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Motorcycle
Industry icon John Penton passes away weeks after celebrating 100th birthday
John Penton was one of motorcycling’s most influential and well-known figures. Penton passed away peacefully at the age of 100,…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Powersports entrepreneur Curtis Leaverton passes in tragic accident
Leaverton passed away on July 12 in a freak accident near his home while on a morning bicycle ride while…
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Harley-Davidson
AMA Hall of Famer and former Harley-Davidson CEO Richard Teerlink dies at 88
The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the death of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Richard Teerlink, who served as CEO of…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Commercial Sewing founder Sam Mazzarelli passes away at 82
Mazzarelli loved snowmobiling and the powersport industry. He sponsored many races and was proud of his sponsorship of the Goodwin…
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Motorcycle
Celebration of life for Malcolm Smith to be held at family’s dealership Jan. 12
The memorial celebration will be held at his family's dealership bearing his name, Malcolm Smith Motorsports, in Riverside, California, on…
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Dealers
Malcolm Smith, industry icon, has died
Malcolm Smith passed away at home in Riverside, California, on November 26, peacefully and surrounded by family.
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Motorcycle
AMA Hall of Famer Dave Barr passes
Nobody quite exemplified the human spirit like Dave Barr, who — despite being a double amputee — circumnavigated the globe…
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Dealers
LCC Powersports founder William Heishman passes
He was known as “Wild Bill” throughout Missouri and parts of metro Kansas City, not only for his racing career…
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Dealers
Former Kawasaki executive who pioneered the U.S. market and Z1 passes
Mr. Hamawaki established the Kawasaki brand in the U.S., brought production to America, and helped shape models for the U.S.…
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Dealers
Auto magnate and successful motorcycle dealer Case, 77, dies
Rick Case, who at one time reportedly was the largest motorcycle dealer in the country with 14 locations, passed away…
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