AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Change to 2012 Induction Class
Due to an error in the Hall of Fame balloting process, Derek “Nobby” Clark will not be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2012, as was previously announced on June 11.
MPN Launches 2012 Dealership Superstar Competition
The 2012 Dealership Superstar Competition sponsored by Western Power Sports has officially opened. Nominate a Dealership Superstar today!
Great Lakes State Harley Dealers To Offer Chrome Lease Program
Chrome Capital, a Naples, FL.-based leasing company, and Brighton Harley-Davidson of Brighton, MI, ABC Harley-Davidson of Waterford Township, MI, Biker Bob’s Harley-Davidson of Taylor, MI and Capitol Harley-Davidson of Dimondale, MI have executed dealer agreements with Chrome Capital LLC to offer the “TestRide” to Michigan Harley riders.
Tsunami Motorcycle to be Preserved by Harley-Davidson Museum
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year’s Japanese Tsunami will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives, in accordance with the wishes of its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama.
Casey Stoner to Retire From MotoGP
Casey Stoner, the most successful MotoGP rider since 2006, dropped a bombshell on the motorcycle racing world by announcing that he will retire at the end of the 2012 season.
Brammo Announces Icon Sponsorship for 2012 TTXGP Season
Brammo Inc. recently announced that Icon will be its main sponsor for the 2012 race season. With 2011 National Champion Steve Atlas returning for another season, Team Icon Brammo began its 2012 campaign May 4-6, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
New Finance Company Enters Powersports Market
Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC has announced it is entering into the powersports, marine and outdoor power equipment industries to provide the necessary floor plan capital to dealers.
AMSOIL Named Title Sponsor of WMDRA Sturgis Nationals
AMSOIL has signed an agreement to become title sponsor for the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) Sturgis Nationals.
AIME Launches Informative Blog
The American International Motorcycle Expo has created a bi-weekly blog that will feature special behind-the-scenes posts from Larry Little, VP and general manager of the Motorcycle Group for Marketplace Events. The blog is intended to provide exclusive insight on the progress of AIME, which is set to host its inaugural event in the Fall of 2013.
Mods and Rockers Featured at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that this year’s Vintage Motorcycle Days rally will highlight the classic “Rockers and Mods” two-wheeled subculture that is presently undergoing a resurgence in the U.S.