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Hayden Gillim captures 2026 King of the Baggers Championship title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:33 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Hayden Gillim captures 2026 King of the Baggers Championship title

Summary

Hayden Gillim secured his second King of the Baggers Championship at Circuit of the Americas, following a competitive season where he split wins with Bradley Smith. Gillim arrived with a significant lead in points and took second in the final race after an earlier victory. Smith won Race 2, finishing 4.717 seconds ahead, but Gillim's performance was sufficient to clinch the title. The final races of the 2026 season are scheduled for September 25–27 at New Jersey Motorsports Park, where Gillim will look to further solidify his standing.

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By the Numbers

•Gillim finishes season with 251 points, securing the championship.
•He previously won the title in 2023 with Harley-Davidson.
•Smith's second-place finish in Race 2 boosts him to 197 points.
•Next races at New Jersey Motorsports Park are later this month.
•Gillim has won 8 out of 12 races this season.

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1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gillim Clinches 2026 King Of The Baggers Title

What they're saying

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Hayden Gillim won his second King of the Baggers Championship after splitting wins with Bradley Smith at Circuit of the Americas. Gillim also won the title in 2023 riding for the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team, and after the team switched to Indian this season, he became the first rider to win the title for two different manufacturers. [cuttext][/cuttext] Gillim arrived at COTA with a 23-point lead over teammate Troy Herfoss and a 54-point gap over Harley-Davidson x Dynojet rider Smith. Gill
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