PSB reports that Heritage Harley-Davidson in Lisle, Illinois, will have closed down permanently by the end of June. Described as a "strategic decision" taken in conjunction with H-D corporate and other local dealers, the decision as made in order to "optimize" the local Illinois H-D market. Heritage H-D was owned by Michael Veracka's MOD Enterprises. The 'Chicagoland' Windy City dealer group has agreed to honor all Heritage H-D gift cards, VIP services and assist in the completion of any outstanding service work and fulfilment of special orders.
Noting the time was right, Boneyard Harley-Davidson co-owners Marc Ingwersen and Jerry Carrillo sold their Winterville, North Carolina dealership to current GM Bobbie Krull and new partner Steven Towers. "Jerry and I had great success in Winterville, but felt it was the right time to focus on our Ohio dealerships," says Ingwersen.
Boardroom trouble at RumbleOn Powersports has been rumbling on for some time, but may now have taken a decisive turn. Mark Tkach, co-founder of RideNow, which was bought by technology-based powersports platform operator RumbleOn, has been appointed interim CEO with RumbleOn and the Coulter-Tkach Group reaching a resolution to end their proxy contest. This follows the resignation of former CEO Marshall Chesrown. Steve Pully has been named Chairman of the Board. Tkach has over 40-years of powersports industry experience and oversaw RideNow's strategic growth from 1989 until it was acquired by RumbleOn in August 2021.
BMW Motorrad has marked production of its 1,000,000th GS model with a boxer engine at its Berlin-Spandau factory - a BMW R 1250 GS. BMW motorcycles have been manufactured in Berlin since 1969 and the BMW Motorrad GS models with boxer engines since 1980.
Family owned, Temecula, California based MotoDoffo Wines has been named the Official Wine of The Sturgis Buffalo Chip. "This marks the first ever partnership of its kind and will bring the wine tasting experience to the thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts that flock to South Dakota each year for the legendary motorcycle rally." www.motodoffo.com
The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) has celebrated the second anniversary of its founding in May 2021. Established to "serve the needs and interests of all powersports industry dealers", membership has grown from 200 a little over a year ago to more than 300 dealerships, including Harley-Davidson, mainstream metric dealers and independent (non-franchised) shops. Chaired by Bob Althoff (of AD Farrow, Columbus, Ohio fame) the Board of Directors of seven men and three women are dealers from Alaska to Virginia, Ohio to Texas. www.npda.org
Ohio based B'laster has been named as the Official Rust Remover of 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield - taking place from July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. www.BlasterProducts.com
Motorcycle shipping specialist Federal Motorcycle Transport is to return as co-sponsor the 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield Swap Meet, July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Kenda Tire is returning as the Official Tire of the 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 21-23 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. www.KendaTire.com
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