Ep. 47 - MIC's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Schloegel discusses the policy landscape for powersports and the Capitol Hill Fly-In
From Powersports Business Power Hour by psbpowerhour
April 9, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 47
About this episode
Scott Schloegel discusses the policy landscape affecting the powersports industry and the importance of the MIC Fly-In.
In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, Powersports Business editor Brendan Baker sits down with Scott Schloegel, senior vice president of government relations for the Motorcycle Industry Council, to unpack the complex policy landscape shaping the powersports industry in 2026. He outlines a wide range of pressing issues—from ongoing tariff uncertainty and rising costs for manufacturers and dealers, to emerging state-level regulations on PFAS “forever chemicals” that could impact vehicle production. He also highlights the importance of public land access and the Recreational Trails Program, emphasizing its direct connection to industry growth and rider participation. And finally, we talk about the importance of participation in the MIC Fly-In in Washington D.C. later this month.
People in this episode
Host: Brendan Baker
Guest: Scott Schloegel
Topics covered
- policy landscape
- powersports industry
- government affairs
- tariff uncertainty
- public land access
- Recreational Trails Program
Keywords
- powersports
- government relations
- tariffs
- PFAS
- public land access
- Recreational Trails Program
- MIC Fly-In
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Motorcycle Industry Council
Places: Washington D.C.
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