October 2009 Motorcycle News

KRAWIEC OPENS NHRA DRAG SEASON WITH WIN AT GAINESVILLE

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Power Tops a Quick Pro Stock Motorcycle FieldGAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 14, 2010) - Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to win the opening round of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Krawiec defeated Rum Bum Buell rider Shawn Gann in the final round of eliminations.Krawiec prevailed over a very quick field of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders. Eight o…

MPH Racings Melissa Paris to Sit Out Next AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Round

After suffering injuries to her pinky in the final laps of the Daytona 200, Melissa Paris will sit out the next round of the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Championship at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.In the days following her crash, Dr. Phillip Blevins assessed the injuries to her finger and determined that in order to get her back on her RM Racing Yamaha R6 as quickly as possible, surgery was the best course of action. The recovery is expected to be speedy, however Dr. Blevins felt…

The Ducati 848 Takes Five of the Top Twenty Spots in Daytona

Cupertino, Calif. (7 March 2010) - Ducati is proud to announce that in its AMA Pro Racing debut, the Ducati 848 proved to be an extremely fast and reliable contender.In yesterday's Daytona 200, a new era in Ducati competition began. For the first time in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL, the Ducati 848 turned its wheels around the historic Daytona circuit. Of the six bikes entered, the results were staggering: not a single mechanical problem and a podium for the bike in its f…

Vesrah Competed in the 2010 Daytona 200 Finishing with a Top 10 Result

Vesrah Suzuki began it's first AMA Pro racing season by competing in the Daytona 200 and finished the race with a great result for #57 Cory West ending up in 6th place. #75 Jeff Wood had a Daytona to forget with a crash in the chicane after a competitor lost an engine in front of him covering his bike and visor with oil resulting in a DNF.With only 10 days to prepare the motorcycles before the truck had to leave for Daytona, the team showed the dedication of its crewmembers and sponsors b…

AMA PRO RACING ANNOUNCE NEW VANCE & HINES XR1200 SERIES

Daytona Beach, FL - March 4, 2010 - AMA Pro Racing and Vance & Hines are pleased to announce the launch of the new AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series, a spec-bike five race championship featuring specially modified Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles.This exciting new series will provide loyal Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and enthusiasts a chance to join the action at selected AMA Pro Road Racing weekends throughout the country.As the presenting sponsor, Vance & Hines will …

SCREAMIN EAGLE / VANCE & HINES DEFINES DRAG-RACING EXCELLENCE

Team Offers One-Two Punch with Hines and Krawiec on Harley-Davidson Bikes in 2010MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2010) - The Screamin' Eagle® / Vance & Hines team brings Harley-Davidson® high-performance to the top level of professional drag racing. Champions four of the past six seasons in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division of the National Hot Rod Association® Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the Screamin' Eagle / Vance & Hines team wins with American V-Twin powered Harley-Davidson V-Rod® mot…

Celtic Racing and Orient Express Start the 2010 AMA Pro Season off At Daytona with Jacobsen and Richards

Celtic Racing will debut its 2010 lineup at Daytona International Speedway this week as the Nyack New York-based team embarks on its quest for the Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL championship. Famed for its high-banks and breathtaking speeds Daytona International Speedway once again kicks off the 2010 AMA Pro Racing season during "Bike Week" with racing action starting on Wednesday March 3rd and capped off with the grueling Daytona 200 on the night of Friday March 5th. Against this …

Elena Myers To Make AMA Pro SuperSport Debut At Daytona

It's been five years in the making, but 16-year-old Elena Myers will make her long-awaited professional racing debut at Daytona International Speedway starting with practice on Wednesday, riding a Suzuki GSX-R600 in the AMA Pro Racing SuperSport class. Myers' Daytona debut is being backed by Team Hammer, Inc. and Richie Morris Racing (RMR) and she is actively seeking financial support for the balance of the 2010 AMA SuperSport season.At Daytona, Myers will be riding motorcycles provided by…

Vesrah Suzuki Will Be Competing in the AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL Class in 2010

