Suzuki to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP

Suzuki will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP, Aug. 16-18, 2013, with the largest customer display by any manufacturer during race weekend. The event will take place in the Suzuki Fan Paddock at Turn 2, a prominent position trackside.

“Our entire display will focus on honoring our customers from the past 50 years,” said Steve Bortolamedi, communications manager for Suzuki Motor of America Inc. “We’re inviting all Suzuki customers to join the festivities. It’s going to be a great weekend celebration of Suzuki’s 50 Years in America, with a look forward, too.”

Suzuki owners can enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits throughout the weekend, including:

Hospitality area – Owners (and one guest) can watch the races from Turn 2 or on video monitors in the display area.
Free gear check – Owners will be able to check in their motorcycle gear and have it secured for the day.
Free tech inspection by qualified Suzuki technicians.
A professional photo of you and your bike.

Along with Suzuki owners, all fans attending the race weekend are welcome to the following activities at its Fan Paddock:

Interactive Suzuki History, told by Cycle World and Motorcyclist Magazines.
PowerSport Institute (PSI) School – Tech training and giveaways
Genuine Suzuki parts, accessories and apparel
Music and prizes
Suzuki motorcycle, ATV and scooter product display
Bike unveiling
Ultimate Hayabusa Contest winner announcement
Kids fan pack
GSX-R Knee Dragging Photo Booth Experience
Suzuki race teams

Suzuki owners can purchase their Indianapolis MotoGP tickets here: http://bit.ly/Suzuki-IndyGP. Owners who purchase these tickets will be able to park at the Fan Paddock, take advantage of the track lap for half the cost, have a reserved seat at the grandstand, and receive IMS souvenirs. Visit the ticketing website for more info.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.