After Iannone, Harley-Davidson recruits a two-time world champion: Jordi Torres joins the Bagger Cup. Just a few years ago, seeing former MotoGP and Superbike riders battling it out on Harley-Davidson behemoths weighing over 300 kilos would have seemed like science fiction. Yet, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup continues to attract increasingly prestigious names.
Just a few weeks after the notable arrival ofAndrea Iannone, it is now Jordi Torres who joins the American one-make championship. The two-time MotoE world champion will make his debut at the next round held at Assen, June 26-28, under the team's colors Joe Rascal RacingAn arrival that is far from insignificant.
Car Torres is not just an experienced driver. The Spaniard boasts one of the most impressive CVs in the international paddock: winner in Moto2, former pilot MotoGP, pilot Superbike for many seasons and especially two-time world champion MotoE.
His recruitment confirms a trend that is becoming increasingly visible: Harley-Davidson no longer content with simply organizing a spectacular championship, the brand is now attracting true icons of world motorcycle sport.
Torres will join an already dominant structure. Joe Rascal Racing currently occupies the top two spots in the championship thanks to Eric Granado et Archie McDonaldmaking the Australian team the benchmark at the start of the season.
The arrival of Jordi Torres confirms the rise of a "marketing" and sporting discipline
The replacement of Cody Wyman by Jordi Torres This therefore appears to be a particularly ambitious decision. The Spaniard, moreover, makes no secret of his enthusiasm at the prospect of discovering this very particular world.
« It is an honor to participate in the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup with Joe Rascal Racing, a highly professional organization that regularly demonstrates its leadership in this category. »
Torres He also admits to being intrigued by these extraordinary machines. I'm eager to ride a Harley-Davidson Bagger. From what I've seen, They seem agile, powerful, and incredibly enjoyable to fly.The first races were spectacular and I can't wait to see it for myself. »
Aware that he is discovering a completely different world, he also intends to draw on the experience of his new teammates.
« Thanks to the team, I will be able to race alongside Granado and McDonald, two very experienced drivers. from whom I can learn a great dealI hope to adapt quickly and I know the team will make it much easier for me to master the spectacular riding style of the Harley-Davidson Bagger. »
On the side of Joe Rascal RacingThe enthusiasm is equally visible. Team co-owner James Tonna makes no secret of his satisfaction. We are very happy to welcome Jordi to the Joe Rascal family »
And to add: " Our pilots currently occupying the top two places in the championshipThe arrival of a rider of Jordi's caliber further strengthens our team. Having a two-time MotoE world champion in our ranks, who has competed at the highest level in MotoGP and Superbike, is a considerable advantage »
The arrival of Torres This comes especially in a context that is particularly favorable for the championship. The recent commitment ofAndrea Iannone had already attracted the attention of the global paddock. Now, with another former top driver joining the grid, the Bagger Cup continues to acquire sporting credibility that goes far beyond the simple framework of a promotional championship.
Long perceived as spectacular demonstration motorcycles, the Harley-Davidson Bagger gradually become the playground of former Grand Prix drivers. For Joe Rascal RacingThe objective is clear: to secure the championship by placing all three of its drivers on the final podium. With such a deep driver lineup, the Australian team has established itself as the absolute benchmark in this competition.
