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One of the biggest puzzles for me last year was Harley-Davidson shutting down its Buell brand and not putting it on the market for possible sale. I’ve talke
Wilkins Harley-Davidson
1-time winner Owners: Barbara Wilkins, Ann Lyon, John LyonLocation: Barrem, Vt. Store size: 10,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidsonw
First Runner-Up Rexburg Motor Sports • 5-time winnerOwners: Jared Burt, Brad Ball, Allen BallLocation: Rexburg, IdahoStore size: 45,000 sq. ft. Vehicle bran
Second Runner-UpBob Weaver Motorsports & Marine5-time winnerOwner: Robert W. WeaverLocation: North Tonawanda, N.Y.Store size: 22,500 sq. ft.Vehicle brands: Po
Third Runner-Up
PowerSports of Joplin • 3-time winner
Owners: Garrett and Diane Paull
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Store size: 21,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brands: Honda,
Editor’s PickDoug Douglas Motorcycles
1-time winner Owners: Art Guifoil, Danny Manthis, Doug DouglasLocation: San Bernardino, Calif.Store size: 3,500 sq. ft
Best use of SpaceDucati Omaha
2-time winnerOwner: Jarel JensenLocation: Omaha, Neb. Store size: 6,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Ducati, Genuine Scooterwww.ducatioma
Best Service DepartmentRexburg Motor Sports
5-time winnerOwners: Jared Burt, Brad Ball, Allen BallLocation: Rexburg, IdahoStore size: 45,000 sq. ft.Vehicle brands
Best PromotionRexburg Motor Sports
5-time winnerOwners: Jared Burt, Brad Ball, Allen BallLocation: Rexburg, IdahoStore size: 45,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Arctic
Best Media CampaignMcGrath Powersports
2-time winnerOwners: Mike and Pat McGrathLocation: Cedar Rapids, IowaStore size: 27,500 sq. ft.Vehicle brands: Honda, Kawas
Best ExteriorIndian Motorcycle Charlotte
1-time winnerOwner: Mark MosesLocation: Lowell, N.C. Store size: 11,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Indian www.indianmotorcycl
Best Employee Incentive ProgramWorld of Powersports
3-time winnerOwners: Matthew and Mark JacksonLocation: Decatur, Ill.Store size: 70,000 sq. ft.Vehicle brands:
Best DisplayBob Weaver Motorsports & Marine
7-time winnerOwner: Robert W. WeaverLocation: North Tonawanda, N.Y. Store size: 22,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Po
Best Customer Service ProgramSignature Harley-Davidson
3-time winnerOwners: Tim Sherman, Mike Lenhart, Jim FrauenbergLocation: Perrysburg, OhioStore size: 20,000
Best Community Involvement InitiativeA.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson & Buell
12-time winnerOwners: Bob and Valerie AlthoffLocation: Sunbury, OhioStore size: 1
Advantage Powersports
2-time winnerOwners: Jeff and Jim StanfieldLocation: Kansas City, Mo. Store size: 26,200 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, Honda, Kawasa
Andy’s Cycle Sales of Hazard
3-time winnerOwner: Harry Watts Jr. Location: Bonnyman, Ky. Store size: 20,650 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Honda, Husaberg, Kawasak
Beartooth Harley-Davidson/Buell & Hi Mountain Recreation
6-time winnerOwner: Barry UsherLocation: Billings, Mont. Store size: 39,900 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: B
Bend Euro Moto
5-time winnerOwners: David Bingham, Kathy Jo PorterLocation: Bend, Ore. Store size: 8,300 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Ducati, Genuine Scooter, Husqva
Black Wolf Harley-Davidson
2-time winner Owner: Charlie ColeLocation: Bristol, Va.Store size: 27,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidsonwww.blackwolfhar
Blue Moon Cycle Inc.
3-time winner Owner: John LandstromLocation: Norcross, Ga.Store size: 18,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BMW, Uralwww.bluemooncycle.com
Central Texas Powersports
2-time winnerOwner: Steve LittlefieldLocation: Georgetown, Texas Store size: 43,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, Kawasaki, Pol
Champion Motorsports
7-time winnerOwners: Jimmy and Crystal AllisonLocation: Roswell, N.M. Store size: 26,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: E-Ton, Harley-Davidson, H
Chaparral Motorsports
2-time winnerOwner: David Damron Location: San Bernardino, Calif. Store size: 170,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, E-Ton, Honda, K
City Cycle Sales, Inc.
