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And the winner is… In one of the toughest votes in history, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the six motorcyclists that will be inducted during the 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 10 in Pickerington, Ohio.
A tribute to the golden era of Superbikes and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of AMA Superbike racing, the 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution will feature plenty of iconic experiences and bikes that span the history of the famed series.
Looking to stand behind their dealers, KYMCO USA has relaunched its KYMCO Extended Protection Program (KEPs rhymes with “keeps”).
As part of its 80th anniversary, Shinko has something special in store for stocking Shinko stores!
“After six years at Zero Motorcycles Inc., it’s time to close this chapter. Started on social. Ended up owning global marketing automation. In between, a bit of everything.” says hard charging EV exec Patrick Flynn.
Shifting Gears
“After six years at Zero Motorcycles Inc., it’s time to close this chapter. Started on social. Ended up owning global marketing automation. In between, a bit of everything.” says hard charging EV exec Patrick Flynn.
Better Together: To assist the National Powersports Dealer Association’s efforts to “connect” with more constituents, powersports pro Steve Gotoski joins the team as Membership & Marketing Director in the run up to the association’s industry networking event, DealerConnect.
Sales pro Reid Douglas says “after 12+ years at VerticalScope, a very meaningful chapter of my career has come to a close.
There is a new sheriff in town! HISUN Motors USA has promoted Allen Talley to VP of Operations.
Drag racer Matthew Maldonado trips the lights and races into Drag Specialties’ South East Region. He is now calling on V-Twin dealers in the North Carolina area.
DISTRIBUTOR DOINGS: FXR TO HELMET HOUSE FXR Racing , a global leader in performance MX and snowmobile segments, has signed a strategic long-term distribution partnership with Helmet House. The partnership is said to mark a significant step forward for FXR that will provide greater access to the complete product lineup of motocross, snowmobile, and lifestyle gear through an expanded network of U.S. dealerships. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/distributor-doings-fxr-to-helmet-house/
#DEALER NEWS: RIDENOW GOES BIG IN TALLAHASSEE Billing it as “The Panhandle’s Premier Powersports Destination”, RideNow rolled out its new flagship facility for Florida: RideNow Powersports Tallahassee. The dealership has tripled its footprint to 27,000 square feet with the move, creating a comprehensive destination. “Moving into our new powersports facility is a huge milestone for our team and customers,” proclaims Jon Buck, General Manager of RideNow Tallahassee. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-ridenow-goes-big-in-tallahassee/
#HappyBirthday Dealernews Publisher Emeritus John F. Murphy:
#ShiftingGears Better Together: To assist the National Powersports Dealer Association’s efforts to “connect” with more constituents, powersports pro Steve Gotoski joins the team as Membership & Marketing Director in the run up to the association’s industry networking event, DealerConnect. “NPDA is an indispensable organization in the powersports Industry, and their history of helping Dealers grow and protect their businesses is well established,” says Gotoski. “I look forward to working with current and prospective Dealers and partners alike in joining the NPDA and using our resources to be better together.” Subscribe To Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/npda-shifting-gears/
SCOT HARDEN IS DRIVEN TO RIDE Happy belated birthday to industry advocate and Dealernews columnist Scot Harden. To celebrate turning 70 he is featured on the latest episode of the Driven To Ride podcast. Host Mark Long sits down with the hall-of-fame racer, industry executive, author and mentor, whose career spans more than five decades at the highest levels of motorcycling. “Scot Harden’s fingerprints are all over modern motorcycling,” says Long. “Whether you know him as a racer, an executive, a mentor, or an ambassador for the sport, his passion remains as strong today as it was when he lined up for his first desert race. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, perseverance, and why protecting the future of motorcycling matters.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/scot-harden-is-driven-to-ride/
CUE THE MIAMI VICE THEME: The road to AIMExpo 2027 starts now! Registration is officially open for the powersports industry's trade show. Dealers, distributors, manufacturers, industry professionals and trade media types like Dealernews will be in Orlando! Get updates along the road to AIMExpo via the official channels: Instagram: www.instagram.com/aimexpo/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/aimexpo/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AIMExpo YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Aimexpousa #AIMExpo2027 #BOOTH1601
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RideNow believes they are the largest powersports retail group in the United States… and with nearly 50 multiline dealerships and 12-15 Harley stores (hard to keep track of the consolidated number) in the RideNow family, who are we to argue?
Following on the heels of positive Q1 financials, RideNow announced a significant expansion of its borrowing capacity with Wells Fargo on May 18.
“Dust is on a mission to get people out riding more,” noted Dust Moto founder Colin Godby when he launched the eMoto line.
The latest Find It Now success story starts at the local dealership and ends up with a Harley finding its way back to the rightful owner.
After a year of planning and development, Central Powersports Distribution (CPD) and YCF have officially launched their strategic partnership, and brought in industry pro Robert Arnold to ride herd on the Texas-based team.
