Right Rider Access Fund Awards More than $500,000 in Grants in Support of Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Access
Right Rider Access Fund awarded grants to OHV riding areas to repair storm damage, educational groups and research organizations that develop and provide OHV programs, business associations that responsibly preserve OHV recreation, and more.
AIMExpo’s Mike Webster Named to ORBA Board of Directors
The Off-Road Business Association’s (ORBA) primarily focuses on preserving off-road recreation in an environmentally responsible manner. Webster is president of the trade show division of Marketplace Events, the producer of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo).
MIC Welcomes Dealers
In February, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) began welcoming dealers into its membership for the first time in its long history. Editor Colleen Brousil explains why you should look into joining.
First Woman Elected as AMA Board of Directors Chair
Maggie McNally was unanimously elected chair of the AMA Board of Directors at its meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 16. She was elected vice chair in December 2011 and has been a member of the board since 2009, representing individual AMA members in the Northeast region. With her election, she becomes the first woman to lead the AMA board in the association’s 89-year history.
AMA Names Jon-Erik Burleson Motorcyclist of the Year
The annual award recognizes the person who has had the greatest impact on the motorcycling industry within the past 12 months. Since becoming president of KTM North America in 2009, Burleson’s company has shown a sales increase of almost 20 percent. The company also won its first AMA Pro Racing National Motocross Championship this past year.
AIMExpo: One Year Out
MPN goes one-on-one with Larry Little to get an update on what dealers and consumers can expect from the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo
AMA Inducts Jimmy Ellis Into Hall of Fame
The 1975 AMA Supercross 250cc National Champion, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-17.
A Conversation With Wayne Allard, AMA’s Vice President For Government Relations
Last October, former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado joined the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) as vice president for government relations. Allard served two terms as a Senator for his home state, but he’d promised his constituents to put a term limit on his service. We recently chatted with Allard and AMA spokesman Pete TerHorst
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MIC Forecasts Modest New Unit Sales Decline in 2012
The Motorcycle Industry Council forecasts modest declines in new motorcycle sales through 2012. That estimate comes from the MIC’s new Business Advisory & Forecast, marking the first time that the industry association has projected future sales.
AMA Announces Two New Board Members
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the election of two corporate directors to the AMA Board of Directors: John Ulrich, founder and owner of Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology, and Sean Hilbert, CEO of Cobra Moto. The elections occurred at the annual AMA corporate members meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 18.
Powersports Expert to Discuss Online Marketing, Social Networking Trends
Dominion Powersports Solutions, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced their business development manager and industry expert Neil Pascale will be the featured speaker at the Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association Annual Conference to be held February 25-26 in Austin, TX.
Husqvarna Named Title Sponsor of AMA Dual Sport Trail Riding Series
Officially announced at the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis on Friday, Feb. 17, Husqvarna’s sponsorship reintroduces the iconic brand to American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) members as the title sponsor of the 2012 AMA Husqvarna National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series.
Former Cycle World Publisher Larry Little Joins Marketplace Events
Marketplace Events, producers of consumer shows and events, recently announced that motorcycle industry veteran Larry Little has been named vice president and general manager, motorcycle group.
AMA Announces 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that AMA member and motorcycle activist Nancy Sabater has been awarded the 2011 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. The award recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling in the previous 12 months.
Dantzler, Pascale to Speak at GMDA September 15 Meeting
The Georgia Motorcycle Dealers Association (GMDA) has announced that Sam Dantzler and Neil Pascale will be joining their next meeting as guest presenters. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Ga.