SGTC Vice President of Economic Development Wally Summers, Star Racing/G2 George Bryce, SGTC President Sparky Reeves, Sarah Cobb art instructor Jeanne Faulkner, TCI Director of Human Resources Mark Blalock, and SGTC Business and Industry Specialist Steven Wright are shown standing at the Manufacturing Appreciation Week luncheon in Atlanta. Governor Sonny Perdue was the keynote speaker. The new showroom is almost four times as large as the old showroom - and business continues to grow today.Star Racing/G2 Motorsports of Americus was one of the top 100 companies from across Georgia recognized at the 2007 Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week Manufacturers of the Year Governor’s Award Luncheon in Atlanta, Georgia. The dealership remained open through the entire year of construction. The new building was built literally on top of the old building in 2002. The previous site from '73 was a cramped 12,000 square feet. One of the biggest projects for Harley-Davidson of Macon has been the remodeling overhaul of the dealership. Eventually he took over the reins from his father, and his brother came to work for the company. He worked as a technician in the service department, in sales, and in parts. When Greg left the pro racing circuit and came to work with his father in the late '70s, Greg didn't immediately step into a management role. The business made its final move to its current location on Mercer University Dr. From 1974-1978, Greg Sassaman raced professionally for the Harley-Davidson Factory Dirt Track and Road Race Teams, earning National wins and championships. Grover's sons- Greg and Gary Sassaman grew up in the business, and have been involved with the brand ever since. In 1957, the Company moved again to Second Street in Macon, Georgia. He was signed as a dealer in Indiana by Arthur Davidson, and later was relocated to Lakeland Florida in 1947 under the name of Sassaman's Motorcycle Co. Grover Sassaman first attended Harley-Davidson Factory School in 1939, where he began his lasting relationship with the Harley-Davidson Company. Motorcycle Repair Shop Motorcycle Dealership Motorcycle Manufacturer
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