Tag: Industry
SEMA Unifies Racing Industry Trade Shows
DIAMOND BAR, CA (Nov. 19, 2012)–The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009. The IMIS will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, which returns to Indianapolis […]
Rapala Forms Strategic Marketing Alliance With Polaris Industries Inc.
MINNETONKA, Minn. (October 2012) ¾ Rapala®, the world’s favorite fishing lure and Polaris, the recognized leader in the powersports industry, have formed a strategic marketing partnership, further elevating Rapala’s ICE FORCE brand, which serves the ice fishing market. This partnership completes Rapala’s fifth business alliance with a Minnesota based company throughout 2012, adding the renowned […]
GRINDMEDIA NAMES JIM RYAN GROUP PUBLISHER OF NEWLY FORMED DIRT SPORTS GROUP; ADDING DIRT SPORTS AND OFF-ROAD INDUSTRY MAGAZINES TO ACTION SPORTS/ADVENTURE MEDIA PROPERTIES
San Clemente, Calif., October 2, 2012 – In a move to bolster its off-road motorsports media business, GrindMedia is acquiring Dirt Sports and Off-Road Industry magazines and related assets from Ryan Communications Group. Jim Ryan will head up the newly formed, Dirt Sports Group, that will now include Dirt Sports and Off-Road Industry, as well […]
Polaris Breaks Ground On Major Facility Expansion – Company’s Product Development Center In Wyoming, Minn. Will More Than Double In Square Footage
MINNEAPOLIS (September 28, 2012) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today broke ground on an expansion of the Company’s Product Development Center near Wyoming, Minn. Since opening in 2005, the 126,000 square foot research and development facility has been pivotal in Polaris’ ascent to the top of the global powersports market. “Opening the Wyoming facility […]
Sand Sports Super Show Welcomes New And Returning Exhibitors; Can-Am Releases New Vehicle And New Chaparral Pavilion
(TORRANCE, CA SEPTEMBER 4, 2012) – The 14th Annual Sand Sport Super Show has fluctuated in size with the economy and is excited to announce another increase in industry demand to be part of the show. The Sand Sports Super Show will be taking over the Orange County Fair & Event Center Friday September 14 […]
FAST-Aid Receives 501(c)3 Approval From IRS – All Donations Confirmed Tax Deductible
(MESA, AZ – AUGUST 7, 2012) – FAST-Aid’s Federal Tax Exempt status has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service issuing a 501(c)3, identifying all contributions made previously, and going forward, as tax deductible donations and designates FAST-Aid as a public charity. The application packet totaled nearly 100 pages including the mission statement, financial information, […]
Desert Assassins Acquire Game Changer – Tim Sanchez
San Clemente, CA (August 1, 2012) Excitement is abuzz at Desert Assassins Headquarters as Cameron and Heidi Steele’s Desert Assassins company announced today they have signed Tim Sanchez to a contract for management services spanning the many projects, events and racing they are involved with. “We’re excited to add Tim full time to our team,” […]
Polaris Enters Joint Venture With Eicher Motors Limited
MINNEAPOLIS (July 24, 2012) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles and motorcycles in India. The joint venture will develop and market new products to meet the diverse vehicle needs in India and other emerging markets. The agreement creates a […]
SEMA Movers & Shakers: McKernan Named Chairman of NHRA Museum Board; Hose Candy Partners With Ringbrothers & Much More
McKernan Named Chairman of NHRA Museum Board The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California has announced that board member Thomas V. McKernan, chairman of the board of the Automobile Club of Southern California, will assume the role of museum board chairman effective immediately. In this role, McKernan succeeds […]
Powersports Industry To Gather At 2012 SEMA Show
(Diamond Bar, CA) – The powersports industry will again converge at the world famous SEMA Show taking place Tuesday-Friday, October 30-November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to meeting with leading manufacturers in a dedicated Powersports & Utility Vehicles section, buyers in this market will be able to quickly identify products in the […]