Motorsports
Here’s Chase Elliott’s theory on why he’s still winless in 2025
After 16 of 36 races in 2025, Chase Elliott sits fourth in the regular season standings. While he remains winless, the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has finished inside the top 20 in every single race this year and holds the third-best average finish of all drivers. Unless there were suddenly several […]

After 16 of 36 races in 2025, Chase Elliott sits fourth in the regular season standings. While he remains winless, the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has finished inside the top 20 in every single race this year and holds the third-best average finish of all drivers.
Unless there were suddenly several new winners over the next ten weeks, his place in the playoffs is very secure, so how would he rate his season so far? Elliott agrees that it’s been a “good” season for him, but “it’s not where I want to be, no doubt.”

Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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He continued: “I think for us there have been some high spots and to be honest, there have been weeks where we have run well where we have had a good finish, and there have been weeks where we have not had a good finish and I can go home and be like, ‘man, we were in the mix, and we had good pace today’.
“And those are the weeks where you just want to feel like you are in the ball game as it pertains to pace, doing the right things, and getting up in there and giving yourself a shot. Those days I can go home and have something to be proud of. It’s the days and weekends where we are just not even relevant that I think are the most frustrating to me. We have had more of those than I would want to have and that we would want to have as a team. So, I think it’s been good but not satisfactory for myself or to our team, but there is still a lot of racing left in the season and I think we have ourselves in a position to make a mediocre day alright. We can build from it, and we still have a chance.”
And while consistency is nice, Elliott was quick to note hoe the current format is all about winning, especially if you want to go very far in the playoffs.
“It’s way more important to win and to get those Playoff points in fives than to have to wait till the end of the regular season and maybe get eight or ten, depending on where you finish in the points,” explained Elliott. “So, you need to have some wins, and you need to finish good in the points and then kind of double down on that to get yourself in a really good spot. The consistency is nice, no question. I think our team has done a really good job taking some of those days where we were not having a good day, and digging in, and finding a way to just get something halfway decent out of it. Sometimes that can be a really hard thing to do, and I am really proud of them for that. Because it’s easy to throw in the towel on those days, just lose it and be done and go try again next week. But we as a whole, we don’t know any better and we just keep trying, keep pushing, and make the most out of whatever the day has brought us.”
What Elliott needs to be better

Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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While Elliott’s pace has been solid, he’s rarely had winning pace. Teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson have both led over 750 laps this year while Elliott has yet to reach 100 (currently at 95 laps led). Surprisingly, even teammate Alex Bowman, who is a bit further down the standings in 12th, has led more laps than Elliott.
In a Saturday media availability, Elliott was asked about the gap between himself and his teammates. He believes the major thing he needs to fix in order to bridge the gap is to get better at qualifying. All three of his teammates have earned at least one pole position this year while Elliott’s best start came at Martinsville. Starting second, he went on to lead 42 laps and finish fourth in one of his best showings of the year.
“I think there are a lot of things that go into that. It’s a little bit of everything truthfully, but I think probably the biggest one, is qualifying,” said Elliott. “You know I think the qualifying thing is so important and an area that I have struggled in. No doubt. So, when I look at some of the races … I look at Michigan, I think Michigan is a good example. We got ourselves up front and when that happened, I thought we were super competitive.
“It was like night and day from running around 10th to 20th and just a lot of traffic, and starting runs in traffic and it can just really dictate what your car drives like. So, I think being up front, having a really good pit stall, keeping yourself up there, it can change the complexion of your day in such a large way that it can really be overlooked. So, I think that would be really top of mind for me as I look at what is one thing that we can do to help ourselves, and I think that is probably it.”
Fresh off his first podium finish of the year in Mexico City, Elliott now heads to Pocono where he won the Cup race back in 2022. He’s also running the Xfinity race this weekend — and started things off on a high note by earning pole position for the event.
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NPA appoints new general operations manager in Sacramento
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), the nation’s leading provider of powersports remarketing services, has named James Teel as the new General Operations Manager at its Sacramento facility. Industry veteran James Teel brings multi-segment experience and passion for powersports to his leadership role with NPA. (Photo: National Powersport Auctions) Teel brings a strong background in the automotive, […]

National Powersport Auctions (NPA), the nation’s leading provider of powersports remarketing services, has named James Teel as the new General Operations Manager at its Sacramento facility.