Vesrah Suzuki announces that the team will be competing with the No. 57 and No. 75 entries in the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL class in the 2010 AMA Pro Racing season. Rockstar Energy Drink will be supporting the team as it enters into its 10th year as an American Suzuki support team and first full season of AMA Pro competition.The team is making this move after contending in the WERA series for nine years with success in both the National Endurance and Sprint championshi…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDE-IN CUSTOM BIKE SHOW REVS UP DAYTONA

Dazzling Custom Motorcycles to be Displayed and Judged at Riverfront ParkMILWAUKEE (February 24, 2010) - Every Harley-Davidson motorcycle and rider has a truly unique personality. These one-of-a-kind bikes and their proud owners will be out in full force at the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike Show at Daytona Bike Week.Motorcycles with incredibly detailed, dazzling and distinctive customization will be displayed in the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike show on Wednesday, March 3 at R…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDE EASY GUARANTEE MAKES FOR A GREAT RIDE

Great offers available on 2009 Harley-Davidson MotorcyclesMILWAUKEE (Feb. 23, 2010) - Now is the time to go your own way and ride a new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle with the Ride Easy Guarantee promotion.The Ride Easy Guarantee runs from today until March 31, 2010 at participating dealers. Low monthly payment options are available on all new 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles, while all new 2009 Softail® and VRSC models include a no cost three-year extended service plan and no cost…

Silkolene Continues Long-Time Sponsorship of Johnny Lewis

COATESVILLE, Penn. (February 16, 2010) - When Johnny Lewis turned pro at the age of 16, following a decorated career as an amateur flat track racer, Silkolene was one of his first major sponsors. Five years later, the premium motorcycle lubricant brand continues to back the pro flat tracker who is making his return to racing at Daytona Bike Week on March 3.Silkolene was the official lubricant of Team HMC/Generations of Sonoma Wine KTM when Lewis first came onto the pro scene in AMA Superm…

Pegram Racing Announces "The Club"

Team Foremost / Pegram Racing / Ducati North America’s factory American SuperBike racing team proudly announces the formation of the Pegram Racing Club for the upcoming 2010 AMA Pro Road Racing season.With support from Foremost Insurance and Ducati North America, Larry Pegram (team owner and rider) has successfully built a team around Ducati's flagship superbike, the 1098 R. Winning three AMA Pro American SuperBike races and finishing fourth overall in the 2009 season point standings, the…

2010 BikeFest Rolls Back to 2001 Pricing‏

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 3, 2010February 12, 2010 The 10th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is scheduled for September 30-October 3, 2010. To celebrate our 10th Anniversary we are rolling back booth prices to the 2001 rates.All outside bulk booths (tent & electrical not included), 20'x30' or larger, are being offered at the 2001 rates. To take advantage of these roll back prices we need to receive the Vendor Space Rental Agreement and deposit from you by no later than March 15th.…

JIM McCASLIN TO RETIRE FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

MILWAUKEE, February 10, 2010 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) has announced the retirement James A. McCaslin, Executive Vice President, Corporate Product Planning, effective April 30, 2010. McCaslin, 61, served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company from 2001 to 2009. He joined Harley-Davidson in 1992 as Vice President and General Manager of the Company's York Vehicle Operations."Jim has served in several key Motor Company leadership roles and we than…

Crozier Roberson Motorsports Signs with DNA Beverage Corporation

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (February 12, 2010) - Crozier Roberson Motorsports are pleased to announce that they have inked a sponsorship agreement with DNA Beverage Corporation, makers of DNA Energy Drink® and DNA Shred Stix (meat snacks), to sponsor their AMA Pro Road Racing team in the 2010 AMA Pro Daytona SuperBike Series. “We are excited to fly the DNA Energy Drink® banner,” said team owner Robbie Roberson. “DNA Beverage Corporation is an outstanding company. They are wel…

HOLLYWOOD SHINES AT THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM, FEBRUARY 12- MARCH 14

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (February 2, 2010) -Throughout Hollywood history, motorcycles have shared the spotlight with heroes and heartthrobs as the ultimate symbol of rebellion, passion, heroism, and good ol' American rock 'n' roll. The 1953 film The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, cemented the public's fascination with the biker rebel image and put the motorcycle on the map when it came to Hollywood films. Ever since, the motorcycle has shared the spotlight with some of Tinseltown's greatest st…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HITS BEACH STREET AND SPEEDWAY IN DAYTONA

