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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.”
Shifting Gears
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 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.
Rallye du Maroc Stage 2 DNF for Skyler Howes 10. "Well, part of rally is sometimes you have issues and today we had an issue that took me out of the race," said the mustachioed American in the black hat. "I’m really bummed out and sad to not finish out the season on a strong note and not to finish the Morocco rally, but the good news is that I’m here and healthy and I can continue to train and we can get back to work and go into the Dakar strong!"
It was all going good for Skyler Howes on Stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc... until it wasn't! Rallye Du Maroc: Stage 2 - DNF "So bummed," says the 2022 winner of this event. "At km104 of today’s Stage I had an issue and had to withdraw from the race. I had a really good stage going, and feeling really good on the bike... "But this is rally. I’m happy to be healthy and ready to work with the team for the Dakar Rally. Wishing the best for my teammates for the next days, keep fighting!"
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With the 85th Anniversary on hand, the annual Sturgis Rally was one for the record books.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame reports that the 2025 Rally was its most successful to date, with record-breaking attendance, sales, and community support.
Windy City Motorcycle Company, one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealership groups in the Midwest, has been bought by “legendary” leaders Marc Ingwersen and Jerry Carillo, owners of Legendary Harley-Davidson Dealer Group.
MotoE Championship Paused, But Ducati To Persist With EV Development
