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Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Vance & Hines Motorsports for a multi-year factory effort in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series, starting in 2026.
Indian Motorcycle is making a significant move in its racing program for 2026 by entering a multi-year partnership with Vance & Hines Motorsports. This collaboration will see the renowned aftermarket performance company take charge of Indian Motorcycle's factory effort in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers (KOTB) series.
Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle, stated that this deal signifies the brand's intent to usher in a new era, with the racetrack being the first place to prove it. The partnership reunites Vance & Hines with the Indian Challenger platform, which has already secured three KOTB titles in six years. The new alliance will feature a strong rider lineup, including 2024 KOTB champion Troy Herfoss, 2023 champion Hayden Gillim, and rising talent Rocco Landers, who will all pilot new Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger race bikes when the season commences at Daytona.