Bike Week 2010 Kick Starts Riding Season with Demos, Ride-In Show and More MILWAUKEE (Feb. 9, 2010) - Harley-Davidson gets the riding season off to a fast start at Daytona Bike Week 2010 with activities at a new location at Riverfront Park on Beach Street and a larger presence at the Daytona International Speedway.The 69th Annual Daytona Bike Week 2010 renews the long tradition of riders, enthusiasts, bikes and racing all in the sun and sand of Daytona Beach, Fla. Attracting huge crowds o…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO DONATE MOTORCYCLES FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

$500 Over Trade-In Value Offer Valid at all Participating H-D DealersMilwaukee (February 2, 2010) - Harley-Davidson today announced it will donate 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with earthquake disaster relief and stabilization efforts in Haiti. The motorcycles are being shipped from Motor Company facilities to the Dominican Republic, where Harley-Davidson dealership organization MagnaMotors will facilitate direct delivery to the United Nations Stabilization Mission…

Hopkins Joins Cardenas for Team M4 Monster Suzuki

John Hopkins has signed to race the 2010 AMA Pro season with Team Hammer, which will race as M4 Monster Suzuki. He will race American SuperBike in 2010, joining the team's Daytona SportBike ace Martin Cardenas in a two-rider assault for the championship-winning team that first began racing in 1980.Both Hopkins and Cardenas have Grand Prix experience and the M4 Monster Suzuki team looks to present its most aggressive challenge yet in AMA Pro Racing. While both racers already have garnered …

Zemke, Yates on Jordan Motorsports Suzukis in 2010, National Guard Returns as No 54 Sponsor

CHICAGO, Ill. (February 2, 2010) - Michael Jordan Motor Sports riders will compete in the upcoming season's AMA Pro Racing American Superbike class aboard the 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 machinery. "Suzuki has proven that the GSX-R is still the bike to campaign in Superbike," said Kreig Robinson, Michael Jordan Motorsports Vice President of Corporate Relations. "Gemini Racing and our team have done a great deal of development in order to get the most out of the motorcycle for racing. Suzuki pro…

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® CVO™ ULTRA RIDES TO THE DARK SIDE

Serialized Edition with Blacked Out Touring Comfort and Road Tech™ zūmo® NavigatorMILWAUKEE (January 24, 2010) – The new 2010 Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® trades the shine of chrome for a fade to black in its debut as the new, darker version of this truly exceptional Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle. Each motorcycle is serialized from one to 999, and displays a formidable array of blacked out components, led by the serialized CB pod insert and the Gl…

AMA Life Member testifies before US House in opposition to inappropriate Wilderness designation‏

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Dennis Larratt, a Charter Life Member of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), offered testimony on behalf of the Association as well as the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO) yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to H.R. 3914. The bill, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act of 2009, would inappropriately designate 44,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and private land as …

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE

New Sportster® Model Brings Brawn as Chiseled Custom with Power and PerformanceMILWAUKEE (January 22, 2010) – The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom™ bikes. Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon "peanut" fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked out and polished rubber-…

PICKERINGTON, Ohio --Whats it like to ride in the cockpit of a streamlined motorcycle at more than 367 mph for 30 seconds? Whats it like to work at building the machine capable of such a feat for 30 y

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that fans of motorcycling can go straight to the source for the answers to both questions at the 22nd Annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Breakfast at Daytona this March 5.The guests of honor at the fundraising event will be the world's fastest motorcyclist, Chris Carr, and the builder of the world's fastest motorcycle, Denis Manning. The current land-speed record holders and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers will be on hand to…

Hopkins to Test with Team M4 Suzuki at Fontana

Former AMA Formula Xtreme Champion and MotoGP star John Hopkins will test a GSX-R1000 Superbike at California Speedway on February 2-3, 2010. Team Hammer, which races as Team M4 Suzuki, is in negotiations to sign Hopkins to race the 2010 AMA Pro Racing American Superbike season for Team M4 Suzuki."We're excited about having the opportunity to test with a rider the caliber of 'Hopper' and about the possibility that he might race with us in 2010," said Crew Chief Keith Perry. "It's been sev…

