Silverstone Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup: Bradley Smith & Archie McDonald Triumph in Action-Packed Weekend
PUBLISHED 14.08.2026
The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered an exhilarating weekend of racing at Silverstone Circuit for Round 4, highlighted by a historic home-soil victory from British wildcard Bradley Smith and a dominant performance from Archie McDonald.
With huge crowds, incredibly close racing and record-breaking pace, the British round provided another unforgettable chapter in the inaugural Bagger World Cup season.
Stockwell Design Trackside at Silverstone
Adding extra horsepower and star power to the paddock, Charlie Stockwell of LIND × Stockwell Design, motorsport photographer Dani Sezudo of Sezudo Photography (@sezudo_photography), and reigning MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman joined Harley-Davidson UK and the Bagger World Cup team on-site to support the event and soak up the high-octane atmosphere.
With the unmistakable sound of race-prepared Harley-Davidson baggers echoing around Silverstone, it was a chance to get up close to the riders, teams and machines competing in one of motorcycle racing's most distinctive new championships.
Bradley Smith Takes a Historic Home Victory
Saturday's Race 1 belonged to local hero Bradley Smith, who thrilled more than 105,000 spectators at the British Grand Prix.
Racing as a wildcard on home turf, Smith held off intense pressure to secure victory on his series debut. The win also marked a significant career milestone, making Smith the only rider in history to claim podium finishes across five distinct MotoGP-affiliated categories: Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP, MotoE and the Bagger World Cup. A home rider. A home crowd. And a Bagger World Cup debut to remember.
Archie McDonald Sets the Pace
Sunday's Race 2 belonged to Australian sensation Archie McDonald of Joe Rascal Racing. After claiming pole position with an all-time category track record of 2:08.832, McDonald delivered a flawless performance to take the chequered flag.
His victory led a historic podium lockout for Joe Rascal Racing, with teammates Eric Granado and Jordi Torres crossing the line in second and third respectively.
"The racing was incredibly close, and the level across the grid continues to rise. To see Bradley Smith take a home victory and Archie McDonald set record-setting lap times demonstrates how far these machines and riders have come in our inaugural season." - Jeffrey Schuessler, Director of Global Racing Programs at Harley-Davidson
Next Stop: Aragón
With another action-packed weekend complete, the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup now heads to Spain. The championship continues at MotorLand Aragón for Round 5, scheduled for August 28–30, as the battle continues in the inaugural season of Harley-Davidson's global bagger racing series.
After the action at Silverstone, there is plenty more still to come.
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