Gillim fastest in King of the Baggers provisional qualifying at New Jersey
Hayden Gillim set the quickest time in Friday’s King of the Baggers provisional qualifying session at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Kyle Wyman was second, with Bradley Smith third. Rocco Landers and James Rispoli rounded out the top five.
Hayden Gillim, riding for the J&P Cycles/Motul/Vance & Hines Factory Indian team, posted the fastest provisional qualifying time Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park. The session sets a preliminary grid for MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers class.
Kyle Wyman, on the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing entry, ended second, with teammate Bradley Smith third. Indian-mounted Rocco Landers was fourth, and James Rispoli, competing for Big Diehl x Harley-Davidson Factory Racing, completed the top five.
This provisional result may shape fan interest and manufacturer bragging rights in bagger racing, a niche but growing motorcycle discipline. It could affect teams, riders, sponsors, and spectators at New Jersey, while giving Indian and Harley-Davidson supporters a reason to follow qualifying and race day. Broader societal impact is likely limited, though it may support local tourism and motorsport culture around the event.