WPS Opens Texas Distribution Warehouse

Midlothian distribution center will deliver next-day service to mid-south area dealers

Boise, ID ­– November 18, 2015 – WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) is pleased to announce the opening of its sixth distribution warehouse in the United States, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the town of Midlothian, Texas. The new 180,000+ square foot Texas warehouse facility is the newest addition to WPS’ five current locations in Boise, Idaho; Memphis, Tennessee; Fresno, California; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; and Ashley, Indiana.

“The opening of this DC is an integral part of our vision for WPS in our expansion into new markets, providing the best service to our dealers and our vendor partners alike. This also enables us to better serve our dealers in the mid-south region of the United States by providing next day delivery,” states WPS President Craig Shoemaker. “This was the natural next step which falls in line with our ultimate goal to bring powersports dealers the best service, product, and delivery in the industry. And with the Dallas-Fort Worth area being a regional center for distribution facilities, it was clear we should choose this metropolitan area. Not only will we be able to better serve our mid-south dealers, but we’re also proud to be able help the community of Midlothian by bringing new jobs to the area. Additionally, we have added 24,000 sq ft. of office space at our state of the art HQ and nearly 400,000 sq. ft. of additional warehouse space nationwide in the last 18 months. This is simply another step in our overall vision for the continued growth of WPS.”

WPS began shipping product from its new Texas warehouse on November 13th. Dealers in the area can expect the new facility to become their default warehouse within the next few weeks.

 

For more information about WPS and its expanding list of brand and product offerings, or for information about how to become a WPS dealer, visit wps-inc.com.

About WPS

Boise, Idaho, based WPS (Western Power Sports) was incorporated in 1960 and distributes over 130,000 SKUs, including offroad and street motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and watercraft parts and accessories to thousands of dealers nationwide.

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DEP to inspect proposed Charlton motocross site

By Craig S. Semon
Telegram & Gazette Staff

Posted Nov. 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Updated Nov 13, 2015 at 7:01 PM

CHARLTON - The state Department of Environmental Protection will inspect the site of a proposed motocross project next week.

The inspection of the controversial Sunset City project is a result of a request last month by Jonathan Sanborn and a group of Charlton residents, who appealed the order of conditions issued to Sunset City by the town Conservation Commission.

“We have serious concerns about the potential environmental impact" of the project, Mr. Sanborn said in his appeal. “After reviewing the Order of Conditions…, it is clear that the Order does not sufficiently address environmental concerns.”

"This is just yet another attempt to use taxpayers' dollars to fight their campaign of fighting any development in Charlton," said Russell G. Jennings, one of Sunset City Inc. partners, developers and landowners. "I have talked to DEP numerous times throughout the process of approval on this project. As the Charlton Conservation Commission and DEP are both aware of, they have an open-door policy with us. They can come out anytime."

According to the DEP, the purpose of the site inspection is to determine the significance of the area under the state Wetlands Protection Act and to informally discuss issues relevant to the proposed project.

No construction can begin until all appeals are completed, according to Gary Dulmaine, environmental analyst in the DEP's Bureau of Water Resources.

Conservation Agent Todd P. Girard reviewed the plans, performed a site study and worked with the DEP regarding compliance with state regulations.

At the Conservation Commission’s Sept. 3 meeting, Mr. Girard said the developer had satisfied his and the state’s concerns with its plan to develop the driveway and wetlands replication first, the motocross track second and the campground as the final phase.

The Wetlands Protection Act sets a protective distance of 100 feet from wetlands for building or disturbing land surrounding a wetland. When a developer plans a project that includes work inside a wetland, or encroaches on a wetland, the Conservation Commission is responsible for reviewing the project to ensure it meets state regulations.

A group of Charlton residents filed an appeal to request that the DEP issue a superseding order of conditions that requires “a more cautionary approach” than the order issued by the Conservation Commission.

In the appeal, Mr. Sanborn alleges the Sunset City proposal includes a large amount of development inside protected wetlands. According to Mr. Sanborn, 14 wetlands are inside the 150-acre project. Much of the construction is concentrated over these wetlands, instead of being located away from the wetlands, he said.

