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Cycle News 2021 Issue 26 June 29

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Barnes Tops Inaugural Baggers Racing League Opener H oban Brothers Racing/DTF Performance rider Michael Barnes rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide Spe- cial motorcycle to victory in the inaugural Bagger Racing League (BRL) road race event at Utah Motorsports Campus in Erda, Utah, June 27. Competing in the main event Premier Bagger class, Barnes beat S&S/Indian Motor- cycles rider Tyler O'Hara to the finish line by 0.356 seconds. Cory West was third on the Saddlemen Racing/Slyfox Per- formance Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. In BRL support classes, Benny Carlson won both the Hooligan GP (Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson XR1200) and Pro Stock GP (Sui- cide Machine Company Harley- Davidson Road Glide) races. "This win is a confidence booster for myself and the team," said Barnes. "We didn't think we were that far off at the MotoAmer- ica King of the Baggers race at Road America. For this race we had a different front end, differ- ent shocks, different geometry. We made some smart decisions, and they have all made the bike better. That's a testament to the knowledge of this team. Setting up a Road Glide for road racing has been a steep learning curve, not just for me riding it but every- one involved. We've made leaps and bounds at every test and every event, so after disappoint- ing results earlier this season it's a great reward to get this win." Barnes was the top qualifier for the BRL event, took the holeshot, and led O'Hara for the entire eight-lap race distance. "Tyler and I have raced each other a lot over the years," said Barnes. "He was right there the whole time. At the start, I could feel him try a line up the inside. And couple times I ran wide due to shifting issues, but he wasn't able to take advantage. I basically got the holeshot and tried to keep him at bay." CN Premier Bagger GP 1. Michael Barnes (H-D) 2. Tyler O'Hara (Ind) 3. Cory West (H-D) 4. Ben Bostrom (H-D) 5. Jake Johnson (H-D) IN THE WIND P32 Michael Barnes and the Hoban Brothers Racing/DTF Performance crew took top honors at the Bagger Racing League (BRL) road race opener at Utah Motorsports Campus.

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