Recognizing one of their own, the National Powersports Dealer Association comes in as presenting sponsor for the American Motorcyclist Association Hall Of Fame ceremonies. Set for induction Sept. 14-17, the Class of 2023 includes Rita Coombs, Ryan Dungey, Barry Hawk, racer-turned-dealer Grant Langston and Travis Pastrana. The Iron Lilly movie team will serve as the title sponsor of the event. Dealernews will also have a cameo as the livestream sponsor.
“We are grateful to IronLilly.com, NPDA and Dealernews for their commitment to supporting AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Days,” says AMA Marketing & Communications Director Joy Burgess “We look forward to celebrating the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 with our partners and guests during the four-day event, which will be jam-packed with plenty of exciting activities for motorcycle enthusiasts.”
IronLilly.com strives to share the story of Lilly Farrow who co-founded one of the most prestigious motorcycle dealerships of the 20th Century. After her husband A.D. passed away, Lilly continued the business as the first female motorcycle dealer in the United States. And Farrow Harley-Davidson is still doing business in Ohio to this day!
“The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame celebrates the men and women of our industry, who through their significant contributions, have shaped the motorcycle world that we know and love,” notes NPDA Vice-Chair Bob Kee. “As an organization, NPDA hopes to reshape the industry into a more cohesive, growing and prosperous body of dealers nationwide. Thus, it makes perfect sense for the NPDA to be a Presenting Partner for the AMA Hall of Fame Ceremony,” he continued. “By supporting the AMA, our organization will help honor those giants who have come before us and made our sport what it is today.”
“Having served as the voice of the powersports industry since 1965, Dealernews is honored to step up as the live streaming partner of the AMA Hall of Fame awards,” adds Bob Althoff. “We know not everyone can close up shop and head to the induction ceremony, so it makes sense to spread the word via the livestream. Just as the AMA honors its own with the annual Hall of Fame inductions, we want to thank dealers for all they do to sustain and grow our industry, support our sport, enhance our lifestyle and serve as pillars of our community. How better to do that than by sharing the induction ceremony with everyone?”
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio. From Friday through Sunday, the AMA will host several other activities, including Friday’s adventure ride through Southeastern Ohio, Saturday’s Bike Night and more. For more information regarding AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Days, visit:
