round 2
Andrews Products Bagger GP:
Both riders DNF (Did Not Finish)
Pirelli Pro-Stock Bagger:
1st - Daniel Spina
2nd - Jake Masters
3rd - Anthony Sollima
4th - Tony Tucker
Barnett Clutches & Cables Super-Street Bagger:
1st - Brendan Foley
2nd - Frankie Garcia
3rd - Jake McGuire
4th - Carl Schlacht
Air-Cooled Class:
1st - Eric Reyes
2nd - Ravi Patel
3rd - Brandon Quaid
4th - Joe Gayle
DP Brakes Liquid-Cooled Class:
1st - Gilbert Conde
2nd - Alexander Calloway
3rd - David Lancaster
Zippers Performance American Twins Unlimited:
1st - Gilbert Conde
2nd - Eric Reyes
3rd - Tony Tucker
4th - Carl Schlacht
Lightweight Superbike:
1st - Josh Fogle
2nd - Alexander Calloway
3rd - Michael Gougis
4th - Bryan Shields
Next up:
- May 24-25: Motorsports Park Hastings, Nebraska; Double Header
- June 28-29: Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, Michigan; Double Header
- July 26: AMA Bagger Championship (AMA 'VMD') - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
- August 9-10: CAN-AM Bagger Championship - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
- November 1-2: BRL Finals, Willow Springs Raceway; Double Header
