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Three-Time 500cc World Champion Wayne Rainey Will Lead Legends On A Lap Of Laguna Seca!
8 AMA TITLES UP FOR GRABS
After some tribulation, trials bike OEM Sherco is back in the U.S. Sherco US will be actively building a dedicated dealer network across the country and is eager to support both existing and new Sherco riders with unmatched service and enthusiasm.
“We’re excited to officially welcome Keith Obermeyer as the National Sales Manager for Sherco United States.” says James Jordan, Owner & President of Sherco US.
“We are better together,” says National Powersports Dealer Association founding board member Kim Harrison. To that end, NPDA is bringing back the industry’s ultimate networking event: DealerConnect 2025 is set for September 21-23, 2025 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.
Shifting Gears
“We’re excited to officially welcome Keith Obermeyer as the National Sales Manager for Sherco United States.” says James Jordan, Owner & President of Sherco US.
National Powersport Auctions has struck it rich in the Golden State!
The color of money? “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Kawasaki Motors Retail Finance as Sales Manager of Retail Finance,” says longtime sales pro Jason Walling.
Shifting gears sees OG Industry Icon Primo Marotto joins the OGs Moto team to take the MX market to new heights.
ICE industry icon Martino Bianchi has shifted to EV as Stark Future’s new Racing Partnership Manager.
PARTY IN THE PITS AT VMD 8 AMA TITLES UP FOR GRABS #MondayMayhem Pit bikes are going BIG at VMD this year. After the inaugural running in 2024, pit bike racing will be expanded to two full days at this year’s Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution. With title sponsor SSR Motorsports and presenting sponsor All Balls Racing joining the fun, this event will be epic! “With pit bike racing taking place on Friday and Saturday evening during VMD we anticipate some outstanding battles for American Motorcyclist Association No. 1 plates,” says AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier. “We greatly appreciate SSR Motorsports and All Balls Racing for their support of this expanded racing effort!” #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/party-in-the-pits-at-vmd/
DEALERCONNECT IS COMING… AND GARAGE COMPOSITES IS GOING! “We are better together,” says National Powersports Dealer Association founding board member Kim Harrison. To that end, NPDA is bringing back the industry’s ultimate networking event: DealerConnect 2025 is set for September 21-23, 2025 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. And in the powersports version of March Madness, Garage Composites is coming into CBUS looking to cut the nets down! #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealerconnect-is-coming-and-garage-composites-is-going/
Outstanding in their fields: Red Bull rider and Triumph Motorcycles Brand Ambassador Sam Sunderland announced his Guinness World Records attempt to circumnavigate the globe in the fastest time on a standard Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer.... Dealernews editor Robin Hartfiel was there just trying to find a pint of Guinness! #sundayfunnies
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This just in from Paul Flanders:
John Flanders passed away this morning after a three year battle with dementia.
EV PWC innovator Taiga Motors Inc. is back in production and being delivered to dealers just in time for a hot summer season.
“Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor recreation, and we’re eager to partner with those who share our passion for building and protecting access to the spaces we all enjoy,” notes Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director.
Adwave & NPDA Bring Commercial Capabilities To Dealers
Appropriately enough for #NationalGolfCartDay, the pros at Club Car have announced the appointment of powersports veteran Craig Scanlon as President & CEO.
