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KTM MOURNS LOSS OF KURT CASELLI American KTM factory rider Kurt Caselli died in November as the result of injuries sustained in a crash while competing in the SCORE/Baja 1000. Caselli, part of the Factory FMF/Bonanza Plumbing/KTM team competing in the desert KURT CASELLI race, was in a leading position when he suffered a crash that resulted in multiple severe injuries and his subsequent death at the site of the accident. He died of his injuries in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The team, which recovered Kurt's bike, discovered traces on the machine that indicate he had collided with some animal, which apparently caused the crash. Caselli, 30, was an accomplished American off-road and desert rider, but he had also made a successful transition to international rallies for the KTM Factory Team. He was admired and respected in racing circles for his skill, natural talent and exemplary sportsmanship far beyond the borders of his home country. While he was one of the most popular figures on the KTM team, he was also an unmatched role model for young riders and fans. Passionate about his sport, he had multiple consecutive championships in WORCS and National Hare and Hound racing and had been the lead rider for the USA International Six Days Enduro team for the past 10 years. In January 2013, Caselli was drafted into the official KTM Rally team to ride in the Dakar Rally, replacing his friend and factory teammate Marc Coma, who was injured. Caselli's debut ride in the 2013 Dakar Rally was impressive. He was subsequently given a permanent spot on the KTM Rally team and was preparing to contest the Dakar 2014 and the FIM World Cross Country Rallies Championship in the coming season. "We at KTM can't put into context the loss everyone in the motorcycling community is experiencing," said Jon-Erik Burleson, president of KTM North America. "Beyond his racing successes and talent as a rider, Kurt was above all else a core member of our greater off-road family that simply can't be replaced. Kurt inspired the KTM family to keep pushing the limits of racing. He was the driving force behind our renewed efforts in Baja, Hare & Hound and the International Six Days Enduro. His work ethic, attitude and graciousness will never be matched." RENTHAL CO-FOUNDER, 64, PASSES AWAY Renthal co-founder Andrew Renshaw passed away peacefully on Oct. 27 after a long bout with cancer. Together with his lifelong friend, Henry Rosenthal, Renshaw, 64, established the company in 1969. The "Ren" from Renshaw and the "thal" from Rosenthal make up the world P01x07-PSB15-News.indd 3 INSIDE HOTNEWS CONTINUED FROM COVER offering in 1990. "For nearly three decades, Tim has played a key role in Arctic Cat's growth," commented Arctic Cat chairman and CEO Claude Jordan. "His deep knowledge of the company and financial stewardship helped build Arctic Cat into a market leader in the powersports industry. On behalf of the board and everyone at the company, I want to thank Tim for his outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions. Tim is leaving the company in a very strong financial position. We anticipate there will be a smooth transition, once a successor is named." An executive search firm is being retained to assist in filling the CFO position. Delmore will continue to oversee his current responsibilities until his retirement. Powersports Business • December 2, 2013 • 3 NEWS www.PowersportsBusiness.com famous Renthal brand name, synonymous with the revolution of aluminum handlebars. Renshaw was truly passionate about engineering, culminating in achieving Chartered Engineer status after graduating from university. His natural curiosity for mechanical understanding, improing curANDREW rent designs or RENSHAW conceiving new solutions for motorcycle racers, led to the development of a large number of products. Many of these innovative products carry patents and all remain core to the Renthal product portfolio today. POLARIS ADDS MATTEL, INC., EXECUTIVE TO BOARD Polaris Industries Inc. appointed Kevin Farr to the company's Board of Directors. Farr is the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Mattel, Inc. At Mattel, Farr is responsible for the finances of a $6.4 billion global business. He also plays integral roles in corporate strategic planning and development, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as FINANCIAL NEWS Power 50 Proud 8 ...Peter Jones 8 ... Same Store Sales 8 ...Stock Market Watch 10 ...Arctic Cat sales up in Q2 11 ... GE offers floorplanning for Massimo OPINION 12 ... From the Editor 12 ... Online at PowersportsBusiness.com PSB: FOCUS E-Commerce 13 ...Google's changes affect businesses 15 ...Dominion to offer .motorcycle sites 17 ...Ducati adds eBay store 20 ...New e-commerce platform launches 20 ...Cycle Gear works with Acquity Group 20 ...Bridgeline Digital looks toward 2014 Danny Lloyd, sales manager of Cycle North Powersports in Prince George, B.C., shows off the dealership's Power 50 window cling. Cycle North, which carries Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris and Victory, was announced as a member of the inaugural Powersports Business Power 50 class during a banquet last month in Orlando as part of the AIMExpo festivities. corporate communications and government affairs. "We are excited for Kevin Farr to bring his unique blend of financial acumen, business development and corporate strategy experience to our Board of Directors," said Polaris chairman and CEO Scott Wine. "Kevin honed these skills while managing critical elements of Mattel's global consumer product business, particularly finsancial operations. He will provide invaluable oversight KEVIN FARR as we continue to strengthen and grow Polaris as a global brand." Prior to his time at Mattel, Farr worked for 10 years as a senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers International. Farr is a certified public account and holds a B.S. in accounting from Michigan State. He also earned an M.B.A. in finance and marketing from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. WALKER JOINS GET 2 IT SALES AS PARTS MANAGER Spartanburg, S.C.-based Get 2 It Sales, a distributor of parts for small displacement ATV's, dirt bikes, go-karts, mopeds and scooters that are manufactured in China, Europe and Taiwan from the likes of Baja, E-Ton, Peace, Tao-Tao and TOMOS, has added Carroll Walker as parts manager. Walkers's responsibilities include forecasting, sourcing and maintaining Get 2 It Sales parts inventory. He will also support various sales activities. "Get 2 It Sales is excited to have Carroll on board," said Troy Moore II, general manager ATV 22 ...Yamaha updates the YFZ450R of Get 2 It Sales. "Carroll brings with him a vast range of knowledge not only from his years in the powersports industry, but also from his experience outside of this industry." MOTORCYCLE PARTS ADDS NORTHWEST SALES REP Parts Unlimited has appointed Tim Schuh as a Northwest (Wyoming/Montana) sales rep. Most recently, Schuh was employed by Sturgis Motorsports on Lazelle St. in Sturgis, S.D. He has also worked as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider TIM SCHUH coach. 28 ...Sea-Doo's WAKE created for towing WPS NOW EXCLUSIVE GARMIN DISTRIBUTOR Western Power Sports, Inc. announced it is now the exclusive Garmin motorcycle distributor to the powersports industry. WPS will be carry Garmin's Zumo line of motorcycle navigators, including the 660LM, 665LM and the new 390LM. In addition, WPS will distribute Garmin's new action camera called the VIRB, available in two levels: the standard VIRB and the VIRB Elite. Both models utilize ANT + connectivity for remote control function with other compatible Garmin products. WPS is now shipping available Garmin items from its five warehouse locations. HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA RECEIVES NATIONAL SAFETY AWARD Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) is among America's safest companies, according to EHS Today, a publication that promotes environmental, health and safety in the workplace. PSB 25 ...Inaugural AIMExpo deemed a hit 26 ...Q3 used bike data from KBB.com PWC SOLUTIONS 30 ...Point — Counterpoint SNOWMOBILE 32 ...Divas SnowGear sponsors race AFTERMARKET 33 ...Hot Products Triumph adds 24/7 customer service support Triumph, the fastest growing import motorcycle brand in North America, has launched the industry's first 24/7 customer support initiative. Triumph's new customer support covers the U.S. and Canada and provides tech support and motorcycle advice, and can facilitate roadside assistance. The service will operate 365 days a year, incuding all holidays, and can be reached at 888/284-6288 or via a Live Chat button on shop.triumphmotorcycles.com. "Like us, Triumph owners are passionate about the brand and the motorcycle lifestyle," said Greg Heichelbech, CEO of Triumph North America. "Our dealers and Triumph owners think about motorcycles when they're awake and dream about them when they're asleep. We want to be there to support them at any time, even when they can't sleep because they have a burning question." Heichelbech noted that Triumph wants to lead the industry in customer support and better serve its rapidly growing customer base in the U.S. and Canada. Triumph's previous customer support hours were 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (EST). PSB 11/25/13 11:24 AM