Upper Midwest Riders are Raising Funds for American Cancer Society

Medina, Minn – Polaris and Victory Motorcycle dealers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming up with Polaris ATV, RANGER and Victory riders to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in a special campaign called the “Polaris Rider Challenge to Fight Cancer.” This special fundraising drive runs through Oct. 31, 2007.

By J. Noss

This is not an article written by a wannabe motorcyclist article writer that is under direction from the magazine owners on what to write and say based on which motorcycle company is paying the most in advertising dollars at the moment. This article keeps it real.

By Beau Wiley

Motorcycling is all about having an individual style while at the same time having a shared passion. With the huge popularity of the Victory Motorcycle models--Victory Vegas, Victory Kingpin, Victory 8-Ball, Victory Jackpot and Victory Hammer--the Victory custom after market is starting to gain momentum. Early owners of Victory motorcycles were offered few choices when it came to customizing their ride. The majority of options came from Victory corporate. Victory offered their customer few options and did not give the true custom look that some Victory riders wanted.

Mark Blackwell, Vice President of Victory Motorcycles and International Operations, Polaris Industries, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 2007 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction.

Blackwell's career in the powersport industry has spanned over thirty years. He began as a professional motorcycle racer, winning the 1971 American 500cc Motocross title, a predecessor of today's AMA National Motocross Championship. He also scored victory in the 500cc motocross class at Daytona in 1972, and Blackwell was one of the first American riders to compete in the Motocross World Championships during the early 1970s. After winning on the track, Blackwell went on to business success with Japanese, American and European powersport companies. He joined Polaris Industries in 2000.