Powersports Business articles from September 2004

Powersports Business archives from September 2004

Two auction operations merge.(HotNews)(National Powersport Auctions merged with Vehicles In Motion Auction Corporation)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a Poway, Calif.-based motorcycle, ATV and personal water-craft wholesale auction house, has merged with Dallas-based Vehicles In Motion Auction Corporation. "Our merger with Vehicles In Motion solidly...

IronHorse restructures with $25 million.(HotNews)(American IronHorse Motorcycle Co.)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... American IronHorse Motorcycle Co. has completed a $25 million financial re-structuring. A1H said Xponential Advisors Inc., a subsidiary of Xponential Inc. (Nasdaq: XPOI), a large investor in the company, converted $10.5 million of debt to...

APS adds 13th dealership.(HotNews)(America's PowerSports has acquired Macomb Powersports)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... America's PowerSports (APS), a large national powersports dealer group based in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired Macomb Powersports in Chesterfield, Mich. It is the group's 13th dealer location. "The Detroit market is a significant beachhead...

Go-Ped wins injunction.(HotNews)(Patmont Motor Werks, Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the importation of gas and electric motorized scooters that infringe on the patents, trademarks and copyrights owned by Patmont Motor Werks, Inc., the manufacturer of GoPed brand...

CycleTrader.com tours.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Dealers now have the ability to showcase their dealership, inventory and services 24 hours a day seven days a week through a new Virtual Tours feature on Cycle-Trader.com. "With virtual tours on Cycle-Trader.com, buyers can essentially...

Amick leaves AMA board.(HotNews)(American Motorcyclist Association )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Bill Amick, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) vice president of events and entertainment since 1997, resigned, effective Aug. 26. Amick, 53, completed his 30th year of service to the AMA in May. He previously served as editor of the...

Pawelka joins KYMCO.(HotNews)
September 6, 2004... Rick Pawelka has joined STR, Inc. (KYMCO Motorsports USA) as marketing manager. A motorsports marketing and communications veteran, Pawelka most recently was associated with Moto Guzzi and Aprilia USA. He handled print media, press relations,...

Louisiana helmet law.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Helmet use by motorcyclists in Louisiana is again mandatory. The new law, which stems from legislation passed earlier this year, replaces a 1999 rule that required helmets only for those under 18. All motorcycle operators and riders, not...

Bad Toys completes buy.(HotNews)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI), a manufacturer and seller of custom V-Twin motorcycles, custom street rods and provider of brokerage services to custom, classic cars, and motorcycle owners, says it has completed the acquisition of majority...

Miller starts company.(HotNews)(Thrill Ride Sport)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Rick Miller, former CEO of Intersport Fashions West, has formed a new company called Thrill Ride Sport. The company plans to develop the Thrill Ride brand of garments for the cruiser and street riding markets. The company intends to offer a...

Wainer joins Arctic Cat.(HotNews)(Kale Wainer appointed as media relations specialist)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Arctic Cat, Thief River Falls, has named Kale Wainer as media relations specialist. Kale has a background in snowmobile and ATV publishing.

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
September 6, 2004... A story in the Aug. 16, 2004, issue of Powersports Business incorrctly identified the organizational structure for Household. The story should have said that Household International is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC North America...

Sturgis draws crowds.(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., was the place to be during the big rally held this year Aug. 9-15. Crowd estimates are sketchy, at best, but event organizers estimate the number of people attending the seven-day event was more than 500,000....

Piaggio wins Aprilia prize.(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Scooter maker Piaggio & Co. SpA has won the bidding war with Ducati to purchase Aprilia, the financially-troubled Italian motorcycle company. Aprilia's board of directors Aug. 12 unanimously accepted the bid by Piaggio to buy 100% of the...

Moderate industry growth seen.
September 6, 2004... The outlook remains one of moderate growth. Overall, our thesis relating to each of the powersport segments (ATV, snowmobiles and PWC) continues to be that each of the segments in the longer-term should grow at least inline to double the rate...

Methodology.(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... EDITOR'S NOTE: Analysts at A.G Edwards recently conducted a survey of approximately 35 powersport dealerships; it helps paint a picture of the current environment in three powersport markets: ATVs, PWC, and snowmobiles. Since there have...

Outlook for worldwide PWC market improves.
September 6, 2004... In 2003, the PWC market actually grew to approximately 123,000 units worldwide. That's up about 0.4%. This follows roughly six years of industry decline after the market peaked in 1996 when approximately 233,000 units were sold. We feel...

First-time buyers fuel ATV sales.
September 6, 2004... Following strong ATV retail registrations in the first quarter 2004 (up 7.8%, against an easy first quarter 2003), second quarter 2004 registrations were down approximately 5%. Despite year-to-date retail sales through June being up only...

Welcome to powersportsbusiness.com.(From the Editor)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Powersportsbusiness.com is the new Web site produced by Powersports Business magazine. It's the Internet extension of this magazine and contains many new features that we haven't been able to squeeze into these pages because of lack of space....

Big Dog forecasts record sales.(Digest)
September 6, 2004... Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Big Dog Motorcycles LLC says it expects to end the year with sales of approximately $119 million, a 47% increase compared to the record $81 million in sales posted last year. Founded in 1994 by Sheldon...

Giant Motorsports' first half revenue is $33.9 million.(Digest)(Giant Motorsports, Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Giant Motorsports, Inc. (GMOS), parent company of Ohio-based W.W. Cycles (dba Andrews Cycles) and Chicago Cycle, reported revenue of $33.9 million for the first six months of 2004, a 38.4% increase versus $24.5 million during the same period...

Orbital posts A$3.4 million profits.(Digest)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Orbital Engine Corporation Limited, an international developer of engine and related technologies based in Australia, reported profit after taxation of A$3.4 million ($2.40 million) for its financial year ended June 30, 2004, an improvement of...

New VP at BMW Financial Services.(Digest)(Sanjay Chhabria)(Sanjay Chhabria )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... BMW Financial Services has named Sanjay Chhabria as Vice President, Operations, succeeding Lindsay Duffield, who has accepted the position of President, BMW Group Canada. The executive-level promotions are effective as of September 1. ...

Ducati 1st half revenue up 5.6%.(Financial)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holdings SpA says motorcycle retail sales rose by 2% worldwide during the first half of 2004. U.S. sales were up 33%; France up 5%; and Italy up 2%. Sales in UK were down 4%; Germany was down 13%; the...

2005 snowmobile market preview.(Focus)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Total North American snowmobile sales for the 2004 sled season, which concluded March 31, were approximately 157,000 units, down 4.5% from the previous year. This decline marks the seventh consecutive annual decline since a peak of nearly...

Snowmobile industry seeks upturn in 2005.(Focus: Snowmobile Market)
September 6, 2004... Snow. "It's a four-letter word that we love," says Randy Adamson of RV Sports in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Unfortunately, snowmobilers in North America have developed quite a love-hate relationship with the white stuff because it's been...

ISMA says economic impact of sledding in the U.S. is $20 billion.(Focus: Snowmobile Market)(International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association )
September 6, 2004... The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), based in Haslett, Michigan, is an organization representing the four snowmobile manufacturers. ISMA, through strong partnerships with the Canadian Council of Snowmobile...

Q & A with Klim Aggressive Sled Wear.(Focus: Snowmobile Market)(Interview)
September 6, 2004... One size can't fit all. But for too long, snowmobilers had few options when it came to outerwear. Regardless of climate or location, jackets and bibs usually came in one style: bulky with heavy insulation. That attitude is changing, thanks...

Sled sales by the numbers.(Focus: Snowmobile Market)
September 6, 2004... There are more than 1.7 million snowmobiles registered in the U.S., up 50% during the past six years, according to Ed Klim, president of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA). For 2004, total North American...

Psolar.EX mask.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... The Psolar.EX face mask can protect you against the elements with comfort and ease by heating the air you inhale. The heat exchanger is up to 80% efficient, meaning that at 0 Degrees, your inhaled breath can be warmed to over 75 Degrees before...

TRACKtion Control.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Woody's and Camoplast have teamed up to offer a pre-drilled track that carries a full warranty, the TRACKtion Control System. The Camoplast tracks come with approved recommendations for Woody's studs and stud patterns, eliminating guesswork and...

Cobra windshields.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... Sportech says its Cobra snowmobile windshields are 10-25% thicker than OE shields. Available for Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha sleds, the flared windshields are constructed of flexible, impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic and offer...

FLOAT X AirShox.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... The latest addition to Fox Racing Shox's snow line, the limited edition FLOAT X AirShox was specifically developed for racing applications and used by Shaun Crapo, Levi LaValle, Tucker Hibbert and selected other top racers. Described by Fox as...

Iceclaw.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... A cost-effective and convenient way to gain traction. No studding, lightweight, improved fuel economy Camoplast, 888/722-8466 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Featherlite 1645.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Featherlite's Model1645 enclosed snowmobile trailer features premium aluminum construction, an aerodynamic v-nose front with spring-loaded front ramp, full rear ramp, interior dome lights, sealed plywood floors and surface tie downs. Options...

