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DEALER NEWS: IRON PONY EXPANDS

Seems like it was just yesterday we covered Iron Pony’s expansion into a second location, however the wait appears to have been worth it. “Pony Powersports has been actively looking to increase our presence in the Mansfield, Ohio, community since 2016 and it is with great pride that we landed in this location with such rich history as a former Hawkins Market,” says Chris Jones, CEO and President of Iron Pony Motorsports Group.

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VISTA SPINS OFF FOX/BELL, BRINGS IN TOY PLAYER

As part of its previously announced plan to split things up, Vista Outdoor Inc. parent company of Fox Racing and Bell Helmets, is bringing in former Hasbro Toy exec Eric Nyman to take over as CEO of the company’s Outdoor Products segment and take a seat on the board, effective Aug. 21.

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TUCKER TO TEAM WITH DEALERS TO SUPPORT RIDE FOR KIDS

To help beat brain cancer, Tucker is teaming with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in support of its Ride for Kids program. And since it is a ride, who better than the Distribution giant’s network of 7000+ dealers to play host where the rubber meets the road? Dealers are being offered extensive resources to help them start or expand RFK events that raise money to support kids with brain cancer.

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EVERYBODY CRAZY 'BOUT A SHARP DRESSED MAN!

In the inescapable wisdom of Texas troubadours ZZ Top, everyone is indeed crazy for a sharp dressed man, and the numbers for the 2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride can confirm this. The 2023 edition saw record funds raised as 104,000 riders in 893 cities united to ride their classic and vintage-style motorcycles, focused on a common cause for good. This year marked the 10th year of Triumph Motorcycles’ partnership with the DGR with the aim to make the 2023 event the biggest and most successful to date.

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TRIUMPH RETURNS TO GP RACING

For those gentlemen, and ladies, who prefer something a bit more "sporting" than a leisurely DGR promenade, Triumph Motorcycles has signed a new contract to continue as Exclusive Engine Supplier for the FIM Moto2 World Championship for another five seasons, from 2025-2029. This will see Triumph powering the Moto2 teams for a decade, further developing its record-breaking 765 triple engine. Commemorating the occasion an exclusive Street Triple 765 RS, was unveiled at Silverstone on the Day of Champions in the UK.

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DESERT RACERS, YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO SEE THIS!

“This is an important one,” says Unlimited Off-Road Racing CEO and Co-Owner, Matt Martelli. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be launching this new league and championship points series.” Combining everything they learned from bringing back The Mint 400 and creating the UTV World Championships, Mad Media has created the ultimate desert racer’s series.

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