| October
2008 News
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| KRAWIEC
READY TO RESUME NHRA TITLE CHASE IN LAS VEGAS |
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MILWAUKEE (Oct. 31, 2008) – It has been a
long five weeks for Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie
Krawiec. With two races left on the 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing
schedule and a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship on the line,
Krawiec and the Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines crew have been
biding their time since the motorcycle class last raced on September
28 in Memphis. They are more than ready to release that pent-up
energy when qualifying begins on Friday for the ACDelco Las Vegas
NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
"I don't mind a break but this has been
a long time to wait," said Krawiec. "It would be great to
race between Memphis and Las Vegas, but I don't make the
schedule."
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| Infineon
Raceway to Host AMA Supermoto National Championships |
| Infineon
Raceway will step in as a last-minute replacement to host the
upcoming AMA Supermoto National Championship Series season finale,
Nov. 14-16.
The season finale was originally scheduled for Austin, Texas, but
had to be moved because of complications. The weekend event will now
take place at the Infineon Raceway Kart Center, which boasts a
state-of-the-art track.
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| Sucker
Punch Sally's Partners with Scandinavian Distributor Tailormade
V-Twins |
| Scottsdale,
ARIZ--October 30th, 2008--Scottsdale-based custom motorcycle
manufacturer Sucker Punch Sally's (SPS) announced today it is taking
it's old-school style to Scandinavia. SPS has partnered with
Tailormade V-Twins Corporation, a Denmark-based company that will
serve as the SPS distributor in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
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| Top
ATV Riders Confirm Attendance at Saturday's ATVA Banquet |
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With nearly 500
attendees expected, AMA Pro ATV Champion Dustin Wimmer, as well as
other top Pro and Amateur ATV riders, including Doug Gust, Josh
Creamer, Harold Goodman, Thomas Brown, Cody Gibson, Heather Byrd and
many others have confirmed they're attending the ATVA National
Motocross Awards Banquet this Saturday at the Grand Resort and
Convention Center. Along with honoring the top ten in points and
honoring special award winners during Saturday's ceremonies, several
events are also scheduled for attendees to enjoy.
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| AMA
announces 2009 AMA National Enduro Championship Series schedule |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today
the 2009 schedule for the AMA National Enduro Championship Series.
In addition to two new venues, this year's schedule welcomes the
historic Alligator Enduro back to the national calendar.
"We're very excited about the 2009 schedule," said AMA
Off-Road Director Chuck Weir. "We worked very closely with the
National Enduro Promoters Group to put together a program that
offers our racers and fans variety, exposure and, of course, the
challenging terrain and great riding that they demand."
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| AMA Flat
Track racer Kenny Coolbeth nominated for 2008 AMA SPEED Athlete of
the Year award |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to
announce that newly crowned 2008 AMA Grand National Twins Champion
Kenny Coolbeth is one of five nominees for the 2008 AMA SPEED
Athlete of the Year award. The winner will be announced Sunday
evening, Nov. 23, at the 2008 AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet at the
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Ala.
Dating back to 1976, the AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year award is the
highest honor bestowed on a professional motorcycle racer competing
in AMA events. Past recipients of the award include such legendary
names as Bob Hannah, Scott Parker, Kenny Roberts and Ricky
Carmichael.
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| Kanney
and DuVall to Represent GNCC Racing in Japan National Cross Country
This Weekend |
| Continuing its
strategic alliance with off-road series in Asia and Europe, the
Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series will send two top
American racers to compete in the final round of the Japan National
Cross Country (JNCC) Series, the AAGP, at the Sugo Circuit on
November 2nd. Nathan Kanney (Red Bull KTM), the winner of the final
round of the 2008 GNCC tour, and Thad DuVall, the 2008 GNCC XC2
Lites Champion (Am-Pro Yamaha), will compete in the race as guests
of the JNCC Series.
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| AMA
congratulates 2008 AMA East vs. West Hare Scrambles Shootout class
champions |
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The first AMA
East vs. West Hare Scrambles Shootout is in the books, and Jason
Raines, who earlier this year nailed down the AMA Eastern Hare
Scrambles Championship, has claimed the overall title and the AMA
National No. 1 plate to go with it. Raines took the championship
with a dominating win at the winner-take-all competition, held at
the Cross Bar Ranch in Davis, Okla.
