Team Klock Werks Sets Up Memorial Fund for Vic Briggs
Team Klock Werks sadly reported that it lost one of its own: Vic Briggs, 29, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, from injuries he sustained in a car accident on Wednesday, June 29 on his way home from work. Vic is survived by his four small children: Brooke, Brittany, Brandi and Brycen.
Management Change at REV’IT! Sport USA
REV’IT! Sport International recently announced that Jordan Levitt, director of sales of REV’IT! Sport USA, left the company effective at the end of June.
Helmet House Names Scott McCaslin to Account Representative Post
Helmet House, Inc. recently announced that Scott McCaslin has joined the company as account representative for a key district of Southern California.
Triumph to Enter Indian Market, Names Joshi Managing Director
Iconic British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has announced that it plans to enter the Indian market.
Former Factory Supported Racer Fred Hoess Joins Husqvarna
Husqvarna Motorcycles recently announced that one of its former factory racers and 15-time ISDE gold medalist Fred Hoess has been named MSP for the Northeast.
Perewitz Builds Theme Bike For World Wind Power Conference
Appearing along with Jay Leno and Ted Turner at the recent American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Power Conference in Anaheim, Calif., Dave Perewitz left little doubt the motorcycle industry would be hard pressed to find a more competent, adaptable and universally respected ambassador.
MSF’s Tim Buche Appointed to International Judges Panel for FIM Road Safety Award
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) announced that its president and chief executive officer Tim Buche has accepted an invitation from Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) chief executive officer Guy Maitre to serve on an international panel of judges charged with determining the winners of the FIM Road Safety Award.
Parts Unlimited Founder Fred Fox Joins Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of ’11
Recognized as a pioneer in the motorcycle industry, Parts Unlimited founder and motorcycle industry pioneer, Fred Fox becomes one of the latest inductees to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Viper Announces Seagraves as VP Racing Operations, Develops Drag Bike
Viper Powersports, Inc., designer and manufacturer of Viper Motorcycles, recently announced that Colbert Seagraves has joined the Viper management team as vice president of racing operations.
Askenazi Named Zero Motorcycles’ New Chief Technology Officer
Abe Askenazi has been named chief technology officer (CTO) of Zero Motorcycles, it was announced recently. After joining Zero in February 2010 as the vice president of engineering, Askenazi led his team in the development of Zero’s 2011 product line. A major overhaul from the previous year, over eighty percent of each existing model was re-engineered or otherwise improved, and three new models were added.
Cycle Magazine Editor Schilling Headed for Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame recently named the first member of the class of 2011: Phil Schilling, one of motorcycling’s most accomplished journalists and an expert race tuner who set the early mark for Ducati’s on-track success in America.
MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com Hosts 7th Annual Online Job Fair
For the seventh year in a row, MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com will host an online “Job Fair” offering powersports employers an opportunity to recruit top industry talent for free.