Former MotoGP podium finisher races at the home Grand Prix in Britain with a special Silverstone livery. H-D ticket packages are now available.
Smith will compete on a second ParkinGO team machine, closely collaborated with Harley-Davidson. His teammate is regular Bagger World Cup rider Filippo Rovelli. This expands ParkinGO's commitment to the British round with two motorcycles and deepens the successful partnership with Harley-Davidson.
In line with the championship's debut in the United Kingdom, Smith's racing machine will receive an exclusive Silverstone special livery — a tribute to one of the world's most traditional racing circuits and one of its most famous British riders.
Fans can experience the Bagger World Cup up close. The official Harley-Davidson ticket packages include access to the exclusive H-D grandstand, the H-D Village, autograph sessions with the riders, reserved motorcycle parking, luggage and gear storage, and exclusive hospitality offerings throughout the race weekend. Tickets are now available via the MotoGP ticket platform.
Jeffrey Schuessler – Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson
"Silverstone is the perfect place to welcome Bradley as a wildcard rider in our championship. A rider of his caliber draws additional attention in front of a home crowd and fosters a stronger connection between British fans and the Bagger World Cup. Bradley's focus remains on the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship with our Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team. His close connection to the British Grand Prix and the Silverstone track offers a unique opportunity to connect our racing programs. Bradley plays an extraordinary role: While he competes in the USA as an official Harley-Davidson factory rider, he will compete in Silverstone for ParkinGO - with the same technical package and support provided to all championship teams. This equal opportunity is a key part of our Bagger World Cup philosophy. The wildcard stands for much more than an additional rider in the field. It connects the British motorcycle community with one of the legendary Grand Prix circuits and simultaneously strengthens the collaboration between Harley-Davidson, MotoGP, and the Bagger World Cup teams."
Bradley Smith
"When ParkinGO team and Harley-Davidson contacted me about Silverstone, it took little convincing. It will be my 14th British Grand Prix. Racing in front of a home crowd remains, as always, special. I've tremendously enjoyed this new chapter with Harley-Davidson Factory Racing in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series so far. The wildcard now gives me the chance to race the Harley again on the big international stage. The Bagger World Cup has shown how high the level is - with many friends and long-standing rivals in the line-up. And in Silverstone - on a track I know inside and out - I have had many unforgettable races. Of course, there's still much to learn in the Bagger World Cup, especially regarding different tires. But this time, the others are on my home turf - and my pride is at stake. The battle can now begin. Racing a Harley-Davidson in front of home fans in Silverstone is an opportunity not to miss. I'm looking forward to seeing you all at the track - bring your British flags!"
Edoardo Rovelli – Team Manager, ParkinGO Team
"Welcoming a rider like Bradley to our team is a great opportunity. His international Grand Prix experience and current work in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers bring valuable know-how and new perspectives, benefiting the entire team. For ParkinGO, this project marks a special milestone. Silverstone is a key race of the season, and having Harley-Davidson entrust us with a second bike underscores the mutual trust we've built since the season's start. We're eager to work together and experience a successful race weekend."
Bradley Smith is one of the most successful British motorcycle racers in recent years. After a runner-up title in 2009 in the 125cc class and ranking third in the Moto2 World Championship in 2011, he established himself in MotoGP, where he competed for eight seasons and achieved several podium finishes. He then transitioned to the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship, where he has consistently been among the top riders and regularly battles for podiums and victories.
The Silverstone event marks the fourth installment of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup's inaugural season and the championship's first appearance in the United Kingdom. British fans will experience the H-D Village, exclusive grandstands, and the series' open paddock concept for the first time.
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