ff-road legend Scott Summers recently hosted a group of Parts Unlimited/Moose Racing dealers and sales representatives at his home in Kentucky. The participants earned the trip through an incentive contest and were treated to four days of riding and recreation that rivaled a true factory ride.
     During the months of January through March, dealers qualified for a random drawing by placing a $500 order for Moose Racing gear. The idea was based on the huge success of the Moose Utility Division Trophy Whitetail Hunt that ran in 2006. A random drawing determined the winning dealers and their sales rep.
     The winners arrived on May 17th and spent the next few days participating in what could have easily been described as a rider’s paradise retreat. Imagine a world class riding facility prepared to perfection by a top pro rider, specifically for you, for a job well done at work! The facility included an eleven-mile loop containing A & B trails, expert level hills, a natural terrain motocross track, and a trials course! The trials course quickly became the hot spot for fun for all of the participants.
     But what is a weekend of no work, no worries, and miles of racing track? Somehow, it is not enough for one man. Summers felt the weekend would not be complete until he introduced a phenomenon known as “Kan-tucky Surfing.” “How exactly does one attempt to surf in Kentucky,” you ask? This unbelievable feat requires an island, a moat, an ATV, a towrope, one person to drive, and the other to “fly.” You’re then told to hold on tight while the ATV speeds off and you are repeatedly whipped around the moat on surfboards! The afternoon passed quickly with hours of surfing in the sun. But Summers was not finished with his plans of fun and excitement. He rounded out the night by calling in a favor at the local dirt track. The entire group was treated to some good ol’ grass roots motorcycle flat track racing before retiring to bed.
     The last morning the winners awoke to find all of their bikes lined up in a row outside ready to roll for one last ride. They passed the rest of the morning hours riding until hunger dictated the course of the afternoon. A leisurely ride down the Ohio River on the Party boat brought the group to a riverbank where they feasted on grilled meat and cookout staples. At last, the weekend drew to a close with the invention of a new version of southern surfing complete with a broomstick and all.
     Moose Racing would like to thank each dealer and their sales reps for making the Scott Summers’ Holiday weekend one of the very best. We hope to make the next contest prize even better.
     And to all Parts Unlimited dealers, if you catch wind of a contest where you could win a weekend of adventure hosted by Moose Racing, contact your local sales rep fast. You could be the next winner of a fantastic weekend filled with racin’, ridin’, and rockin’ good times.

Host Scott Summers with his “Kan-tucky Surfboard.”

Summers’ garage doubles as a trophy room.

“The trail goes that way.” Issac Ackels of Moose Racing points the way as the motorcycle ride gets started.

Surfing, Kan-tucky style, with a broom used for a pull handle. Jason Calhoun gives it a go.

Visitors to the Avon factory included (front row from left): Sukoshy Fahey (Avon), Clyde Meyer, Dan Benik, Chris Ramanauskas, Fred Hicks, Kent Mallon, Flip Page, Lou Yerolemou, Bob Sparka, Bobby Pickard. Middle row from left: John Fullerton, Greg Blackwell, Johnny Allison, Carl Magnussen, Ski Maslowski (Avon), Graham Matcham (Avon), Peter McNally (Avon), Russ Harper, Kris Burgert. Back row from left: Paul Griffin, Roy Gifford.

his past June the UK’s Isle of Man – the “Jewel of the Irish Sea” – celebrated its centennial running of the famed Isle of Man TT. “Historical,” “Legendary,” “Dramatic,” call it what you want, but no motor race in all the world can match the excitement and drama of the Isle of Man. Run on public roads on the historical 37.75-mile “Mountain course,” the race has through the years seen some of the most famous motorcycle racers in history accept the challenge to add their name on the list of TT winners. It has also claimed the lives of many.
     Avon Tyres, based in Melksham in the southwest of England, provided a select group of Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties sales reps the chance to accompany them to this historic event. The trip started with a stop in Dublin for a tour of the Guinness beer factory (yes, it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it), then over to the Isle of Man for the races, then to the cities of London and Bath, and finished up with a tour of the Avon factory in Melksham.
     Avon’s Tom “Ski” Maslowski no doubt spoke for the group when he stated that it was “an experience of a lifetime.”

Avon’s Ski Maslowski (right) and the Parts/Drag contingent share a moment in the practice line with rider Steve McDonald, an Avon team rider and employee of Avon’s parent company Cooper Tire. McDonald also served as the guide on the group’s bus tour around the racetrack.

Action through the streets on the Isle of Man.

Four-time World MX Champion Torsten Hallman attended the Swedish round of the FIM MX World Championship recently to celebrate the anniversary of the company he founded as Torsten Hallman Original Racewear 40 years ago. He presented new 2008 THOR outfits to MX1 series leader Josh Coppins (right) and Marc DeReuver. Photos courtesy of Glen Dempsey.



Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties have developed a new “Advanced Rep Training” program held at LeMans Corporation headquarters in Janesville, WI. From left are Rick Pence, Mark Johnson, Bill Newell and Jeff Norlin. The intensive course is headed up by Gary Cartwright and Mike Faulkner and takes a full week to complete. Photo by Gary Cartwright.

Each Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Super Showcase is located in an interesting location, but it would be hard to top the atmosphere of Joe’s Garage in Tustin, CA. The facility was originally a museum showcasing the collection of auto dealer Joe McPherson, but it has grown in recent years into a popular show and convention site.

The Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Super Showcase series made a stop in July at Joe’s Garage in Tustin, CA. The event was reportedly one of the best-attended showcases this year. Attending dealers took advantage of many show specials as well as being the first to see some new products just hitting the market. Don Emde photo.