National Champion Briar Bau-
man (Indian Motorcycle/Pro-
gressive Insurance FTR750) to
defend his number-one plate
against a field stacked with
heavy hitters who sense this sea-
son may be the best chance of
their careers to earn the coveted
title themselves. It'll be vitally
important for Bauman to get out
the gates quickly to reestablish
himself as the rider to beat,
especially considering the past
three GNCs went to the winner
of the season opener.
Bauman's stiffest challenge
will likely, once again, come
from his fellow Indian Wrecking
Crewmen. Future Hall of Famer
Jared Mees (Indian Motorcycle/
Progressive Insurance FTR750)
is angling to return to his com-
manding ways, while Briar's
younger brother, Bronson
Bauman (Indian Motorcycle/
Progressive Insurance FTR750),
seems primed to take the next
step and emerge a genuine
championship threat.
While the factory Indian
Motorcycle squad has proven to
be a series juggernaut in recent
seasons, the series' historic
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