Honda Red Bull Racing ready for 2010

01/06/2010 - TORRANCE, Calif. - The powerful partnership of Honda Racing and Red Bull Racing in 2009 netted dozens of podium finishes, race wins, a second and a third in two championships, and a national woman's motocross title and X-Games Supercross gold medal for Ashley Fiolek - the first woman in history ever to land a spot on the Honda factory team. Professional motocross racing may be the original extreme sport, and today the sport features more extreme action than ever befor…

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Calls for Scientists, Researchers, Specialists, Politicians and Motorcycle Industry Representatives to Contribute to ifz - 8th International Motorcycle Safety Conference

Deadline for Proposals March 3, 2010IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2010 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) in conjunction with co-organizer Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland e.V. (IVM) have issued a call for papers to be considered for presentation at the 8th ifz-International Motorcycle Safety Conference to be held in Cologne, Germany on Oct. 4-5, 2010.Papers for consideration must be submitted to the Istitut fur Zweiradsicherheit e. V. (info@ifz.de) by March 3, 2010 and should address…

California Highway Patrol Awards Fourth Contract to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2010 – The California Highway Patrol selected the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to administer the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) for the fourth consecutive time. Under contract with the CHP, the MSF initially assumed the administration of the CMSP on Jan. 1, 2004 and was again selected for 2006, 2008 and 2009. The new contract calls for the MSF to administer the motorcyclist-funded, state-operated program for a three-year term, from January 1, 2010 th…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON INDIA ROLLS OUT MOTORCYCLE LINE-UP

Announces 12 motorcycles from Sportster®, Dyna®, VRSC™, Softail®, and Touring families Price range starting at Rs. 6,95,000 ex-showroom Bookings for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles to commence in April 2010NEW DELHI (January 5, 2010) – Today at the Auto Expo, Harley-Davidson India announced it will bring 12 motorcycles from its 2010 model portfolio to India. The broad selection, with bikes from each of its five model families, will give riders in India maximum choice and opportunity to join mil…

Harley-Davidson, Inc to Report Fourth Quarter Earnings Friday, January 22, 2010

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced that it is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2009 financial results before market hours on Friday, January 22, 2010. The public is invited to participate in a webcast conference call and slide show presentation with Keith Wandell, President and CEO, and John Olin, Senior Vice President and CFO, Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. (Central Time).It is suggested that webcast pa…

Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour

The Vagabond Chopper Company's 2010 Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour, a traveling showcase dedicated to women motorcycle riders, recently rolled out their new 44-foot event trailer sponsored by Mitchell Motorcycle Transport. This rolling tribute to women bikers will offer a mix of on-site how-to seminars, fashion shows, book signings and special guest appearances with a feminine flare.The tour officially kicked off during the 2009 Toys in the Sun Run with featured guests the Motor Maids, Leslie…

Bikers Converge on Fort Lauderdale

Bikers Converge on Fort Lauderdale Marking another Successful Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Bikers Bash and Toys in the Sun Run‏HOLLYWOOD, FLA -December 18, 2009 - The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour made its final stop for 2009 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson "Bikers Bash" on Friday, December 4th, for a night of motorcycle entertainment and fun with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.Bike enthusiasts from across the country converged on Fort Lauderda…

Amateur dirt trackers set sights on AMA Racing Dirt Track

Grand Championships in Du Quoin, Ill., July 17-23PICKERINGTON, Ohio --The fastest amateur dirt-track racers in the country are geared up to return to Du Quoin, Ill., home of one of the world's premier courses, the Du Quoin Magic Mile, where they'll battle for American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Grand Championships and bragging rights at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, July 17-23, 2010.The 2010 AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships feature seven days of competition in short…

K&G Cycles Business Model Spells Success‏

Lawrence, Kansas-December 16, 2009-Founded in 2006 by George and Kyle Marakas, K & G Cycles was born out of the pair's love of motorcycling and a desire to turn their hobby of restoring antique bikes into a business. With the advent of K & G Cycles Web store in February 2009 they have successfully created a revolutionary approach to online merchandising without sacrificing their personal touch or passion for the industry.Since its inception in 2006, K & G Cycles has been developing o…