Teel brings a strong background in the automotive, tractor, and powersports industries, along with a lifelong enthusiasm for powersports. He has been riding since the age of 10 and has built a career spanning multiple vehicle segments — experience that positions him well to understand the unique needs of dealers, buyers, and sellers in the auction space.
“I’m excited to join the NPA Sacramento team and grow with such a dynamic and dedicated group. Powersports has always been a personal passion, and I look forward to bringing that energy into this role.” — James Teel
“James is a great fit for the Sacramento team,” said Jeff Stalder, Western Regional General Operations Manager at NPA. “His industry knowledge, leadership skills, and genuine love for powersports will be a big asset to our dealers and staff.”
NPA Sacramento serves dealers throughout Northern California and beyond with full-service powersport auction support, including logistics, operations, and live simulcast sales. The next live auction is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, at 9 a.m. PT, with an in-person preview available on Wednesday, August 6. Dealers are encouraged to attend and welcome Teel to the NPA network.
Teel can be reached directly at 916-889-8656 or via email at jteel@npauctions.com.
Motorsports
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway to include live music, driver meet-and-greets
The fun runs Friday through Sunday. Along with high-speed action, NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway will offer entertainment for fans off the racetrack, including a concert by country music star Tim Dugger, an air show and the opportunity to see a giant statue of Richard Petty’s iconic cowboy hat. The fun starts early on Friday […]

The fun runs Friday through Sunday.
Along with high-speed action, NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway will offer entertainment for fans off the racetrack, including a concert by country music star Tim Dugger, an air show and the opportunity to see a giant statue of Richard Petty’s iconic cowboy hat.
The fun starts early on Friday for those camping out at the track with the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade featuring the large trucks that transport the race cars moving through the raceway grounds at 8 a.m.
Alabama-based Tim Dugger, known for hits including “Man Upstairs” and “Heart of a Small Town,” returns to the raceway to perform Saturday at 6 p.m. during the Camper Appreciation Party that also includes yard games, free beer and Coca-Cola products while supplies last, and giveaways.
Ahead of Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, the Sacramento-based Mandarins Drum Corps will provide rhythmic percussion entertainment during a drum line that will make its way around the raceway to pump up the crowd before the big race.
The event’s Fan Zone, open all weekend, boasts a live music lineup including Nashville-based singer-songwriter TJ Carter on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
The Fan Zone will also offer access to popular NASCAR drivers for meet-and-greets and autographs, including Sheldon Creed, Brandon Jones and Michael McDowell on Saturday.
2022 Toyota/Save Mart 350 winner Daniel Suarez, Kyle Petty, Zane Smith and Chris Buescher are among the drivers who will be on hand for meet-and-greets Sunday before the race.
In the Fan Zone, attendees can also partake in axe throwing, try their hand at a race simulator and gaze at a 6-foot tall, 1,000-pound fiberglass and concrete statue featuring the likeness of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Petty’s iconic cowboy hat. The one-of-a-kind installation became a permanent display at Sonoma Raceway after its debut last summer.
Other entertainment options include a Farm to Finish Line event Saturday, which will honor California’s agricultural heritage with local farmer and rancher booths, ag education displays, giveaways and educational speakers.
Before Sunday’s afternoon race, the Patriots Jet Team will perform two aerial shows, performing choreographed aerobatic maneuvers including loops and rolls.
The prerace show will also include driver interviews with some of the top stars in the NASCAR Cup Series.
All weekend, a kids’ zone will let the little ones play games, take a photo in a real race car and more.
For more info and tickets to special events, go to pdne.ws/3Rh6V8u.
Motorsports
Online sportsbooks are spurring NASCAR’s resurgence, sponsorship by sponsorship – Speedway Digest
While NASCAR’s demographics evolve and sports betting accelerates, online sportsbooks are taking the wheel, partnering with teams, drivers and the sport in an effort to capture attention and gain new fans. Let’s be honest, NASCAR is not the same sport it was 20 years ago. The revving engines, high-speed turns and Southern heritage are still […]

