Energetic atmosphere at the inaugural AIMExpo (American International Motorcycle Expo) of Orlando where motorcycle dealers and media are invited during 2 days to preview the new releases from oem manufacturers and from over 400 vendors of after-market accessories (more about this in future posts.) Important presence of members of the American V-Twin industry, participating or checking this new important motorcycle show that will open its doors to the public all Friday afternoon and Sunday until 9 p.m. The American International Motorcycle Expo’s purpose is to serve as the catalyst to bring together industry, press, dealers and consumers in a single arena that creates a grand stage for motorcycling in the U.S. and North America. A few postcards from people on the floor…
From left to right and top to bottom.
1- Ladies of AIMExpo.
2– Kerry Graeber, AIMExpo Marketing Director with Chris Carr, seven-time AMA Pro Grand National champion and Larry Little, Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group VP and General Manager.
3- Chris Wall, Metzeler Tyres Marketing Director.
4- Chris McGee, Director Of Magnaflow Motorcycle Division with Rod Woodruff Owner of Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
5- Paul Gomez, General Manager National Cycle.
6- Mark Wilsmore, Ace Cafe North America with Cyril Huze and Jeff Najar from Biker Pros.
7- Mike Corbin, Corbin Seats with unknown.
Sorry, not ‘Mark McKee’ even!!
To clarify, the event is open to the public on Friday from 4pm to 9pm; Saturday from 9am to 9pm; and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
If Gomie makes the scene, you know you’re big time!
Had a pretty good number of dealers show up and they kept me running. really not bad for the first one. Talked to a lot of our vendors and they are going to enlarge their booth for next year, and a lot that chose not to exhibit but walk the floor told me that they definitely will be there next year. Timing need to be worked out too much to do for vendors w/Daytona going on. Maybe dealer days on Mon and Tues? Aime needs to look at timing. I think the consumer days will be nuts, especially with the demo rides outside.
Should have got a pic of KR !