| December
2008 News
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| 2009
Monster Energy® Supercross Teams Announced |
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The lineup for
the 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship,
season has officially been released, showcasing new faces in
different places and a talented, deep roster of contenders. The 2009
season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and exciting
championships in history.
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| Bikernet.com's
Keith Ball Heads Up Exploratory Motorcycle Action Committee as a
Part of SEMA- First Official Meeting to be Held at V-Twin Expo In
Cincinnati |
| Wilmington,
California, December 30, 2008: Keith R. Ball, President of
Bikernet.com has met with several industry leaders to investigate a
Motorcycle Action Committee under SEMA. The tough economic times
have made it obvious to him and several others that the motorcycle
aftermarket industry needs to band together. SEMA, The Specialty
Equipment Market Association, which is an aftermarket advocacy group
for the Hot Rod and automotive industry, represent over 7,500
members. "Timing is everything," said Ball. "Years
ago this was attempted, but the motorcycle industry lacked a unified
voice. Fortunately we still have this opportunity to step up, band
together and protect our industry through SEMA and the MIC."
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| Reed to
Start Title Defense at 2009 Monster Energy® Supercross at Angel
Stadium |
| The 2009
Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, kicks
off at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., this Saturday for the first
of three races at the famed facility. AMA Supercross champion Chad
Reed will defend his championship against the top racers in the
world, including James Stewart, who returns from injury, Kevin
Windham, who was runner-up last year and Ryan Villopoto, who is one
of the world's top young racers.
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| Babbitt's
Sports Center to Host New Years Day Open House in Grand Rapids |
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On the first
day of the new year, Babbitt's Sports Center, official sponsor of
the AMA Arenacross Series opening round in Grand Rapids, Mich., will
host a New Years Day Open House featuring the Babbitt's Monster
Energy Kawasaki team and the stars of the AMA Arenacross Series.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
AND BUELL ANNOUNCE PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF 2009 AMA INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE |
| MILWAUKEE
– Harley-Davidson and Buell are thrilled to announce their
Presenting Sponsorship of the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) International Women & Motorcycling Conference. From August
19-22, women will celebrate the freedom and control that comes with
taking to the open road on two wheels at the fifth AMA Women’s
Conference in scenic Keystone, Colo.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S
BRAND STRENGTH BACKS THE BOTTOM LINE |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 23, 2008) - Harley-Davidson
recently announced it will guarantee the value of its legendary
Sportster motorcycles by backing their trade-in value.
Harley-Davidson riders who either buy a new
Sportster motorcycle or trade in their recently purchased Sportster
between Dec. 26, 2008 and Mar. 31, 2009, will get the Sportster's
original MSRP value (see note below) when they trade up to a
Harley-Davidson Big Twin or VRSC motorcycle.
"This effort is driven by the uniquely
strong value of Harley-Davidson motorcycles," said Mark-Hans
Richer, Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing
Officer. "Our strong trade-in values allow us to offer
something nobody is likely to match."
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| British
Supercross Ready to Rock and Roll! |
The British
Supercross Championship bursts back into action with a vengeance
with three nights of racing over two consecutive weekends. It all
gets going at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Friday January 23rd and
Saturday the 24th, followed by the finale at The O2 Arena, London on
Saturday January 31st.
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| Winner
announced in $10,000 World's Greatest ATV Sweepstakes |
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To kick off its
fall membership drive, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA)
conducted "The World's Greatest ATV Sweepstakes" to award
one lucky winner $10,000 to spend on ATVs, gear and accessories.
Thousands of people entered the sweepstakes. The winner was
selected in a random drawing on Dec. 23: Eric Kaukinen, of
Horseheads, N.Y.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
AND BUELL ANNOUNCE PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF 2009 AMA INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 22, 2008) - Harley-Davidson
and Buell are thrilled to announce their Presenting Sponsorship of
the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women
& Motorcycling Conference. From August 19-22, women will
celebrate the freedom and control that comes with taking to the open
road on two wheels at the fifth AMA Women's Conference in scenic
Keystone, Colo.
This will be the second time the Motor
Company has been the Presenting Sponsor of the conference, which
will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of women
riders to come together and enjoy the camaraderie, scenic roads and
informational seminars during the conference.
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| Seminole
Hard Rock Roadhouse 2008 Finale Helps Raise Money and Toys for
Children |
| HOLLYWOOD, FLA
-December 18, 2007 - The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse made it's
final stop for 2008 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson
"Bikers Bash" on Friday, December 12th at the Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The night of entertainment and
fund-raising was underwritten by the Seminole Tribe of Florida with
all proceeds from live and silent auctions going to the Boys &
Girls Club of Broward County.
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| RWR
Announces 2009 US Tour |
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RWR is excited
to announce the team's third consecutive season since expanding the
NASCAR program into the AMA Supercross, Motocross and Arenacross.
"Coming off a record season for an independent 450 team with a
podium at Daytona, a fourth at San Francisco, and qualifying for the
Main event at 15 rounds, we achieved our goals personally, but most
importantly, we accomplished them for our sponsors", stated
Team Owner, Rick Ware.
