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The Automotive Aftermarket Riders Club (AARC) will “Ride for the Future” this October to fund scholarships and educational opportunities for the next generation of industry professionals.

AARC encourages those who support its mission to donate to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, sponsor a rider or join AARC on this year’s epic adventure.

The scenic ride will begin at Eagle Rider Rentals and Tours in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 27, with the riders heading to Zion National Park in Southern Utah and Lake Powell in Northern Arizona. The following day, the riders will spend the day at the Grand Canyon before heading back to Las Vegas on Oct. 29 via Kingman, Arizona on Route 66.

Interested riders can rent motorcycles from Eagle Rider Rentals and Tours with an advance reservation. For more information or to learn how to become a rider or sponsor, contact Jim McGonagle at [email protected].  

To support the AARC Ride for the Future by making a donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, visit

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