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APRIL 2024 (# 297 )
COMMENT : It ’ s ' Pipe and Drape ' - But Not As We Know It ........................................ 4
Definitely successful , with increased attendance , but what exactly is the new and improved AIMExpo , and why is it starting to work ? Robin Bradley has a theory that we are seeing the emergence of a new kind of hybrid industry show that could become a ' child of its time ' just as much as the failed ' classic ' U . S . trade show formulas were ' back in their day '...
HARLEY-DAVIDSON : Icons and Enthusiasms ........................................................ 14 Following the new model announcements in January , we have now slipped seamlessly into the new normal of special editions with which to ' deck the halls ' at Daytona . Harley has paid a 75th anniversary homage to the Hydra-Glide , a fourth instalment in the ' Icons Motorcycle Collection ', and has a Trifecta of limited edition ' Tobacco Fade ' paintjob ' Enthusiast ' collectibles with a Low Rider ST , Ultra Limited and Tri Glide Ultra .
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK : ' Tis The Season To Be Cheerful Pt I ........................ 10,12
The Short Track double-header at the Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week fired the starting gun for another season of great racing and the start of another motorcycle sport proselytizing cycle that will keep the two-wheel lifestyle in the crosshairs of new and established enthusiasts alike .
KING OF THE BAGGERS : ' Tis The Season To Be Cheerful Pt II .................................... 22 Bagger racing continues to provide great racing and an excellent source of parts sales promotion . With not long before the Drag Specialties Bagger Racing League gets underway in Nebraska in May , the first two rounds of the MotoAmerica ' Battle of the Corporates ' ( aka King Of The Baggers ) at Daytona saw rivalry rejoined between Harley and Indian Motorcycle .
AMD Approved : Seven Dates Listed for 2024 so far ...................................................... 61 From Italy , Germany and the Czech Republic to the Netherlands , Sweden and the United States , show previews this month include two May events - the 38th annual Biker Fest in Italy ( page 16 ) and Custom Chrome Europe ' s Rheinhessen Rumble bike show in Germany ( page 24 ).
SHOWZONE : Over 60 International Shows and Events .......................... 10,12,14,16 AMD ' s exclusive and long-established global show , expo and event listing , curated specifically for the V-twin market . While the jury is out on whether the popular AMD Year Planner will ever return , this marks the start of a reliable , regular , beefed-up industry event date listing service . p . 52 p . 36
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