5-time winnerOwner: Wayne A. Jaecke Location: Junction City, Kan. Store size: 33,612 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, S
Cole Harley-Davidson
2-time winner Owners: Charles Cole, William ColeLocation: Bluefield, W. Va. Store size: 10,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidsonwww.co
Competition Accessories
3-time winner Owners: Jack A. Bowshier, Shawn Bowshier, Jack D. BowshierLocation: Springfield, Ohio Store size: 45,000 sq. ft. Vehicle b
Conrad’s Harley-Davidson
2-time winnerOwners: Ray, Patrick, Darren ConradLocation: Shorewood, Ill. Store size: 85,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davids
Cycle World
7-time winnerOwners: Glenn and Nancy DiedrichLocation: Houma, La. Store size: 20,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Honda, Kawasaki, Yamahawww.cycleworldof
Cruisin’ 66
2-time winner Owners: Tim and Nan WoodsomeLocation: Springfield, Mo. Store size: 10,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Big Dog, Lehman Trikes, Victory
Cyclewise Inc./Ducati Vermont
3-time winnerOwners: Tamara and Joe BoiseLocation: New Haven, Vt. Store size: 8,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Ducati, E-Ton, KYMCO,
Del Amo Motor Sports
1-time winnerOwners: Pablo Veglia, Scott KingLocation: Redondo Beach, Calif. Store size: 40,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, Ducati,
Downtown Harley-Davidson Renton
3-time winner Owners: Terry Stallcop, Bob LanphereLocation: Renton, Wash. Store size: 90,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidso
Family PowerSports San Angelo
4-time winner
Owner: Morris Baker
Location: San Angelo, Texas
Store size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, Kawasaki, Polar
Frieze Harley-Davidson Sales Inc.
3-time winner
Owner: Virginia G. Frieze
Location: O’Fallon, Ill.
Store size: 33,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidson
Fun Bike Center Motorsports
2-time winner Owners: Jordan Dorsch, Nicholas Dorsch, Elliott DorschLocation: Lakeland, Fla.Store size: 60,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands:
Gear Head
2-time winnerOwners: Dan Witmer, Mary TeasdaleLocation: Ottawa, Ont., Canada Store size: 12,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio,
Gieson Motorsports
6-time winner Owners: Jon and Linda GiesonLocation: Rock Falls, Ill. Store size: 20,250 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamahawww.g
Golden Triangle Powersports
2-time winnerOwners: Brian and Cathie EllisLocation: Beaumont, TexasStore size: 38,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yama
Grand Prix Motorsports
5-time winnerOwner: William Comegys Location: Littleton, Colo. Store size: 40,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, Polaris, Schwinn, Su
Great Bay Motorcycles
7-time winnerOwner: Don JekaLocation: North Hampton, N.H.Store size: 11,200 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Ducati, Hyosung, Piaggio, Triumph, Ves
Green Mountain Harley-Davidson
1-time winner Owners: David and Debby PearsonLocation: Essex Junction, Vt. Store size: 18,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-David
Hammer Time Sports Inc.
2-time winnerOwners: David Hammer, Spencer HammerLocation: Belvidere, Ill.Store size: 28,600 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, Polaris,
Harley-Davidson Montreal/Moto Internationale
14-time winner
Owners: Ramond Gref, Charles Gref Jr.
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Store size: 80,000 sq. ft.
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Harley-Davidson Shop of Wytheville
2-time winnerOwner: Charlie ColeLocation: Wytheville, Va. Store size: 22,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidsonwww.hdwyth
Harley-Davidson of St. Augustine
2-time winnerOwners: Clark Vitulli, Allen GoodLocation: St. Augustine, Fla. Store size: 16,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Da
Heartland Honda
4-time winnerOwners: Jack and Nancy DonahoeLocation: Springdale, Ark. Store size: 27,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Honda www.heartlandhonda.com
Hot Rod Harley-Davidson
1-time winnerOwners: Carl Miskotten, Dr. Mark CampbellLocation: Muskegon, Mich. Store size: 40,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidso
House of Harley-Davidson
6-time winnerOwner: John SchallerLocation: Milwaukee, Wis. Store size: 50,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Buell, Genuine Scooter, Harley-Da
Iron Lightning Inc.
