AMERICAN FLAT TRACK WINNING DESPITE THE CRAZINESS Going Gonzo At The Indy Mile By Charlie Williams
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e had the most interesting visitor in Indianapolis recently. Michael Lock… yeah, me neither. He reminded me of Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now. “We need more bikes over here, flag wavers over there! I love the smell of race gas in the evening!” The deafening roar of V-Twins reminded me of the helicopters. The majordomo of American Flat Track motioned us in to the coolest truck I’ve ever seen, see photos for awesomeness! “Please tell Dealernews about yourself Michael.” I went straight for the jugular with my hardhitting journalistic style! “Well, when I got out of school, I went to work for Honda in England, then moved up to Honda Europe, then moved to Triumph Motorcycles, then Triumph America. After going back to college for a year, I moved to Ducati where I helped to build the brands to a strong position then to run Lamborghini America for a few years.” I consoled him that it will be okay, I’ve never been able to hold a job, either.
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“But now you’re the Chief Executive Officer for American Flat Track and you’ve got me interviewing you for a big time magazine like Dealernews.” I kidded him that was some English humor. “Well thanks Charlie, that’s encouraging and in fact I am glad you are here, I need your help.”
