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American Flat Track shifts into Prime-time this Thursday with launch of NBCSN’s Overdrive

Published on July 26, 2017 under Blog
American Flat Track shifts into Prime-time this Thursday with launch of NBCSN’s Overdrive
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 26, 2017) – This Thursday night, American Flat Track (AFT) shifts into prime-time to serve as a cornerstone of NBCSN's Overdrive, a new high-octane motorsports programming block slated to run weekly throughout the summer and fall. Tune in Thursday, July 27, at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) for an hour of gripping flat track motorcycle racing as NBCSN provides coverage of the Law Tigers Arizona Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle. Every American Flat Track show within the Overdrive block has been expertly produced with intense onboard camera footage, slow motion replays and behind-the-scenes feature content…
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KRAWIEC SCORES MILE-HIGH MILESTONE ABOARD HARLEY STREET ROD DRAG BIKE

Published on July 25, 2017 under Blog
KRAWIEC SCORES MILE-HIGH MILESTONE ABOARD HARLEY STREET ROD DRAG BIKE
New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Notches First Pro Stock Motorcycle Victory MORRISON, Colo. (July 23, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept through the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway to score the team’s first event win with the new Harley-Davidson Street Rod competition motorcycle. The Street Rod motorcycle piloted by Krawiec was quick off the trailer and the bike to beat all weekend. Krawiec was the number-one qualifier for the event with a best elapsed time (ET) of 7.178 seconds. Krawiec bested that effort in the final round…
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Phil Peterson’s Poker Run is Officially Canceled

Published on July 21, 2017 under Blog
Phil Peterson’s Poker Run is Officially Canceled
Poker Run is officially canceled   By Scott Unger Key West Citizen   July 21, 2017 – The Citizen The annual Phil Peterson Poker Run was canceled for 2017 but organizers are hoping to bring the event back to Key West in 2018. Phil Peterson’s 45th Annual Key West Poker Run is officially canceled due to lack of sponsors and volunteers, according to organizer Drew Peterson. ... For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Citizen for this day or purchase this day's electronic edition via Day Pass. Home Delivery & Electronic Edition subscribers to The Citizen…
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Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship kicks off July 31

Published on July 19, 2017 under AMA
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship kicks off July 31
35 AMA National Championships to be awarded PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The nation's top amateur motocross racers will compete for a AMA National Championship at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., July 31-Aug. 5. "The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur National Motocross Championship brings together the fastest amateur racers to compete in the largest amateur motocross event in the country every year," AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow said. "With this year's event just around the corner, we are excited to see the immense talent of these racers displayed on the track…
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Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results

Published on July 18, 2017 under Born To Ride
Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results
Company Delivered Strong Margins, Retail Sales Lower Than Expected MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2017 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) second quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased 4.5 percent to $1.48 compared to $1.55 in the second quarter of 2016. Second quarter net income was $258.9 million on consolidated revenue of $1.77 billion versus net income of $280.4 million on consolidated revenue of $1.86 billion for the same period in 2016. “We are pleased with our ability to deliver strong margins in the quarter despite challenging market conditions, particularly in the U.S.,” said Matt Levatich, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson. “Given U.S. industry challenges in…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON GEARING UP FOR 77TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Published on July 18, 2017 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON GEARING UP FOR 77TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Festivities at Largest U.S. Motorcycle Rally to Include Free Demo Rides, Special Events, Fierce Flat Track Racing and More   MILWAUKEE (July 17, 2017) – The sound of freedom will rumble through the Black Hills when thousands of motorcyclists join Harley-Davidson, the official motorcycle of the largest motorcycle rally in the United States, at the 77th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ August 5-12.   “The great riding, the motorcycle tradition, and the wide-open fun: That’s what makes Sturgis ‘Sturgis,’” said James Newton, Harley-Davidson U.S. Events Manager. “And, this year is even bigger and better. We invite all riders to roll into Harley…
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NBCSN Tune-In Alert: American Flat Track Harley-Davidson Charlotte Half-Mile coverage tonight at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT

