WHO WILL BE THE FIRST BAGGER RACING LEAGUE EUROPEAN CHAMPION?
The season finale of the Bagger Racing League European Cup is around the corner. The curtain will fall at Jerez, within the ESBK: at the Ángel Nieto Circuit the first-ever European Bagger titles will be awarded. Here’s how we get there.
Overall Category
In the Overall, Manuel Grandi arrives in Jerez with a 29-point cushion over his closest rival, Andrea Tomio (Ducati). So far Grandi has been nearly flawless and his Indian has shown notable speed. Tomio, however, brings vast racing experience and will not want to miss such a golden chance. The battle for the third step of the podium also promises fireworks: Kevin Manfredi (Harley-Davidson, Team Lords Performance) versus the face of the European series, Rubén Xaus. Two heavyweights with world-level experience, ready to entertain and fire up the crowd. Keep an eye as well on the many wild cards on the grid, such as David Checa (Indian) and Takeshi Ishizuka (on an Harley-Davidson supported by the Spanish team SPANOVER), riders with past and present World Championship experience, ready to shake up the order!
Silver Category
The Silver Category fight (debuting riders) is tight. Marco Attanasio (on a Ducati Diavel) holds a 19-point lead over Alessandro Mattu, who rides an Indian. With 50 points still up for grabs in Jerez, Attanasio cannot afford any distraction: Mattu has already shown serious pace, finishing ahead of the Swiss-based Italian in three out of four races. Mattu’s tally is hurt by the zero in race 1 at Rijeka (crash) and by missing the opening round in Cremona. Further back is Andreas Schäfer (on a Harley-Davidson), expected to return after technical issues sidelined him in Croatia and Portugal.
The Jerez Round
The BRL Europe schedule in Jerez:
- Friday: two free practice sessions
- Saturday: official practice/qualifying and Race 1 in the evening
- Sunday: Race 2
And it’s not just on-track action! On Saturday, 8 November there will be a custom bike meet allowing hundreds of riders to watch Race 1, get close to the bikes and riders, and experience the BRL Europe paddock. After the programme, a “vuelta de honor”—a parade lap—will let fans with their own motorcycles take a lap of the iconic Ángel Nieto circuit. Free admission for spectators throughout the weekend.
