AFC Names Senior Vice President of Operations
Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC) – which provides floorplan financing programs for retail and wholesale motorcycle dealers, automobile dealers, RV dealers, commercial truck dealers, salvage and daily rental operators – recently announced that Joe Keadle has been promoted to senior vice president of operations. Keadle will report directly to John Hammer, AFC CEO and president. In
Shifting Gears
Since December was MPN’s annual Buyer’s Guide we missed a month’s worth of lane changes and shifting job positions. Some of the biggies, such as Western Power Sports merging with Marshall Distributing and Italian moto apparel outfit Dainese being sold to Investcorp for $162 million may be old news to you, but it is the people that really make this industry, so bear with us while we get caught up!
Drag Specialties Announces New Sales Rep for Northeast Region
Drag Specialties has welcomed Bob Dell to the team as the new rales rep. for the northeast region. Bob joins Drag after several years with some popular powersports dealerships in Rochester, NY.
California Motorcyclist Wins Yamaha Super Ténéré in AMA Membership Sweepstakes
When Bob J. Loguidice of Ramona, Calif., renewed his American Motorcyclist Association membership last February, it earned him the status of AMA Life Member and qualified him for the 2014 American Motorcyclist Association membership sweepstakes. By doing that, Loguidice won the sweepstakes prize, a 2014 Yamaha Super Ténéré motorcycle, courtesy of Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A.
Victory Motorcycles Teams with Matt Smith to Create NHRA Pro Stock Factory Effort
Victory Motorcycles is taking a bold step into the performance world of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag Racing with the creation of Victory Factory Racing. Leading the Victory effort will be the riding team of 2-time world Champion Matt Smith and his wife/co-rider Angie.
Shimano’s Second Annual Moto Athlete Road Ride a Success
With the AMA Supercross series in the midst of its California leg, Shimano hosted its sponsored motorcycle athletes and industry friends on a road bicycle ride from its U.S. headquarters on January 18, the day after the Anaheim 2 Supercross round. The second annual Shimano Moto Athlete Road Ride attracted an impressive turnout of participants who took part in the 20-mile ride.
MotoAmerica Race License Processing Available
The American Motorcyclist Association has opened the license application process for all MotoAmerica-eligible road-racing classes. MotoAmerica is the new home of the AMA Superbike Series.
Tread Lightly! and Partners Complete Key Educational Program
The national nonprofit Tread Lightly! is celebrating the successful completion of the third year of an interpretive education program aimed at protecting and enhancing recreational opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from recreational shooting to off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation.
Trey Canard Wins First Supercross Race Since 2011
Team Honda’s Trey Canard won his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race of the 2015 season in front of 47,671 fans at O.co Coliseum. BTO Sports/KTM’s Andrew Short won the SupercrossLive.com Holeshot Award with RCH Suzuki’s Ken Roczen, who came into the race as the points leader with two wins, and
Custom Chrome: Focused on ‘World’s finest products for Harley-Davidsons’ for 45 Years
In 45 years, Custom Chrome has evolved from a small chrome plating and polishing shop in San Jose, Calif., to an international manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket Harley-Davidson parts and accessories serving more than 6,000 dealers throughout the U.S., Europe and beyond.
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party
A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Names Donald L. Green Program Manager for Indiana
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Vice President Robert Gladden has announced that Donald L. Green has joined the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to manage the Indiana Motorcyclist Safety Program and assist MSF in advancing national motorcyclist safety initiatives.
