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AMA PRO GRAND NATIONAL FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE

  The 2012 Ama Pro Grand National Championship Comes Down To The Wire At The Flat Track Finals At The Pomona Fairplex   Pomona, Calif…When the Law Tigers AMA Pro Flat Track Finals thunders into action Saturday, October 13th at the Fairplex in Pomona, it will mark the start of the biggest battle of the season. The points are close and the competition will definitely be intense as America’s top flat track racers go for the coveted title. Leading the charge for glory is Jared Mees. Hailing from Clio, Mich., Mees holds a 12 point lead and is eager to…
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PERRY KING TO EMCEE 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Stage, television and film star and longtime motorcyclist Perry King will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. "Some of the most wonderful people I've known have been motorcyclists -- whether weekend enthusiasts or world-caliber competitors," said King, a member of the AMA Board of Directors. "It is my honor to pay tribute to some of motorcycling's best and brightest as the emcee of the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of…
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HINES AND HARLEY V-ROD SMASH NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE ET RECORD AT READING

Krawiec Holds Points Lead as Rain Postpones All-Harley Final Round READING, Pa. (October 8, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines set a new national Pro Stock Motorcycle Elapsed Time record of 6.728 seconds at the rain-delayed Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway Monday. Hines and his teammate, Ed Krawiec, advanced to the final round of eliminations, but that race was postponed due to more rain, and will be run during the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Oct. 25-28.   Hines broke the class ET record twice on Monday, first with a 6.742-second…
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COOLBETH RIDES FACTORY HARLEY TO 11TH PLACE IN TUCSON

Harley-Davidson Riders Bonsey, Smith and Halbert Fill the Podium   Tucson, Ariz. (October 6, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth finished in 11th place in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship race on the Tucson International Raceway half-mile. Goodwin Racing Harley-Davidson rider Steven Bonsey led every lap to score the second Grand National victory of his career. Crosley Radio rider Bryan Smith edged South East Harley-Davidson rider Sammy Halbert in a close race for second and third place, as Harley-Davidson riders filled the podium.   The series points leader, Rogers Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider…
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POP SENSATION MORGAN BERNARD ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO

  Guest Opportunity: 14 year old - Morgan Bernard, Internationally Known Pop Singer   Fresh off the heels of her international summer touring schedule, Morgan Bernard is now releasing the video for the much anticipated single, 'It Won't Be Perfect.'   The video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-i-ymnhzh8   The video and single are the first offering from the new album, 'Give It All '   Morgan Bernard can discuss her new single, video and album.   Where do you get the inspiration for your songs? How long did it take you to write the songs on 'Give It All'?…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POPE BENEDICT MARK 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MILESTONE

  Pope, Davidson family meet for blessing of Harley-Davidson tanks in Vatican City   ROME - Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Italy’s capital city to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere. Today, Pope Benedict XVI along with Willie G. Davidson, grandson of one of Harley-Davidson’s founders and his son, Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, launched the countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary event in Rome, June 13-16, 2013, by presenting two commemorative motorcycle gas…
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REVIVE YOUR RIDE!

Year-End Giveaway Promotion Starts November 1st IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2012 - The Revive Your Ride! Year-End Giveaway promotion is back to help drive floor traffic and this year it includes two all-new prize packages for a couple of lucky participating retailers. This successful annual promotion runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 this year, offering retail customers the chance to win one of thirteen great prizes: • Grand Prize: $2,500 • Ten First Prizes: $1,000 • Two Second Prizes: $500 All prizes will be awarded in the form of gift certificates, that can be redeemed at the participating dealer’s store…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – OCTOBER 5, 2012

