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Although the Rally doesn’t start for another week, Rod Woodruff and the crew from the Buffalo Chip — joined by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and Attorney General Marty Jackley — are kicking things off this Saturday with the annual raising of the flags.
Harley-Davidson is heading to Sturgis with something to prove.
Last Call For DealerConnect Early Bird Specials!
Time is money… no, literally! Save $100 or more with the early bird registration for National Powersports Dealer Association’s DealerConnect networking and education event.
As soon as the Polaris Ranger parked outside a home in Danville, Georgia, moved an inch, Find It Now agents detected the unauthorized motion, alerted the owner and had local law enforcement on the case in just 35 seconds!
Promoting from within: Performance Brokerage Services is doubling up to keep their position as powersports #1 volume brokerage in North America.
Shifting Gears
Ducati UK, Ireland, Sweden and Norway boss Fabrizio Cazzoli has been promoted to Global Sales & After Sales Director and concurrently appointed to the company’s Board.
Shooting Starr! “I am very happy and excited to announce that I have officially joined Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation (YMFC), as Director of Global Communications,” announces industry icon Bob Starr.
Just in time for SEMA’s Powersport Pavilion roll out, Turn 14 Distribution is expanding its powersports outreach with the addition of Garrett Comer, Outside Territory Manager for the key Arizona and California territories.
Arctic Cat adds long-time BRP regional sales director Avi Laub to head sales.
Following a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years with the company, Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc., is stepping down effective July 31.
CHECK THE BOX… Last Call For DealerConnect Early Bird Specials! Time is money… no, literally! Save $100 or more with the early bird registration for National Powersports Dealer Association’s DealerConnect networking and education event. Use the savings to bring a team member along. Set for September 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio, everything about DealerConnect is designed around one purpose: helping dealerships succeed… Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/check-the-box/
STURGIS FLAG SALUTE! Although the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally doesn’t start for another week, Rod Woodruff and the crew from the Sturgis Buffalo Chip — joined by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and Attorney General Marty Jackley — are kicking things off this Saturday with the annual raising of the flags. The salute to Sturgis features 800 American Flags in the Freedom Field honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country. Subscribe To DealernewsTo See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/sturgis-flag-salute/
#ShiftingGears Ducati UK, Ireland, Sweden and Norway boss Fabrizio Cazzoli has been promoted to Global Sales & After Sales Director and concurrently appointed to the company’s Board. “Fabrizio is a true Ducatista,” says CEO Claudio Domenicali. “He spent the early years of his career in Borgo Panigale and then gained direct experience across several markets, giving him a deep understanding of what makes the Ducati experience unique and special. This is particularly important at such a complex time for the market. Everyone on Ducati's Board knows him well, which will allow him to settle into the role quickly.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/ducati-shifting-gears/
THE NEW DEALER SPIKE DROPS Can you hear me now? “This isn't a product launch,” explains Hayley Hollen, Head of Brand & Customer Marketing at LeadVenture — parent company to Dealer Spike. “It's an accountability shift: After a year spent listening to our Dealer Advisory Council, we’re putting our service standards in writing, with guarantees attached!” She states the “New” Dealer Spike is a renewed commitment to the 6,800+ dealers we serve across powersports, marine, trailer and outdoor power equipment industries. “What we heard: dealers weren't asking for more features. They wanted faster answers, clearer communication, and a platform that keeps performing after the lights go off, especially since more than half of dealer website traffic happens outside business hours.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/the-new-dealer-spike-drops/
IGNORANCE IS BLISS, BUT THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM! They say ignorance is bliss, but when contemporary customers are better informed than your staff, ignorance is a quick ticket to early retirement. National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) has expanded its education program for #DealerConnect networking event, bringing together industry experts and dealership leaders to help dealers solve the business challenges that have the greatest impact on profitability and long-term success. Set for September 20-21, 2026, DealerConnect will feature a full slate of solution-driven curriculum designed specifically for powersports dealers. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/ignorance-is-bliss-but-the-early-bird-gets-the-worm/
In Case You Missed It
Betting on a sure thing, KYMCO is going all-in for the upcoming SEMA show set for November 3-6, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
For the third straight year, North America’s largest vintage motorcycle swap meet has sold out!
As if anyone needed another reason to join the festivities at Vintage Motorcycle Days, the third-annual AMA Pitbike Championship will run alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution and will be sponsored by SSR Motorsports and All Balls Racing.
American Honda is deeply saddened to mark the passing of former Motorcycle Division Senior Vice President Ray Blank earlier this week.
The whole package? Effective June 19th, Polaris Inc. has given Dustin J. Semach a seat on the company’s Board of Directors.