While NASCAR’s demographics evolve and sports betting accelerates, online sportsbooks are taking the wheel, partnering with teams, drivers and the sport in an effort to capture attention and gain new fans.
Let’s be honest, NASCAR is not the same sport it was 20 years ago. The revving engines, high-speed turns and Southern heritage are still intact, but the business behind the scenes is shifting gears quickly. One of the most glaring changes in recent years? The swell of online sports betting operators investing big money in the sport through major sponsorships.
From logos on cars to sponsor announcements during race coverage, online sportsbooks have found a new way to slide, and NASCAR seems more than happy to come along for the ride. If you’re listening to races these days and hearing names like DraftKings, BetMGM or Bally Bet Sportsbook more and more prominently mentioned, you’re not imagining things.
NASCAR and betting: A match that took a while
Not too long ago, gambling of any kind felt out-of-bounds in the realm of automobile racing. NASCAR, old-fashioned to its very soul and many times reluctant to modernize, steered clear of wagers for decades. But all that came crashing down after the Supreme Court struck down PASPA (the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) in 2018. That landmark decision gave states the green light to make sports gambling legal, and they did it big time.
Suddenly, sports leagues had a choice: Turn a blind eye to the gambling boom or get in on the act. NASCAR, struggling with ratings and an aging fan base, saw an opportunity to modernize and win over a younger, more tech-savvy demographic. And sportsbooks noticed a sport that was statistical, strategic and unpredictable, the ideal mix for in-play markets.
Now, not only are NASCAR bets offered in nearly all of the legal states, but it’s also an integral part of the viewing experience, with odds and betting information appearing in mid-race like pit crew statistics used to.
Sponsorships shifting into high gear
Where it really took flight is with direct sponsorships. Sportsbooks don’t just want to be in the mix, they want to be on the cars, in the team garages, and part of the fabric of the sport itself.
DraftKings spearheaded the effort to test the waters with promotional tie-ins and fantasy tournaments. BetMGM followed, signing deals with individual drivers and race tracks.
For drivers and teams, it is manna from heaven. Sponsorship funds are the lifeblood of any NASCAR operation, and the sports betting industry has plenty of it to lavish on teams. In a world where car wraps run six figures per race weekend, having a deep-pocketed sponsor can make all the difference between running upfront and scraping by.
The fans are (mostly) onboard
Here’s the thing: NASCAR fans aren’t exactly monolithic. You’ve got longtime followers who’ve been watching since the Dale Sr. days and a newer crop of fans who got hooked via social media or gaming. But one thing most agree on? Betting makes the races more fun.
Live betting has added a new dimension, however, to the sport. With odds continually shifting by the moment depending on what is happening on the track, you can bet on more than who wins. Will a caution flag be thrown within the next 10 laps? Who wins Stage 2? How many lead changes will there be? It’s a good fit for a sport that already excels at strategy and unpredictability. And as mobile betting continues to gain traction, NASCAR isn’t leaving wagers behind, from sanctioned NASCAR betting data providers like Genius Sports, to integration within the NASCAR app itself.
All the same, everyone is not throwing their hands up in delight. Some veteran folks worry that the expansion of focus on wagering risks burying the racing itself. Others worry about the ethics of exposing young audiences too much to gambling. NASCAR has announced that it’s encouraging a “responsible wagering” policy, but when sponsors are so deeply embedded in the event, the lines blur.
More than branding: Betting technology is transforming the sport
The real story here isn’t always logos on bumpers, it’s how sports betting technology is really transforming the sport. Betting affiliates now are supplying NASCAR with bushels of real-time data, which then is being used to craft more accurate odds, more enticing prop bets, and even predictive programming during the broadcast. Such fan engagement once was limited to stick-and-ball sports, but now NASCAR is in that very same sandbox, and it’s winning.
Certain crews are even now using betting data in-house to analyze trends and strategy. Yes, they aren’t betting themselves (they’re forbidden from doing so), but they are very much aware of how betting lines reflect public opinion, and sometimes that can have an effect on media appearances, sponsorship offers, or even in-car strategy.
Betting is here to stay so buckle up
If anything is certain, it’s this: Online sports betting and NASCAR are now officially on the same track, and there is no turning back.
The partnerships between online sportsbooks and NASCAR teams are more than mere money grabs, they’re part of a larger movement to modernize the sport, attract more youth fans and keep NASCAR in the black in an increasingly competitive sports landscape.
From platforms like Bally bet sportsbook designing personalized betting experiences for fans, to drivers donning sportsbooks on their fire suits and social media handles, betting is no longer an afterthought, it’s becoming an integral part of the NASCAR experience.
Motorsports
Goin’ Back to Cali: Rick Ware Racing Returns to West Coast After Team Owner’s Induction Into West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame – Speedway Digest
A diverse motorsports career that began more than 40 years ago and continues to this day earned racing team owner and California native Rick Ware a place in the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Induction took place back in March in conjunction with the NASCAR Cup Series’ visit to Las […]