You Know What Makes Me Happy Riding my motorcycle to Bradenton three mornings a week and seeing two American Bald Eagles majestically perched near their nest. Seeing American flags at various homes and businesses in and around the county displayed with ‘American Pride.’ Knowing my great grandparents traveled thousands of miles by ship from Ireland to this great country for the opportunity to better not only themselves but their families. Once here, they worked hard to become Americans, not Irish-Americans. They learned the language, assimilated into their communities and set out to make it better for future families. Knowing if…
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES U.S. TEAM ON PODIUM FINISH AT FIM MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. team of Ryan Dungey, Blake Baggett and Justin Barcia finished third behind the German and Belgium teams at the 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations in Lommel, Belgium, on Sept. 30. Competing against the best motocross racers in the world, the American riders stumbled early and never fully recovered. "This was one of the most challenging Motocross of Nations in recent history, on a distinctive and challenging track, and against an international crop of riders proven to be among the best of the best," said AMA Director of Supercross and Pro Racing Relations Kevin Crowther. "We…
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AMA CONGRATULATES U.S. TEAM FOR PERFORMANCE AT 2012 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association thanks and congratulates the 31 riders who represented the United States at the 2012 International Six Days Enduro in Saxony, Germany, Sept. 24-29. The highlight of the U.S. effort was the podium finish of the U.S. Junior Trophy Team of Travis Coy, Andrew DeLong, Thad Duvall and Jesse Groemm. The four-rider team battled through hundreds of miles of challenging off-road terrain to finish third in class at the prestigious event. Finishing ahead of the U.S. team were France and Great Britain. "The ISDE is one of motorsport's truly historic events, and this year…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON WOMEN’S SIDEWINDER RCS LAYERING SYSTEM

New Jackets, Top and Gloves Expand the Rider Comfort System MILWAUKEE (Sept. 4, 2012) – Three new Sidewinder layering items and new gloves expand the women’s Rider Comfort System (RCS) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line for more options in rider comfort. RCS is a three-layer system that begins with a moisture-wicking base layer topped by a mid-layer option that absorbs moisture and helps insulate the body. The outer layer helps maintain consistent body temperature by protecting the rider from the elements. Made from 100 percent polyester Coolon™ moisture-wicking fabric for optimal breathability, the new Sidewinder RCS Layering Top (P/N 97311-13VW,…
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MSF TO UNVEIL GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH RESULTS IN FLORIDA

  Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Unveil Groundbreaking Research Results at 2013 International Safety Conference in Florida   IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 – In its continuing effort to support and develop the global motorcycling safety community, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will release preliminary results from its unprecedented MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study at the upcoming U.S.-based ifz/MSF International Motorcycle Safety Conference. Per the MSF Board of Trustees, the conference will be held in conjunction with the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo, scheduled for Oct. 16 – 20, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.   Complementing five days of events at the AIMExpo,…
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WOMEN’S SIDEWINDER RCS LAYERING SYSTEM FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

New Jackets, Top and Gloves Expand the Rider Comfort System MILWAUKEE (Sept. 4, 2012) – Three new Sidewinder layering items and new gloves expand the women’s Rider Comfort System (RCS) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line for more options in rider comfort. RCS is a three-layer system that begins with a moisture-wicking base layer topped by a mid-layer option that absorbs moisture and helps insulate the body. The outer layer helps maintain consistent body temperature by protecting the rider from the elements.   Made from 100 percent polyester Coolon™ moisture-wicking fabric for optimal breathability, the new Sidewinder RCS Layering Top (P/N…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES – SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Blind or Misguided Reporting  Four years ago, I attended the John McCain Rally at Robart’s Sports Arena in Sarasota. Thursday I attended the Mitt Romney campaign at Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota. What I found to be interesting as I nestled myself among the mainstream media folks from local and national venues was the coverage. In front of the museum, there were approximately 45 protesters, which seemed to glean a large amount of TV and print time verses the large crowd of Romney supporters. At one point while I was on the roadway in front of the museum, one of…
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SANTA ROSA MILE PROMISES NON-STOP ACTION

Santa Rosa, Calif…When the green flag signals the start of the Santa Rosa Mile on Sunday, September 30th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, the action will be fast and furious as America’s top flat track racers vie for those all important championship points.   Round 14 in this season’s 16 race Grand National Championship, the points are tight and the coveted title is still up for grabs.   Leading the battle with 243 points is Jared Mees who just took the 2012 AMA Pro GNC Expert Singles title. Mees has taken one win and eight podium finishes so far. Last…
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NEW MEN’S SPORT WATERPROOF JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Maximizing Functionality and Riding Comfort MILWAUKEE (Sept. 4, 2012) – Constructed of waterproof 600 denier polyester with leather accents, the new men’s Sport Waterproof Functional Jacket (P/N 97300-13VM, starting at $295) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum comfort with a wide array of features. Its removable full-sleeve quilted liner works with six zippered vents to offer a wide range of climate control. Its pre-curved sleeves, adjustable waist tabs and action back provide all-day comfort, while its six pockets, including dedicated MP3 player and cell phone locations, deliver ample storage space. Pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory…
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