Press Release | November 14, 2024
Harley-Davidson has announced an exclusive historic moment in its 100+ year racing history—the first test of the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Monday, November 18.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman will ride his factory team race-spec Road Glide alongside racing legends such as John Hopkins, Marco Melandri and Simon Crafar at Catalunya on November 18. Photo by Brian J Nelson
This is a press release from Harley-Davidson…
Harley-Davidson joins MotoGP for Historic First Test Ride and Media Day
When: Monday, November 18, 2024, from 11AM – 4PM
Where: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
“Racing is a core pillar of the Harley-Davidson brand, showcasing our commitment to performance and innovation,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “Partnering with DORNA/MotoGP, we aim to expand our racing footprint globally, fueling the passions of our customers and fans. This MotoGP test is a pivotal first step in realizing these ambitions and demonstrating our dedication to racing excellence.”
“Harley-Davidson is an iconic brand, and we are always interested in ways to partner with them to attract more fans to MotoGP, the most exciting sport on Earth,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman will ride his factory team racing motorcycle alongside racing legends such as John Hopkins, Marco Melandri, and Simon Crafar, who will also run laps on board a race spec Road Glide.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz and Dorna representatives will be on-site at the test and will hold a media briefing about the future global aspirations of Harley-Davidson racing.
Invited media will have the opportunity to ask questions during the press conference, interview select riders, and factory racing team members, and gain access to exclusive content opportunities only available to those in attendance.
Tentative Itinerary:
- 11:00: Press conference and briefing with Jochen Zeitz, Dorna reps, and riders.
- 13:00 and 15:30: On-track demonstration laps showcasing the Harley-Davidson Road Glide race bike.
- Afternoon: Scheduled media interviews with H-D Leadership and riders.
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