Altimate boots.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... Specializing in snowmobile and motorcycle product, altimate offers a selection of boots, gloves and apparel. Among the new cold weather product for '05, three new boots--the altimate, escape II and powder--and the extreme sock that'll keep feet...

Blue Marble 2-Cycle Oil.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... Blue Marble High Performance 2-Cycle Oil incorporates patented technologies that surpass traditional approaches to lubrication by actually altering the molecular structure of the metal to drastically reduce friction, resulting in more efficient...

Carlisle belts.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... New Carlisle Max2 and Ultimax3 snowmobile belts now have double cog performance, run cooler and last longer. Carlisle Power Transmission, 937-226-5796

TSS-04 Rapid Reaction clutch.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... TEAM's new TSS-04 Rapid Reaction clutch has similar components to the TSS-98, but the new rib design in the TSS-04 reduces the weight by more than one pound allowing for increased efficiency and cooler running. Achieves better performance while...

HMK's Highmark.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... The Highmark 2 boot from HMK Snowmobiling uses a new three-piece rubber sole for increased support and traction. Inside, a softer shell serves as a thermo-wrap liner with improved padding. Oversized tongue and heel loop aid on and off. Rated to...

Jug keeper.(Product Showcase)
September 6, 2004... Speed Rack's new 25-inch storage shelf mounts inside an enclosed trailer and holds three one-gallon jugs out of the way, yet provides easy access when it's necessary to top off a sled's fluids. Storage pockets are angled at 30 degrees, and each...

Decision means more OHV access to dunes.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has drastically reduced the amount of land set aside within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) as critical habitat for the Peirson's milk-vetch, a flowering herb subject to protection under...

New program rewards OHV volunteers.(ATV Digest)(Off Highway Vehicle)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) announced a new program to recognize the Take Pride in America (TPIA) volunteer efforts by OHV clubs across the country. The recognition program,...

Fluidyne enters ATV market.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Fluidyne Powersports, a division of Fluidyne, well known for its automotive competition radiators and oil coolers, has introduced a line ATV radiators trademarked as the Power-Flo brand. Available for most popular sport quads, the Power-Flo...

Manco's next off-road kart.(ATV Digest)(Manco Powersports )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Indiana-based Manco Powersports is preparing to release a new off-road suspension kart featuring a 10hp Subaru motor. The company's Jeff Platzer told Powersports Business the Aerforce F-265 is expected to be available in October. "It's a...

Jones signs with Suzuki.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... At the conclusion of the 2004 ITP/ATVA Motocross Nationals at Loretta Lynn's Ranch, in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., Suzuki announced it signed Jeremiah Jones to ride a Yoshimuraprepped Z400 next season. Jones won the Proclass title in 2003 on a...

Ranger Rick vilifies OHVs.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... A troubling series of cartoons recently appeared in one of the most popular children's magazines in the country. The June and July issues of Ranger Rick magazine, which is published by the National Wildlife Federation, ran a two-part cartoon...

UTV sales to top 200,000 units in '05.(Trendline)(utility vehicles )
September 6, 2004... One market that experienced a significant resurgence over the last year and a half is that for utility vehicles (UTV). UTVs encompass a broad number of vehicle types. Probably the two most important considerations are that UTVs typically have...

Polaris dwarfs competition: Sportsman 800 Twin, the biggest yet.(ATV)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 6, 2004... It is evident that the displacement wars are upon us. In the past few months, the ATV industry has seen two machines break the 700 cc mark, and now one is flirting with the 800cc mark. The Polaris Sportsman 800 Twin EFI features a 760cc engine...

Yamaha updates Kodiak line: manufacturer adds IRS.(ATV)
September 6, 2004... When Yamaha announced it was giving the Kodiak line Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), staff members at ATV Magazine were a little concerned. The old Kodiak 450 already was a crowd pleaser, even though it had a solid rear axle. The machine was...

Kolpin introduces youth quads.(ATV)(Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.)
September 6, 2004... Officials at Wisconsin-based Kolpin Outdoors, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of powersports and outdoor accessories, launched a new business unit to sell the company's ATV-related products as well as two small displacement Kolpin branded...

Yamaha USA joins Off Road Business Association.(ATV)(Off-Road Business Association )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has become a member of the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a non-profit organization established to promote, protect, and represent the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Industry. "We have been...

