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Family-owned Cox ' s Harley- Davidson in Asheboro, NC. has added Platinum Bar & Shield Award as it closes in on 65 years in business, ranking it as a top five Harley dealer nationally and the No. 1 dealer in North Carolina for the 2025 calendar year.
Texas based RideNow Group Inc.( formerly RumbleOn) owner of over 50 powersports and motorcycle ' roof-tops ' has merged and rebranded its two Tucson-area stores. Saguaro Harley-Davidson and Old Pueblo Harley-Davidson will merge at a single, 60,000 square foot location which will now operate under the business ' original name, Harley-Davidson of Tucson. The combined businesses will be located at the current Saguaro Harley- Davidson site.
Indian Motorcycle- Anniversary Editions
In celebration of 125 years " of iconic, American craftsmanship ", Indian Motorcycle has announced an exclusive, limited-edition motorcycle and apparel collection. Featuring three hand-painted models with exclusive 125th anniversary badging and premium componentry, the 125th Anniversary Collection and apparel line offers riders an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Indian Motorcycle history. " One hundred and twenty five years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders whose passion for the brand kept the spirit of Indian Motorcycle alive and remains our driving force to this day," said Mike Kennedy, Indian Motorcycle
Company CEO. " As we celebrate our anniversary, this special-edition collection of motorcycles and apparel reflects our pride as an iconic American brand and our unyielding commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and class-leading performance." " This lineup represents the highest level of craftsmanship we ' ve ever achieved " said Ola Stenegärd, Design Director for Indian Motorcycle. " Every motorcycle was painstakingly designed and refined, not just to perform, but to tell a story. " The design of the 125th Anniversary Collection pays tribute to the legacy that built Indian Motorcycle, making every model not just a machine, but a
lasting symbol of our history and our commitment to American craftsmanship." The line-up features a 125th Anniversary Edition Chief Vintage( 250 available worldwide), Scout Bobber( 450 available globally) and Indian Challenger( 250 available globally). Indian Motorcycle has also developed a complementary limited-edition apparel collection. www. indianmotorcycle. com
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All Balls Racing has joined as Presenting Sponsor of the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship( July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.). The only amateur flat track event in the country where riders can earn AMA National No. 1 plates, this year the AMA is marking the event ' s 50th anniversary. The week-long event sees racing in all four disciplines of the sport- Mile, Half-Mile, Short Track and TT; www. AmericanMotorcyclist. com
The AMA has announced a schedule for the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series that includes " 18 outstanding recreational riding events hosted by AMA charter organizations. With events in Florida, California, Pennsylvania and several other states across the country, the Beta AMA National Dual Sport takes riders through some of America ' s most scenic back roads and singletrack trails. Sponsored by Beta USA, one of America ' s largest manufacturers of off-road motorcycles, the AMA Dual Sport Series is designed for serious offroad-oriented dual sport motorcycles." The series kicked off February 28-March 1 with the Devil ' s Creek Dual Sport at Brooksville, Florida, and will finish with Palmdale, C., to Las Vegas( Nov. 27-28). www. AmericanMotorcyclist. com
The biennial World Ducati Week will be staged again this year, from July 3-5, at the Misano World Circuit and the Adriatic Riviera( the resorts on Italy ' s east coast); www. ducati. com
Chris Carr Returns to AMA Pro Racing as AFT Series Director
AMA Pro Racing is has announced the appointment of seven-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr as the Series Director of Progressive American Flat Track. Effective immediately, Carr will oversee all competition-related aspects of the series as it enters an exciting new chapter of growth and evolution. " We ' re proud to welcome Chris Carr back to AMA Pro Racing," said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. " Chris understands this sport at the highest levels: as a champion, a leader, and a steward of its incredible history. He brings unmatched credibility, integrity, and competitive insight that will strengthen our riders, teams and manufacturer ecosystem while elevating the fan experience nationwide." One of the most accomplished riders in the history of American motorcycle racing, Carr ' s career spans decades at the top of the sport. His championship success, institutional knowledge, and deep relationships across the industry uniquely position him to guide Progressive American Flat Track ' s competition strategy. In his new role, Carr will manage season calendar development and event planning, event operations and safety protocols, rulebook evolution and technical regulations, rider and team relations, new rider evaluations and licensing, and strategic initiatives including the Road to AFT talent development program. He will serve as the primary competition liaison among riders,
teams, manufacturers, promoters and officials, with fairness, safety and integrity as the guiding principles that define his leadership and shape the championship ' s competitive standards. www. americanflattrack. com
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