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Where is the sticker kit? After parking the big rig at the 2025 SX rounds, Ducati North America “officially” announces the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Supercross and Pro Motocross team.
Returning to the source: Cycle Source Magazine is coming home after co-locating with Klock Werks in South Dakota for the past year and a half.
TAR PAINT DROPS
Noting that is not “goodbye” so much as “See you down the road,” Brandywine Harley-Davidson closes its doors on November 1.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Shifting Gears
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
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.
#DEALER NEWS: THAT'S A WRAP FOR BRANDYWINE HARLEY... SORT OF Noting that is not "goodbye" so much as "See you down the road," Brandywine Harley-Davidson closes its doors on November 1. "After 20 incredible years of riding alongside our amazing Brandywine family, it’s time to close the doors at our Brandywine Harley-Davidson location. Our final day will be Saturday, November 1— but the spirit, the people, and the passion for the ride aren’t going anywhere," claims their social media post. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-thats-a-wrap-for-brandywine-harley-sort-of/
GONZO RIDES AGAIN! TAR PAINT DROPS You have probably read some of our erstwhile Off-Road Editor Charlie William’s ramblings here in Dealernews, old issues of Trail Rider magazine or other obscure sources on the dark web. However, Gonzo Rider managed to contract cancer a couple years ago and has retreated from public view… until now! He has made the best of his time off and published his first book, Tar Paint. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/gonzo-rides-again/
CYCLE SOURCE HOMECOMING Returning to the source: Cycle Source Magazine is coming home after co-locating with Klock Werks in South Dakota for the past year and a half. Founders Chris and Heather Callen have brought the publication’s headquarters back to Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where the magazine had been rooted since the beginning. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/cycle-source-homecoming/
TIME FOR THE TLD LIVERY Where is the sticker kit? After parking the big rig at the 2025 SX rounds, Ducati North America “officially” announces the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Supercross and Pro Motocross team. This official Ducati Corse Off-Road factory team will debut at the Anaheim 1 Supercross on January 10, 2026. This historic partnership unites three icons that have each redefined what racing means — Ducati, the name synonymous with precision and performance; Red Bull, the global symbol of speed and human potential; and Troy Lee Designs, the creative force whose artistry and innovation have shaped the very culture of motocross. The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing team riders’ lineup and official Troy Lee Designs custom liveries will be unveiled in the coming weeks, according to the announcement, but we are hoping for a sneak peek in Milan at Eicma next week. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/time-for-the-tld-livery/
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT ZiiDMS Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team. Cabral will blend dealership management expertise with a passion for operational excellence and customer service. A former General Manager of Cycle West Honda/Suzuki, he led one of Northern California’s top multi-line dealerships and later drove Dainese San Francisco to the #1 U.S. store in net sales and goal achievement within his first year as a D-Store Manager. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-ziidms/
MIC THANKS TIM CALHOUN The Motorcycle Industry Council and its Board of Directors extend our appreciation to Tim Calhoun, President of Powersports Pros Consulting, for his more than six years of service and leadership. His time with the industry association includes serving as chairman of the MIC Aftermarket & Allied Trades Committee since 2021. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mic-thanks-tim-calhoun/
In Case You Missed It
In the September issue Bob Althoff noted we are an industry in crisis. “We all want a healthy industry. However as we are all too aware, what we have is less than our customers — present and future — deserve.
The September issue’s big ask caused a #FlashbackFriday moment back when Mark Rodgers asked Harley Exec Jerry Wilke if dealers were obsolete back in 2021.
AIROH USA now has nationwide availability of its world-championship winning helmets —151 World Titles at last count — via its fledgling network of certified local dealers.
Once again the lunatic fringe for moto bikers hopped up on race gas and Red Bull is taking over the strand. Super Hooligan Flat Track racing replaces beach cruisers on October 11th at Bolsa Chica State Beach in the heart of SoCal.
The much anticipated Vanderhall luxo-UTV has finally hit the trail with deliveries of Brawley production models dropping September 25, 2025.