Industry Giants to Divulge Wealth of Industry Information at V-Twin Expo‏

Cincinnati, OH (December 15, 2009) V-Twin dealers and exhibitors will soon be making their annual trek to the 10th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders held in Cincinnati, February 6-8. The V-Twin industry's premier trade show, the V-Twin Expo is an opportunity for those in the industry to ascertain the overall state of the industry from veterans and colleagues.Scheduled for Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at noon the seminar entitled "Two Wheeled Passion : Opportunity in the Wind" is sure to invigorate…

Danny Eslick Rides in Road Atlanta

Danny Eslick had his first ride on the GEICO Powersports RMR Suzuki this past weekend at Road Atlanta. Very cold temperatures prevented any real fast laps; however the team was able to get all of its 2010 promotional photos taken care of."We would like to thank the guys from NESBA for allowing us to run with their club," says Team Owner Richie Morris."Obviously the weather didn't go in our favor but at least it wasn't raining," said Crew Chief Barry McMahan. "It was a little too cold to act…

FOX Racing Shox supports AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America‏

PICKERINGTON, Ohio --In support of motorcycling's history and racing's future, FOX Racing Shox is sponsoring both the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -- as presenting sponsor of the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance -- and the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America. The events take place on consecutive evenings, Dec. 4-5, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.The sponsorship will include a spec…

US representatives request administrative order that would shut off-highway vehicles out of 94 million acres in Utah‏

U.S. representatives request administrative order that would shut off-highway vehicles out of 9.4 million acres in UtahPICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. representative from New York who is sponsoring U.S. House bill H.R. 1925, which would close 9.4 million acres to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding in Utah, has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar requesting the secretary use his administrative powers to close those lands, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.Rep. Mau…

Custom Design Studios Builds CCI 40th Anniversary Bagger‏

Novato, CA-December 7, 2009- Kirk Taylor and the crew at Custom Design Studios are pleased to announce that they have teamed up with Custom Chrome once again to produce another show-stopping custom; only this time it's a bagger. Custom Design Studios is known for their award-winning ground up customs, paint work and parts, which is why CCI chose them for this project. They are taking an existing CCI customized Harley-Davidson Bagger and completely changing it up by making some engine modificatio…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON DECLARES MARCH AS NATIONAL GARAGE PARTY MONTH‏

Dealerships across the County to Host Women-Only Garage Parties in March 2010MILWAUKEE (December 7, 2009) – Harley-Davidson has announced plans for National Garage Party Month, when dealerships across the country will host Garage Party events during March 2010. Harley-Davidson Garage Party events provide a fun, social environment for women to learn about the sport of motorcycling, as well as meet other women who are interested in riding. Dealers host the events year-round, but the Mo…

A Night of Honor: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Class of 2009 inducted in Las Vegas gala event‏LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- It was a night of heroes and legends at the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 5, as nine of motorcycling's brightest lights were honored by fellow riders for their contributions to the motorcycling lifestyle.Celebrating in high style at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, hundreds of riders from across the country converged to pay tribute not only t…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO REMAIN IN YORK Major Restructuring, Including New Labor Agreement, Provides Path to Significant Gains in Cost-Competitiveness, Flexibility, Efficiency

MILWAUKEE, December 3, 2009 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced it will keep its motorcycle operations in York, Pa., and move forward with plans to restructure those operations. The announcement follows yesterday's ratification of a new seven-year labor agreement by company employees at York, represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge 175, and today's decision by the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors to approve the restru…

Chris Ulrich Turned 180 Two-up Laps (414 miles) At Auto Club Speedway To Raise Money For More Airfence

AMA Pro American Superbike racer Chris Ulrich, working with significant support from track day provider Fastrack Riders, broke several records during the fifth annual Thanksgiving weekend fundraiser for the Roadracing World Action Fund November 28-29 at Auto Club Speedway, in Fontana, California.For a minimum $50 donation to the Roadracing World Action Fund, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization which advocates and promotes the use of soft barriers to help prevent rider injuries at racetr…

AMA Pro Flat Track Announces 19 Dates for 2010 Grand National Championship Schedule

