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Premier motorcycle road racing series MotoAmerica announced that Drag Specialties will return as a series sponsor for a fifth consecutive year and will be posting $ 86,000 in contingency money for the King of the Baggers series.

Drag Specialties will pay contingency for top- five finishes in all seven rounds— 14 races— of the Mission King of the Baggers Championship. Winning one of the 14 races will pay $ 3,000, with second place earning $ 1,500. Third place pays $ 750, with fourth and fifth paying $ 400 and $ 200, respectively.

In addition to the race payouts, Drag Specialties will award $ 5,000 to the King of the Baggers champion.

“ Mission King of the Baggers Championship continues to be very competitive and a real fan favorite at MotoAmerica events,” says Paul Langley, chairman and CEO of

Hayden Gillim was one of several Mission King of the Baggers racers who cashed checks from Drag Specialties in 2025.( Photo: Brian Nelson)

LeMans Corporation, the parent company of Drag Specialties.

“ We’ re thrilled to be a series sponsor, and we’ re pleased to be able to give back to the racers via our ever- growing contingency program. Daytona will be here before we know it, and we can’ t wait to get the 2026 season rolling.”

The Drag Specialties King of the Baggers contingency paid out 65 % of the $ 75,000 posted during the 2025 season.

The 2026 Drag Specialties contingency payout requirements are as follows: Logos must be unobstructed, visible, and applied at all rounds; an authorized Drag Specialties patch must be worn on the rider’ s leathers, either on the upper sleeve or upper front chest; and three- inch Drag Specialties decals must be present on either the side panels or tail section of the bike.

In related news, Drag Specialties, along with its sister company Parts Unlimited, will be hosting the 2026 NVP Product Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 24 – 25. The expo will feature a diverse range of new products and brands, providing dealers with exclusive discounts and incentives. Attendees can engage with industry- leading brand representatives and explore the latest innovations in the market. Powersports Business will be in attendance, and we hope to see you there.

Polaris is elevating its open- road offerings with its 2026 Slingshot lineup, complete with a range of premium paint colors and the reintroduction of its exclusive, limitededition Grand Touring model.

“ From first glance to every mile behind the wheel, the Slingshot is engineered to make the most of every moment— delivering a ride experience second to none,” says Josh Hermes, vice president of Polaris Slingshot.“ With new colors, premium finishes, and the return of our exclusive Grand Touring model, the 2026 lineup elevates that one- of- a- kind experience to new heights.”

2026 SLINGSHOT GRAND TOURING Available in limited quantities, the 2026 Slingshot Grand Touring features a two- tone Viper Black and Green Venom paint scheme.

Adding to the Grand Touring’ s style are a host of factory accessories, including a color- matched Slingshade and rear fender, vertical- opening T- Top panels that feature friction hinge technology with tinted windows to retain overhead views and provide extra light inside the cockpit. Temperature can also be controlled through heated and cooled seats that are easily adjustable via seat- mounted buttons.

Designed from Slingshot’ s top- tier R model, the limited- edition Grand Touring features a Polaris- built ProStar 2.0L four- cylinder engine, putting out 204 hp. Whether operating a manual or AutoDrive transmission, the two drive modes— Comfort and Slingshot— offer a customizable driving experience. Comfort mode softens gear shifts for a relaxed ride, while Slingshot mode offers quicker, sharper shifts for a sportier experience. Brembo brakes

The 2026 Slingshot Grand Touring features a two-tone Viper Black and Green Venom paint scheme.( Photos: Polaris Inc.)

provide premium stopping power, while a vented sport hood highlights an aggressive style while improving aerodynamics and cockpit airflow.

Inside the cockpit, the 2026 Grand Touring is a Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 Max + Lighting system, offering the ultimate audio and lighting experience. A full 360− degree immersive audio and lighting experience comes to life with two powerful 8− inch side panel speakers and two 6.5− inch headrest speakers— delivering a total of 700− watts of sound. The XKGlow interior lighting kit, controlled via the Slingshot LED mobile app, allows riders to create the ultimate show of sound and style— synchronizing lighting with their music throughout the cockpit.

NEW PAINT SCHEMES The 2026 SL, SLR and R models also introduced all- new colors, with three paint schemes across the lineup incorporating Slingshot’ s premium iridescent finish.

“ By popular demand, we’ ve added our iridescent finish across three models and five colors in 2026,” says Hermes.“ Under sunlight, colors shift with every angle, and the paint truly comes alive, giving the vehicle a one- of- a- kind look that stands out and demands attention.”

FIVE- SPOKE HONEYCOMB WHEELS For 2026, Polaris adds a distinctive aesthetic and refined style to the SLR and R models with five- spoke honeycomb wheels, enhancing performance with increased airflow for improved brake cooling. Entirely new to the SLR model, the wheels bring an eye- catching design, featuring a machined finish. For the R model, the wheels return with a new gloss black finish.

2026 LINEUP

• Slingshot S: Starting at $ 24,999 for Manual and $ 26,849 for AutoDrive, S is available in Slingshot Red and Jet Black.

• Slingshot SL: Starting at $ 28,299 for manual and $ 30,149 for AutoDrive, SL is available in White Lightning, Blue Rush, and Sunburst Orange.

• Slingshot SLR: Starting at $ 31,399 for manual and $ 33,249 for AutoDrive, SLR is available in Blue Rush and Mirage Gray.

• Slingshot R: Starting at $ 34,999 for manual and $ 37,149 for AutoDrive, R is available with iridescent finishes in Midnight Smoke, Radiant Gray, Indy Red Pearl, and White Crystal with Mint Fade.

• Slingshot Grand Touring: Starting at $ 41,999 for manual and $ 44,149 for AutoDrive, it’ s available with iridescent finishes in a two- tone Viper Black with Green Venom.

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include heated grips, hand guards, center stand, dual comfort seat, tire pressure monitoring system, and a full luggage package.

Standard luggage includes color- matched panniers offering 57 liters of capacity and a 49− liter top box with dual backrest pads.

Adjustable Showa suspension, radial brake calipers, and a wet weight of 511 pounds— including luggage— round out the package.

Rider aids include three riding modes( Sport, Road, Rain), ride- by- wire throttle, cornering ABS, cornering traction control, and quickshifter.

The Tiger Sport 800 Tour will be available in Cobalt and Carnival Red with Sapphire Black details, priced at $ 14,699, with dealership availability beginning in February.

The combined launches give Triumph a stronger entry- level pipeline through the 400cc segment while reinforcing its presence in the competitive mid- displacement sport- touring category.

Triumph’ s Tiger Sport 800 Tour is designed to blend performance riding with long- distance capability.