On Sept. 16, the Conservation Commission approved a Sunset City application to disturb 538 square feet of wetlands to install a driveway campground and motocross park on land off Brookfield Road. The wetlands loss would be replaced with a 1,081-square-foot replication nearby.

Mr. Jennings insists the main reason for the project's location is to provide a buffer from neighbors.

"We've done alternative analysis on the project, being that the motorcross track was located closer to some of neighboring homes. Now, we've moved it," Mr. Jennings said. "We determined that it would be too close for comfort for ourselves and our neighbors. So, in the best interest of our neighbors and ourselves, that is where the project is designed today.

Mr. Sanborn said the Conservation Commission was not taking a precautionary approach to protecting wetlands and wildlife habitat.

"The Conservation Commission follows the rules and regulations that are established. That's what they have to do legally," Mr. Jennings said. "If they try to enforce more strident laws and regulations than they are legally able to do, the applicant would have to sue the town."

Baja Pre Run

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2015 World Vet Championship Results

The place to be this weekend if you are a veteran moto guy was Glen Helen Raceway for the World Vet Championship. Take the time to look at today's results and notice all the different locations the riders come from. They come from all over the world.This race has truly become an international gathering place for older motocross riders. This definetley is a bucket list race for mx'ers. Start planning 2016, the first weekend in November.

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The 2015 Hard Enduro Season...Really Was Hard!

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FINAL STANDINGS
1 - Jonny Walker
2 - Graham Jarvis
3 - Andreas Lettenbichler
4 - Alfredo Gomez
5 - Lars Enoeckl
6 - Jonathan Richardson
7 - Wade Young
8 - Mario Roman
9 - Ben Hemingway
10 - Paul Bolton

2015 Dubya USA World Vet - Glen Helen Raceway

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Tifosi Pro...Maybe The Most Versatile Sunglass Ever

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2015 Sofia SX ...First Ever King of Sofia

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After two days of action, the first-ever King Of Sofia Supercross has been declared! With the points were tallied up from all races (two bracket races, two main events), Justin Brayton edged Weston Peick for the title thanks to the two crucial points the BTO Sports KTM rider was awarded for winning the bracket races each night and a start to finish sweep of Sunday’s main event. The victory should not come as a surprise, seeing how Brayton has claimed the highest honors at almost every major European Supercross at some point in his career. His next challenge? A trip to Genova, Italy, for another race next weekend.

Peick was again strong on Sunday with a win in the heat race, but a so-so start and dense lapped traffic made it difficult for the Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha to reel in Brayton for a final battle. Peick will return to the United States tomorrow, with his next European adventure coming in two weeks time at Lille SX in France.

Malcolm Stewart showed he wasn’t afraid to run it in close on guys during Sunday’s program and this was evident in both the bracket sessions and main event. His 2-3 main event finishes on the weekend were more than enough for third place overall. Like Peick, the GEICO Honda 250 rider will be back in Europe shortly for the Lille SX.

Sunday was far better than Saturday for Phil Nicoletti. The AutoTrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha rider shook off the slight ankle tweak he suffered in Saturday night’s crash and raced hard in every moto, eventually finishing the main event in fourth. Unfortunately the Saturday DNF hindered his overall score.

Josh Hansen was his usual speedy and smooth self throughout the weekend in Bulgaria, and his whips over the two large jumps on the track brought plenty of cheers from the fans. Hansen was part of a few good, clean battles through the weekend (especially with Hsu) and finished Sunday’s main in fifth.

Brian Hsu again proved he has some Supercross potential. The young Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki rider from Europe stayed close with Malcolm Stewart in practice and appeared to pick up a few cues from the American race in his sixth place main event finish. He’ll race this weekend in Genova and in Geneva in December.

Mike Brown’s parts bag still never made it to the stadium and with that, the Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna rider stayed with a mostly stock FC450. Brown raced the heat, the LCQ, and main event before jumping in a tractor and helping the track crew tear down.