Airtec sports.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
September 6, 2004... CONTACT 1714 Freitag Drive Menomonie, WI 54751 715/232-8590 www.airtecsports.com OWNER Chip Lewis BUSINESS PROFILE 32,000-sq.-ft. dealership founded in 1996, three blocks from present location. Carries...

H-D dealer goes solar.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Santa Barbara Harley-Davidson recently had a 36kW solar electric system installed on its roof, a product that is expected to generate approximately 80% of the dealership's total electrical load, with potential for future expansion. ...

Norton adds CFO.(Cycle Update)(Norton Motorsports, Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Norton Motorsports, Inc., Gladstone, Ore., has added Bill Langley to its executive team as Chief Financial Officer. With both domestic and international operations experience, Langley specializes in emerging company finance and operations....

Triumph set to unveil bikes.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Triumph Motorcycles plans to introduce three new 2005 models at Intermot, the international motorcycle show taking place in Munich from Sept. 15-19. The company scheduled the official unveiling for Sept. 13, at which time the manufacturer also...

KTM to enter 250cc Moto GP.(Cycle Update)(250cc Road Racing World Championship)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... KTM Sportmotorcycle AG has confirmed plans to enter the 250cc Road Racing World Championship in the 2005 season with Casey Stoner. "It is very clear that we have a lot of work in front of us to prepare a competitive bike within the next 6...

Jordan sponsors team.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Former NBA star Michael Jordan, sponsor of AMA roadracer Montez Stewart through his Jumpman 23.com brand, was a special guest at Jason Pridmore's STAR Motorcycle School on the Gingerman Raceway road course in South Haven, Mich., recently. ...

Moto GP back to Laguna Seca?(Cycle Update)(Grand Prix World Championship)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... MotoGP, often referred to as the Formula One of motorcycle racing, may return to California's Monterey Peninsula for the first time since the 500cc Grand Prix World Championship raced at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 1994. The Sports Car...

Aaron Creamer dies.(Cycle Update)(Obituary)
September 6, 2004... Aaron Creamer, 24, of Leominster, Mass., died from injuries resulting from a crash on Aug. 11 at the AMA Hot Shoe Series motorcycle race at the Sturgis Fairgrounds in Sturgis, S.D. Creamer was injured during a multiple-rider accident near the...

Daytona off IMS schedule.(Cycle Update)(International Motorcycle Shows )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) presented by Toyota Trucks won't return to the Daytona International Speedway in 2005; instead, management plans to pursue new markets. The show series, produced by Advanstar Communications...

H-D offers ABS on police bikes.(Cycle Update)(anti-lock braking system )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Harley-Davidson has designed its first anti-lock braking system (ABS) for use on three 2005 police motorcycle models. Offered on the FLHTPI Electra Glide and FLHPI Road King police models, and on the California FLHPEI Escort model, the...

BMW ends BoxerCup.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The 2004 season will be the last season for the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup, held since 1999. The races with the large capacity flat twin boxers based on the R 1100 S were first carried out as national events in France and Belgium, then expanded...

New Daytona course layout.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... For the sixth time since motorcycles began racing at Daytona International Speedway, competitors will compete on a reconfigured course beginning with next year's Daytona 200 Bike Week. The new configuration will exclude NASCAR Turns 1 and 2...

MZ 5th at endurance race.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The MZ 1000S placed a surprising fifth at its debut race at round 7 of the Endurance World Championship in Oschersleben/Germany. The OBI Breckle Team, on a nearly stock MZ 1000S, finished a surprising fifth place in the Open Class, clsoing the...

The Nevada Rally Experience.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Scot Harden and Casey Folks recently announced they will be hosting The Nevada Rally Experience (NRE), a two-day non-competitive GPS and Roadbook style Rally limited to a small group of 50 rally enthusiasts. Scheduled for October 22, 23 and...

Victory big on partnerships.(Motorcycle)(S & S Cycle, motorcycle industry)
September 6, 2004... Victory Motorcycle, the upstart American bike maker out of Polaris Industries, is continuing to gain credibility with its new products and its sizzling new partnerships. First, it tied in with Arlen and Cory Ness last year to produce the...

Yamaha offers two-wheel-drive.(Motorcycle)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Yamaha's WR450F 2-Trac rally bike, a competition machine featuring the world's first production two-wheel-drive system for motorcycles, is now available. So far, the only problem is that it's not available in the U.S. For now, qualified...

Saxon Motorcycle sets fall product launch.(Motorcycle)
September 6, 2004... Can the business and production skills used successfully in the home building industry translate into motorcycle manufacturing? The founders of Saxon Motorcycle think so, and they plan to begin production of their new line of cruisers and...

