The 2024 MotoAmerica season delivered drama, grit, and triumph, with Troy Herfoss and Cory West standing atop their respective series as champions. Both racers demonstrated resilience and determination, cementing their places in MotoAmerica history while setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season.

Troy Herfoss: King of the Baggers Champion

Troy Herfoss clinched the 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship in a season filled with both brilliance and adversity. Piloting his S&S/Indian Motorcycle Challenger, Herfoss began the year in dominant fashion, achieving nine consecutive podium finishes—including four wins, four second places, and a third—to start the season.

But racing isn’t just about the good days; it’s about how you weather the bad ones. Herfoss hit a rough patch midway through the season, crashing in race two at Brainerd International Raceway and again in race one at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Despite these setbacks, he managed to remount in both races, scoring crucial nine and five points, respectively. Those points would prove vital in his championship campaign.

Reflecting on his challenging moments, Herfoss shared, “I was in terrible physical shape, so I knew that I wasn’t getting the most out of the bike because I had been sick and then a little bit injured. Things weren’t going great for me. At that point, I just kept showing up and putting my best foot forward and riding the wave. You’ve got ups and downs in this sport, and what goes up must come down. I knew I wasn’t going to be down forever.”

Herfoss returned to form in the later rounds, regaining his health and confidence at Mid-Ohio and closing out the season strong. His ability to persevere through adversity epitomized the saying: “Championships are won on your bad days, not your good ones.”

Cory West: Mission Super Hooligans Champion

For Cory West, the 2024 MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligans series marked the culmination of a lifelong dream. After 23 years of professional racing, West claimed his first professional title, securing the Super Hooligan National Championship in a nail-biting finale at Circuit of The Americas in Texas.

The victory was a deeply personal milestone for West, who described the win as a long-awaited moment of fulfillment. “I’ve never won a championship, so it’s so good to just be able to check that box,” he said. “There was a point back in 2018 when I kind of quit racing and felt unsatisfied that I’d never won one or properly fought for a championship. It left an empty hole. So, yeah, to be back racing full-time and fighting for a championship, especially with as many heavy hitters as we had this year, it didn’t feel like a fluke. It felt real, and it felt good.”

West’s season wasn’t the only life-changing event for him in 2024. Just days after his championship win, his wife, Patricia Fernandez-West, gave birth to their first child, Avery. Balancing a new family and racing, West heads into the offseason content and ready for what’s next.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As MotoAmerica gears up for the 2025 season, the stakes are higher than ever. In the Mission King of the Baggers series, all eyes will be on Herfoss to see if he can defend his title amidst a field of hungry challengers. Meanwhile, the Mission Super Hooligans series is expected to attract even more talent, with Cory West now the man to beat.

Both series have showcased thrilling battles and compelling narratives, and with teams and riders already preparing for 2025, the upcoming season promises to raise the bar once again. Whether it’s the thunderous roar of baggers or the scrappy energy of Super Hooligans, MotoAmerica remains the premier destination for two-wheeled racing excitement.