Martin Racing Performance: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Puerto Rico Go Kart Racing

Our Go Kart dealers show off their mad skills in Puerto Rico. MRP offers the best GY6, CF MOTO, CN 250, SYM 250/300 upgrades available.

We create others imitate! MRP for all your racing needs!

Jonathan in action...
If you've ever wondered what our National Sales Manager is up to make sure to buzz him next chance you get.

TGB delivery vehicles

TGB Scooters make the best delivery scooter on the US market. Check out this video to find out more.

Monday, June 29, 2009

MRP now offers parts for UTVs!

MRP now offers parts for UTVS

MRP now offers parts for all the top UTVs FROM Diamo to CF MOTO we have performance upgrades and OEM parts. OEM parts for MS 500cc, 700cc, Diamo Discovery 500, UTV Discovery 700cc, Linhai 260 and 300 engines by Yamaha. OEM parts and racing parts from Malossi, Dr Pulley, and more MRP has expanded by acquiring the QJ Keeway Southeast distribution parts warehouse, the Diamo USA / LS Motorsports / Italjet USA parts warehouse, and CPI USA. The company has OEM parts for Malaguti scooters of Italy, MH Spain, RX, Loncin, Lifan, Linhai, Zongshen, Wangye, MS UTVs, and CPI Taiwan. In addition the company distributes performance parts from Athena, Malossi, Turbo Kit, Innova, Vee Rubber, Duro, Bando, Gates, Powerlink, Posh, Maxxis, Namura, Scooter Ninja, Slipstreamer, and MRP. Products carried by MRP can be obtain exclusively at select Motorcycle Dealerships and Repair Shops in the USA. MRP is the one stop wholesale ONLY scooter, buggy, and ATV parts distributor. For a list of retailers visit www.mrp-speed.com

New video up on QJ parts

CPI Taiwan have sold their US parts warehouse and inventory to MRP

From Motorsports Newswire:

CPI Taiwan have sold their US parts warehouse and inventory to MRP
27 06 2009

Miami, FL, June 18, 2009 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Martin Racing Performance a supplier of OEM and Performance Scooter, ATV, and Go Kart parts will now be the source of CPI replacement parts in North America. CPI is a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer whose success in Europe translated into 50,000 units sold in 2008.

CPI has closed its US facilities and distribution point and will concentrate on selling vehicles direct to multiple distributors and US dealers from Taiwan without US offices, said Joel Martin president of MRP. Martin Racing Performance is solely dedicated to wholesale parts distribution and will not be handling the scooter sales only the parts sales.

“MRP saw this as a great opportunity to expand our dealer base and to capture more of the OEM parts business plus CPI can operate leaner without the expenses of a parts warehouse” Joel Martin said. “Over the years CPI sold over 12,000 units branded under the MuZ brand until 2003, under JAG Powersports, and eventually 10,000 pieces as CPI starting in 2005.”

Martin further commented “All the parts have been moved from the Dallas CPI USA headquarters to MRP and dealers can expect to see them on our website starting in July.”

So far in 2009 MRP has expanded by acquiring the QJ – Keeway Southeast distribution parts warehouse, the Diamo USA / LS Motorsports / Italjet USA parts warehouse, and CPI USA.

The company has OEM parts for Malaguti scooters of Italy, MH Spain, RX, Loncin, Lifan, Linhai, Zongshen, Wangye, MS UTVs, and CPI Taiwan. In addition the company distributes performance parts from Athena, Malossi, Turbo Kit, Innova, Vee Rubber, Duro, Bando, Gates, Powerlink, Posh, Maxxis, Namura, Scooter Ninja, Slipstreamer, and MRP.

Products carried by MRP can be obtain exclusively at select Motorcycle Dealerships and Repair Shops in the USA. MRP is the one stop wholesale ONLY scooter, buggy, and ATV parts distributor. For a list of retailers visit www.mrp-speed.com

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

CPI, Daelim, Italjet, CF MOTO, Malaguti, Keeway we have it all!

