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BRIEFS
The BUB 7 Racing Team ( Denis Manning ) are inviting applications for a new pilot for the BUB SEVEN motorcycle streamliner . Send them an email at bub7even @ gmail . com with the word " PILOT " in the subject line .
Las Vegas based Shelby American is honoring the 100th anniversary of founder Carroll Shelby ' s birth with a small run of special edition Shelby Mustangs - new supercharged Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustangs based on the 2023 Ford Mustang GT . Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles such as authentic continuation Cobras , including the 427 S / C , 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles ; Shelby GT , 1000 , Super Snake and GT-S post-title packages for the 2005-up Ford Mustang and the Shelby Raptor muscle truck .
It is unclear whether or not it means that HardDrive will be using wings rather than UPS , but parent company Arrowhead has announced that Western Power Sports ( and therefore HardDrive too , presumably ) will be offering Red Bull Energy Drink products to its dealers . The announcement cites a " multi-year , open-ended partnership with Red Bull " which will see dealers provided with small format coolers to merchandise and sell Red Bull ' s " signature " 8.4 fl oz drink , which contains 80 mg of caffeine - " about the same amount as in a homebrewed cup of coffee ."
Avon Lake , Ohio based sound and heat management specialist Design Engineering Inc ., ( DEI ), noted for its motorcycle exhaust wrap among other sound and heat shielding products , has announced Brad Bricker as its new VP Sales & Marketing . Bricker brings nearly 30 years of sales , marketing and management experience from automotive equipment and accessory manufacturers .
Indian conglomerate Eicher Motors , the parent company of Royal Enfield , has entered into a " collaboration " with Barcelona , Spain based Stark Future SL - a well respected and fast growing electric PTW manufacturer - with an ( initial ) € 50m investment for an approx . 10.35 % equity stake . The deal gives it a seat on the board , no doubt , " first dibs " on new product . Stark ' s recently launched ' VARG ' has been well received by reviewers .
2023 AFT Schedule
AMA Pro Racing has now confirmed the final iteration of its finalized 18- round schedule for the upcoming 2023 Progressive AFT season . The previously announced provisional schedule laid out an ideally balanced slate in terms of discipline , geography and pacing . Other key features were visits to venues both historic and new , the alignment of the calendar with multiple high-profile rallies and holiday weekends , and a more compact timeframe that fits all 18 rounds in during motorcycle riding season . This final , final schedule features five Miles , five Half-Miles , four Short Tracks and four TTs and " further solidifies that intent with the confirmation of the return of the Arizona Super TT and the West Virginia Half-Mile ." The Arizona Super TT returns following its 2019 debut , joining the entertainment options planned during the weekend of the 29th annual Arizona Bike Week on April 1 . The ‘ 19 event marked the first Mission SuperTwins presented by S & S Cycle Main Event win of JD Beach ’ s career - one that kicked off a run that has seen him score six of seven TT wins in the years since .
Cerritos , CA based Burly Brand has announced distribution of its handlebars , cable kits , suspension , and accessories products through Western Power Sports ' HardDrive division 7- warehouse network , effective January 2023 . " We are very excited to partner with Western Power Sports ," said Chris Lindstrom , President and CEO of Burly Brand . " Our extensive line of handlebars , cable kits and suspension combined with Western Power Sports ' distribution network will be a huge win for dealers and customers . " Since 1996 , Burly Brand has established itself as a leader in the industry with a vast offering of premium aftermarket motorcycle modifications for V-Twin and Metric
March 9 , 2023 Daytona Short Track I , DIS , Daytona Beach , FL March 10 , 2023 Daytona Short Track II , DIS , Daytona Beach , FL March 25 , 2023 Senoia Short Track , Senoia Raceway , Senoia , GA April 1 , 2023 Arizona Super TT , Chandler , AZ April 22 , 2023 Dallas Half-Mile , Devil ’ s Bowl Speedway , Mesquite , TX May 6 , 2023 Ventura Short Track , Ventura Raceway , Ventura , CA May 13 , 2023 Sacramento Mile , Cal Expo , Sacramento , CA May 27 , 2023 Red Mile , The Red Mile , Lexington , KY June 17 , 2023 DuQuoin Mile , DuQuoin State Fairgrounds , Du Quoin , IL June 24 , 2023 Lima Half-Mile , Allen County Fairgrounds , Lima , OH July 1 , 2023 West Virginia Half-Mile , Mineral Wells , WV July 8 , 2023 Orange County Half-Mile , Middletown , NY July 22 , 2023 Bridgeport Half-Mile , Swedesboro , NJ July 30 , 2023 Peoria TT , Peoria Motorcycle Club , Peoria , IL August 6 , 2023 Buffalo Chip TT , Sturgis Buffalo Chip , Sturgis , SD August 12 , 2023 Castle Rock TT , Castle Rock Race Park , Castle Rock , WA September 2 , 2023 Springfield Mile I , Illinois State Fairgrounds , Springfield , IL September 3 , 2023 Springfield Mile II , Illinois State Fairgrounds , Springfield , IL
On July 1 , Progressive AFT will compete in the state of West Virginia for the first time since 2006 with the West Virginia Half-Mile . The event will take place at the scenic West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells , W . V . This mountainside 5 / 8-mile track is both renowned for its high speed and beautiful settings , promising to serve
consumers . With products such as our wide range of handlebars , like our famous Gorilla Apes , cable kits that ensure an OEM type fit , and Slammer Shocks and Fork Lowering Kits , sissy
bars to fairings , and everything in between , Burly Brand has what you need to build the custom bike of your dreams . as an incredible stage for the world ’ s greatest motorcycle dirt track racers next summer . Tickets for select rounds are on sale now , and the remainder of the rounds will be made available for purchase in the weeks ahead at americanflattrack . com
Burly Brand Teams Up with HardDrive
Motorex Buys Spectro
The U . S . subsidiary of Swiss oil manufacturer Motorex ( Bucher AG ) has acquired all the assets , commercial activity and blending and storage operations of Brookfield , Connecticut , based Spectro Performance Oils ( Intercontinental Lubricants Corporation ). Alex Josefson , President of Spectro , is
Chris Lindstrom
quoted as stating : " We have a longstanding and excellent relationship with Motorex , so when this agreement was first discussed , it seemed like the
" The WPS company motto is ' work hard , play hard .' We can relate . At Burly Brand , we have a love and a passion for two wheels that has kept us moving forward for nearly 30 years . Our new facility in Cerritos , California has drastically improved our ability to meet the demand for products across the industry and we look forward to serving customers with WPS in 2023 and beyond ."
natural next step for our company . " Motorex respects , appreciates and fully understands the Spectro brand and its goals for the future . With planned investments and upgrades to our manufacturing facility in Brookfield , and the support of its impressive research and development labs in Switzerland , the future is bright for Spectro and Motorex in the U . S . and around the world ." www . motorex . com
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