Club BRP Unveils New Models, Concentrates on Increased Dealer Success
streets in Montreal this week as BRP welcomes 4,000 dealers, distributors, suppliers, members of the media and BRP employees from more than 100 countries to Club BRP — the largest event in BRP history held at sites across Montreal and at the company’s Valcourt, Quebec facilities.
Mecum to Showcase Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection at Monterey Auction
Mecum Auctions has announced The Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection – an eclectic mix of 54 motorcycles – will be offered at the third annual Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
Former Factory Supported Racer Fred Hoess Joins Husqvarna
Husqvarna Motorcycles recently announced that one of its former factory racers and 15-time ISDE gold medalist Fred Hoess has been named MSP for the Northeast.
Parts Unlimited Founder Fred Fox Joins Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of ’11
Recognized as a pioneer in the motorcycle industry, Parts Unlimited founder and motorcycle industry pioneer, Fred Fox becomes one of the latest inductees to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Kawasaki Selected Marque of the Year for 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Kawasaki will be celebrated as the 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Marque of the Year, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Parts Unlimited Names Griffin Central West Regional Sales Manager
Parts Unlimited recently announced the promotion of Paul Griffin to the position of Central West regional sales manager.
MAG Appoints Creative Director
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry has appointed Ross Berlanga as creative director in this newly created role.
Pro Circuit Teams Up With Next Level Sports Management
Pro Circuit Racing Inc., has enlisted the services of Next Level Sports Management in an effort to increase the company’s marketing and public relations presence within the industry.
Moto For Japan To Raise Money for Disaster Relief
The recent disasters in Japan have left the nation devastated with thousands dead, as well as businesses and homes destroyed. There are many people who need help and many more who want to help.
Why They Buy: 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
Lee Lora from Medina, Ohio, talks about why he bought his 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra from Carlton Harley-Davidson in Mantua, Ohio.
Avon Motorcycle Tyres Celebrates 100 Years
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America is celebrating 100 years of manufacturing in 2011. The history of Avon Tyres began in 1885 when the company was founded in Melksham, Wilthsire, England in a converted cloth mill. What began as a rubber goods factory was expanded to manufacture motorcycle tires in 1911.
JE Pistons Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification
JE Pistons, a manufacturer of forged and billet racing pistons for automotive and powersports applications, recently announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008 quality certification.
Ohio Technical College Receives 2010 Weatherhead 100 Award
The 2010 Weatherhead 100 Award recognizes the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio, based on the percentage of sales growth from 2005-2009. Ohio Technical College placed 62 out of 100 companies on the list.
Seven New Triumphs Unveiled at International Motorcycle Show
Triumph Motorcycles recently unveiled seven new motorcycles to North American customers at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach.
Motorsport Aftermarket Group Names Scott Highland General Manager
Powersports industry veteran takes the reigns at DragonFire Racing
MRP Announces Acquisition Of All United Motors of America Assets
During the state of the market industry panel presented by Gart Sutton & Associates, the president of Martin Racing Performance, Joel Martin, announced the latest merger and acquisition of the company. “I am proud to announce MRP has obtained all the assets of United Motors, this includes the largest private label Hyosung OEM parts cache in North America as well as the complete lineup of accessories and parts,” said Martin.