Motorsport Aftermarket Group Names Rick Walters as CFO
The Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) is on the move, both literally and figuratively. The parent company to a host of aftermarket industry brands, recently relocated headquarters from Irvine, California, to Irving, Texas. Now MAG is staffing up, starting with the addition of a new CFO, Rick Walters.
Honda Achieves 700th FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Victory
Beginning with its first world grand prix race in 1961, at the hands of Australian rider Tom Phillis on his Honda RC143 in the 125cc class of the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix, Honda has now achieved an unprecedented 700 grand prix wins with Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez’s victory in the MotoGP class at the 2015 FIM Road Racing World Championship.
Suzuki Hosts Colorful GSX-R Celebration at Indy Motor Speedway; Unveils 2016 Commemorative Edition GSX-R1000
In the company of a host of Suzuki racing champions, including Kevin Schwantz, Suzuki unveiled a pair of 2016 Commemorative Edition GSX-R1000s that honor 30 years of GSX-R dominance.
Champions Crowned at AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship
Success at the highest levels of motorcycle racing demands consistency, speed, maturity and respect. Kevin Stollings, from Indianapolis, Ind., displayed all those qualities in winning the 2015 AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award, the top honor at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship.
Victory Motorcycles Heads to Pikes Peak with RSD, Cycle World and Prototype 156 Engine
Victory Motorcycles, in partnership with Roland Sands Design and Cycle World, will race a new prototype engine at the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb on June 28. The prototype racing motorcycle is named Project 156 for the 156 turns in the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb.
Speedway to Host 23rd Annual Amerivespa Event
Race cars aren’t the only vehicles hitting the world-famous oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year. For the first time, the Racing Capital of the World welcomes the 23rd annual national motor scooter rally, Amerivespa, from June 11-14.
Ducati Launches Nationwide Dealership Tours with 2015 Model Lineup
As the most anticipated new Ducati models continue to arrive in showrooms across North America, Ducati is launching the cross-country Ducati Experience Tour in May to give customers and Ducati enthusiasts the ability to test ride 2015 models at participating dealerships.
American Motorcyclist Association Celebrates 2015 Supercross Season, Announces 2016 Schedule
With the season finale poised to take place in Las Vegas Saturday, May 2, the American Motorcyclist Association once again congratulates the 2015 AMA Supercross Champions, thanks its partners for another successful year and begins to look forward to the 2016 season.
Four-Year Contract Awarded to Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Manage Indiana’s Motorcyclist Safety Program
Beginning March 1, 2015 and extending through 2018, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will partner with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to provide motorcycle training in the state of Indiana, thanks to a contract awarded to MSF by the Indiana BMV. The MSF will oversee Indiana’s statewide training locations, provide an Indiana-dedicated website and online
Four-Year Contract Awarded to Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Manage Indiana’s Motorcyclist Safety Program
Beginning March 1, 2015 and extending through 2018, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will partner with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to provide motorcycle training in the state of Indiana, thanks to a contract awarded to MSF by the Indiana BMV. The MSF will oversee Indiana’s statewide training locations, provide an Indiana-dedicated website and online
Andrea Dovizioso Race Suit Signed By Valentino Rossi Goes to Auction
The actual SPIDI racing suit, worn by Andrea Dovizioso and signed by Valentino Rossi during the 2014 Indianapolis MotoGP race, is on auction at Charity Stars. The fundraising project will help kids affected by congenital heart diseases worldwide.
Yamaha Awards Scholarships to National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced its annual scholarships for National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) students at the Ag Media Summit (AMS) in Indianapolis. Three chapters including the University of Missouri, University of Florida and University of Nebraska- Lincoln were awarded.
Scorpion 1909 IMS Riding Jacket
Scorpion Sports Inc. USA will be partnering with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to produce a limited-edition IMS commemorative riding jacket. The “1909 IMS” is an exclusive vintage leather jacket that will be available at this summer’s MotoGP event in Indianapolis.
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LeoVince USA Purchased By Geared Up Powersports
Geared Up Powersports is a California Limited Liability company owned by longtime LeoVince USA Executive Vice President Tim Calhoun. The company will continue to operate under the LeoVince USA name, with Calhoun stepping into the role of CEO and president.
Dealer Expo: New Technology Review
Technological innovation was easy to find at the 2013 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. Here is a rundown of the latest and greatest products showcased for powersports dealers: AccessorySmart Imagine, no more flipping through paper catalogs searching endlessly for SKUs, or ordering the wrong item because the SKU was handwritten incorrectly. AccessorySmart by ARI Network