Derbi introduces two 50cc minis.(Motorcycle)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Derbi, the Spanish brand owned by Piaggio, has entered the U.S. small displacement motorcycle market with a pair of 50cc four-stroke minis, the Dirt Boy (MSRP $1,749) with 10" front and rear wheels, and the Dirt Kid (MSRP $1,821) with a 12"...

Performance Honda.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
September 6, 2004... CONTACT 16123 West Colonial Drive Winter Garden, FL 34787 407/905-9330 www.performancehondaorlando.com OWNERS Ralph and Wyn Kern BUSINESS PROFILE 10,000-sq.-ft. dealership, built from the ground up, near...

Kegel Motorcycle Co.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
September 6, 2004... CONTACT 7125 Harrison Avenue Rockford, IL 61112 815/332-7125 www.kegelmotorcycles.com OWNERS Karl and Mark Kegel BUSINESS PROFILE "My brother and I are the third generation to be involved in our...

Yamaha introduces low-price four-strokes.(PWC)(Personal Water Craft )
September 6, 2004... Officials at Yamaha Motors Corporation have made no secret about the fact they consider a low-priced four-stroke the key to truly expanding the PWC industry. With the retail prices of new watercraft averaging nearly $9000 in 2003, those same...

New pro-PWC coalition in Florida.(PWC)(Personal Water Craft)
September 6, 2004... Filing a formal petition with the U.S. Department of the Interior in an effort to jumpstart negotiations, a new coalition hopes to reintroduce personal watercraft to Florida's Biscayne National Park. Supporters of the coalition include...

Champions Honda/Kawasaki.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
September 6, 2004... CONTACT 562 West King Street Cocoa, FL 32922 321/636-4988 www.championshonda.com, www.championskawasaki.com OWNERS The Mealey Family Limited Partnership BUSINESS PROFILE 17,500-sq.-ft. dealership (two...

FAST revamps, plans to go dealer-direct.(Snowmobile)(Fast Electronic U.S. Inc.)
September 6, 2004... Eveleth, Minn.-based FAST Inc. is in both a downsizing and a growth mode. The company, best known for its M-10 rear snowmobile suspension and its Blade snowmobiles, has terminated its distributor relationships with Parts Unlimited, High...

New location for Bender Racing.(Snowmobile Report)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Colden, New York-based performance shop Bender Racing has consolidated its three shops into one. Until late this summer, company had satellite shops in Batavia and Orchard Park, New York. The company is now located in a 12,000 square foot...

Yamaha steps up yes promotion.(Snowmobile Report)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Though the program has been available for a few year, Yamaha will actively market its Yamaha Extended Service (YES) plan for new and new non-current snowmobiles. Through this program, machines can be covered for up to four more years through...

Erlandson steps back from racing.(Snowmobile Report)(Erlandson Performance Inc.)
September 6, 2004... Erlandson Performance Inc., Brainerd, Minn., president Glenn Erlandson is taking some time away from the grass drag track. Erlandson, the tuner behind a fleet of Polaris sleds driven by his son, Chad, said he needed some time away from the...

Two victories for snowmobile access.(Snowmobile Report)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Snowmobile access to two national parks will be safe for another season, as rulings were made at the end of August in favor of access. A summary judgement affirmed the decision of Voyageurs National Park managers to open 11 bays that were...

Rock maple/WSA acquire best.(Snowmobile Report)(World Snowmobile Association )(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... Hampstead, N.H.-based Rock Maple Racing and White Bear Lake, Minn.-based World Snowmobile Association have purchased the Big East Snocross Tour (BEST) racing circuit. The sale took place on August 20. BEST was previously owned by Chip Vaadi....

Polaris book in second printing.(Snowmobile Report)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... The Polaris Snowmobile Buyer's Guide, with 160 pages and more than 200 photos, has just had its second printing. The guide covers Polaris snowmobiles from the 1950s to 1994 through pictures, specs and descriptions. The book, published in 1994,...

Bell helmet operation sold.(Distributor Report)
September 6, 2004... Bell Sports, a leading marketer of helmets and accessories for bicycling and powersports, said it has agreed in principal to be acquired by Fenway Partners, Inc., a private equity firm. Fenway also owns Riddell Sports Group, a provider of...

Helmet house expands team.(Distributor Report)(Brief Article)
September 6, 2004... California-based Helmet House recently made a key promotion and expanded its management team through three new hires. Eli Whitney, a 27-year Helmet House veteran, has been promoted to Tour Master Brand Sales Manager. It marks the first time...