MRP has added more parts to its lineup to be the number one source of all scooters items. Some distributors carry Chinese or European scooter parts, but MRP is the only company in the USA the covers the full range.

MRP has recently acquired the CPI parts warehouse (CPI Taiwan Scooters and ATVs)

MRP earlier this year acquired parts from the now-closed QJ - Keeway warehouse and product from the defunct Diamo USA/LS Motorsports. The company also has OEM parts for Malaguti, MH, RX, Loncin, Lifan, Linhai, Zonshen, MS UTVs, and distributes aftermarket parts from Athena, Malossi, Turbo Kit, Innova, Vee Rubber, Namura, Scooter Ninja, Slipstreamer and MRP's house brand.

To find out more visit www.mrp-speed.com

MRP Renews 2009 Agreement with Zongshen of America Inc.

In order to meet the growing demands of the US market MRP has agreed to become the secondary supplier to all Zongshen and US Scooter dealers distributing first tier and secondary tier distribution of parts.

Currently the second largest source of Zongshen Scooter parts in the US - MRP is the only distributor to now be carrying parts for both the ZMD branded scooters and some of the newer Piaggio - Zongshen partnership scooters (New Piaggio scooters made by Zongshen)

MRP will continue to expand its relationship in the months of July and August 2009 you can expect to see new Zongshen 200cc and 250cc motorcycle, dirt, and scooter parts on the MRP site.

MRP also carries all the 50cc and 150cc parts for the Zongshen scooters carried by Baja Motorsports the private label group of Pep Boys Auto. Pep Boys is a non traditional retail location in the powersports industry but in recent years has moved into non-dealer powersports items that do not require dealership licensing in most states such as off-road only products and 49cc scooters. In some states they carry buggies, ATVs, scooters and many of these products are supplied by Zongshen to Baja Motorsports. The big box chain currently has approximately 6,000 service bays within over 560 retail stores located in 35 states and Puerto Rico.

MRP will offer parts to third parties who carry or repair the Baja - Zongshen made line sold by Pep Boys.

ORIGINAL REPORTING IN POWERSPORTS BUSINESS

Zongshen, MRP Sign Agreement

Powersports Business
Thursday May 4, 2006

Martin Racing Performance (MRP), supplier of racing components for scooters, ATVs and go-karts, has signed a “Cooperation Agreement” with Zongshen America, Inc., a subsidiary of China's Chongqing Zongshen Motorcycle Group.

The deal will have MRP develop a wide-range of exclusive racing parts and accessories for Zongshen-built vehicles and have MRP offer dealers technical support. MRP also will assist with joint product development, suggesting changes to the Zongshen product line for entry to the U.S. dealer base.

To kick-off the agreement, Zongshen has agreed to provide MRP with its entire U.S. lineup, including its private-label models currently sold in the U.S. to nine other importers.

Zongshen America said the deal was designed to assist the company in entering the North American Market. Both companies are based in Doral, Fla.

“In order to meet the growing needs of the market and to make sure we expand our presence we are actively looking for new ways to keep the dealers satisfied,” said Cavan Chan, President of Zongshen America. "We are receiving a lot of requests from dealers due to the growing demand from customers looking for performance parts, and in China these parts don't exist, so having MRP as our neighbor in Miami is perfect."

“We are excited about the potential of this cooperation and the benefits that it represents for both groups,” said Joel Martin, President of MRP. Martin founded MRP in 2004, after changing the scope of his Malaguti USA import and distributorship.

Martin launched Italian-made Malaguti product in the U.S. in 2001 via various co-branded marketing campaigns. By 2003, he had built a retail base of 90 dealers and opened a 15,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Doral, Fla.

