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AMA Press Releases News Racing

Justin Cooper to Ride MX2 Class at Motocross of Nations 

Joins Tomac and Hampshire on Team USA Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Just days away from the United States defending its homeland during the

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Founder of Penton Motorcycles John Penton Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 8, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of John Penton, one of motorcycling’s

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AMA Hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Reception 

WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb.14, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) hosted a reception on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus at the American

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AMA Supports Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act of 2024

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2024) — On Dec. 18, Sens. James Risch (R-ID), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Ted Budd (R-NC)

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Mourns the Passing of Motorcycling Pioneer and AMA Hall of Famer Mary McGee

McGee served as a driving force for women riders throughout her remarkable life Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 29, 2024) —

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AMA Press Releases Racing

MotoAmerica Makes Successful Return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Fan-favorite track delivers big crowd and action-packed racing Photo Credit: Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 19, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association

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AMA Press Releases VMD

2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Yamaha Celebrated AMA’s Centennial in Record-Breaking Fashion

AMA thanks partners, supporters and attendees who made the weekend successful Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 7, 2024) — Tens of

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Hall of Fame News

Wes Cooley, 1956 — 2021

Gone, sadly, and way too soon…but never forgotten October 25, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Motorcycle fans had no idea AMA Hall of Famer

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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News Racing

The AMA Congratulates American Flat Track Champs!

Jared Mees crowned AMA Grand National Champion; Dallas Daniels goes back-to-back as AFT Singles Champ; Cory Texter takes second Production Twins title October

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