4 September 2026: Joe Rascal Racing is set to welcome American racer James Rispoli to its line-up for the final round of the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Rispoli will join championship contenders Archie McDonald and Eric Granado for the season finale, with the pair currently sitting first and second in the standings.
A lifelong racer, Rispoli began motocross at six years old before competing across multiple disciplines. He is best known for his five seasons in the King of the Baggers paddock, racing with Vance & Hines and later Harley-Davidson Factory Racing. In 2025, he also won the Super Hooligans championship.
While the Red Bull Ring will mark Rispoli’s Bagger World Cup race debut, he is already familiar with the championship, having attended the opening round in Texas and supported Bradley Smith in a team management role at Silverstone.
His experience, racing pedigree and familiarity with heavyweight motorcycles make him a strong addition to the Joe Rascal Racing garage for the season finale. But more importantly, James fits the team. He is loud. He is exciting and he is a Rascal. And Joe Rascal Racing is looking forward to seeing what he brings when the lights go out at the Red Bull Ring.
James Tonna, Team Co-Owner Comments: “We are extremely pleased to welcome James Rispoli to Joe Rascal Racing for the final round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup. James brings an impressive depth of racing experience and a proven track record across a range of disciplines, but equally, he brings the energy, competitiveness and personality that align so naturally with the Joe Rascal Racing culture.
He is an accomplished racer, a fierce competitor and someone who is never afraid to make his presence felt. We are looking forward to having him in the garage and seeing what he can bring to the team as we head into the season finale.
With Archie and Eric both battling at the front of the championship, it promises to be an incredibly exciting weekend for the entire team. We are looking forward to seeing James join the other Rascals on track and fight for strong results at the Red Bull Ring.”
James Rispoli Comments: “I’m really excited to put myself to the test in the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup at the Red Bull Ring. It’s an iconic circuit with a huge history in Grand Prix racing, and I’ve been watching plenty of footage to get a feel for the track before arriving in Austria. It’s a unique circuit, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it for the first time on the Road Glide.
I’m incredibly grateful to Joe Rascal Racing and James Tonna for the opportunity. I’m heading into the weekend determined to be competitive and deliver a strong result for the team, while also having a great deal of respect for Eric and Archie, who are both fighting for the championship.
It’s going to be a great challenge, and I’ll give everything I have to help make it a strong finish to the season for Joe Rascal Racing.”
With the championship set to be decided at the final round, Rispoli’s arrival adds another dimension to an already high-stakes weekend for Joe Rascal Racing.
The final round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will take place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, where Joe Rascal Racing will line up with Archie McDonald, Eric Granado and James Rispoli for the season finale.