Baggers for Baz! Loris Baz Takes on King of the Baggers
The series has been a big hit with fans worldwide, and that popularity is drawing some big-name racers to the bagger series
The former MotoGP, World Superbike, MotoAmerica, and Endurance racer, Loris Baz is making a move to the King of the Baggers Championship (KOTB), after signing for the Wrecking Crew for 2025.
Joining Baz in the Wrecking Crew will be joining the 2024 KOTB Champion Troy Herfoss and two-time KOTB Champion Tyler O’Hara who will all race under the Indian Motorcycle-S&S Cycle factory team banner.
Speaking about the signing, Gary Gray, Vice President of Product Technology, Racing, and Service for Indian Motorcycle, said:
“Loris Baz is a proven winner, with experience at the highest levels of global road racing, but with critical experience in MotoAmerica and the tracks we run throughout the season. He’s been impressive on the Indian Challenger in our early testing sessions, and we’re excited by the notion of now having three amazing riders aboard the Indian Challenger at every race this season as we collectively chase another championship.”
Loris Baz retired from MotoGP in 2018, after stints with Yamaha Forward Racing, Ducati and KTM. He went on to contest in the Superbike World Championship with the Gulf Althea BMW Racing team, continuing in WorldSBK and even filling in for the injured Chaz Davies. Speaking about his move to racing in the baggers championship, he said:
“The King of the Baggers series has had my attention since it began, and to be a part of it as a member of the legendary Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew is truly an honor … Racing [AMA] Superbike, I’ve seen first-hand what Troy and Tyler have accomplished aboard the S&S Indian Challenger, and I’m thrilled to be joining this championship team as we chase another title together in 2025.”
The King of the Baggers season begins March 6 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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