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| THE
SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS AMATEUR CUSTOM BIKER BUILD OFF |
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– Allan Lane’s Hard Knocks Motorcycle Entertainment presents The
School of Hard Knocks Amateur Custom Biker Build Off. This build off
is specifically for the non-professional builder, including everyone
from “Joe Wrench” to “Bike Shop USA”. For the sake of this
competition, the term amateur is defined as anyone/shop/team that
has not received any national press/recognition in any media formats
for the art of building custom bikes.
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| AMA Pro
Racing names Sonoco official fuel of AMA Road Racing |
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DAYTONA BEACH,
Fla. -- AMA Pro Racing today announced that Sunoco has been chosen
as the fuel of AMA Road Racing.
Sunoco 260 GTX unleaded racing fuel, which contains no oxygenates
and no metallic additives, will be used in all of the series'
classes, including American Superbike, Daytona SportBike, SunTrust
MOTO-GT and SuperSport.
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| AMA Pro
Racing announces class structure for 2009 season |
| DAYTONA BEACH,
Fla. -- AMA Pro Racing announced today its class structure and
weekend event package for the 2009 motorcycle road racing season.
American Superbike will be the new premier class for AMA Pro Racing,
and will showcase the traditional 1,000cc machines that competed in
the former AMA Superbike class in the past. The new rules for the
class are based on rules that were adopted by a committee comprised
of the AMA staff, representatives of the various manufacturers, as
well as experienced personnel from the American road racing
infrastructure. Much of the new class structure has been architected
with the participation and counsel of the major motorcycle
manufacturers.
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| AMA
cancels National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series event in Study
Butte, Texas |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today
the cancellation of the Nov. 8-9 AMA National Dual Sport Trail
Riding Series event in Study Butte, Texas. As a result, no
AMA-sanctioned dual-sport event is scheduled for this date.
Organizers of
the event, the Trail Riders of Houston, requested the cancellation
due to circumstances beyond their control. Both organizations
express their regret and apologize to AMA members who planned to
participate.
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| BOUAN
RIDES BUELL 1125R TO FIM RALLIES CHAMPIONSHIP |
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MILWAUKEE,
Wis. (October 16, 2008) – Buell France rider Denis Bouan rode a
Buell 1125R to win the Dark Dog Tour and secure the 2008 FIM (Fédération
Internationale de Motocyclisme) International Rallies Championship.
Bouan won the Expert Multi-Cylinder class and was the overall winner
with a cumulative stage time of 47 minutes 03.84 seconds. It was his
third consecutive victory in the event.
The
Dark Dog Tour is a nine-day, 3,200 km (1,988 mile) rally that began
on September 27 and concluded on October 5. The route through France
stretched from Reims to Toulon through Val de Reuil, Magny-Cours, Alès
and Corsica. The event included 17 special timed stages, on racing
circuits and public roads, including two night stages. French
motorcycle police escorted the event to ensure safety on public
roads. Entry is limited to 220 competitors in a variety of classes.
Only 164 racers completed the entire distance, which includes long
stretches of riding in transition stages with little opportunity for
sleep and strict penalties for timing errors and tardiness.
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AMA Pro Racing Flat Track champions crowned
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DAYTONA BEACH,
Florida--With the 2008 season officially in the books, AMA Pro
Racing is proud to honor its 2008 AMA Flat Track Grand National
Champions, as well as the 2008 AMA Expert Twins Flat Track champion,
with Kenny Coolbeth, Jake Johnson and Brandon Robinson claiming the
honors.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
REPORTS 2008 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS |
| Milwaukee,
Wis., October 16, 2008 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced
its results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008.
Revenue for the quarter was $1.42 billion compared to $1.54 billion
in the year ago quarter, a 7.7 percent decrease. Net income
for the quarter was $166.5 million compared to $265.0 million in the
third quarter 2007, a decrease
of 37.1 percent. Third quarter diluted earnings per share were
$0.71, a 33.6 percent decrease
compared to last year’s $1.07.
