{
  "id": 12281485,
  "title": "Is Harley-Davidson Done With King Of The Baggers?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/is-harley-davidson-done-with-king-of-the-baggers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/harley-davidson-done-king-baggers-020700753.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harley-Davidson is withdrawing factory support from its premier bagger racing series, King of the Baggers, as the 2026 championship concludes on a bittersweet note. Kyle Wyman, the reigning two-time champion, won the final race but hinted at the program's possible end with his remarks. Fellow rider Bradley Smith suggested the decision could lead to his departure from the team. The King of the Baggers, a battleground between Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, has seen the titles change hands among the two manufacturers. The series' future could see Indian Challengers dominate, while Harley-Davidson focuses resources on its international Bagger World Cup series.",
  "summary": "Riders comments hint at a potential withdrawal Photos by Brian J. Nelson. Kyle Wyman mastered a soaked New Jersey Motorsports Park track on Sunday to win the final race of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers championship — but could this prove to be the last race for Harley-Davidson's factory Road Glide? [cuttext][/cuttext] Update: Oct. 1, 2026 Yep. It's now official, Harley-Davidson…",
  "key_points": [
    "Harley-Davidson ending support for King of the Baggers.",
    "Kyle Wyman, two-time champion, hints at series' potential end.",
    "Bradley Smith may leave team due to decision."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}