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The Staff

The Parts Mag staff "on location" in the California desert. From left: Don Emde, Publisher; Tracy Emde, VP & Copy Editor; Jen Emde, Editor and Joanna Kaczmarek, Production Manager.

Jeff Emde, Webmaster

95+ Years in Motorcycling

Don Emde has a long history in the motorcycle industry and sport. His family has been involved in motorcycling since 1914 and the tradition continues today, not only by him, but by his daughter Jennifer, the Editor of Parts Magazine and Drag Specialties Magazine, and son Jeff, the webmaster.

As a former professional motorcycle racer, Don and his late father Floyd Emde hold the distinction of being the only father and son to have both won the prestigious Daytona 200-Mile Road Race. Since retiring from racing, Don has been involved at virtually all levels of the motorcycle industry and sport, including retailing, distributing, product development, marketing and publishing.

FAMILY HISTORY: THE EMDE FAMILY…SAN DIEGO’S FIRST FAMILY OF RACERS

Don Emde, Hall of Fame Class of 1999
1972 Daytona 200 Winner, Publisher

With his victory in the 1972 Daytona 200,
Don Emde became the first son of a former
Daytona 200 winner to win the Florida classic.

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Floyd Emde, Hall of Fame Class of 1998
1948 Daytona 200 Winner

Floyd Emde was the son of a California motorcycle police officer who also raced. Emde went on to become one of the foremost racers of the 1940s.

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