One year later, responding to rising costs in Italy, the fall of the U.S. dollar and increased market saturation of low-priced product from Asia, he felt he had to adapt to a changing market and began expanding his offerings to include other vehicle brands and aftermarket parts and accessories. The company name change occurred in May 2004.

Founded in 1992, the Chongqing Zongshen Motorcycle Group is composed of 52 totally-invested or share holding subsidiary companies. With more than 18,000 staff members, Zongshen Group's total assets exceed $500 million. Zongshen has manufacturing partnerships and agreements in place with Harley Davidson, Honda, Piaggio and several U.S. importers.

CF MOTO parts available from MRP

MRP is your source for CF MOTO parts

We have all the parts for the CF-MOTO 150cc and 500cc Engines. 250cc Upgrades available only from MRP.

Performance parts for the V3 and V5.

CF MOTO engines can be found in: 150cc ( TNG - CMSI scooters, QLINK 150cc scooters Pegasus and More)

CF MOTO 250cc engines can be found in the Hammerhead off-road ( TJ Hammerhead ) Karts, Jianshe, and more. In Scooters in the Yamati 250, Sunright, some Qlink 250cc Legacy and Saphero models using the V3, V5 engines. Some PGO Go Karts

CF MOTO 500cc engines can be found in Ruesch Go Karts and UTVs and more.

Diamo Italjet CPI Zongshen QJ Parts now available from MRP

Diamo Italjet CPI Zongshen QJ Parts now available from MRP

MRP is your OEM parts source for all the following models: Make sure to have your local dealer call us 305-599-8993 WE ARE WHOLESALE ONLY. The one stop shop for all your scooter, ATV, and Buggy Needs:

OEM parts for

MALAGUTI Scooters www.Malaguti.com

Get parts from MRP for the Ciak 50, Ciak 150, F-12 Phantom, F-12 Phantom Liquid Cooled, Firefox F-15, Yesterday Scooter 50cc, F-18 Warrior 150cc, Ciak 150cc, Grizzly Dirtbikes, F-10 Wap, F-10 Speed, and more! Only Source in North America for Malaguti Scooter Parts

CPI Only Source in the USA for CPI scooter and ATV parts www.mrp-speed.com

GTR 50
GTR 150
Oiliver 50

JOG 50 / 90 / 100 ATVS

KEEWAY - QJ 50cc / 125cc / 150cc Works on all TNG, VENTO, CMSI, DIAMO, Xtreem, GMI, Motomojo, Motobravo, Andretti, Benelli, Yamati, Strada, QJ offbrands and private label including the QJ inhouse brand Keeway.

QJ 2 strokes

ATVS from CPI

Apache 50/90
Specification
Engine 1 Cyl. 2-Stroke
Cooling Air
Displacement 49.2 cc / 89 cc
Transmission Automatic CVT
HP 4.2 / 6.3
Starting/Back-up Electric / Kick
Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Adj Swing Arm
Carburetor Mikuni
Overall L/W/H 52 / 29.8 / 29.1 & 55.1/36.5/38
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Disc
Front Tires 16 x 8-7
Rear Tires 16 x 8-7 / 18 x 9.5-8
Exhaust System Steel
Dry Weight 211 lb / 233 lb
Fuel Capacity 1.3 gallons

CPI
S1 150cc
JOG 50 / 90cc ATV
FLASH 50, FLASH 90
JAG 50 / 90
REIMETECH 50/90/110
S1 250
Specification
Engine 1 Cyl. 4-Stroke
Cooling Liquid
Displacement 233 cc
Transmission Automatic CVT
HP 18
Starting/Back-up Electric / Kick
Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Adj Swing Arm
Carburetor Mikuni
Overall L/W/H 72.8 / 43.3 / 45.3
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Disc
Front Tires 21 x 7-10
Rear Tires 22 x 11-10
Exhaust System Steel
Dry Weight 605 lb
Fuel Capacity 3.2 gallons