A diverse motorsports career that began more than 40 years ago and continues to this day earned racing team owner and California native Rick Ware a place in the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Induction took place back in March in conjunction with the NASCAR Cup Series’ visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but this Sunday’s race at Sonoma Raceway marks Ware’s first trip to the Sunshine State since being honored amongst his Class of 2025 counterparts, which included AJ Allmendinger (Los Gatos, California), Chuck Gurney (Oakland, California), Davey Hamilton (Nampa, Idaho), Jeff Jefferson (Naches, Washington), Justin Marks (Menlo Park, California) and Boris Said (Carlsbad, California).
“It’s truly an honor to be a part of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2025,” Ware said. “I’m a proud Californian and growing up on the West Coast put me right in the heart of racing and hot-rod culture. For me, there was no better place to be. To make a career out of motorsports and to be recognized for all the time, energy and effort we put into everything we do at RWR, really means a lot.”
Ware has been a motorsports mainstay for nearly five decades. It began at age 6 when the third-generation racer began his driving career and has since spanned four wheels and two wheels on both asphalt and dirt.
Competing in the SCCA Trans Am Series and other road-racing divisions led Ware to NASCAR in the early 1980s where he finished third in his NASCAR debut – the 1983 Warner W. Hodgdon 300 NASCAR Grand American race at Ware’s home track, Riverside International Raceway. More than a decade later, injuries forced Ware out of the driver’s seat and into fulltime team ownership.
In 1995, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) was formed, and with wife Lisa by his side, Ware has since built his eponymous organization into an entity that fields a fulltime entry in the NASCAR Cup Series while simultaneously campaigning successful teams in the Top Fuel class of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track (AFT), FIM World Supercross Championship and zMAX CARS Tour.
Now returning to California for this weekend’s Cup Series race at Sonoma, Cody Ware, son of Rick and driver of RWR’s No. 51 Mighty Firebreaker Ford Mustang Dark Horse, reminisces on that moment when his father was honored for his years of diligence, perseverance and sacrifice.
“To sit at the table and enjoy that moment, seeing decades of my dad’s hard work pay off and come to fruition, was just a really awesome experience,” said the younger Ware. “You take so many lumps when you’re in the racing business, to see my dad earn such an honor was definitely something we’ll never forget as a family. So, it’s always cool to go back out West, kind of where my dad’s whole career began both as a driver and as an owner.”
While Southern California is where the elder Ware spent most of his time, the entire state served as his motorsports playground.
“I’ve been to some of the most iconic venues in North American motorsports, first as a fan with my dad, then as a driver, and then as a team owner,” Rick said. “Riverside, Long Beach, Pomona, Irwindale, Del Mar, Ontario, Laguna Seca, Ascot… I look back and realize just how blessed I’ve been.”
Cody Ware, now 29, has seen his dad build RWR from the ground up.
“I remember the early beginnings of Rick Ware Racing when it was still Ware Racing Enterprises, running out of a race shop in Thomasville, North Carolina,” Cody said. “From just trying to make it to Truck Series and Busch Series, now Xfinity Series, races, and taking a big gamble on making a jump to the Cup Series, where dad risked a lot to make the investment of acquiring a charter. He’s taken a lot of calculated risks that have gotten him to where he is today. It’s been decades of hard work, perseverance, not giving up. He turned a small, family-run race team into a massive enterprise, not just in NASCAR, but competitive and winning races and even championships in multiple disciplines, here in the states and overseas. It’s just really cool to be a part of it all.”
RWR had one of its best seasons last year when its NHRA Top Fuel driver Clay Millican won the prestigious U.S. Nationals and rider Kody Kopp won the AFT 450cc class championship.
Millican’s victory was RWR’s fourth NHRA Top Fuel win since entering NHRA in 2023. Kopp’s title secured RWR’s third championship. RWR rider Shane McElrath won the 2022 FIM World Supercross 250cc class title. RWR’s first championship came in sports cars, specifically the Asian Le Mans Series, where co-drivers Cody Ware and Gustas Grinbergas won the 2019-2020 LMP2 class title.
Thus far in 2025, Millican added another victory when he won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals March 30 at California’s In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. AFT rider Briar Bauman, meanwhile, is RWR’s winningest personality, having racked up a series-high four victories in the Mission AFT SuperTwins division, riding his No. 3 Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R to the championship lead at the midpoint of the season. And on the zMAX CARS Tour, two victories by two different drivers have been secured – Luke Baldwin on April 27 at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, North Carolina, and Carson Ware, Cody’s younger brother, on May 3 at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, North Carolina.
“We do this because we love it,” Rick Ware said. “Racing is hard, really hard. So, you’ve got to have a passion for it. The hard times make you appreciate success so much more, and our success comes from our people. We have excellent people at RWR and I’m proud of their skills and their spirit.”
That passion arrives at Sonoma, where Cody Ware will tackle the 1.99-mile, 10-turn road course for the first time since 2022.
“Sonoma has a lot of elevation changes and it presents some pretty good passing opportunities,” said Cody, who has four prior Cup Series starts at Sonoma. “The layout makes for some really aggressive, tight racing. Anytime you put a stock car on a road course with that kind of elevation, it creates some really good racing. I’m looking forward to getting back there. It’s one of the coolest road courses we go to, for sure.”
Ware and his Cup Series counterparts hit the track for the first time on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. PDT/1:30 p.m. EDT for a 25-minute practice before qualifying at 11:40 a.m. PDT/2:40 p.m. EDT. TruTV and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will provide live coverage of both. Sunday’s 110-lap race goes live at 12:30 p.m. PDT/3:30 p.m. EDT with flag-to-flag coverage delivered by TNT and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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Motorsports
Racing in wine country: Local favorite Larson tries to defend title as NASCAR visits Sonoma
Motorsports enthusiasts from around the world will take over wine country when NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway this weekend. This marks the 35th year NASCAR has raced at Sonoma. It’s also the only appearance of NASCAR in California this year, the raceway said. The weekend starts Friday with the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire […]

