AMA Pro Racing has hired Mike Kidd to lead the growth and development of the AMA Flat Track Championship. Kidd has had a long and successful career in motorcycling, first as a racer and then as a promoter. He began his 12-year professional motorcycle racing career in 1972 and earned factory support from a variety of manufacturers over that span. He was sponsored by the U.S. Army in 1979-80 and won the coveted AMA Grand National Championship title in 1981.
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul de Lusignan to the position of general manager within the motorcycle and ATV division. Following the resignation of Nick Palmer last month, Paul assumes the role with immediate effect, continuing to head-up the national sales operation for all motorcycle and ATV products, while existing managing director Yasuharu Osawa takes on the sales and marketing director role, alongside current duties.