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NEWS EVENTS Drag Specialties Announces New Regional Sales Manager
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rag Specialties has named Eric Baumgardner as its new regional sales manager covering the Southeast Region.
Eric Baumgardner
Baumgardner’s riding history began decades ago on a 1980 Harley-Davidson XLH and he has owned and ridden several Harley models since. Some of his favorites include the Buell S3T, FXRs, Touring models and his current ride, a 2014 Road King. As a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group and having spent over 40 years working for both large and small Harley-Davidson dealerships, Baumgardner has established a practical knowledge of the industry and close relationships with riders all over the world. Baumgardner enjoys traveling in his free time, and always prefers to take the road less traveled. ■
»» Drag Specialties Magazine would like to welcome Baumgardner to his new role.
RIP: Scott Peter Houpt, 1969-2018 By Rob Bluma Photo courtesy of Glenn Philipp
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cott Houpt, GM of Suburban Harley-Davidson in Thiensville, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 24 2018. He was 49 years old.
Scott lived his entire life in the motorcycle industry from racing flat track in his youth, to selling Harley-Davidsons in his 20s, to ultimately running the dealership for his family for the last 20 years. He was a great friend and a true advocate for the motorcycle industry. An avid rider, Scott attended many Drag Specialties Dealer ride events and was a true friend of Drag Specialties and the LeMans Corporation. Throughout the years, Scott and his brother Joe have worked closely with Drag Specialties on building many display bikes and his input was highly valued and will be missed. Scott is survived by his wife DeeDee, son Jordan, daughters Keegan, Sawyer and Payton, parents Wayne and Joan, brother Joe, and sisters Nancy, Marybeth and Sandy. ■
»» The staff at Drag Specialties Magazine offers its deepest condolences to the Houpt family, and the team at Suburban Harley-Davidson.
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