Motorsports enthusiasts from around the world will take over wine country when NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway this weekend.
This marks the 35th year NASCAR has raced at Sonoma. It’s also the only appearance of NASCAR in California this year, the raceway said.
The weekend starts Friday with the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200. ARCA is a feeder series for NASCAR — most of the participating drivers comprise the future generation of NASCAR drivers. The race is a chance to witness scrappy teams race with the hopes of being in the NASCAR Cup Series someday.
On Saturday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will practice and qualify, followed by the nationally televised Xfinity series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250. The Xfinity series is one tier down from the Cup Series — it’s where the next NASCAR stars are made.
The big race happens Sunday when the stars of the Cup Series will battle it out during the Toyota/Save Mart 350, all with the hopes of chugging local wine from a crystal goblet in the winner’s circle.
Last year, Kyle Larson, who was born and raised in Elk Grove in Sacramento County, took home the goblet.

Larson is a fan favorite to win it again. He’s currently third in the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings and has won at Sonoma twice.
But Larson faces fierce competition.
Shane van Gisbergen of New Zealand is a star road course driver who comes to Sonoma hot off the heels of winning the inaugural road course Mexico City Cup race in June and at last weekend’s Chicago Street Course — twice. He not only won the Cup race in Chicago, but also the Xfinity race. He won last year’s Xfinity race in Sonoma and is champing at the bit to take home the crystal goblet.
But don’t count out A.J. “The Dinger” Allmendinger. Born in Santa Clara and raised in Los Gatos, the Bay Area native is known for his road course skills and is always a threat at Sonoma.