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| Bubba Puts
Silver Rims First In LV... |
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Pretty much
nobody expected anyone but Mr. James "Bubba" Stewart to
spin the big wheel in Vegas and come out the winner, but the reality
is - if there is a reality in that awkwardly surreal city of
confusion - that there were some doubts as Saturday night rolled on.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
CALIFORNIA BIKE WEEK 2008 EVENTS ANNOUNCED |
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MILWAUKEE (October 15, 2008) -
Harley-Davidson Motor Company's presence at California Bike Week
2008 will present a variety of exciting activities open at the
Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., October 24-26, including:
- Demo rides providing the chance to test ride any number of
2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including the V-Rod Muscle and
Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Rides are available from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily, and participants must bring a valid motorcycle
license, wear a helmet and eye protection, and sign a release
form.
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| AMA
Leadership Addresses AMA Congress, Future of Amateur Competition |
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Leaders of the
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) addressed the 2008 AMA
Congress at the rulemaking body's annual meeting Friday, October 10.
Delegates learned that the AMA is committed to growing amateur
motorcycle competition, is better positioned to protect and promote
the motorcycle lifestyle, and that threats to motorcycling demand a
concerted effort by the AMA down to the grassroots level.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
LAUNCHES "BUILD IT AND WIN IT" SWEEPSTAKES |
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MILWAUKEE (October 15, 2008) - Beginning
today, contestants have an opportunity to personally design and win
a custom 2009 model Harley-Davidson motorcycle by entering the
"Build It and Win It Sweepstakes" presented by
Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
The sweepstakes utilizes The Customizer (www.harley-davidson.com/customizer),
an interactive web tool on a mini-site attached to
harley-davidson.com that allows contestants to build a virtual dream
bike based on 2009 Harley-Davidson models.
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| Monster
Energy Supercross Star Ivan Tedesco Talks to Media About First-Ever
Race in Jacksonville |
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Red Bull
Honda's Ivan Tedesco, of Tallahassee, Fla., spoke to the
Jacksonville media today about the first-ever Monster Energy
Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race that will be held at
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium April 4, 2009.
Tedesco, a two-time AMA Supercross Lites champion, was joined by
Bob Downey, General Manager of SMG-Jacksonville, Mike Bouda,
Director of Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Board, and Dr.
Steve Augustine, of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association Congress convenes, passes new lower sound
rules for motorcycle competition |
| PICKERINGTON,
Ohio--The 2008 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Congress
gathered October 9-11 to consider numerous issues affecting amateur
motorcycle competition and recreational riding in the United States.
Rule changes passed by AMA Congress included the regulation of
motorcycle sound levels at competitive events, motocross class
advancement and new event types for road riders.
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| BUELL
RACERS VIE FOR MOTO-ST AND ASRA/CCS TITLES AT DAYTONA |
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MILWAUKEE,
Wis. (October 13, 2008) – With national championships on the line,
Buell motorcycle racers and teams from the United States and Canada
are headed for Daytona International Speedway for the final round of
the Sun Trust MOTO-ST Series on October 18 and the 25th
Annual ASRA/CCS Race of Champions, Oct. 17-19.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association convenes 2008 Congress |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio--The 2008 Congress of the American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) convenes its 41st consecutive annual assembly today, Thursday,
October 9, in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of discussion and
voting on proposed rule changes to AMA Sports amateur racing
programs and AMA Road Riding recreational activities.
"A great deal has occurred since we met one year ago,"
said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "For one, the AMA has
sold most of its Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports
Group, and this development allows the Association to focus on
improved services for amateur racing activities. Beyond that, we are
expanding our benefits to AMA members, and feedback from the
delegates will provide excellent direction for us as we develop
future programs and services."
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| Harley-Davidson
Launches New V-Rod Muscle Ad Campaign with Marisa Miller |
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MILWAUKEE
(Oct. 8, 2008)
– To emphasize the non-traditional pairing of sophisticated style
and brute strength, Harley-Davidson chose to launch the new 2009
V-Rod Muscle in a distinctly non-traditional way—by teaming up
with American Supermodel Marisa Miller in an innovative marketing
campaign to introduce the latest addition to Harley-Davidson’s
high-performance line of V-Rod motorcycles.
The
new V-Rod Muscle features a powerfully sculpted new physique that
exudes a contemporary and urban sense of style. The Muscle’s long,
low profile and super wide rear tire are inspired by the drag strip,
while the free-revving performance of the liquid-cooled Revolution
V-Twin engine co-developed with Porsche give it an unmatched
combination of power and sophistication.