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (November 23, 2009) - AMA Pro Racing announced today the 2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship schedule that features an increased number of races plus new and former events back on the schedule. The 2010 schedule features 19 dates in 13 markets across the country with a mixture of Short Track, TT, Half-Mile and Mile dirt tracks. Once again the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship will consist of three series; Expert Singles, E…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC SELECTS INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM TO ASSIST IN SALE OF MV AGUSTA

BNP Paribas in Milan Will Help Harley-Davidson Move Sale Process Forward MILWAUKEE (November 19, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has selected the investment banking firm, BNP Paribas in Milan, to assist Harley-Davidson in the sale of MV Agusta. Harley-Davidson is currently identifying potential buyers for the Italian-based motorcycle company. "MV Agusta is a highly desirable company for the right buyer," said Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John …

ERIK BUELL ESTABLISHES ERIK BUELL RACING‏

New Venture Will Build Buell 1125R-based Racing Motorcycles and Supply PartsMilwaukee, Wis. (November 20, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that following the company’s recent decision to discontinue the Buell motorcycle product line, Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company, will leave the company to establish Erik Buell Racing, an independent motorcycle race shop. Erik Buell Racing will specialize in the supply of race-use-only B…

NEW BIKER’S FIRST AID KITS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

First Aid Essentials in an Easy-To-Pack Nylon Case MILWAUKEE (October 30, 2009) – The new Biker's First Aid Kit (P/N 93512-10, $39.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is designed for the HOG Road Captain or a serious long-distance rider. Contained in an 8-inch x 6-inch x 3-inch zippered nylon case, this kit includes: sun screen packets, burn cream packets, hand sanitizer packets, antibiotic packets, eyewash, gauze pads, plastic and flexi strips and bandages, gauze, …

KRAWIEC TAKES V-ROD TO VICTORY IN NHRA FINALS AT POMONA‏

Fifth Win of Season Leaves Krawiec Two Points Short of Repeating as ChampionPOMONA, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to win his fifth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Krawiec defeated Horne Racing Buell rider Doug Horne in the final round of eliminations.Despite the win, Krawiec came up two points short of repeating as the P…

Galvestons Lone Star Rally Serves up Halloween Fun Biker-Style

Galveston, TX (November 12, 2009) - The world's largest biker Halloween promenade and rally spooked its way through the streets of Galveston, TX over Halloween weekend. The 8th Annual Lone Star Motorcycle Rally welcomed between 250,000 and 300,000 thousand motorcycle enthusiasts to Galveston Island for a weekend full of festivities including concerts, a Texas Hold'em Tournament for charity, Miss Lone Star Rally Pageant, hundreds of vendors, Jean Lafitte's motorcycle treasure hunt and the world's…

KRAWIEC READY TO BATTLE FOR A SECOND NHRA TITLE AT POMONA‏

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE> KRAWIEC READY TO BATTLE FOR A SECOND NHRA TITLE AT POMONA Hines Set Sights to Finish Season in Third-PlaceMILWAUKEE (Nov. 11, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec knows all about come-from-behind victories. Last season, Krawiec arrived at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., 19 points out of first place in the Countdown to the Championship, yet managed to power his Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorc…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR WOMEN RIDERS MONTH 2010

Milwaukee to Host Female Riders from Across the Country in MayMILWAUKEE (November 5, 2009) – Today Harley-Davidson announced plans to commemorate the 2nd Annual Women Riders Month in May 2010 by hosting women riders in its hometown of Milwaukee, Wis., on May 22 and 23, 2010. Women Riders Month is designed to celebrate the millions of women who have already grabbed life by the handlebars, as well as inspire more women to experience the freedom of the open road. During the two day event, th…

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces Ride On! Write On! Contest Winners

IRVINE, Calif., November 3, 2009 – More than 2,300 votes were cast in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Ride on! Write on! contest, and the winners are: 1st Place, submitted by Denise Porterfield of Kernersville, N.C.: Save a marriage, let a professional teach you to ride. MSF saving marriages since 1973. 2nd Place, submitted by Peggy Strickler of Lake Zurich, Ill.: Your curves look better when trained. T…

2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship Schedule Showcases Top North American Road Courses

