Americade 2020 is Canceled
Americade, the motorcycle touring rally and a Lake George tradition of nearly 40 years, will not take place this summer, Americade organizer Christian Dutcher announced
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Powersports Veteran Larry Little Retires After Decades of Key Industry Posts
- by Jim Witters
- July 2, 2020
The following is an industry press release … Larry Little is retiring after more than 40 years and a variety of important work in the powersports industry – from publishing, to consulting, to co-founding the American International Motorcycle Expo, to volunteer work for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, plus a long record of service with
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KTM’s E-Mobility Range Reaches New Riders with 2020 KTM Factory Replica Stacyc Electric Balance Bikes
- by Jim Witters
- June 26, 2020
KTM North America Inc. is pleased to join forces with Stacyc Inc. in its mission to create the next generation of riders by introducing the 2020 KTM Factory Replica Stacyc 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE electric balance bikes. To be sold exclusively through authorized KTM dealers, this co-branded venture with Stacyc supports KTM’s philosophy of growing the
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Husqvarna Motorcycles Presents 2021 Off-Road and Dual-Sport Range
- by Jim Witters
- June 25, 2020
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the new MY21 motocross range, highlighting nine true-performance minibikes and full-sized motorcycles, in addition to three cross-country machines that all deliver superior riding experiences. Featuring the latest technological advancements, all machines ensure uncompromised power-to-weight, leading ergonomics and aesthetics.
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Monster Energy AMA Supercross set to resume racing in Salt Lake City on May 31
- by Jim Witters
- May 15, 2020
ELLENTON, Fla. — Feld Entertainment Inc. announced Thursday that the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will resume racing at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 31 and will run through June 21. The final seven, made-for-tv races will be broadcast on NBC networks without fans in attendance. The Utah
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MotoAmerica season to begin May 29-31 at Road America
- by Jim Witters
- May 13, 2020
IRVINE, Calif. — MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Series, has announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor of Wisconsin’s safer-at-home order being set to expire on May 26, the racing portion of the opening round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Series, May 29-31, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin,
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AIMExpo rescheduled for Jan. 21-23, 2021
- by Jim Witters
- May 6, 2020
IRVINE, Calif. — The MIC’s American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is moving to Jan. 21-23, 2021 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Previously scheduled for this October, North America’s largest powersports show is changing more than timing; the show will become a trade-only event and emerge as an integral part of the buying
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Safe-to-Race Task Force announced
- by Jim Witters
- April 29, 2020
The following is an industry press release … The Race Leadership Team has appointed a Safe-to-Race Task Force to manage our sport’s race to recovery. Members of the committee include representatives from AMA, Daytona Motorsports Group, Feld Entertainment, Ignite Partners, MX Sports Pro Racing, USMA, and others experienced and knowledgeable in motorsports event operations and
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Week 1 of qualifying For The 2020 Loretta Lynn’s MX vs. ATV Online Championship kicked off last weekend
- by Jim Witters
- April 22, 2020
The following is an industry press release … MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first round of qualifying for the 2020 Loretta Lynn’s MX vs. ATV Online Championship concluded April 18-19. More than 1,190 riders attempted to qualify for the championship during the first weekend. A total of 658 Xbox users attempted to qualify on the RedBud
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Yamaha’s GNCC University scheduled to return for 2020
- by Jim Witters
- April 9, 2020
Experts offer training for aspiring ATV and motorcycle competitors at Snowshoe Mountain Resort The following is an industry press release … MARIETTA, Ga. — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA’s, annual Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) University is scheduled to return to Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia this June 24-26 during the 2020 GNCC series. While