Hines Wins at Pomona, Krawiec Earns Third Championship

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Teams Takes 15th Win of Season at NHRA Finals POMONA, Calif. (November 11, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing team wrapped up a historic season by earning a win and a championship at the 48th annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Team rider Andrew Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to his sixth win of the season, defeating his teammate, Ed Krawiec, in the seventh all-Harley final of the season. The win by Hines caps a season that saw the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines…
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American Motorcyclist Association Salutes Veterans

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association thanks American veterans the world over this Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, for their willingness to serve to protect and defend the United States and the American way of life.   "There has long been a special relationship between motorcyclists and veterans," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Today, on Veterans Day, we honor that relationship, and salute America's veterans for their devotion to serving our country." "The patriotism, dedication and valor of American servicemen and women is unmatched anywhere in world," Dingman said. "Our veterans have put their lives on…
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California Air Resources Board says E15 Ethanol-gas Blend Won’t Appear in California for ‘Years’

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The California Air Resources Board has told the American Motorcyclist Association that even if it approves the sale of the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend in California, the blend wouldn't appear in the market for several years. CARB made the comment in response to a letter from AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard, who expressed concern about potential misfueling of E15 into motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency hasn't approved its use in motorcycles or ATVs. To avoid misfueling, the…
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TUCKER ROCKY/BIKER’S CHOICE IS PRESENTING SPONSOR NOVEMBER 16

Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice is presenting sponsor of Malcolm Smith's AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends recognition PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice, the U.S. distributor of well-known brands such as Answer, MSR, Firstgear, BikeMaster and Biker's Choice, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Malcolm Smith. Smith, a 1998 Hall of Fame inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the…
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Help Needed November 17 – 18 at James A. Haley VA Medical Center

  To all: The James A. Haley VA Medical Center durable medical equipment for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games was received from Richmond, VA. We need volunteers to assist with inventory. Inventory will be held November 17 – November 18.   The location is: American Medical Dept 8130 Anderson Road Ste 302 Tampa, FL 33634   If we are able to get enough volunteers we can probably get this completed in one day. If you know someone or organization that would like to volunteer please let me know. I would like to track how many volunteers will be coming.  …
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ATV Safety Institute Honors Veterans, Urges Enthusiasts to be Safe over Long Weekend

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 – The ATV Safety Institute and its members extend their gratitude and respect to all of our country’s veterans this Veterans Day weekend. With many other Americans also honoring and remembering our veterans while taking Monday off, ASI and the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs encourage ATV enthusiasts who choose to ride over the long weekend to be safe and responsible. Those enthusiasts can minimize their risk while increasing their fun by taking the ASI’s hands-on ATV RiderCourse and interactive E-Course to better understand and enjoy their ATVs. Taking the hands-on ATV RiderCourse is…
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Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson Re-Elected to Motorcycle Industry Council Board

MIC Board Benefits from Consistency   IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 –Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson were all re-elected to the MIC Board of Directors at the most recent election concluded in late October. With powersports backgrounds that range from magazine publishing and aftermarket manufacturing to distribution, all three returning members bring a wealth of experience and diversity to their respective roles on the MIC board. Emde has served on the board since 2001 and sits on the Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee, the Marketing and Public Policy Committee and Discover Today’s Motorcycling Subcommittee. Esposito has been on the board…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER AND DISCOVER TODAY’S MOTORCYCLING INNOVATOR RAY BLANK RETIRES

MIC Grateful for Blank’s Years of Service, Dedication and Enthusiasm   IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 – After devoting more than 25 years to supporting, promoting and growing the motorcycle industry through the Motorcycle Industry Council and Discover Today’s Motorcycling, MIC Board of Directors member Ray Blank announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1. Blank’s MIC retirement comes closely on the heels of his corresponding retirement from American Honda, where Blank was senior vice president of the Motorcycle Division. Blank has been an avid motorcyclist and passionate supporter of the motorcycle industry for more than 25 years. He has also been…
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BIKE WEEK RADIO SHOW COMING TO AMA LEGENDS WEEKEND