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 5, 2009) - AMA Pro Racing officials announced today the 2010 race schedule for the AMA Pro Superbike Championship that will see the series visit the foremost road courses in the United States. SPEED will once again serve as AMA Pro's broadcast partner. The 2010 Superbike schedule will feature the two premier classes competing in nine confirmed events in key markets across the country. Negotiations are ongoing for a 10th race. Those details will be released i…

News Team Roadracingworldcom Suzuki Second in 8 Hours At Daytona

Team Roadracingworld.com Suzuki extended a perfect record of top-two results in the 8-Hours At Daytona on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, claiming a runner-up finish in the grueling contest.The team's record in American endurance racing since the formation of Team Hammer in 1980 is remarkable and the organization has won 132 endurance races and 13 National Endurance Championships since then.Attacking the Moto-GT season finale with a trio of proven AMA Pro race winners in Chris…

HINES TAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD TO VICTORY IN VEGAS‏

With One Race Left, Krawiec Still in Contention for ChampionshipLAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 1, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to his third NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event win of the season, and his 18th career win, at the Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hines won in the final round of eliminations when Buell rider Hector Arana fouled at the starting line.Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Kr…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SALUTES ACTIVE AND RETIRED US MILITARY PERSONNEL DURING FIRST-EVER “MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH”

MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2009) –Eversince the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the Motor Company has enjoyed a innate bond with the men and women who have served our nation. To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military personnel, Harley-Davidson has declared November “Military Appreciation Month.”The centerpiece of “Military Appreciation Month” is the opportunity for other Americans to salute active and retired militar…

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Statement Regarding Crash Causation Study

The MSF and the motorcycle industry would like to take this opportunity to address the recent decision by the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and OSU (Oklahoma State University) to conduct an ‘abbreviated’ Motorcycle Crash Causation Study. Transportation reauthorization legislation (SAFETEA-LU), passed in August 2005, mandated that the Crash Causation Study use the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) methodology, appointed OSU to conduct the research, and …

Congress to hold hearings on distracted driving

Contact your Senators and Representatives today!The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation and the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold separate hearings on combating distracted driving on October 28 and 29, respectively.The Chairman of the Senate hearing has called U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius…

MEES CROWNED GRAND NATIONAL TWINS CHAMPION AT POMONA

Coolbeth, Back From Injury, is Second in Race and Championship POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2009) - Blue Springs Harley-Davidson/Screamin' Eagle rider Jared Mees secured his first AMA Grand National Twins championship by placing fifth in the final race of the season on the 5/8-mile dirt oval at the Pomona Fairplex. K&K Motorcycle Supply rider Henry Wiles won the race on a Harley-Davidson XR-750.Winning the championship is a dream come true for me, said Mees. I want to thank Harley-Davids…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ART OF REBELLION

NEW YORK ART SHOW FEATURING: ART CHANTRY, BRIAN EWING, DEREK HESS, DIRTY DONNY, FRANK KOZIK. HARPOON, JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD, LINDSEY KUHN, TARA MCPHERSON AND THE PIZZ. CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL NEW YORK CITY LAUNCH. ART OF REBELLION--the art show which brings together 10 iconic rock poster artists including Art Chantry, Brian Ewing, Derek Hess, Dirty Donny, Frank Kozik, Harpoon, John Van Hamersveld, Lindsey Kuhn, Tara McPherson and The Pizz-- enjoyed a successful launch this past weekend in New Yor…

BILANSKY CAPS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON ON DAYTONA PODIUM Buell Riders Win Seven CCS National Titles at Race of Champions

EAST TROY, Wis. (October 20, 2009) – Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky, the 2009 Pro Thunderbike champion, rode a Buell XB12R to a third-place finish in the final round of the ASRA Michelin Pro Series at Daytona International Speedway. The Pro Thunderbike race was won by Nate Kern on a BMW.Bilansky clinched the 2009 ARSA Pro Thunderbike championship on September 20 at Virginia International Raceway. Bilansky also won the Pro Thunderbike title on a Buell in 2006.At Dayton…

BUELL OFFICIALS THANK CUSTOMERS, DEALERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR UNFORGETTABLE RIDE

EAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) – Buell Motorcycle Company officials thanked the company’s customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, following today’s announcement by Harley-Davidson, Inc. that it will discontinue the Buell® product line as part of Harley-Davidson’s go-forward business strategy. The new long-term strategy aims to drive Company growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the Harley-Davidson® brand. “I want to personally thank all our past and…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES 3RD QUARTER RESULTS, UNVEILS LONG-TERM BUSINESS STRATEGY