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| AMA Racing
Xtreme International Ice Racing Series set to roll |
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- If your need for speed is feeling a little unfulfilled this
winter, check out the AMA Racing-sanctioned Xtreme International Ice
Racing Series. Traveling to three corners of the continental United
States, as well as into Canada, the series offers some of the
coolest speedway racing on ice from an elite international field
that includes riders from England, Scotland and Poland.
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| REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S 2ND ANNUAL DAYTONA WOMEN'S RIDE |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 18, 2008) - Last year in
Daytona, hundreds of women riders joined together on the
Harley-Davidson Daytona Women's Day Ride and raised $67,000 for MDA.
Registration for the 2009 ride on Tuesday, March 3, is now open with
a limited number of spots available for women riders.
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| Kevin
Johnson and Team Faith Return for 2009 AMA Arenacross Season |
After a solid
top-five finish in the 2008 AMA Arenacross Series championship, Team
Faith Yamaha's Kevin Johnson is ready to make an all-out run for his
first championship in 2009.
One of the most consistent riders in the series, Johnson grabbed two
race wins last season. After capturing a gold medal at this summer's
X Games, Johnson tasted heightened success and readjusted his focus
for the upcoming season.
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| Willard
Inks AMA Arenacross Series Deal with Monster Energy Kawasaki Team
Green |
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The 2009 AMA
Arenacross Series talent pool became a little deeper as Monster
Energy® Kawasaki Team Green announced it signed Michael Willard to
ride the 11-race season.
After surprising all in attendance and serving notice to the
industry by taking the victory in three out of four of the weekend's
events in Des Moines, Iowa on a stock bike, Willard was rewarded
with a spot on a competitive, factory supported ride.
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| Monster
Energy Supercross "Goes Green" in 2009 with Pit Party
Recycling Efforts |
Monster Energy,
the title sponsor of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World
Championship, is doing its part to help the environment by going
green for the 2009 season.
At 12 of the 17 races this season, excluding Atlanta, Indianapolis,
Daytona, Toronto, and Las Vegas, fans can bring a Monster can to the
stadium and receive a free pit pass, with valid race ticket, just
for recycling. In an all out effort to aid and promote environmental
awareness, Monster Energy has teamed up with Global Inheritance to
promote recycling efforts.
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON,
INC. PRESIDENT and CEO JAMES L. ZIEMER TO RETIRE IN 2009 |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 15, 2008) –
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that President and
Chief Executive Officer James L. Ziemer has informed the Board of
Directors that he intends to retire in 2009, capping a 40-year
career with the Company. The Board of Directors has formed a search
committee to review both internal and external candidates. Ziemer
will remain in his current role until a new CEO is in place.
"Jim Ziemer has dedicated his entire
professional career to Harley-Davidson and has been a great advocate
for the Company," commented Board Chairman Jeffrey L. Bleustein.
"All of us who have worked with Jim throughout the years have
benefited from his leadership, his selfless commitment to the
Company and his contributions to making the brand one of the most
admired and successful brands in the world. As an avid and lifelong
motorcyclist, Jim also exemplifies the great legacy and spirit of
Harley-Davidson."
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLEXES MUSCLE ON URBAN SCENE |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 10, 2008) - Hundreds turned
out in New York City last week as Harley-Davidson unveiled the 2009
V-Rod Muscle - a contemporary, urban-inspired motorcycle that exudes
style and performance. Supermodel Marisa Miller, featured in the
recent V-Rod Muscle ad campaign, hosted the launch party at which
emerging band Shiny Toy Guns performed.
The launch party kicked off with the
introduction of the V-Rod Muscle and also served as the official
invitation for the public to check out the motorcycle as part of a
public gallery on display through January at 210 Front Street in
Manhattan's South Street Seaport. The space is open Thursdays
through Sundays from noon until 8 PM.
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| AMA
announces 2009 AMA Racing ATV National Hare Scrambles Championship
Series |
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The American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today a new championship
series for 2009 that will honor the country's top ATV off-road
racers with national titles. The 2009 AMA Racing ATV National Hare
Scrambles Championship Series will kick off its seven rounds on
March 28 and offer classes for racers of all skill levels.
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| SCOTT
signs Team Canidae MotoSport Kawasaki to use boots, gear, and
goggles |
| SCOTT
Motosports is proud to announce the signing of Team Canidae
MotoSport Kawasaki to use SCOTT boots, gear, and goggles. SCOTT
Motosports, long known for their excellent goggles, added gear to
their European line almost six years ago and introduced the SCOTT
Genius boot to the public over a year ago. "We have been
looking for the right team to partner with in a relationship that
goes beyond goggles", SCOTT Motosports Marketing Manager Reidar
Oyen said of the signing. He added, "The Canidae MotoSport
Kawasaki Team with its seasoned management and strong roster of
riders is a great fit. We are really excited for the coming
season."
