Mecum Sponsors Kenny Roberts at Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Mecum Auctions will sponsor dirt track and roadracing icon and AMA Hall of Famer Kenny Roberts during the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nov. 18, 2011, during the Legends & Champions Weekend in Las Vegas.
Cycle Country Sells Perf-form Product Line to Original Founder
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. recently announced that they have sold the Perf-form brand to the original founder – Doug Koelfgen.
KTM Names Mike Cunningham Dealer Development Manger
KTM North America, Inc. has appointed Mike Cunningham to its management team as dealer development manager for the North American market.
Bell Helmets Hires Industry Veteran Jon Eide
Bell Helmets has hired Jon Eide, former national sales manager for Scorpion Sports Inc. Eide is a 13-year veteran of the powersports industry. He joins Bell as the new business development manager for the Powersports Division, the company recently announced.
Drag Specialties Names Melton Sales Rep for Tenn., N.C. Region
Drag Specialties recently announced that Blake Melton has been appointed sales representative for Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
Richardson Wins ‘Artistry in Iron’ Competition for Second Year in a Row
Las Vegas BikeFest recently announced that Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop in Alhambra, Calif., has won the eighth annual Artistry in Iron Master Builders’ Championship that was held during the national motorcycle rally at the Cashman Center in downtown Las Vegas. The bikes were on display for the public Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
Honda Mourns Loss of Marco Simoncelli During Malaysian Race
The Honda family is mourning the loss of one of its rising stars, the charismatic Italian Marco Simoncelli, who lost his life in a racing accident in Sunday’s MotoGP race in Sepang, Malaysia.
Fairless’ Strokers Dallas Hires Hoey as Product Designer
Rick Fairless and Strokers Dallas recently announced the hiring of product designer and developer Dylan Hoey. Hoey comes to Strokers Dallas with a history of aftermarket parts design and development from some of the industry’s leading parts manufacturers.
Charity Auction Winner Picks Up Yamaha YZF-R1 at Jay Leno’s Garage
The winning bidder of the auction for the special, one-off Yamaha GYTR-equipped YZF-R1 took delivery of his bike recently at Jay Leno’s Garage.
KTM Signs Ryan Dungey to Factory SX/MX Team
KTM Motorsports recently announced that Supercross/Motocross racer Ryan Dungey will ride with Red Bull/KTM Factory Race Team for the 2012 and 2013 AMA Pro Supercross and Motocross Championship Series.
LeoVince Expands Warehouse, Announces New Staff
LeoVince USA recently increased its staff and warehouse capabilities to accommodate its more than 40 percent sales growth this year.
Tucker Rocky Sets Date For Debbie Bell Memorial
Tucker Rocky recently announced the passing of long-time employee Debbie Bell. In its statement, the company said that many in the industry had the pleasure and honor of meeting Debbie and have benefited from her talent, skill and leadership.