Retail Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales Decline Moderates from 2nd Quarter Operating Loss at Finance Unit Impacts ProfitStrategy Focuses on Extending Harley-Davidson Brand, Emphasizes Productivity and Strengthening Core BusinessCompany to Discontinue Buell Product Line, Divest MV AgustaMILWAUKEE, October, 15, 2009 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced decreased revenue, net income and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago period, while reporting a mo…

AMA News & Notes - November 2009‏

AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Government Relations Department. Designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events around the world, AMA News & Notes welcomes your input. Suggestions and contributions can be sent to AMA Legislative Assistant Sheila Andrews by e-mail at sandrews@ama-cycle.org.Protect your right to ride! Volunteering is easier than you think. Visit us at AmericanMotorcyclis…

Support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at the 5th Annual

Leather and Ice online auctionPICKERINGTON, Ohio --The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Leather and Ice online auction, the proceeds of which support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will go live on Oct. 18.The auction will include memorabilia autographed by noted AMA Hall of Famers, such as Bill Werner and Arlen Ness, as well as one-of-a-kind works of art. In all, there are more than 150 memorable gifts and something for every budget. Hos…

Dates announced for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

July 9-11 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car CoursePICKERINGTON, Ohio --The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 dates of the country's premier annual celebration of motorcycling heritage. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place next year on July 9-11, 2010, at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.Tickets will go on sale Nov. 30. Please visit MidOhio.com or call (800) MID-OHIO for more information or to order tickets.The 19th Annual AMA Vintag…

REVISED: KRAWIEC HOLDS SECOND IN POINTS WITH FINALS RUN IN MEMPHIS

Defending NHRA Champion Trails by 28 Points with Two Events Left in CountdownMEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec retained second place in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship, advancing to the final round of eliminations at the NHRA Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park. Krawiec, making his 10th final-round appearance of the season aboard a Harley-Davidson V-Rod, lost to Michael Phillips on the MPR & DA…

The Legendary Buffalo Chip Begins Preparations for Rally Week 2010: ZZ Top Joins the Party

Sturgis, S.D. (September 25, 2009) After providing rally-goers a world-renowned array of musical acts and Michael Lichter’s unparalleled motorcycles as art exhibit during Rally Week 2009, the Legendary Buffalo Chip is already kicking it into overdrive to prepare for next year’s rally. Locked, loaded and ready to grace the Chip’s infamous main amphitheatre stage is rock and roll luminary, ZZ Top. That little ol’ band from Texas is sure to deliver the familiar and intricate riffs that …

R Martin Limited Announces New Highly Efficient Electric Bikes

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2009 -- Imagine leaving your car parked and easily gliding to school, your local store, or restaurant without actually using any gas and returning for less than a penny in transportation cost. R Martin Limited offers a line of electric bikes that are alternative, plug-in, electric transportation that charge by plugging into any common wall outlet. Electric bikes effectively double the useful travel range of the average bicycle rider. People that want to bike to work o…

World’s Fastest Bagger Battle at Bub

MITCHELL, S.D.— While their original "WFB" (World’s Fastest Bagger) sat on display in Mitchell, South Dakota, Team Klock Werks set out on their annual pilgrimage to the salt. This year was to be a lesson in education and humble attitudes. The team had decided this past winter to sponsor the World’s Fastest Bagger Traveling Cup Award. The idea was to award the trophy at the Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials Event held August 30-Spetember 3, 2009, to invite others to compete and to sh…

Mladin and DiSalvo Win Superpoles in AMA Pro Superbike Championships at New Jersey

Westby Racing on SunTrust Moto-GT pole, Day Paces SuperSport; Cardenas Sidelined MILLVILLE, N.J. (September 4, 2009) - Mat Mladin (No. 1 Rockstar/Makita Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000) won his eighth AMA Pro Road Racing pole of the season and will end his AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited career with a record 63 pole positions after earning the top Superpole qualifying spot Friday at the AMA Pro Superbike Championships at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJ…

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