WPS Stays On The Gas in Boise and California
Shoemaker said that the past three years have been good for the company, as they’ve gone against the overall industry trend and increased sales every year for the past three. This year looks to be more of the same.
Bell Helmets Names New Senior Product Manager
Bell Helmets appointed Tim Piver as senior product manager, where he will oversee the company’s emerging snowmobile category.
Off-Road Selling: There’s Plenty of Dirt to Dig in Off-Road Markets
According to the latest stats from MIC, the off-road segment is hot, which leads us to believe there are plenty of opportunities for dealers willing to play in the dirt.
WPS Employee Spotlight
For over 58 years, Western Power Sports has delivered products to the powersports industry through its regional warehouse network based in Idaho, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Texas. WPS is highlighting the accomplishments and roles of four sales managers.
Apparel Pro: MIPS Technology
Helmets are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment a rider can wear and MIPS, or Multi-directional Impact Protection System, is a great new technology increasingly getting more play in the powersports arena.
The Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship Welcomes Returning Sponsors for 2017
The longest running ATV series continues to have a whole host of companies behind it, that all fully support America’s most prestigious ATV Motocross National Championship.
WPS National Sales Meeting: What’s In A Name?
The name may say Western Power Sports, or WPS as it is commonly known, but it is far from being “only” a western company. While that may have been the case when WPS originally started as a snowmobile parts and accessories distributor in Utah, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest back in 1960, the company has
American Motorcyclist Association Honors Racers, Organizers at Annual Banquet
The American Motorcyclist Association recognized its greatest champions and hardest-working organizers from the 2016 season on Jan. 21 during the AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Downtown Columbus in Columbus, Ohio.
Western Power Sports
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD! Many companies can claim to treat their employees like family. Others proclaim their passion for the powersports industry or their ability to do things better than the competition. However, at some point it all starts coming across as contrived – or at least a well polished script. That is not the
Shifting Gears: March 2015
Editor-at-Large Robin Hartfiel is our tabloid reporter when it comes to finding out who is on the move in the powersports industry. Robin’s many years of experience in the market and hundreds of industry contacts means he usually knows what is happening before anyone else.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Between the 2nd Annual AIMExpo in Orlando and Biketoberfest in Daytona, Florida was the epicenter of the powersports industry for a week, which made it the perfect time and place to announce that V-Twin industry leader Bob Kay joined the team at Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producers of theAmerican International Motorcycle Expoas V-Twin Director. Long-time
AMA Go Ride Safely! Week Focuses on Responsibility
AMA Go Ride! Month rounds out its month-long motorcycling celebration with AMA Go Ride Safely! Week. Motorcyclists are encouraged to take rider training and use appropriate riding gear while motorists are urged to watch for motorcycles while on the road.
AMA Go Ride For A Cause! Week Highlights Riders’ Generosity
The good-hearted generosity of motorcyclists will be celebrated during AMA Go Ride For A Cause! Week, April 14-21. The seven-day campaign, sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, represents the third week of AMA Go Ride! Month.
Western Power Sports Announces Updates to Sales Team
WPS’ recent growth has resulted in an expansion of its personnel. The company has hired several industry veterans to assist with various brands, including FLY Street Gear, Shinko Tire, Sedona Tires & Wheel, Spidi and HardDrive, WPS’ recently launched American V-twin division.
Polaris Donates UTV for Caleb Moore Memorial Giveaway
A donated RZR XP 900 was raffled in memory of X Games athlete Caleb Moore at the High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals, which took place last month in Jacksonville, Texas. The raffle raised $14,400 for the Moore family.
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