Helmet House Names Scott McCaslin to Account Representative Post
Helmet House, Inc. recently announced that Scott McCaslin has joined the company as account representative for a key district of Southern California.
Perewitz Builds Theme Bike For World Wind Power Conference
Appearing along with Jay Leno and Ted Turner at the recent American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Power Conference in Anaheim, Calif., Dave Perewitz left little doubt the motorcycle industry would be hard pressed to find a more competent, adaptable and universally respected ambassador.
Harley iPhone Map App Puts Scenic Rides Right in Your Pocket
MAD Maps has announced the release of its Harley-Davidson Map app for iPhone users. The app offers riders 975 of the best scenic rides for motorcyclists in the United States. These maps make trips more memorable by taking riders off the interstates and onto two-lane ribbons of pavement.
Royal Enfield Arrives at Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage
Jay Leno, host of NBC’s Tonight Show, is well-known in automotive circles as an authority on classic vehicles and owner of one of the greatest collections of classic cars and motorcycles in the world. Leno recently took delivery on a 2011 Royal Enfield motorcycle, and has posted a video feature of the modern Royal Enfield on Jay Leno’s Garage website.
Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Contributes More Than $136,000 in Q1
Yamaha recently announced that its OHV Access Initiative pledged more than $136,000 in GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) for the first quarter funding cycle of 2011. The GRANT funds are awarded to non-profit or tax exempt organizations around the country implementing projects to promote safe, responsible OHV riding and open, sustainable riding areas.
Tapping into the Vintage Motorcycle Market
Vintage motorcycle sales could be your next profit center.
Jim Williams Joins AMA as VP of Industry Relations and Corporate Member Programs
Williams will be responsible for directing the AMA’s outreach to the motorcycle industry as well as creating related membership programs for manufacturers, distributors and aftermarket companies.
BMW First to Offer ABS on all 2012 Models
After pioneering the concept of antilock brakes (ABS) on motorcycles 23 years ago, BMW Motorrad USA has announced that it will be the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on its entire range of 2012 model year motorcycles.
SWIGZ Electric Motorcycle Becomes World’s Fastest
The SWIGZ Pro Racing Electric Superbike has added “world’s fastest” to its growing list of achievements with a standing start, one-mile run of 190.6 mph at the Mojave Mile Shootout event in the California desert. The previous top speeds achieved by electric motorcycles at various events are in the 170 mph range.
Performance Machine President Named Motorcycle Industry Leader of the Year
Mark Finnie, president of Performance Machine, was recently named the “2011 Industry Leader of the Year” during the Excellence in Motorcycling Awards ceremony held at last month’s V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio. Finnie said it was a team effort that won the award and gave much of the credit to his employees.
Zero Gravity Announces 2011 Racer Support Program
Zero Gravity Racing (USA), windscreen supplier to several factory supported road racing teams, is offering a limited number of sponsorship opportunities to qualified racers who are actively competing in motorcycle road racing for the 2011 season.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2011. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.
Industry Veteran Jamie Chisholm Joins MTA Distributing
Chisholm’s primary responsibility will be to work closely with the company’s major accounts in the U.S. and Canada.
Woman Motocross Pro Vicki Golden Prepares to Join the Men in AMA Arenacross Series
While the 2011 AMA Arenacross Series Championship continues to be dominated early by TUF Honda’s Jeff Gibson, a new storyline is developing as the Arenacross Lites Western Regional Championship returns to action this weekend in Denver.
2011 Sturgis Road Show to Kick Off in Hershey This Spring
The Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau (HHRVB) has announced a new 2011 Sturgis Road Show will kick-start a national tour at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center (FSC) from April 15-17, 2011.
Recognizing Excellence
Announcing the 2011 Dealership Superstar Competition