General Interest

KAWASAKI GOOD TIMES™ STREET DEMO DAYS

Kawasaki Good Times™ Street Demo Days headed for sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference Early bird AMA member registration pricing ends today PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that Kawasaki Good Times Street Demo Days will be part of the demo ride program at the sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Carson City, Nev., on July 26-29. "Kawasaki motorcycles have a reputation for being sporty, trendy and well-engineered vehicles that every rider can appreciate," said Tigra Tsujikawa, AMA marketing manager. "We are excited that Kawasaki will be part of the demo…
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AWARD-WINNING ATV, DIRT BIKE AND SXS WHIP MOUNTS

  Award-Winning ATV, Dirt Bike and SXS Whip Mounts Now on Shelves in 5 States   TRABUCO CANYON, Calif., May 15, 2012 – Celebrating its two-year anniversary, Wash-15 Offroad is pleased to announce its partnership with Chaparral Motorsports as its 30th retailer. The Wash-15 Whip Mount, the company’s signature product that has redesigned the traditional method of mounting and dismounting safety flags, is now available to riders in Chaparral’s San Bernardino superstore, online and through its catalog.   “The whip mount has been reinvented, and riders and dealers across the country are taking notice,” said Scott Shaffstall, co-founder and President…
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KYMCO USA DEMO RIDES AT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

KYMCO USA Demo Fleet Headed to AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that powersports distributor KYMCO USA will provide scooter demo rides at the sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place in Carson City, Nev., July 26-29. "KYMCO scooters are fun, practical and easy to ride," said Tigra Tsujikawa, AMA marketing manager. "With their automatic transmissions, they offer riders with little or no shifting experience a great opportunity to participate in the sport, and for more-experienced riders, they are an enjoyable and sensible approach…
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ADDITIONAL SEMINARS FOR 2012 AMA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

  AMA announces additional seminars for 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA is pleased to announce additional seminar offerings at the 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. In keeping with the conference theme of "Ride Well," the seminar lineup includes topics that promote safety, health, awareness and preparation. "We are pleased to announce more additions to an already exciting seminar lineup at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference," said AMA Marketing Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "These seminars will offer something for…
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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy

Fantasy of Flight presents   D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy Listen to the riveting experiences of the brave men who made history on June 6, 1944. You will be forever touched by these heroes, how they faced unfathomable fear, and their commitment of service to our country. The panelists for the symposium are: MAJ. Clifford Kantz LT. Hope Kirkendall SGT. Harold Heil SGT. Teddy Fisk SGT. Bob Franklin PFC. Paul Racicot Panelists are scheduled to appear and subject to change.   Fourth in our 2012 Symposium Series, this event will bring to life the true-life experiences of these courageous heroes…
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SUPPORT THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO AMERICAN

  Support the 2012 International Six Days Enduro American squad with a U.S. team shirt PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that 2012 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) fund-raising shirts are now available for purchase. Proceeds from the shirts support the U.S. effort in the ISDE in Saxony, Germany, Sept. 24-29. To buy a shirt, just visit the AMA's online store at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > ISDE Team Info > Buy An Official T-Shirt. Antti Kallonen, who is managing the U.S. ISDE team with assistance from Robert Pearce, said that plans are coming together nicely for…
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WORLD WAR II VETERANS GATHER AT FANTASY OF FLIGHT TO SHARE REMEMBRANCES OF D-DAY

World War II Veterans Gather at Fantasy of Flight to Share Remembrances of D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy May 11-12 Attraction Honors All Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Military with Free Admission May 1-31 and Celebrates Moms with Free Admission Mother's Day Weekend, May 10-13, when Accompanied by a Paid Guest POLK CITY, FL  - World War II has been the subject of countless books and movies, but few people have had the opportunity to hear what it was truly like from the men who fought in the trenches. On Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, Fantasy of Flight…
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ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOSTS 145TH ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

