Bel-Ray Adds Three New Hats to its Online Store
Bel-Ray has announced three all-new Bel-Ray hats are now available on its website. Bel-Ray’s online store features a complete line of casual wear, including hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts, along with race team exclusive products from TwoTwo Motorsports and Hart and Huntington Racing as well. In addition, the new hats are available in two styles to meet a wide range of fashion needs.
Trailer Manufacturer Aluma Launches New Website
Trailer manufacturer Aluma recently unveiled its new, comprehensive product website at www.alumaklm.com. The new site includes a search feature that allows users to find specific product information through a keyword search.
Royal Enfield Arrives at Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage
Jay Leno, host of NBC’s Tonight Show, is well-known in automotive circles as an authority on classic vehicles and owner of one of the greatest collections of classic cars and motorcycles in the world. Leno recently took delivery on a 2011 Royal Enfield motorcycle, and has posted a video feature of the modern Royal Enfield on Jay Leno’s Garage website.
Yamaha To Celebrate 50th GP Racing Anniversary with Retro Paint Scheme
This year Yamaha celebrates its 50th anniversary of World Championship Grand Prix racing. As part of a series of ongoing activities to mark this historic season the Yamaha Factory Racing team will run a special paint scheme for the Assen and Laguna Seca rounds.
Sunstar Celebrates SX Success in Vegas with Free Shipping Promo
The supercross season finale in Las Vegas saw the Sunstar backed DNA Shred Stix Star Yamaha race team on the podium in all 3 Lites class main events. To celebrate these supercross riders and teams, Sunstar has announced a free shipping promotion from now through the end of the month on all orders placed through its website (www.sunstar-mc.com) of at least $100.
Kawasaki Selected Marque of the Year for 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Kawasaki will be celebrated as the 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Marque of the Year, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
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.
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2011 Results, Full-Year Profitability Up
Arctic Cat Inc. recently reported that net earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, increased to $13.0 million up from prior-year net earnings of $1.9 million. Arctic Cat’s net sales for the fiscal 2011 full year grew to $464.7 million versus $450.7 million last fiscal year.
MIC Endorses New Legislation to Stop Lead Ban on Youth OHVs
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has announced its support for, and urged quick passage of, the “Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011” (ECADA). The discussion draft of the bill, released by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), would end the ban on youth-sized all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobiles caused by the unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Chicago Associates Recapitalizes Genuine Scooters
Livingstone, an investment banking firm, recently announced the recapitalization of its client, Genuine Scooters, LLC by Chicago Associates, Inc., a private investment company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
IronPlanet Motors To Host May 18 Online Auction With Free Inspections
IronPlanet Motors, an online auction marketplace for used autos and powersports vehicles, announced that it will sell hundreds of items in its May 18 online auction with free inspection reports for each vehicle.
Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Contributes More Than $136,000 in Q1
Yamaha recently announced that its OHV Access Initiative pledged more than $136,000 in GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) for the first quarter funding cycle of 2011. The GRANT funds are awarded to non-profit or tax exempt organizations around the country implementing projects to promote safe, responsible OHV riding and open, sustainable riding areas.