The race will also include one woman driver, Katherine Legge, a part-time Cup Series driver who earned her first top 20 finish in Chicago.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 is also the third race in NASCAR’s first five-race In-Season Challenge, in which drivers compete head-to-head for the chance to win $1 million. Ty Gibbs and Alex Bowman are currently top contenders.
In addition to racing, the weekend features concerts, DJs, driver meet and greets, an air show featuring the Patriots Jet Team, camping and more.
Tickets and more information about NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway are available at SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE.
Motorsports
Garage Composites Going all-in for DealerConnect 2025 Event
Bigger. Better. Together. The powersports industry’s ultimate network is back. The DealerConnect 2025 event happens September 21-23, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The National Powersports Dealer Association will host a powerhouse speaker lineup. The two-day agenda offers real strategies, real connections and real results. “DealerConnect brings dealers together with topflight trainers, educators, service providers […]

Bigger. Better. Together. The powersports industry’s ultimate network is back. The DealerConnect 2025 event happens September 21-23, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The National Powersports Dealer Association will host a powerhouse speaker lineup. The two-day agenda offers real strategies, real connections and real results.
“DealerConnect brings dealers together with topflight trainers, educators, service providers and 20 Clubs so we can learn from our peers and come away with real strategies that will drive results,” noted Bob Kee, NPDA chairman of the board. “You’ll hear from top names like NPA’s Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray, Mark Sheffield and Lightspeed’s Bryan Tierney and Danny Orendain — with more speakers to come.”
Garage Composites Rejoins the DealerConnect 2025 Event
Garage Composites recognized NPDA’s mission early and supported the inaugural DealerConnect. They will return in 2025 to lead multiple sessions again.
“Garage Composites was founded on the principle of ‘show me your numbers, and I will show your behaviors,’” explained co-founder Sam Dantzler. “Our 20 Clubs are centered wholly around our progressive, buildable and seamless composite that is simple to upload your numbers to.”
Scheduling conflicts stopped their full team from attending last year. In 2025, they’ll send all five team leaders for a full court press. Sam Dantzler and Tony Gonzalez — “The Twin Towers” of dealer education — will lead the charge.
The Garage Composites All-Stars will attend DealerConnect 2025, alongside NPDA’s other key partners. Meet them face-to-face, ask questions and build dealer connections that matter. Register now to connect, learn and plan your success.
Sam Dantzler, President
Sam Dantzler owns and operates Garage Composites, serving over 400 powersports and marine dealerships. He has more than 25 years of experience in “want-based selling.” He and the Garage Composites team moderate over thirty 20 Clubs nationwide. They deliver in-dealership training and OEM academy sessions across the country. Dantzler works with Polaris, KTM/Husqvarna, Barletta Boats, Sea Ray, MRAA and AIMExpo. He’s a lifelong enthusiast and once took his daughter to school in a sidecar.
Tony Gonzalez, CEO
Tony Gonzalez started in the motorcycle industry in 2004 under Ed Lemco. He became one of the most respected 20 Club moderators in powersports and marine. He’s known for his dealer-first approach and motivational leadership style. Gonzalez treats his dealers like family and keeps their needs central. He brings energy, insight and total commitment to dealer-focused education.
Glo Cuiffi, Chief Operations Officer
Glo Cuiffi began at Fort Myers Harley-Davidson with Scott Fischer Enterprises. She spent 17 years there, eventually becoming COO. She returned to Pittsburgh in 2018 and joined Garage Composites. Cuiffi now serves as a 20 Club moderator with deep dealership knowledge. She became a Garage Composites partner in 2022. She continues to support dealers from the 20 Club moderator’s seat.
Jolene Kristan, Director of Dealer Development
Kristan started her journey at 17 with her first motorcycle. She built a 27-year career at Harley-Davidson in multiple departments. Her experience includes accounting, sales, finance and GM-level leadership. She later joined a large dealer group in her home state of Ohio. After joining a Garage Composites 20 Club, she felt inspired to join the team. Kristan now shares her passion for leadership and learning with dealers nationwide. She enjoys life with her husband, three daughters and granddaughter Shaylin. She loves traveling, especially to sunny places with her loved ones.
Jordon Schoolmeester, Partner
Jordon “Schooly” Schoolmeester is a Garage Composites partner. He leads dealership and manager training with focus on leadership and process. He joined Garage Composites in 2016 and coaches through real-world dealership experience. He’s a lifelong rider and outdoor enthusiast committed to dealer success.
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