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The DMV Brings Home the GOLD 🥇🥇🥇

The Official Newsletter of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

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IT’S THE PARIS OLYMPICS

🇺🇸 USA USA USA 🇺🇸

Team Usa Sport GIF by Olympics

At RADD, we are well aware of just how busy the auto dealership lifestyle is. Chances are you didn’t get a chance to watch every Olympic event this year.

Here’s what you missed

The United States has earned 30 metals and currently leads the world with a weighted total of 53, followed by France with 49 (home field advantage).

The method of tallying medals and creating scores is far from standardized, and there has been a bit of drama. A quick Google search will surely leave your head spinning…

Above is the breakdown of medals won by sport. Swimming is proving to be our dominant event this year, however few golds were earned (3 of 17 total). Our USA gold metal winners include:

US Gold Medalists

  • Simone Biles and Team USA took home 🥇 in the women's gymnastics team final

  • Torri Huske, Katie Ledecky, and The US Men’s Team each earned their 🥇 medals in swimming events

  • Lee Kiefer parried her way to 🥇 in fencing 

There’s still plenty of events to be seen. Use the link below to access the events schedule and figure out when you can make time to watch

IT’S A FACT

Winner Olympics GIF

The Results are In!

2024 has proven to be an interesting year for manufacturers and dealers alike. Take a look at the reports below by MADA and Kerrigan Advisors. Both provide valuable insight into the state of the industry and where it may be going. I’m sure there is plenty of metrics that will surprise you.

Click the reports below and see the results for yourself!

IT’S COMMUNITY

🥇 Now, let’s see which dealerships are bringing home the gold this week 🥇

First of all, check out Vehicles for Change’s new Medals for Change donation drive.

Together, we're building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Your donation directly impacts families by giving them the tools they need to achieve their dreams.

As a bonus, every donation you make enters you into a raffle to win two FREE tickets to our 6th Annual Custom Car Cocktails & Change Gala!

Huge shoutout to Bob Bell Automotive for bringing home a gold medal to Maryland in the form of the Ford President’s Award!

Last week, we had the opportunity to present the @foodbankofde with their portion from the July donation week - $5,325! Thank you for all you do for the children in our communities 💙

#PAG #PrestonCares #FoodBank #FoodBankofDE #Delaware #EasternShore #ONEPAG #Community #Volunteer #Local #SupportLocal

Thank you so much to the Jarrettsville Community for all your donations for @freshstartmd.ig on Saturday! Our Community filled 2 Box trucks filled to the brim, approximately 50 donors came by, and more said they would be contacting Fresh Start to make large furniture donations. This was the largest collection drive Fresh Start has ever done! #seeyaatthekeene #Jarrettsville #giveback

Last weekend, our team had a great time at the Annapolis Striders Endless Summer 6-Hour Run at Greenbury Point! 🏃

Paul LaRochelle aimed for an impressive 50k, a remarkable challenge for someone weighing in at 240lbs of pure muscle. He turned heads and inspired everyone as he steadily conquered mile after mile.

Megan Ressler used the race as a final long run to gear up for the Leadville Boom Days Pack Burro Race. She humored us with a smile for photos and we think she was having "fun" :) 🫏

Jon Mellinger joined in to pace Paul for half of his 50k journey. Bill Vickers, Brian Hetherington, and Alli LaRochelle also came out to support and pace Paul, ensuring he had great company throughout the race.

Fantastic job, team! 🎉

We are honored to be the "Triple Crown Winner" of Car Dealerships! 🏆

Our teams all across the Jones Junction campus are thankful to be able to serve our community and we look forward to continuing to for many years to come! 🤩

TOP LISTS

Presented by

Ruby Lilley — MD raised Olympic Skateboarder (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

TOP 10 DMV Olympians

Below is RADD’s favorite medalist prospects hailing from our wonderful region! Be sure to tune and watch all the different events and show your support!

  1. Katie Ledecky 🥇 — Swimming — Bathesda, MD

  2. Taylor Knibb — Triathalon — Washigton, DC

  3. Kevin Durant — Basketball — Suitland, MD

  4. Malacchi Esdale — Rugby — Newark, DE

  5. Chase Kalisz — Swimming — Bel Air, MD

  6. Ruby Lilley — Skateboarding — Ocean City, MD

  7. Megumi Field — Artistic Swimming — Wilmington, DE

  8. Jahmal Harvey — Boxing — Oxon Hill, MD

  9. Helen Maroulis — Wrestling — Rockville, MD

  10. Aaron Russell — Volleyball — Ellicott City, MD