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As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
BRABEC BOUNCES BACK, HOWES BOUNCED OUT!
Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate… But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry.
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Polaris Inc. just announced its decision to “separate Indian Motorcycle from its portfolio and into a standalone business.”
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As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate… But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry.
Back in the saddle: BAKER Drivetrain has engaged V-Twin industry veteran James Simonelli to drive innovation at the industry leader in American-made motorcycle drivetrains.
“My job is helping dealerships win with co-op and marketing that moves units,” says Carl Peshoff the new Director of Powersports at Corkboard Concepts. Peshoff came to DealerConnect to spread the word that he had officially joined Corkboard Concepts.
Promoting from within: Matt Heitmann — chief marketing officer for Scott USA — is moving up the ladder and going global!
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT INDIAN: MIKE KENNEDY BACK IN THE SADDLE As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes. With more than 30-years in the industry, Kennedy has a proven track record, previously serving as CEO of RumbleOn, the nation’s largest powersports dealership group; CEO and President of Vance & Hines and 26 years at Harley-Davidson in various leadership roles. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-indian-mike-kennedy-back-in-the-saddle/
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT LIGHTSPEED: Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate... But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry. As part of this growth, Troy Thibodeau will redirect 100% of his focus on Chief Marketing Officer responsibilities. "Taylor brings deep experience from high-growth SaaS environments," says Thibodeau. "His passion for innovation — especially when it comes to AI — will be a major asset as we continue building smarter, faster and more connected tools for our dealers. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-lightspeed/
Stage 2 was a lot better," said Ricky Brabec after racing himself back into contention at the Rallye du Maroc. "We diagnosed a few things after Stage 1 based on what I was feeling and man, it made a big difference! "I enjoyed it a little bit more today, it’s was more high speed and kind of rolling navigation, so for me it was fun and I really enjoyed the day. We did a good job and me and Tosha Schareina are in a big fight right now, but it’s fun. There’s three days left and hopefully it’s more or less similar to today."
BRABEC BOUNCES BACK! As promied, Ricky Brabec bounced back into contention on Stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc. Feeling confident after some bike adjustments, the Prologue winner was determined to recover from time lost on Stage 1. He delivered blistering through through the dunes to finish second, 2’22” behind teammate, Tosha Schareina. Brabec's consistency was rewarded, lifting him to third in the provisional overall standings.
Although Skyler Howes DNFed Stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc, his Monster Energy/ HRC - Honda Racing Corporation teammates Tosha Schareina and Ricky Brabec dominated the day with a one-two finish. After a demanding opening day, riders faced 307 km against the clock today, with the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga featuring prominently, not once, but twice. The first of four loops out of Erfoud this week offered a mix of challenges: 33% sand, tailor-made for the dune specialists, but with rocky sections and broken tracks ready to test their focus and endurance. Schareina set the pace early, determined not only to claim his first stage win of the week but also to claw back time from leader Daniel Sanders, who started the day 4’28” ahead. Despite limited visibility, Schareina came alive in the dunes of Erg Chebbi and secured the stage victory, slashing his overall deficit to just 43 seconds.
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