A closeup of Bradley Smith riding his bright orange bagger around a curve on the track.

HARD RACING, HEAVY WEATHER, AND HIGH STAKES AT ROAD ATLANTA 

Photos by Josh Kurpius

Published May 5, 2025

Relive the weekend’s top moments from the racetrack with H-D Staff Photographer Josh Kurpius’ photos from the track and in the paddock.

We rolled into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta knowing one thing for sure—weather was going to throw a wrench into the weekend. But if there’s one thing Harley-Davidson riders don’t shy away from, it’s a little adversity. With the Mission® King of the Baggers and Roland Sands Design Super Hooligan National Championship getting turned up for round two, H-D riders had something to prove after our dominant showing at Daytona. Rain or shine, we were ready to throw down.

  • A closeup of a rider before the race with his helmet is up talking to another member of the race team. He looks focused and prepared.
  • Inside the HD team’s garage, two bikes are being cleaned and worked on, while other members of the race team stand in conversation.

The Super Hooligan series didn’t disappoint. Jake Lewis (#85) of Saddlemen Race Development came in hot and walked out with a double victory, making it three straight wins after Daytona’s Race 2. In Saturday’s Race 1, he battled with reigning champ and teammate Cory West in a tight battle to the finish. On Sunday, Jake turned up the heat and left the field behind, leading by seconds while Cody Wyman on his KWR Harley-Davidson and Jake’s teammate—and Cody’s brother—Travis Wyman locked down second and third, respectively. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON BROUGHT CLASSIC GEORGIA SPRING CHAOS—RAIN DELAYS, TRACK DELAYS, AND FINALLY, A WET RACE FOR THE MISSION® KING OF THE BAGGERS GRID. BUT HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDERS ARE NO STRANGERS TO RACING IN THE ROUGH.

  • A racer on his black Hooligan speeds around a curve, knee just above the ground.
  • One of the racers sits in the garage and looks at his bike, which is just out of focus in the foreground.

Saturday afternoon brought classic Georgia spring chaos—rain delays, track delays, and finally, a wet race for the Mission® King of the Baggers grid. But Harley-Davidson riders are no strangers to racing in the rough. Kyle Wyman (#33) went head-to-head with Loris Baz in a soaked Race 1 showdown, pushing his Road Glide to the edge and landing a solid second-place finish. On Sunday, with the sun back out, Wyman came back swinging—taking the win and stretching his points lead even further. Bradley Smith (#38) fought his way into third, while teammate James Rispoli (#43) kept the pressure on with a strong fourth-place finish. 

  • The track and grass behind him blurred by his speed, an HD Hooligan racer moves through the track.
  • A closeup of Bradley Smith riding his bright orange bagger around a curve on the track.

With sunshine, screaming V-Twins, and a sea of black-and-orange in the stands, Sunday was everything we live for. Next stop: Harley-Davidson’s home turf—Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. We'll see you there, May 30 through June 1.

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HD racing team members stand on the podium holding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. Infront of them are a crowd of cameras capturing the moment.

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