Indian Motorcycle Launches ARO Factory-Supported King of the Baggers Program for 2027–2028

Indian Motorcycle is expanding its commitment to Moto America’s King Of The Baggers class with the new ARO (American Racing Operations) factory-supported team/rider program for 2027 and 2028.

Program offering:

  • Factory support for up to 10 teams, including race-ready ARO-built Indian Challengers
  • Motorcycle transportation, race-to-race maintenance, and tires
  • Technical and logistical support all season, in partnership with Vance & Hines Motorsports
  • More than $150,000 in Indian Motorcycle contingency over the season
  • A $20,000 bonus and a brand-new Indian Challenger for the season champion
  • A MotoAmerica purse more than twice as large for 2027

This season, the grid is open to every manufacturer. Bring your best bike and come race.

“Indian Motorcycle believes in competition. Real competition. We want to race against the best, regardless of who builds the motorcycle.” – Mike Kennedy, CEO, Indian Motorcycle

Teams and riders interested in factory support can submit credentials to Craig Koontz, Racing Team Manager for Vance & Hines Motorsports, at ckoontz@vanceandhinesmotorsports.com

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