{"id":2032135,"date":"2026-07-07T11:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T08:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032135"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T08:12:27","slug":"second-ex-motogp-rider-joins-support-series-grid-for-british-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032135","title":{"rendered":"Second ex-MotoGP rider joins support series grid for British Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Second ex-MotoGP rider joins support series grid for British Grand Prix<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Smith will make a wildcard appearance in the Bagger World Cup at Silverstone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T12:12:27+01:00\">07 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-12.00.43.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Smith, Bagger World Cup 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Crash<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Bradley Smith will return to race action in the MotoGP paddock at the British Grand Prix next month as a wildcard in the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old is a veteran of 119 starts in MotoGP with Tech3 Yamaha, KTM and Aprilia in a career spanning 2013 to 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Twice a podium finisher in the premier class, Bradley Smith last competed in the MotoGP paddock in 2022 in the MotoE World Championship.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Smith, King of the Baggers, Daytona 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoAmerica<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His last Silverstone entry came in 2018 with Aprilia, though that race would ultimately be cancelled due to a defective track surface being unable to drain rainwater.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Since leaving MotoGP at the end of 2020, Smith has taken part in numerous championships and has raced in the King of the Baggers in the USA since 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He will make his debut in the Bagger World Cup at Silverstone next month with the ParkinGO Team, where he will also run a special livery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-09b8c6a7c081c23ba914546dc561323b4d42e77abdfcd1c931bb16097b5ea638\">  MotoGP stars who shone &#8211; and struggled &#8211; at the Suzuka 8 Hours   Ex-MotoGP riders get podiums in Bagger racing debut <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen the ParkinGO Team and Harley-Davidson approached me about Silverstone, it was a very easy decision to make,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be my 14th British Grand Prix, and the opportunity to race in front of home fans is always extremely special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve really enjoyed this new adventure with Harley-Davidson Factory Racing in MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers, and this wildcard gives me the chance to experience the motorcycle back on the world stage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-00395a1d8ca824f7a5e0dfe26fbe6bd3b05fdee34b36f64a8c83519f8ba1a7e2\">  MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series snags another MotoGP star   Bradley Smith after horror crash: \u2018I\u2019m lucky to be in one piece\u2019 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe Bagger World Cup has already shown to be very competitive, with many of my friends and rivals racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSilverstone is a circuit I know extremely well and one that produces great racing. There will be few things to learn at Bagger World Cup, especially the different tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut these boys are stepping onto my home turf, so pride is at stake, and the battle is on.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradely Smith, Tech3 Yamaha, 2013 German MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cRacing a Harley-Davidson in front of a home crowd at Silverstone makes this an opportunity too good to ignore.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing you all there with your British flags.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith will be the second ex-MotoGP rider to race in the Bagger World Cup, after Andrea Iannone joined the grid full-time from the Italian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Granado leads the current Bagger World Cup standings after Assen by two points.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Bradley Smith<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block 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<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Smith, King of the Baggers, Daytona 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoAmerica<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His last Silverstone entry came in 2018 with Aprilia, though that race would ultimately be cancelled due to a defective track surface being unable to drain rainwater.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Since leaving MotoGP at the end of 2020, Smith has taken part in numerous championships and has raced in the King of the Baggers in the USA since 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He will make his debut in the Bagger World Cup at Silverstone next month with the ParkinGO Team, where he will also run a special livery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-09b8c6a7c081c23ba914546dc561323b4d42e77abdfcd1c931bb16097b5ea638\">  MotoGP stars who shone &#8211; and struggled &#8211; at the Suzuka 8 Hours   Ex-MotoGP riders get podiums in Bagger racing debut <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen the ParkinGO Team and Harley-Davidson approached me about Silverstone, it was a very easy decision to make,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be my 14th British Grand Prix, and the opportunity to race in front of home fans is always extremely special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve really enjoyed this new adventure with Harley-Davidson Factory Racing in MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers, and this wildcard gives me the chance to experience the motorcycle back on the world stage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-00395a1d8ca824f7a5e0dfe26fbe6bd3b05fdee34b36f64a8c83519f8ba1a7e2\">  MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series snags another MotoGP star   Bradley Smith after horror crash: \u2018I\u2019m lucky to be in one piece\u2019 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe Bagger World Cup has already shown to be very competitive, with many of my friends and rivals racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSilverstone is a circuit I know extremely well and one that produces great racing. There will be few things to learn at Bagger World Cup, especially the different tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut these boys are stepping onto my home turf, so pride is at stake, and the battle is on.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradely Smith, Tech3 Yamaha, 2013 German MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cRacing a Harley-Davidson in front of a home crowd at Silverstone makes this an opportunity too good to ignore.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing you all there with your British flags.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith will be the second ex-MotoGP rider to race in the Bagger World Cup, after Andrea Iannone joined the grid full-time from the Italian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Granado leads the current Bagger World Cup standings after Assen by two points.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Bradley Smith will return to race action in the MotoGP paddock at the British Grand Prix next month as a wildcard in the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old is a veteran of 119 starts in MotoGP with Tech3 Yamaha, KTM and Aprilia in a career spanning 2013 to 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Twice a podium finisher in the premier class, Bradley Smith last competed in the MotoGP paddock in 2022 in the MotoE World Championship.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/BJNZ4417_P-2048x1366.jpg.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Smith, King of the Baggers, Daytona 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoAmerica<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His last Silverstone entry came in 2018 with Aprilia, though that race would ultimately be cancelled due to a defective track surface being unable to drain rainwater.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Since leaving MotoGP at the end of 2020, Smith has taken part in numerous championships and has raced in the King of the Baggers in the USA since 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He will make his debut in the Bagger World Cup at Silverstone next month with the ParkinGO Team, where he will also run a special livery.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-09b8c6a7c081c23ba914546dc561323b4d42e77abdfcd1c931bb16097b5ea638\">  MotoGP stars who shone &#8211; and struggled &#8211; at the Suzuka 8 Hours   Ex-MotoGP riders get podiums in Bagger racing debut <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen the ParkinGO Team and Harley-Davidson approached me about Silverstone, it was a very easy decision to make,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be my 14th British Grand Prix, and the opportunity to race in front of home fans is always extremely special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve really enjoyed this new adventure with Harley-Davidson Factory Racing in MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers, and this wildcard gives me the chance to experience the motorcycle back on the world stage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content 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There will be few things to learn at Bagger World Cup, especially the different tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut these boys are stepping onto my home turf, so pride is at stake, and the battle is on.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_455712_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradely Smith, Tech3 Yamaha, 2013 German MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cRacing a Harley-Davidson in front of a home crowd at Silverstone makes this an opportunity too good to ignore.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing you all there with your British flags.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith will be the second ex-MotoGP rider to race in the Bagger World Cup, after Andrea Iannone joined the grid full-time from the Italian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Granado leads the current Bagger World Cup standings after Assen by two points.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1100402\/1\/second-ex-motogp-rider-joins-support-series-grid-british-grand-prix&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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