6 • June 2024 • Powersports Business

MotorCity Power Sports of Bloomfield Hills , Michigan , has been sold from Thomas Celani to Campbell Dealership Group LLC . The dealership is one of the largest in metro Detroit , carrying Yamaha , Honda , Suzuki , Kawasaki , Polaris and BRP motorcycles , ATVs , side-bysides , dirt bikes , mopeds and PWCs .

“ After selling my Harley-Davidson dealership and considering selling my multi-line powersports dealership , I looked no further than George Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services ,” says Celani . “ George and his partner , Courtney Bernhard , were very professional and experienced deal makers . It was not the easiest buy-sell to navigate as there were many OEMs compared to just one with Harley-Davidson . In addition , bank financing and multiple floor plans just make it even more difficult . Fortunately , me and the buyer were highly motivated to get our deal done .”

George Chaconas , senior partner , and Courtney Bernhard , partner of the Harley- Davidson & Powersports Division for Performance Brokerage Services were the exclusive sell-side advisors for this transaction .

“ It was an honor and privilege to exclusively represent Tom and his family on a sellside engagement to effectively , professionally and methodically market and sell his multi-line powersports dealership , especially in today ’ s buy-sell environment ,” Chaconas says . “ It was a long process , but my partner Courtney and I worked passionately and closely with Tom and his team , and with a very motivated , qualified and unique buyer that we identified through our marketing process . Thank you very much , Tom , for the opportunity to be of service , and good luck in your future endeavors .”

“ Selling a dealership with multiple franchises can be a very complicated process ,” Bernhard adds . “ Tom along with his team were instrumental in seeing it through to the end . I would like to thank the buyer for his commitment to the process . He was communicative the entire time and very patient in working through all the hurdles from the multiple franchise applications , DMV process and the finance side . I may have even learned a few things from him , too . It is extremely helpful when all parties involved work together with the same goal , to get the deal done . I know the

Campbell family will take the dealership to new heights and be a great asset to the community , continuing Tom ’ s legacy . I wish them the best !”

MotorCity Power Sports will remain at its current location at 1645 South Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills , Michigan .

No Sight No Problem Powersports held its grand opening on May 3 in Bluefield , West Virginia . Photo courtesy NSNP Powersports / Facebook

When Steve Scott , owner of No Sight No Problem Powersports in Bluefield , West Virginia , was a baby , he was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma . By the time Scott turned 18 , he was completely blind . But nothing has stopped him from his love of working on ATVs and side-by-sides .

“ It ’ s all I ’ ve ever done since I was a little boy ,” Scott told local television station WVVA . “ I just grew up around engines , and anything that can go fast or potentially hurt you is what I ’ ve been into . So I ’ ve just never known anything different .”

Scott retired as an automotive tech before starting his journey as a business owner and powersports technician . He uses some specialized tools , but he says most of his work is done from memory and learning where things are in the shop and on the machines he repairs .

NSNP Powersports held a grand opening on Friday , May 3 , and , according to his video podcast posted after the event , there was a good turnout .

Scott does have some help around the shop . Fiancée Pam McCormick helps him in some ways , such as by identifying different color wires . However , she says she can ’ t take credit for the work he does .

NSNP Powersports offers ATV and sideby-side rentals , repairs and small engine work . It is certified for multiple brands of ATVs and side-by-side and can work on just about anything .

While Scott admits there are challenges , he doesn ’ t complain about being blind . He ’ s hoping to inspire others who are handicapped to never give up .

Race Winning Brands ( RWB ), a manufacturer of high-performance components for powersports , recently announced Randy Mullinix has joined the Rekluse Motor Sports team as the brand ’ s product manager .

Mullinix comes to the Boise , Idaho-based Rekluse team with an impressive background in the powersports industry . Having gained experience during tenures spanning two decades at leading OEM manufacturers like KTM , Polaris , Sherco and Suzuki , Mullinix is well-versed in the unique processes of powersports product management .

From product development and innovation to manufacturing operations , sales and marketing , Mullinix will work with the various talented teams throughout Rekluse and RWB to help drive success in its goal of getting more customers to ride and improve their vehicles .

“ Randy ’ s strategic insights and hands-on approach will undoubtedly contribute to our ongoing success and growth as we continue to innovate and deliver cutting-edge products to our customers ,” states Nick DiBlasi , director of product management for RWB .

“ I am excited to join the Rekluse and Race Winning Brands team ,” Mullinix comments . “ The technology and cutting-edge product lines are amazing to be a part of , and I look forward to the brand ’ s growth opportunities and partnering with a talented and amazing group of people .”

RWB says that adding Mullinix shows Rekluse ’ s commitment to new product growth and innovation in the V-twin and off-road powersports markets .

Having gained experience during tenures spanning two decades at leading OEM manufacturers like KTM , Polaris , Sherco and Suzuki , Mullinix is well-versed in the unique processes of powersports product management . Photo courtesy of Race Winning Brands