NOV 2023
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Indian Motorcycle , Slingshot , Polaris to Make AIMExpo Return at Las Vegas , February 2024
AIMExpo has announced the return of Indian Motorcycle , Slingshot and Polaris displays at the upcoming 2024 event taking place in Las Vegas ( February 6-8 , 2024 ). " Everyone is excited for AIMExpo , which gives us the perfect opportunity to strengthen our relationships with dealers , media and others in powersports , and to support growth and education within the industry ," said Joey Lindahl , Marketing Director for Slingshot and Motorcycle Industry Council board member representing Polaris Inc . " We ' ll have a sizeable footprint on the AIMExpo show floor to display an assortment of two , three and fourwheeled vehicles ." " We ' re happy to see the return of Indian and Slingshot to the AIMExpo floorplan and even more excited that Polaris is joining with their four-wheel line-up for the first time . With three separate booths and over 2,500 sq ft of exhibit space , theirs will be a prominent presence on the show floor ," said Cinnamon Kernes , MIC vice president of market expansion and events . " Their dedication to helping the powersports industry grow , not just through participation at AIMExpo , but through the development of its wideranging products from two wheels to
four , is truly appreciated and we look forward to their participation contributing to our best show yet . " To date , over 15 OEMs , several major distributors , and hundreds of powersports companies have already committed to 2024 . The more than 225,000 sq ft show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center is already 95 % sold out ," said Kernes . Those 15 other OEMs include Aprilia , GasGas , Husqvarna , Indian , Kawasaki , KTM , Moto Guzzi , Moto Morini , MV Agusta , Piaggio , Slingshot , Suzuki , Triumph , Vespa and Yamaha . " In its 10th year , this is a record number
of OEM commitments for the show , solidifying the event as the largest , most consequential powersports trade show in the country ." Additional show features include AIMExpo ' s Disruptive Thinking stage , which will feature an impactful education program delivered by Motorcycle & Powersports News and AIMExpo , New Product Central , two e- Bike demo tracks , the Dealer Recharge Zone , the MIC Business Center , the AIMExpo Industry Party powered by Turn 14 , and more . " Manufacturers are the center of our industry , building the machines we sell , accessorize and ride . Any industry insider who is serious about learning the latest trends and positioning themselves for success will want to be at AIMExpo . We expect a full house , with the entire powersports ecosystem under one roof , giving attendees the best opportunity to plan , learn and strategize for the coming sales season ." www . aimexpousa . com
NOV 2023
ISSUE # 292
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Part II of our Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited NVP vendor news expo review series - " so long Madison and thanks for all the Bratwurst " ... see pages 30-38 .