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Polaris has continued its support for off-road and snow organizations with donations of more than $ 120,000 through its spring 2025 Trails Grants. Polaris has been supporting local riding clubs and organizations for nearly 20-years with more than $ 3.5m donated to 425 organizations since the program ' s inception. Awarded twice annually, Trails Grants support the efforts of nonprofit organizations and local riding clubs who use the grant for trail development, maintenance projects, safety and responsible riding education initiatives and other projects.
MotoGP has scored a significant coup with American broadcasting giant FOX Sports( FS1 or FS2) showing Sprints and Grand Prix races live in the USA from 2025. The premier motorcycle racing class will see 22 Grands Prix in 19 countries this year- making it the biggest season yet for Motorcycle Grand Prix Racing( Madrid, Spain rights holder Dorna Sports is now theoretically owned by Colorado based Formula 1 owner Liberty Media). All races are additionally available via the FOX Sports app, with select races available on FOX Deportes; www. motogp. com
STACYC, the kids electric balance bike brand that Harley bought and subsequently packed into a dark corner as part of LiveWire, is the subject of a brand extension that sees it now " growing up " with the launch of the 20hDRIVE, its firstever pedal-assist electric bike for adults. The 20 mph, class 2 e-bike performance 20hDRIVE features both pedal assist and twist throttle functionality and comes with 20 " x 4 " high-volume tires, 500W brushless hub motor, and three speed modes. It is powered by two 36V 6Ah STACYC batteries that are said to take just 45 minutes each to charge using the same STACYC proprietary removable battery system that is shared across its 36V product line. Pricing is from $ 2,199.
Durango Harley-Davidson has scooped the prestigious Platinum Bar & Shield award for its success in 2024- recognizing Durango as one of the top five dealerships in the entire United States. The award isn ' t only about unit sales but is a testament a store ' s high quality of customer service, community engagement, and commitment to the brand. It is the highest dealer accolade in Harley ' s locker. " This award is a reflection of our incredible team, our loyal customers, and the thriving motorcycle culture in Durango," says Trevor Bird, owner at Durango H-D. " We are honored to be recognized among the best dealerships in the nation and will continue to provide top-tier service, events, and experiences for our riders;" www. durangoharley. com
Memphis Shades- Battle Of The Baggers Presenting Sponsor
As the final preparations were underway for the start of the 2025 The Bagger Racing League( BRL) season, Memphis Shades was announced as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers. " With their industry-leading windshields and fairings, Memphis Shades continues to set the standard in V-twin performance and style, making them the perfect partner for the high-speed, bar-to-bar action of the BRL," said BRL President Rob Buydos. " As part of this partnership, fans and racers can now get their hands on the street version of the Memphis Shades BRL Race Bubble Windshield, a trackproven design that delivers top-tier aerodynamics and performance. Now
available through Drag Specialties, this windshield is built for riders who demand the best on and off the track. " The Battle of the Baggers is the ultimate proving ground for performance baggers, and we ' re excited to bring our passion for
Wild Wind, Wild Hogs
Like so many teams, the Feuling Racing crew hit the road to kick off the 2025 BRL season full of all the optimism and excitement that always accompanies the start of any new race season( April 25-27, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, California). The excitement levels were raised for Ruben Xaus and the Feuling Flying Pig Crew as a result of the Friday practice sessions. Feuling ' s H-D Road Glide was running well, and Ruben was taking seconds off of his laps. With the fastest lap time of the 2025 BRL Chuckwalla weekend at 1:51.1- despite unfavorably windy, dust bowl-like conditions- Ruben put the Flying Pig on top of the box with a bittersweet # 1 finish on the Saturday- even after an unfortunate ' get-off ' in the GP Class. Ruben had such a large lead he was able to pick the
bike up and still finish on top. With continued abuse of the exhaust pipe contacting the pavement on the right side, the transmission case had cracked, which resulted in an untimely oil leak which, in turn, led to a crash. A combination of logistical challenges, finding parts, dust storms and Ruben ' s upcoming BRL race in Europe led the crew to make the difficult decision to pack up, skip the Sunday Race 2 and " prepare for the road ahead," said Feuling Parts ' Alex Gnaegy. Those roads will take Feuling and the rest of the BRL grid to The Hastings Motorsport Park in Nebraska for Round 3 & 4( May 24-25) and then The Gingerman Raceway at South Haven, Michigan( June 28-29) before Ontario, Canada( August 9-10) and the series finals at Willow Springs back in southern
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innovation to the track," said Memphis Shades CEO Allen Mueller.
Rounds 1 & 2: Chuckwalla Valley Raceway April 26-27th, 2025 Desert Center, California
Rounds 3 & 4: Motorsport Park Hastings May 24-25th, 2025 Hastings, Nebraska
Rounds 5 & 6: GingerMan Raceway June 28-29th, 2025 South Haven, Michigan
AMA Bagger Championship Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course July 26th, 2025 Lexington, Ohio
Can-Am Bagger hampionship Canadian Tire Motorsport Park August 9-10th, 2025 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
" This sport continues to grow, and we ' re proud to support the riders and teams pushing the limits of American V-Twin racing." www. memphisshades. com www. baggerracingleague. com
California( November 1-2). Not forgetting the AMA Bagger Championship( an ' hors-séries ' special) at the AMA Turn 14 Powersports presented Vintage Motorcycle Days( VMD) at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course( July 26). www. feulingparts. com
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