Published on July 17, 2017 under Blog
NBCSN Tune-In Alert: American Flat Track Harley-Davidson Charlotte Half-Mile coverage tonight at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 17, 2017) - Tune in tonight, July 17, for American Flat Track’s Harley-Davidson Charlotte Half-Mile episode, scheduled for 11pm ET (8pm PT) on NBCSN. Tonight marks the third of 18 shows, part of the weekly coverage of American Flat Track on NBCSN, the Home of Motorsports.   NBCSN Channel number on Popular Cable/Satellite Providers: • AT&T U-verse: 1640 • DIRECTV: 220 • DISH Network: 159 • Use the NBCSN channel finder to determine the channel for NBCSN in your area. Complete TV Schedule: Date___Location__Track___Time (ET)___Time (PT)___Network Monday, July 3___Daytona International Speedway (TT) (11 PM_8 PM_NBCSN) Monday,…
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SENA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 20S EVO MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Published on July 14, 2017 under Blog
SENA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 20S EVO MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION DEVICE
The 20s Evo is the Next Generation of Sena’s Industry Leading 20s, Improving upon many of the Device’s Features   IRVINE, Calif. (July 6, 2017) – Sena, the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motor, action and outdoor sport lifestyles, has announced today the release of the 20S EVO. The 20S EVO is the next generation of Sena’s top of the line 20S, the leading Bluetooth communicator for the powersports industry. Sena has reinforced and improved many of the most prominent features of the original device with the release of the 20S EVO, ensuring the top of the line…
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Artist Celebrates Classic Vehicles

Published on July 13, 2017 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Artist Celebrates Classic Vehicles
Artist Celebrates Classic Vehicles Exhibition Title: “Chrome to Canvas” A Solo Art Exhibition by Realist Vehicle Painter, Shannon “Shan” Fannin Opening Reception: Friday, September 8, 2017, 5:30-8pm Exhibition Runs: September 1- October 1, 2017 Location: Link & Pin Art Gallery 2235 E 6th St #102, Austin, TX 78702 Phone:(512) 900-8952 www.linkpinart.com for more information Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm Contact: Debra Watkins, Link & Pin Gallery (512) 900-8952. www.linkpinart.com   Austin, Texas - The Link & Pin Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition featuring new works by Award Winning Vehicle Painter, Shan Fannin. The “Chrome to Canvas” Exhibition…
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Jay Leno’s Garage to feature American Flat Track star Shayna Texter tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNBC

Published on July 13, 2017 under Blog
Jay Leno’s Garage to feature American Flat Track star Shayna Texter tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNBC
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 12, 2017) - Tune in to CNBC tonight, July 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, for the premiere of “Victory Lane” – the episode of Jay Leno’s Garage featuring American Flat Track. Jay Leno and his guest, comedian Alonzo Bodden, get the scoop from CEO Michael Lock on the history of American Flat Track and why it’s picking up speed this season. Then, Leno and Bolden get schooled on the art of flat track from AFT Singles points leader Shayna Texter before battling each other for bragging rights in a special session of American Supercamp. CNBC Channel…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME-TIME DIRT-TRACK DOUBLE-HEADER LIVE FROM X GAMES MINNEAPOLIS

Published on July 11, 2017 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME-TIME DIRT-TRACK DOUBLE-HEADER LIVE FROM X GAMES MINNEAPOLIS
Watch Harley Hooligan Racing on Facebook Live Followed By The ESPN X Games Broadcast of the Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing Medal Event Thursday, July 13 MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2017) – Harley-Davidson offers fans double the X Games racing action this Thursday, July 13, with a Facebook Live stream of Harley Hooligan flat track racing at 7:30 p.m. EDT via Facebook.com/Harley-Davidson, followed by Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing at 9 p.m. EDT broadcast live on ESPN. “Showcasing the always-exciting amateur Hooligan racing via Facebook Live will take our partnership with ESPN X Games to a whole new level, while providing double the…
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