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| Pit
Pass Moto Weekly - Motorcycle News and Talk Show |
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Top talent and
industry insiders from the motorcycle industry give their uncut
opinions and race stories. Get your weekly motorcycle news live from
Pit Pass Moto Weekly. Pit Pass Moto Weekly is now heard in 39
countries around the world.
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GEICO
POWERSPORTS TO SPONSOR RICHIE MORRIS RACING BUELL TEAM
RMR Will Enter Michael Barnes in Daytona SportBike Class for 2009
AMA Season |
| East Troy, WI
(December 5, 2008) - GEICO Powersports announced today it will
sponsor a Richie Morris Racing Buell 1125R in the 2009 AMA Superbike
Championship with veteran rider Michael Barnes. The RMR team will
compete in the Daytona SportBike class with plans to participate in
the entire 12-race series, beginning with the Daytona 200 at Daytona
International Speedway under the lights on the evening of March 6,
2009.
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| CANIDAE
Pet Foods To Sponsor Canidae MotoSport Kawasaki Supercross/Motocross
Team |
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CANIDAE All
Natural Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of super premium dog and
cat foods, has announced that it will be the primary sponsor on the
CANIDAE MotoSport Kawasaki team for the 2009 Monster Energy AMA
Supercoss, an FIM Championship and the Toyota AMA Motocross Series.
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| AMA
International Women & Motorcycling Conference: 2009 Event
Celebrates Women who Ride |
| Move over,
guys. These days, more and more women are getting behind the
handlebars in the motorcycling world. Thousands of them will
celebrate their love of all things motorcycle at the fifth American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women &
Motorcycling Conference, Aug. 19-22, 2009, in the dramatic resort
town of Keystone, Colo., just 90 miles west of Denver.
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| AMA fights
possible 100 percent tariffs on certain European motorcycles |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that it has written
to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative opposing a plan that
could double the cost of some European motorcycles imported into the
United States.
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| GEICO
POWERSPORTS TO SPONSOR RICHIE MORRIS RACING BUELL TEAM |
| East Troy, WI
(December 5, 2008) - GEICO Powersports announced today it will
sponsor a Richie Morris Racing Buell 1125R in the 2009 AMA Superbike
Championship with veteran rider Michael Barnes. The RMR team will
compete in the Daytona SportBike class with plans to participate in
the entire 12-race series, beginning with the Daytona 200 at Daytona
International Speedway under the lights on the evening of March 6,
2009.
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| Kawasaki
Champions Set for Long Beach Autograph Session |
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Four of
Kawasaki's racing champions will be signing autographs during the
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at the Long Beach
Convention Center on Friday, December 5.
Three-time AMA Motocross Lites champion Ryan Villopoto along with
his Monster Energy Kawasaki teammate and Motocross of Nations Open
Class Champion Timmy Ferry will be joined by AMA Endrocross Champion
Ricky Dietrich and five-time AMA Hare and Hound titlist Destry
Abbott at the Kawasaki product display to meet racing fans and sign
autographs from 6-7 pm.
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| DEMAND FOR
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 SPARKS AMERICAN DEBUT |
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MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2008) - Inspired by the
XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of
all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost
adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world.
The XR1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson
hot rod motorcycle that was initially designed and launched only in
European markets in April 2008. With the high degree of interest and
passionate reception surrounding the bike's European release, as
well as demand from Harley riders and competitive brand owners
alike, the XR1200 is now being launched in all markets.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association welcomes Perry King to Board of Directors |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is
pleased to announce that 45-year motorcyclist and actor Perry King
has been appointed to the Association's Board of Directors, and
begins serving his official duties at the Board meeting convening
today. King, who will serve the North West region on the AMA Board,
makes his home in Northern California on a ranch in Cool. He
maintains a second residence in Southern California.
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| AMA News
and Notes: December 2008 |
The American
Motorcyclist Association (AMA), which represents
more than 300,000 active members as the nation's leading advocacy
organization for motorcyclists' rights, issued the following
statement from AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman with respect to the
national election results:
"The American Motorcyclist Association
congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect
Joe Biden on their historic victory. America's voters have spoken,
and they are demanding fundamental change and accountability from
our elected representatives.
"Motorcyclists also demand change and
accountability. This nation's estimated 10 million riders currently
face critical issues such as road access, health insurance
discrimination and the right to responsibly enjoy our nation's
public lands.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association welcomes Bill Werner to Board of Directors |
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PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is
pleased to announce that noted tuner and AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Famer Bill Werner has been appointed to the Association's Board of
Directors, and begins serving his official duties at the Board
meeting convening today. Werner, who resides in Brookfield, Wis.,
will serve the country's North Central region on the AMA Board.
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| American
Motorcyclist Association announces new member benefit: Discount on
Mad Maps |
| PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and MAD
Maps Inc., one of the country's most prolific producers of quality
maps and routes for motorcycle-friendly road trips, are proud to
announce a new benefit that allows AMA members to purchase MAD Maps
products at a 15 percent discount, effective immediately.
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