Transitions Optical recently joined Bell Helmets to announce joint sponsorship of AMA Pro Road Racer Josh Herrin for the 2012 racing season. The sponsorship creates a unique collaboration between the two companies and one of the top talents in the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America.
KTM North America, Inc. has announced Tom Buttleman as its newly appointed dealer development manager.
Wizards Products recently announced that it has hired Harris Rabren as national sales manager and John Darlington as business development manager for their automotive products group.
Triumph Motorcycles and Jason DiSalvo continue to build on their relationship with the British motorcycle manufacturer’s presenting sponsorship of the Jason DiSalvo Speed Academy. The two have worked together before with DiSalvo riding for Triumph’s former World Supersport team and currently piloting Latus Motors Racing’s AMA Daytona Sportbike entry.
KTM North America recently announced that Ryan Bauer has been appointed to sales manager covering the Midwest region.
Powersports industry veteran Dan Proffer has joined Schuberth North America's dealer development team, handling key accounts. In his new role, Proffer will be responsible for dealer promotions, activities, training and events.
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) will be holding a news conference on Friday, April 13 at 12 pm to present Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar with the prestigious MIC Chairman’s Award for her outstanding support of Youth Off-Highway Riders.
On Saturday, March 31, at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Ryan Villopoto made Supercross history as he secured his second career Monster Energy Supercross class championship. By clinching the championship at Round 13, he entered the record books as the first rider to secured championship with four rounds remaining.
The team at Motorcycle & Powersports News welcomes Tom Staab as the brand’s newest regional sales manager.
Helmet House has announced the appointment of Paula Pope-Doyle to the position of account representative. Her territory will cover most of Arizona as she brings a wealth of experience to Helmet House with successful stints at LeMans Corporation, Sullivan's Inc. and Scorpion Sports.
Women's School of Motocross (WSMX) recently announced that it has expanded its training locations and added six new trainers for Colorado, Michigan, California, North Carolina, Connecticut and Alaska.
After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012.
Ammar Bazzaz, founder of Bazzaz, Inc., and former factory race team consultant and crew chief, is set to be deeply involved in tuning the Michael Jordan Motorsports #23 Jordan Brand Suzuki and #54 National Guard Suzuki for the 2012 season.
Helmet House, Inc. has announced the hiring of Trish Thompson, Joel Bower and John Payne as account representatives for several key sales territories in the U.S.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the election of two corporate directors to the AMA Board of Directors: John Ulrich, founder and owner of Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology, and Sean Hilbert, CEO of Cobra Moto. The elections occurred at the annual AMA corporate members meeting in Indianapolis on...
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), has announced a strategic partnership with Erik Buell Racing (EBR) in an agreement that will cover multiple areas of collaboration.
