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Kicking off this weekend, Demo Days Festival is the largest outdoor vehicle demo festival in North America.
The draft is over and Dealers in Miami have a new play caller joining the LeMans team.
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”).
Shifting Gears
The draft is over and Dealers in Miami have a new play caller joining the LeMans team.
“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.
#ShiftingGears “After six years at Zero Motorcycles, 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. “Worked with influencers and press, and found ways to get riders to share and participate. Spent time on the road at The One Motorcycle Show, Touratech Rally and Get On! Adventure Fest running demos and leading rides. Worked through two CRM migrations and built lifecycle journeys for prospects, owners and dealers. Eventually led global strategy for marketing automation across regions. Spent time with the EMEA team in the Netherlands. Got pulled into product launches behind the lens and in front of it. Saw the brand from just about every angle… Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-for-ev-exec/
PRODUCT NEWS: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR SHINKO? As part of its 80th anniversary, Shinko Tires Global has something special in store for stocking Shinko stores! Exclusive U.S. distributor Western Power Sports rolls out the 017 Peak Sport Radial Motorcycle Tire to celebrate. The new radial is said to be “engineered for riders seeking one sport tire that excels in a wide range of riding conditions.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/product-news-whats-in-store-for-shinko/
#MondayMayhem Volara Motorsports Group, an Austin-based holding company, has picked up electric mobility pioneer Monday Motorbikes. The addition further diversifies Volara's portfolio and establishes a new vertical in urban and recreational electric mobility, according to Christian Okonsky, Founder & CEO, Volara Motorsports Group. "Monday Motorbikes is exactly the type of brand we built Volara to acquire — authentic, design-forward and operating in a category with enormous long-term potential,” claims Okonsky. “Electric mobility is not a trend; it is the future of how people move through cities and enjoy the open road. We are proud to welcome the Monday team and their community into the Volara family, and we are committed to providing the resources and support they need to reach their full potential." Subscribe To Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/monday-mayhem/
#happybirthday Bill Glodich Honda! https://www.wsiltv.com/news/bill-glodich-honda-celebrating-80-years-with-community-open-house-in-west-frankfort/article_c5609fd7-fdcd-4414-a364-56a2acd0f397.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSmlj9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeR-wJKZPybeH8vqsuILzWsghuGMSamRAXBtvHQshllfF0RpjE2NcQbLCCmX4_aem_P28W1Qv9hJuPw1B3w48auQ
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Team Dealernews has the holeshot when the powersports industry races into Bike Week in 2027, already securing our spot on the AIMExpo grid.
“We are puppets of that device…” One of the most honest moments from our recent conversation with Robin Hartfiel from Dealernews and the Motorcycle Industry Council during American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2026, notes Dirtbag Brands founder Josh Salazar.
Enduro racing is hard… Hard Enduro racing is even harder! Looking to make tire changes easy, Rabaconda has been named an Official Partner of the US Hard Enduro series.
After cutting his teeth at the dealership level, industry pro Brenden Gill joins Turn 14 Distribution as a new Outside Territory Sales Manager.
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?