5-time winnerOwners: Bill Ewerling Sr., Bill Ewerling Jr., Judy EwerlingLocation: Tulsa, Okla. Store size: 8,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Big
J&L Harley-Davidson
14-time winnerOwners: Jim and Lonnie EntenmanLocation: Sioux Falls, S.D.Store size: 38,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Harley-Davidson, Buell,
J&W Cycles Inc.
19-time winnerOwners: Jimmy and Delorah Jones, Robert and Nancy JonesLocation: Washington, Mo. Store size: 15,600 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: K
Killeen Power Sports
5-time winnerOwners: Jim and Linda FosterLocation: Killeen, TexasStore size: 40,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Honda, Polaris, Suzuki, Lifanww
Maverick Motorsports of Laramie
1-time winnerOwner: Seth WardLocation: Laramie, Wyo. Store size: 24,716 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, Harley-Davidson, Ho
Mike Bruno’s Bayou Country Harley-Davidson
1-time winner
Owner: Mike Bruno
Location: Houma, La.
Store size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brand: Harley-Davidson
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Mike’s Cycle World Inc. II
7-time winnerOwner: Mike GillLocation: Bowling Green, Ky. Store size: 11,800 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Honda, Kawasaki, KYMCO, Su
MotoCorsa
2-time winnerOwners: Ron Tonkin Auto GroupLocation: Portland, Ore. Store size: 10,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Aprilia, Ducati, MV Agustawww.motocorsa.
Neosho Powersports
5-time winner
Owners: Mike and Leslie McBroom
Location: Neosho, Mo.
Store size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brands: Carter Bros., Honda, Kawasaki,
Official Acerbis Store by BajaCycles
2-time winner Owners: Enrique Ayala, Sylvia Ortiz, Enrique Ayala IILocation: San Diego, Calif. Store size: 1,500 sq. ft. ww
Performance PowerSports
1-time winnerOwner: Kurt MechlingLocation: Seneca, S.C. Store size: 22,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Schwinn, Ves
Riva Motorsports
4-time winnerOwners: Joseph Bamdas and the Bamdas familyLocation: Pompano Beach, Fla. Store size: 50,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, C
Road Track and Trail LLC
1-time winnerOwner: Nick RankLocation: Big Bend, Wis. Store size: 19,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Pre-owned vehicles www.roadtrackandtra
Santa Fe Motor Sports
2-time winnerOwners: Sid and Nancy MaceLocation: Santa Fe, N.M.Store size: 12,500 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki,
Seacoast Harley-Davidson
14-time winnerOwners: John McGonagle, Shawn Lillie, Al ContoisLocation: North Hampton, N.H.Store size: 66,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: G
South Bay Motorsports
2-time winner
Owners: Hal Brown, Ted Zuidema, David Wiles
Location: Chula Vista, Calif.
Store size: 51,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brands: E-Ton, H
South Sound Motorcycles
2-time winnerOwner: Anny ThyeLocation: Fife, Wash. Store size: 30,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BMW, Husqvarnawww.southsoundbmw.com
Southside Harley-Davidson
1-time winner
Owner: Mary Hughes
Location: Virginia Beach, Va.
Store size: 26,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle brands: Buell, Harley-Davidson
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Star City Motor Sports
8-time winnerOwner: Robery KayLocation: Lincoln, Neb. Store size: 64,00 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: BRP/Can-Am, E-Ton, Honda, Kawasaki, Pola
Steve Seltzer Honda
1-time winner Owner: Steve SeltzerLocation: Altoona, Penn. Store size: 14,300 sq. ft. Vehicle brand: Hondawww.steveseltzerhonda.com
Surdyke Harley-Davidson/Buell
8-time winner Owners: Gary and Linda SurdykeLocation: Festus, Mo. Store size: 25,000 sq. ft. Vehicle brands: Buell, Harley-Davidson
Xtreme Machines
3-time winner Owners: Mike Sr., Genevieve, Joe and Mike A. Resciniti Location: Millstone Township, N.J. Store size: 34,600 sq. ft. Vehicle brands:
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DEAR GRANDMA and Grandpa, I hope things are going good up there in Heaven. Spring is here, and that’s always a good thing for us in the motorcycle industry.
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