Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge Returns

On Friday, July 11, a dedicated group of motorcyclists will challenge each other to get more from less as they compete for high-mileage honors at the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge during BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Indian Motorcycle, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter, who himself will compete in the challenge, invites all riders to join the competition.

“On Friday morning, the most exotic motorcycles on the road will compete to see who can consume the least energy while travelling the way we really ride,” Vetter said. “Gasoline, diesel and electric-powered machines will ride together at posted speeds in a 77-mile round trip. The winner will be the one that consumes the least fuel as measured in dollars. Last year, Fred Hayes won by getting 162 mpg on his diesel-powered bike, which translates to 2.3¢ per mile.”

Vetter said that the 2014 competition is anyone’s to win.

Winners will be announced during Vetter’s seminar “Amazing Stories of Streamlining from the Vetter Fuel Challenges” at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame auxiliary tent.

The ride will begin at the Bellville, Ohio, Comfort Inn & Suites at 8:30 a.m., Friday morning, and head to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in nearby Pickerington before returning to Mansfield. A riders’ meeting will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the motel.

There is no charge to participate in the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge, but riders must have tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Additional rules and details about the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge are available at www.craigvetter.com.

LAND announced the appointment of Shane Seymour as executive vice president of sales. Seymour’s arrival signifies the company’s focus on growing sales and dealer partnerships nationally, as funding continues to push in-house production forward.

Over the last year, LAND has displayed significant agility and strength, exceeding production and profitability goals while attracting top-tier talent. Following the close of an oversubscribed Series A round, LAND ramped up manufacturing of its versatile e-Moto, The District, while continuing to innovate the design and development of its swappable electric CORE batteries. Seymour’s move to lead the sales efforts underscores the company’s steady and strategic trajectory of success and ability to set itself apart in a highly competitive market.