ZONGSHEN 50cc QMB
ZOGNSHEN 150cc GY6 150
ZONGSHEN 125cc GY6 125

Chonqing Lifan Industry Group (250cc Cruiser Motorcycle)

Loncin Group

(Blaze 70cc ATV, 110cc Lightning ATV, 250cc Avalanche ATV, 300cc Storm ATV, RS250 Dirt Bike)

Zhejiang Lingyun Motorcycle Co., LTD

(150/250cc Velux, 50/150cc Retro, 150/250cc Tracer, 150/250cc Fury, 50 Aero GTX )

Chongqing Zongshen Motorcycle Group

(LS200 Dual Sport Motorcycle)

JIANGSU LINHAI POWER MACHINERY GROUP CORP (On/Off Road)

(Retro 150cc Scooter, 260/300cc Turista Scooter, Scout 300cc 4WD ATV and Scout XLT 300cc 4WD UTV)

CF Moto

(Torino 150cc Scooter, Adventure 500cc 4WD ATV)

Qianjiang Motorcycle Group (QJ)

(Velocity 50/150cc Scooter)

Chongqing HuanSong Industries (Group)

(700cc Discovery 4WD ATV, 500cc/700cc Discovery XLT 4WD UTV)

GET ALL THESE OEM PARTS AND MORE FROM MRP!
www.mrp-speed.com

CPI USA Parts Warehouse now part of MRP

MRP now has all the CPI parts you need!

MRP acquires OEM’s replacement parts

Powersports Business
Friday June 26, 2009

Martin Racing Performance (MRP) has extended its parts inventory by now supplying CPI replacement parts in North America, reported MRP.

CPI, a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer, closed its U.S. facilities and distribution point and will sell vehicles direct to multiple distributors and U.S. dealers from Taiwan. All the parts are expected to be on Martin Racing Performance’s Web site in July.

“MRP saw this as a great opportunity to expand our dealer base and to capture more of the OEM parts business, plus CPI can operate leaner without the expenses of a parts warehouse,” MRP President Joel Martin said in the press release. “Over the years CPI sold over 12,000 units branded under the MuZ brand until 2003, under JAG Powersports and eventually 10,000 pieces as CPI starting in 2005.”

QJ - Keeway Distributor Acquired by MRP

JAN 2009 MRP acquired the Keeway Southeast Distributor adding over $250,000 in parts and inventory to the MRP lineup.

Many distributors and private label importers buy from QJ - Keeway including:

Powersports Factory
Yamati - Strada - Benelli (China)
Vento
Xtreem
GMI
Diamo - LS Motorsports
MotoBravo
MotoMojo
TNG - CMSI
and many more...

If you have any 50cc 2 stroke, 125, or 150cc made by the private names or the inhouse brand Keeway then MRP has acquired all the parts you need. Please contact your local dealer and have them contact MRP for all the latest in Keeway Parts.

MPN Mag Breaking News

From www.MPNMAG.com

Martin Racing Performance Acquires CPI Taiwan

Martin Racing Performance Acquires CPI TaiwanMartin Racing Performance (MRP), an American OEM and performance parts supplier, has purchased the United States parts inventory of CPI Taiwan, a scooter manufacturer.

In order to save operational costs, CPI is returning to a factory-direct format. The company will now concentrate on selling vehicles directly to distributors and dealers from Taiwan, without US offices, according to an MRP release. The release made clear that MRP is "solely dedicated" to wholesale parts distribution, and "will not be handling" scooter sales.

"MRP saw this as a great opportunity to expand our dealer base and to capture more of the OEM parts business," MRP president Joel Martin said.

All of CPI's parts located in its former Dallas headquarters have been shipped to Miami, and dealers can expect to see them on MRP's website, www.mrp-speed.com, in July. This is the third expansion of MRP this year; it has acquired inventories of QJ-Keeway Southeast, Diamo USA/LS Motorsports and now CPI USA. MRP now distributes parts for Malaguti, MH, RX, Loncin, Lifan, Linhai, Zonshen, MS UTVs and CPI. In addition, the company distributes performance parts for Athena, Malossi, Turbo Kit, Innova, Vee Rubber, Namura, Scooter Ninja and Slipstreamer.

