Jason Kehl, Factory Race director and master garage tinkerer.

In the latest episode of "badbeard's podcast," Jason Kehl, Harley-Davidson's director of racing, dives into the brand's latest developments. Broadcasting from Road Atlanta during the Moto America professional race series, Kehl talks about Harley-Davidson's Factory efforts with the Baggers, their technical growth alongside super bikes, and traditional sport motorcycles. Kehl reveals his journey from rebuilding motorcycles in his garage to leading the Factory race team, emphasizing the importance of real-time racing feedback in motorcycle development. He discusses the success of Harley-Davidson's Bagger Racing League, which evolved from an exhibition race to an official series, and shares details about Harley-Davidson's recent performance at Daytona, where lap times and top speeds were only 5 seconds behind super bikes. The episode also explores the excitement of American motorcycle brands participating in racing and attracting new fans. Kehl highlights Harley-Davidson's mission to build a community around motorcycling, encouraging everyone, regardless of brand affiliation, to join the movement. Check out "Push the Limit," the YouTube docu-series offering a behind-the-scenes look at Harley-Davidson Factory Racers and supported teams. Get the latest updates from Harley-Davidson.com and MotoAmerica.com.