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Sun Powersports Investments , LLC has acquired Sun Harley-Davidson and Sun Enterprises in Denver , Colorado , from Kathleen and JR Simmerman and Ron Lang . A legendary name in the motorcycle industry , with over five decades in business , Sun-Harley Davidson is Colorado ' s oldest H-D dealership . Established as one of the industry ' s leading retailers , the dealership operates out of a vast 36,000 sq ft facility . Sun Enterprises is Colorado ' s largest powersports , motorcycle , ATV and side-by-side dealership , with 76,000 sq ft on a 5- acre site . Sun Harley-Davidson will continue operating under the same name and has future plans to eventually relocate to a brand-new state-of-the-art fuel facility . Sun Enterprises will continue operating under the same name and will remain at its current location .

BRL Drag Specialties 2024 Battle of the Baggers

Rounds 1 & 2 - Hastings , Nebraska , May 24 / 25

Reporting by Carl Schlacht
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U . S . household debt was at an all-time high of $ 17.3tn entering 2024 . The largest increase in any category was credit card debt , which swelled by 16.6 % between Q3 2022 and Q3 2023 , the most recent term for which federal data is available . That is approx . 67 % of annual U . S . GDP ( MarketWatch ). Meanwhile , the default rate for leveraged corporate loans has increased to 3.4 % as of mid-January 2024 . This is the second highest level since 2007 ( Fitch ).
MotoAmerica and Road America have inked a multi-year partnership extension that will secure North America ' s premier motorcycle road racing series for the iconic Lake Elkhart , Wisconsin track " for years to come ."
Popular Netherlands headquartered rider apparel brand REV ' IT ! ( a leading ADV G & A specialist ) has opened its first ' Brand-Store ' at Denver , Colorado . " A place of creativity , anticipation , cutting-edge design , stories and friendships ." REV ' IT ! says that " design , performance and innovation are at the heart of everything we do on our journey to shape a sustainable future for riding ;" www . revitsport . com
State Farm is the official insurance partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha - which runs July 26-28 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio . The AMA is marking the 100th anniversary this year , having been founded in 1924 .
The Bagger Racing League ( BRL ) kicked off its 2024 season with Round 1 and 2 of the Drag Specialties " Battle of the Baggers " at Motorsport Park Hastings in Hastings , Nebraska , on May 25 and 26 , 2024 . " The event was filled with excitement and intense competition , showcasing the best in Bagger motorcycle racing ." Round 1 Highlights : The race weekend started with a bang with action-packed practice sessions on the Friday , as riders set blistering lap times and new racers honed their skills in racing school . Saturday morning brought a bit of wind , but it didn ' t deter racer spirits . Qualifying sessions set the stage for thrilling races throughout the day . In the Barnett Clutches and Cables Super-Street Bagger Class , Jake Masters of Suburban Motors H- D / Performance Machine showcased his prowess , overtaking early leader Carl Schlacht [ our reporter for this piece ] of Speed Farm to claim the overall win . Other notable winners included Brett Folkerts in Lightweight Superbike , Samuel Guerin in Zipper ' s Performance American Twins Unlimited , Andrew Berkley in DP Brakes Liquid Twins , Chris Rivas in Air-Cooled Twins , Cody Gilmore in Pirelli Pro-Stock Bagger Class , and Ruben Xaus in Andrews Products Bagger GP .
Driftercross presented by Slyfox Performance added another layer of excitement to the event , captivating spectators with its unique blend of racing and skill . Round 2 Highlights : The second round saw riders battling for championship belts . The action resumed with the Barnett Clutches and Cables Super-Street Bagger Class , where Jake Masters once again showcased his skill by securing the overall win . The day saw impressive performances across various classes , with notable victories for Brett Folkerts , Carl Schlacht , Andrew Berkley , Chris Rivas , Cody Gilmore , Chris Haesemeyer , Jamie Hanson and Ruben Xaus . In the highlight race of the weekend , the Andrews Products Bagger GP class delivered a thrilling spectacle , with Ruben Xaus clinching victory ahead of Samuel Guerin and Jesse Janisch . As the teams left after a great first weekend of Bagger Racing League action for 2024 , the teams all applauded a resounding success ,
featuring intense competition , thrilling races and unforgettable moments .
Next Up : Rounds 3 and 4 at the Gingerman Raceway in South Haven , Michigan , followed by the series ' first international race at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park , Ontario , Canada ( August 9-11 for Rounds 5 and 6 ), before wrapping up for a finals weekend double header ( Rounds 7 and 8 ) at the world-famous Willow Springs International Raceway in California ( November 16-17 ). baggerracingleague . com
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