Martin said there will be even more consolidation in the industry before the year is done due to the worldwide economic slowdown.

MRP Acquires Diamo USA - Italjet USA Parts

Diamo brand picked up by new distributor, parts acquired by Martin Racing Performance

Publish date: May 4, 2009
By: Dennis Johnson
Source: Dealernews
Faced with mounting debts on a loan from JPMorgan Chase bank, Texas-based LS Motorsports, the distributor for Diamo brand scooters, motorcycles and ATVs, Fischer motorcycles and Italjet vehicles, has liquidated all of its assets at auction.

As a result of the liquidation, another company has agreed to distribute the Diamo brand to ensure that dealers continue to receive support, says Mathu Solo, LS Motorsports president.

The new owner of the Diamo brand is Precision Powersports, which will now serve as distributor of the scooter, motorcycle and ATV lineup. Precision Powersports is part of the Precision Group of Companies and is owned by Jeff Steinkirchner and Larry Cekella.

Scooter industry veteran Joel Martin and his company, Martin Racing Performance (MRP) purchased the bulk of the Diamo from the LS Motorsports auction. In a press release Martin said that the company does not sell retail and wants to work with dealers to help service customers in need of parts.

"I have had a lot of Diamo dealers contact us that could not meet our minimum [orders] because they are smaller stores, so we will work with those stores," Martin explained in the release. "We want the dealers to know we are here to help and have lowered our dealer minimums."

Solo, who, along with his brother founded the company in 2003, says that he will continue to act as the distributor for Fischer motorcycles and for the Italjet brand.

LS Motorsports and Solo were notified in late in 2008 that the company was in default on a small business loan it had received in 2006. On Feb. 2, 2009, the bank filed suit against the company saying it owed more than $1.2 million.

In an e-mail to Dealernews, Solo says the chain of events started when the company received notice that Chase was not renewing its credit line and demanded payment for debts owed. "LS Motorsports was facing the same challenges as many companies in our industry and was not able to secure financing during the recent economic crisis and was unable to meet the demands of their creditors," Solo wrote. "As a result the assets of LS Motorsports has been liquidated at auction."

The sale was held April 11 by auction house Brunson & Associates and included more than 200 new Diamo motorcycles, scooters and ATVs, a parts inventory valued at $400,000, shelving, computers, phones, a hydraulic press, pallet jacks, ladders, furniture, cabinets, a forklift, and some other items.

Dan Fischer, the founder of Fischer motorcycles, says he's going to keep his exclusive distribution agreement with Solo, adding that "Matt believed in this product when others didn't."

MRP IN CANADA

Martin Racing Performance (MRP) a purveyor of replacement and performance parts for scooters, signed a deal to have Motovan Corp. serve as its product distributor in Canada.

MRP owner Joel Martin says his company supplies product to more than 700 retailers in the United States. This new distribution deal expands MRP's reach to more than 2,500 Motovan-supplied dealers in Canada.

Motovan Corporation also distributes product from Answer, Autocom, Bridegestone, Camoplast, Cardo, DID, Dunlop, Durablue, EBC, Elf, GGB Exhaust, Hindle, ITP, Joe Rocket, Kenda, K&N, Maxima, Maxxis, Michelin, Motion Pro, Motul, MSR, NGK, PIAA, Pinlock, Power Trip, Rapid Transit, Ready Racing, RXR, SBS, Scott, Shock Doctor, Shoei Helmets, Sunstar, Teknic, UFO, UNI, Unwind, Warn and Yuasa.

