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Suzuki's
Rod Lopusnak presenting in front of
over 1400 people in attendance |
Brea, CA (10/9/2010) - American
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced to over 1400
people representing most of its nationwide dealers
that 2011 was
just the beginning, at their annual dealer meeting
in Las Vegas. At this annual business meeting,
the American distributor of Suzuki motorcycles,
ATVs and scooters introduced class-leading new
products, networked with dealers and provided
Suzuki Racing Team riders to sign autographs
and thank dealers for their support.
American Suzuki directly addressed the motorcycle
industry's struggles due to the nation's economy
over the last two years, and presented a number
of solutions to help dealers better face business
challenges. A special presentation by Senior
Vice President/Chief Economist of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Martin Regalia, gave
the Suzuki dealers perspective on the current
condition of the improving economy, and how
economic trends of the past can be used to
benefit dealers and consumers.
While American Suzuki presented new products
and services to support its "Just The
Beginning" message, the company also
made time to celebrate the accomplishments
of a long list of dealers that have been with
the company for more than 40 years. Team racers
and their race bikes from Suzuki were in attendance,
including Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Tommy Hayden,
Blake Young, Josh Creamer and Dustin Wimmer.
Geico Powersports RMR's Danny Eslick, and
Lucas Oil Roadracingworld.com RMR's Elena
Myers were also on hand, as was National Guard's
Jake Zemke. The racers signed autographs and
greeted fans from Suzuki's national dealer
network. A special award was presented to
Josh Creamer for his championship-winning
season on the QuadRacer R450.
One big unveil was the addition of Australian
rider Brett Metcalfe to the Rockstar Makita
Suzuki motocross team, who will be joining
newly-crowned AMA Supercross and Outdoor Motocross
Champion Ryan Dungey as his teammate for the
2011 season. A special announcement was also
presented recognizing the promotion of Mike
Webb to Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team Manager,
and Motocross/Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael
being added as Suzuki Racing Team Advisor.