Atlantic Center for the Arts Hosts 145th Artists-in-Residence Dates: MAY 14 – JUNE 3, 2012 Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts its 145th  artists-in-residence program with Master Artists: PAUL DRESHER- composer, JOANNE GREENBAUM- visual artist, GREGORY ORR- poet, and 24 Associate Artists from across the globe.  Selected through a competitive application process, the arriving artists will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with their contemporaries for three weeks. Each residency gives the public five free opportunities to interact with artists over a three-week period. From opening receptions, to outreaches at universities and other cultural institutions, and an opportunity to…
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CYCLE GEAR PARTNERS WITH AMA ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Join the AMA at a Cycle Gear store and get a special gift  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced it is collaborating with Cycle Gear and its 95 brick-and-mortar stores across the country on an AMA membership drive in the month of May. Cycle Gear, with stores in 26 states, will be conducting an in-store promotion featuring a $100 gift package for shoppers who join the AMA, with a gift card for use at Cycle Gear stores or online at CycleGear.com, as well as special promotional gifts from Cycle Gear product sponsors. "We're proud to be working…
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ROB DINGMAN IS POWERSPORTS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

  Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO, named 2012 Powersports Business Executive of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- PowerSports Business has named American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President and CEO Rob Dingman its "2012 Powersports Business Executive of the Year." PowerSports Business -- which publishes news, features and profiles for powersports dealers, manufacturers and suppliers -- honored Dingman for the intensive efforts by the AMA to successfully overturn provisions of the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), known as the lead law, that effectively banned the sale of kids' dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Dingman's leadership during the…
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C-47 ARRIVING HOME TODAY!

After a thrilling flight across the Atlantic last summer followed by several months at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, this D-Day veteran aircraft is scheduled to arrive home today! Kermit is estimating arrival time to be 1:30pm - just in time for our daily aerial demonstration!
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GOLD STAR MOTHER’S DAY

A Gold Star Weekend    Last Saturday Patriot Guard Ride Captain ‘Vinnie” Dryer, his  trusty companion and co-pilot Kristin Greenlund and I rode up to a very pretty and well maintained bed and breakfast in Ruskin called ‘Southern Comfort’. We didn’t go for a meal or to stay the afternoon, no we went to meet with six Gold Star Mothers and their husbands who were on a retreat. For those of you who may not know who the Gold Star Mothers are I’ll try to explain in my simple way. The group is made up of mothers who have lost…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAUNCHES POWER TRIP SWEEPSTAKES

Harley Riders Can Win Trip of a Lifetime and Share it with a Non-Harley Riding Friend   MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owners can share their passion with a friend who rides a competitive brand motorcycle when entering the Harley-Davidson Power Trip Sweepstakes, which runs now through July 31, 2012. Harley owners will get a chance to invite a non-Harley riding friend along with them to experience one of Harley-Davidson’s legendary Authorized Tours. The winners get to choose from six iconic rides around the globe and show their friend the true feeling of riding a Harley-Davidson. Entries in the Power Trip…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL CONTINUES TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP

  Association Welcomes Eight New Member Companies   IRVINE, CA – The Motorcycle Industry Council recently welcomed eight innovative, diverse and well-respected powersports businesses as new member companies. Christini Technologies, Inc.; Duo Web Solutions; Innovative Motorcycle Research (IMR); KLIM USA; Modern Tire Company; Pied Piper Management Company, LLC; Rinehart Racing; and Vroom Network all were approved as new members by the MIC Board of Directors. “As MIC membership grows, so do the benefits that we are able to provide for all of our partners,” said MIC President Tim Buche. “These eight new member companies will enjoy access to our extensive…
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NEW PERFORMANCE EYEWEAR FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

High-Technology Delivers Crystal-Clear Focus for Men and Women MILWAUKEE  – Engineered with a new anti-fog technology and the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) from Carl Zeiss Vision, the 2012 line of Performance Eyewear from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers superior optics for all riding conditions. The patented EVS technology increases visual accuracy in straight-ahead and peripheral vision, providing 20 percent wider field of vision compared to traditional lenses. New anti-fog technology minimizes the moisture condensation on the lenses to nearly eliminate fogging in most weather conditions. Multiple styles of new Performance Eyewear are available for men and women and include prescription,…
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