Indian Motorcycle has announced an expanded factory-support program for the 2027 and 2028 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers seasons, offering race-ready Indian Challengers and factory backing for up to 10 teams.
The new American Racing Operations (ARO) program will provide participating teams with ARO-built Indian Challengers, motorcycle transportation, race-to-race maintenance, tires, and technical and logistical support. The program will operate in partnership with Vance & Hines Motorsports, which will oversee race-bike development, technical support and program management.
Indian will also offer more than $150,000 in contingency awards throughout the season, including a $20,000 championship bonus and a new Indian Challenger for the series champion. MotoAmerica is also more than doubling its King of the Baggers purse for 2027.
The announcement comes as MotoAmerica prepares to revise the class regulations to encourage additional manufacturers to participate. Indian has expressed support for the changes and hopes to see manufacturers such as Honda, BMW and Ducati join the series. CN
