Harley-Davidson’s Krawiec Wins in Dallas
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stormed to the lead in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship standings with a big win in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA AAA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.
Outlaw Racing Products ‘Podium’ Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Constructed from 6061 aluminum billet, the black anodized handle is ergonomically designed to feel comfortable in your hand for a firm grip while taking tire pressure. The precision gauge features a large, green, back-lit display for easy reading of 0-100 PSI in increments of .1 PSI.
Doffo Winery to Host 3rd Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraiser
Doffo Winery will host the 3rd Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Benefit Event, presented by Airstream Inland Empire, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Doffo Winery has partnered with KTM, FMF, District 37, Torco, Franchise Customs, Sidi and Red Bull to help raise money for the foundation.
2016 Ride for Kids Events in Full Swing, Benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The 2016 Ride for Kids (RFK) schedule of events, in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF), kicks into high gear with this weekend’s ride in Houston. A total of 32 events will be hosted across the country this year.
Alternative Profit Centers
When somebody asks you what you do for a living, do you automatically answer that you are in the motorcycle business? We all tend to identify powersports dealers as “motorcycle” dealers… however there are a growing number of alternative profit centers.
MTA 2-Stroke World Championships are Just Around the Corner
MTA has really upped the ante for this year’s 2-Stroke World Championships. Included in the March 26th program is $10,000 in purses for the Open Pro and 125 Pro Classes.
Kawasaki Announces Road Racing Contingency Program
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced a $2 million road racing contingency program for the 2016 racing season. The contingency program covers Kawasaki’s most popular racing models, championed by the all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle.
Ducati North America Names Jason Chinnock its New CEO
Starting January 1, 2016, Dominique Cheraki, current DNA CEO, will cover the role of Ducati Network Development Director at Ducati headquarters in Bologna, Italy. On the same date, Jason Chinnock will become the new CEO of Ducati North America and will be responsible for U.S., Canada and Mexico.
AMA Announces U.S. World Trophy Team for 2015 International Six Days Enduro
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team and U.S. Junior Trophy Team for the 90th International Six Days Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia, Sept. 7-12.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation would like to remind drivers that motorcyclists are out there. The MSF has created a collection of insightful tips for car and truck drivers.
AIMExpo Outdoors! To Host Variety of Events at Dedicated Outdoor Demo Space
AIMExpo Outdoors!, the event’s interactive and experiential outdoors space, will be a 400,000-square-foot area located on the grounds of Orlando’s Orange Country Convention Center and will feature a variety of activities and demos.
Congress Introduces Bill That Would Halt Use of E15 Fuel
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced the bill, H.R. 875, on Feb. 28. The measure would repeal the EPA’s waiver decision approving the use of E15 and would bar the agency from granting further decisions on the use of the fuel until the EPA obtains an independent scientific analysis of the effects of the E15 blend.
First Group of AIMExpo Exhibitors Revealed
The inaugural event will be held Oct. 16-20, 2013 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center.
Manheim Financial Services Growing, Seeks Specialty Dealers to Finance
Manheim Financial Services (MAFS) is expanding its Specialty division and seeking Specialty dealers in need of financing. The MAFS Specialty division finances Motorcycle, Heavy Truck and RV dealers with tailored floor plan options designed for their unique business needs.
Powering Your Motorcycle Dealership Sales Team through the Summer Season
At this point in the motorcycle season, few professions (commercial crab fishing, I suppose) require the kind of mental, physical and emotional stamina that selling does. Long hours at the store, being enthusiastic all the time and possessing the fortitude to survive inevitable ego shots require energy like nothing else. So you must be on