Alan Cerwick Named President of VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Fuels recently announced an agreement whereby over the coming months company owner Steve Burns will sell his interest in the company to Alan Cerwick, former executive at Valero Energy and 19-year veteran of the petroleum industry. Cerwick will take over as president, while Burns will remain CEO and continue to direct all research and development for race fuel products.
Motorcycle Industry Jobs Partners with Sprocket List
Job seekers can now go to SprocketList.com to check out classified ads for motorcycles, ATVs or accessories and find a job courtesy of MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com, according a recent partnership announcement.
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.
Martin Racing Jumps Into Electric Scooter Parts Business
Martin Racing, an American powersports third party logistics and parts manufacturer, recently announced that it will be entering the electric powered cycle market.
SWIGZ Electric Superbike Matches Gasoline-Powered Bikes in Racing Debut
Chip Yates and his SWIGZ Racing team have achieved two podium finishes for their electric superbike on its global racing debut, competing against a competitive field of highly-developed gasoline-powered race machines.
MRP Adds New Manuals To Industry Support Section
MRP has completed adding all the United Motors of America repair and part manuals to its dealer support section of the MRP website.
Two Wheels Safer Than Four in Off-Road Riding and Racing, Johns Hopkins Study Shows
In research that may surprise off-road riding enthusiasts and safety experts, a Johns Hopkins team has found that crashes involving ATVs are significantly more dangerous than crashes involving two-wheeled off-road motorcycles, such as those used in extreme sports like Motocross.
Kart Racing Market: Not Suitable for Backyards
Can adding a kart line boost the bottom line?
Lightning Racing Mufflers
DonSPEED’s sleek Lightning Racing Mufflers are claimed to provide the highest and flattest horsepower and torque curves in the industry. Sure Sellers: • Power-Venturi baffling component can be adjusted to optimize the system’s flow characteristics for maximum horsepower and torque with any level of engine modification • In most cases no download or additional fuel
Inside the Industry
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AIMExpo Announces Educational Platform: Disruptive Thinking
MIC Symposium combines with dealer education for a powerful lineup.
California State Speedway Championship Set for Aug. 24
Sixteen of the best Division 1 speedway riders will compete for the sports top prize in the state during 23 thrilling races.
2nd Round of Speedway National Championship Series Set for Aug. 10
The nation’s top 16 speedway riders are set to battle it out on the track on Aug. 10, at the Industry Hills Expo Center during round two of the American Motorcycle Association Speedway National Championship Series.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recipients of 2017 AMA Awards
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the recipients of its 2017 AMA Awards. The individuals and organizations selected by the AMA Board of Directors have made outstanding contributions to the motorcycling community and their efforts support the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
AMA Speedway National Championship Series to Kick-Off May 30
The sideways, full-throttle action of the 2015 AMA Speedway National Championship Series will kick-off on May 30 at Costa Mesa Speedway in Costa Mesa, Calif. The full schedule includes stops in Costa Mesa, Ventura, City of Industry and Auburn, Calif.
AMA Speedway National Championship Series Kicks Off June 7
AMA Speedway contests feature some of the closest and action-packed racing on two wheels, and in 2014 will highlight a full slate of national-caliber competition by seasoned pros and tomorrow’s stars. The AMA National Championship Series kicks off June 7 at Costa Mesa Speedway in Orange County, Calif.