2024 Bagger Racing League ( BRL ) Championship Finals By racer Carl Schlacht
Credit : Casey Horner
The 2024 Bagger Racing League ( BRL ) season came to a dramatic close on November 16-17 with the final two rounds at the legendary Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond , California . Known as " The Fastest Road in the West ," Willow Springs , with its 2.5-mile , 9-turn road course , provided a perfect setting for the high-speed , high-stakes competition . The iconic track ' s mix of elevation changes and sweeping corners tested the skill and endurance of every racer , solidifying its reputation as a favorite among motorsport enthusiasts . Saturday ' s races were met with intense winds , creating challenging conditions for riders and teams . The gusts added an extra layer of difficulty , especially in the track ' s open sections , where maintaining stability was crucial . Despite this , racers demonstrated remarkable control and determination , pushing through the adverse weather to deliver an electrifying day of racing . Sunday brought a reprieve from the harsh winds , treating fans and riders to classic California weather - sunny skies and ideal racing temperatures . With the improved conditions , lap times dropped , and the competition intensified as racers fought for their final points of the season .
Barnett Clutches Super Street Bagger Champion : Jake Masters ( Performance Machine , Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson ) P2 : Shawn Hoffman ( DP Brakes , Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson ) P3 : Carl Schlacht ( Hawg Halters Inc ., Speed Farm )
Andrews Products Bagger GP Champion : Ruben Xaus ( Feuling Goeleven Team ) P2 : Samuel Guérin ( Original Garage ) P3 : Jesse Janisch ( Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson , SlyFox )
DP Brakes Liquid Twins Champion : Andrew Berkley ( Underground Team Racing ) P2 : Cory West ( Saddlemen ) P3 : Vincent Wilson ( Alloy Art )
Zipper ' s American Twins Unlimited Champion : Carl Schlacht ( Hawg Halters Inc ., Speed Farm ) P2 : Anthony Bangma ( Broene ' s Furniture ) P3 : Vincent Wilson ( Alloy Art )
Pirelli Pro Stock Bagger Champion : Cody Gilmore ( Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson ) P2 : Arnie Wells ( Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson ) P3 : Tony Sollima ( Frankie Dean Racing )
Air-Cooled Twins Champion : Jake McGuire ( Harley- Davidson Bowling Green ) P2 : Chris Rivas ( Rocket Performance ) P3 : Anthony Bangma ( Broene ' s Furniture )
Superbike Classes Champions Lightweight Superbike : Brett Folkerts Middleweight Superbike : Jamie Hanson ( L2M Racing ) Open Next Generation Superbike : Jamie Hanson Unlimited Superbike : Brett Folkerts
AMA Sidecar The Sidecar division provided a unique spectacle as Bernard / Kevin took the top spot in Round 6 with a standout lap time of 1:38.819 , navigating the track ' s technical sections with precision and teamwork .
Metric Bagger Champion : Arnie Wells
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