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| Team
SuperTrapp's Matt Weidman is 2008 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year |
DAYTONA BEACH,
Florida--AMA Pro Racing is proud to announce that Team SuperTrapp's
Matt Weidman is the 2008 AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year. In his
first full professional season, Weidman finished 12th overall in the
GNC Twins series and 20th overall in the GNC Singles series, placing
him 14th in the combined points total for the two series.
AMA Flat Track Rookie of the Year honors are awarded to the eligible
rookie rider with the most points accumulated in both the GNC Twins
and GNC Singles series.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association announces new member benefit with SPOT
Satellite Personal Tracker system |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to
announce a new money-saving, and potentially life-saving, benefit
for AMA members: the SPOT Personal Tracker system. The program
includes a discount on the purchase of the unit and qualifies
members for a free, year-long tracking upgrade when they sign up for
their first year of basic service.
The SPOT Personal Tracker system is an innovative GPS transceiver
which can, at the push of a button, locate the user anywhere on the
planet and send a pre-programmed text or e-mail message to friends,
family or, if necessary, emergency agencies. With the optional
tracking service, SPOT users can have their travels logged online on
a global map in real-time. It's a popular product with
motorcyclists, who tend to roam widely both on-road and off.
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Graves Motorsports' Tommy Aquino is 2008 AMA Road Race Rookie
of the Year
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DAYTONA BEACH,
Florida--AMA Pro Racing is proud to announce that Graves Motorsports
Yamaha rider Tommy Aquino is the 2008 AMA Road Race Rookie of the
Year. In his first full professional season, Aquino finished 14th
overall in the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by
Shoei.
AMA Road Race Rookie of the Year honors are awarded to the eligible
rookie rider with the most points accumulated in one of the eligible
AMA professional road-race classes, Superbike, Supersport, Formula
Xtreme or Superstock.
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| KOPP WINS
2008 GRAND NATIONAL TWINS FINAL AT HEARTLAND PAR |
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TOPEKA, KANSAS
(October 4, 2008) - Latus Harley-Davidson/Screamin' Eagle rider Joe
Kopp won the final event of the 2008 AMA Grand National Twins flat
track series, leading every lap on the tight Heartland Park
half-mile to take his fourth victory of the season. Two restarts
stretched the race to 27 laps, and in the final five-lap segment
Kopp out-dueled Moroney's Harley-Davidson/Screamin' Eagle rider
Bryan Smith, who finished second. Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle
factory rider Kenny Coolbeth, who clinched the 2008 AMA Grand
National Twins championship on Sept. 7 in Monticello, N.Y., was
third. All three were aboard Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles.
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| Teamwork
helps Monster Energy's AMA Team USA bring Chamberlain Trophy back to
America |
| PICKERINGTON,
Ohio--With its win at the 2008 Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations in
Donington Park, Great Britain, on Sept. 28, Monster Energy's AMA
Team USA set a new standard for motocross excellence. The team of
James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Tim Ferry claimed the coveted
Chamberlain Trophy, which goes to the country winning the overall
team championship at the annual event, an unprecedented 19th time.
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| AMA
RACE REPORT - MICHAEL BECK |
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With beautiful weather and great action anticipated in
what was called the end of an era for AMA Supersport and AMA Formula
Extreme, Beck Racing was prepared to finish the season with a bang
and string of good races.
Michael put in two great runs at Mazda Raceway in
Monterey, taking his Beck Racing, Graves Motorsports backed, and
Premiere Home Entertainment sponsored Yamaha R6 to top-ten finishes
in both Supersport and Formula Extreme and claiming a strong 9th
place finish in the AMA Supersport Championship standings.
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| Sixth
Annual Chopper's Art Show Raises $2500 Benefit Denver Boys And Girls
Club, and Was a Huge Success |
DENVER--October
1, 2008--Denver 81 is proud to announce today that their sixth
annual Chopper's Art Show raised over $2500 for the Boys and Girls
Club of Metro Denver.
The show featured several nationally known artists and motorcycle
builders, and an art signing by featured artist Sara Ray. Ray
specializes in hot rods, pinups, rockabilly posters, nose art and
World War II scenes. Her artwork has graced record covers,
magazines, Fender and Gretsch Guitars, t-shirts, posters, art and
military museums and most recently, a line of Sucker Punch Sally's
customs.
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