—Submitted by Guido Ebert

Martin Racing Performance purchases LS Motorsports parts

Powersports Business
Friday April 24, 2009

Martin Racing Performance (MRP) purchased parts from LS Motorsports, which distributed the Diamo brand in the United States, last week at auction. MRP said in a release Thursday that it wants to work with dealers in need of Diamo parts and has lowered its dealer minimums to aid smaller Diamo dealers.

“We are slowly adding Diamo parts to our Web site on a daily basis,” MRP President Joel Martin said in the release. “Having purchased the QJ distributor in Florida and the LS Motorsports - Diamo parts inventory we are in a unique position to help the industry in a time of need.”

To cater to smaller dealers that were previously working with QJ or LS Motorsports, MRP has lowered its minimum yearly requirements to be an active dealer to $200.

The company said the purchase of the distribution warehouses is leading to a change in MRP’s business model.

“In the past we have been known as mainly a performance parts source,” Martin said in the release, “but now our expansion has allowed us to claim a greater share of the OEM business.”

MRP’s business is separate from Precision Powersports, the new owner of the Diamo brand.

CPI customers can now buy parts at MRP dealers

CPI Dealers and Consumers can buy parts from MRP Dealers
If you are a consumer who purchased CPI ATVs and Scooters from CPI USA (www.CPI-USA.com), JAG powerspors, Reimetech ATVs, then you can now get parts and service from your local MRP dealer. Please visit the MRP website and visit PLACES TO BUY.

Repair Manuals for CPI ATV and Scooters can now be found on the MRP website under repair manuals. Starting July 2009.

CPI imported the MuZ Scooter Line between 1994-2003
JAG Powersports (2001-2003 imported TGB, Reimetech, and CPI)
CPI USA 2004-2009

MRP ACQUIRES CPI SCOOTERS

Martin Racing Performance, a purveyor of replacement and performance parts for scooters, ATVs and go-karts, has purchased three 53-foot containers filled with parts from the recently shuttered CPI warehouse in Dallas.

CPI is a Taiwanese scooter manufacturer. MRP is dedicated solely to wholesale parts distribution and does not sell consumer-direct. MRP owner Joel Martin says his company supplies product to more than 700 retailers in the United States.

"MRP saw this as a great opportunity to expand our dealer base and to capture more of the OEM parts business," Martin says. "Over the years CPI sold over 12,000 units branded under the MuZ brand until 2003. under JAG Powersports, and eventually as CPI starting in 2005."

Martin says he believes CPI will concentrate on selling vehicles direct to distributors and U.S. dealers. Calls to CPI were met with a recording that suggested callers contact MRP.

All the CPI parts have been moved to MRP's facility in Miami, Fla. "Dealers can expect to see them on our website starting in July," Martin says.

MRP earlier this year acquired parts from the now-closed QJ - Keeway warehouse and product from the defunct Diamo USA/LS Motorsports. The company also has OEM parts for Malaguti, MH, RX, Loncin, Lifan, Linhai, Zonshen, MS UTVs, and distributes aftermarket parts from Athena, Malossi, Turbo Kit, Innova, Vee Rubber, Namura, Scooter Ninja, Slipstreamer and MRP's house brand.

Plus, in May, MRP signed a deal to have Motovan Corporation serve as its product distributor in Canada. The distribution agreement expanded MRP's reach to more than 2,500 Motovan-supplied dealers in Canada.

Martin says he expects to continue purchasing parts from scooter, ATV and go-kart suppliers experiencing financially difficulties. "The goal is to continue to consolidate parts from those brands at MRP," Martin tells Dealernews. "I'm not a rich guy — I'm not going to drop $500,000 on a load of parts. But, if someone is selling $500,000 worth of parts for $150,000, that's an offer too good to pass up.

"Look for more deals to happen in the future."

Visit www.MRP-SPEED.com for more information.

—Submitted by Guido Ebert
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/Breaking+News/MRP-Picks-Up-Product-from-CPI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606087?contextCategoryId=2704