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Bike Week Radio Show, a weekly source for motorcycling news broadcast on San Diego's Sports Radio Leader XX1090 AM and at www.bikeweekradioshow.com, will be on location at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa during the Nov. 16-17 AMA Legends Weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Program hosts Broc Glover, Paul Carruthers and Bobby Wooldridge will be on stage during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 17, interviewing Hall of Famers, notable bike builders and presenters, and interacting with the audience. The following day, Bike Week Radio Show will broadcast live from Las…
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FREE PROMOTION OFFERS MOTORCYCLISTS AND ATV RIDERS $13,500 IN PRIZES

Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway Starts November 1st  IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 – Attention all motorcyclists, ATV riders, ROV drivers and other powersport enthusiasts. Visit your participating powersports retailer now through December 31 for a chance to win one of thirteen great prizes: Grand Prize: $2,500 Ten First Place Prizes: $1,000 Two Second Place Prizes: $ 500 The Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway starts today and runs through December 31. The promotion is free and is designed specifically to build excitement for two-wheeling and to bring the riding community back to the many retailers of motorcycles and ATVs. All…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – NOVEMBER 1, 2012

You Lied! WARNING – I am a liberal’s worst nightmare. I carry a Bible, a copy of The Constitution of United States, hunt, fish, pray, salute the American Flag, been in the military and law enforcement and believe the United States is the greatest county on the face of the Earth, bar none. If you are okay with that then continue reading. My comments a couple of weeks ago regarding the Benghazi TERRORIST attack seems to have finally come to light by everyone with the exception of the main stream media outlets. First of all it was not a spontaneous attack it…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS RECOGNITION FOR MERT LAWWILL

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Harley-Davidson, whose motorcycles helped write the history of American dirt-track racing, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Mert Lawwill. Lawwill, a 1998 inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, existing members of the Hall of Fame are recognized as Legends. The 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are Lawwill,…
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MIC COMMUNICATIONS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES ECONOMIC ADVICE, INNOVATIVE GROWTH STRATEGIES TO POWERSPORTS INDUSTRY

Presenters See Potential for Market Growth, Stress Social Media  IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 – The evolving state of the economy and the expansion of the powersports industry were the corresponding topics of the day at the 14th Annual MIC Communications Symposium, held at the Carson Center in Carson, Calif., last Wednesday. Representatives of the MIC’s nearly 300 member companies gathered together to hear thought-provoking presenters and participate in spirited discussions at the event, titled “Inroads to the Future XIV.”   “The annual MIC Communications Symposium is always a high point in our year,” said MIC President Tim Buche. “Not…
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HARLEY TEAM CLINCHES NHRA TITLE AS KRAWIEC WINS IN VEGAS

Krawiec Also Wins Rain-Dealyed Reading Final on Saturday LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 28, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team clinched the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship as rider Ed Krawiec roared to his ninth Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season and third in a row at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion now leads the class by 111 points with one event left on the schedule. Only his teammate Andrew Hines remains in contention for the title. “What a…
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Military & Motorcycles October 26, 2012

Dust Em’ Off Finally the weather is showing signs of Fall in the air with cooler temperatures and less rain. This is the time of year I year I tell people who are fair weather riders or have a dislike for hot and/or wet riding conditions to charge up the batteries, “Dust em’ off and get riding.” Keep in mind not only will we have better riding conditions we will also have an overabundance of folks from out of state utilizing our highways. The new comers could be lost or trying to locate a specific location and not paying attention…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL EVENT TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE

14th Annual MIC Communications Symposium Offers Industry Information, Workshops, Thought-Provoking Presenters and More IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 – The Motorcycle Industry Council is hosting its 14th Annual Communications Symposium today at the Carson Center in Carson, Calif. Designed to provide the MIC’s approximately 300 member companies with informative yet entertaining subject matter pertaining to the motorcycle industry, the symposium is titled “Inroads to the Future” and will feature presentations addressing a variety of topics, from the state of the economy to social media. Advance registrations totaling 260 exceed the past record by 20 percent. “We are very excited about…
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