AMA Headquarters reopens fully and welcomes back staff after COVID-19 closure June 2, 2021 By Joy Burgess After months of AMA staff displaying flexibility working remotely due to COVID-19 guidelines, AMA Headquarters fully reopened on June 1, 2021, welcoming back all non-remote AMA staff. At the beginning of the COVID-19
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American Flat Track returns to Route 66 Speedway and thrills fans, with Briar Bauman, Max Whale and Cory Texter grabbing wins June 1, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos: Kristen Lassen and Scott Hunter It had been nearly 14 years since American Flat Track (AFT) racers had thrown down laps in
Read moreAMA staff and members pause to recognize and remember those who died in service to their country May 31, 2021 By Joy Burgess “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt From the beaches
Read moreBy Joy Burgess May 28, 2021 The American Motorcyclist Association launched a new nationwide campaign encouraging adults to get kids out riding in the dirt — Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day — and the inaugural event on May 22 was a hit. Parents, motocross tracks and organizations got involved
Read moreAt nearly 96, Gloria Tramontin Struck is still riding, still inspiring May 28, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Photos: Berit, Inc., and G.T.S. Archive When you’re talking motorcycling trailblazers, you’ve gotta talk about Gloria Tramontin Struck. As I’ve written previously, the gal’s life is a literal window on the 20th century,
Read moreMay 27, 2021 Lane sharing in Oregon was one step closer to becoming a reality after the Oregon House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 574 with a vote of 42 to 14 on May 17. The House vote occurred after the Oregon Senate passed the bill in early May with
Read moreA total of 48 programs were selected, receiving nearly $550,000 in funding May 20, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partnership Funding program has announced 48 projects that will receive funding for the year. The program received 92 proposals in total, equaling over $1,000,000 in funding
Read moreMay 20, 2021 By Kali Kotoski (Inducted: 2009) While running a motorcycle shop with her husband, Mona Ehnes entered the fight for motorcyclists’ rights in 1967 by opposing controversial legislation that aimed to restrict off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding opportunities in her home state of Montana. After that first fight, Ehnes
Read moreLongtime racing lubricant brand to connect with vintage bike fans during July 23-25 event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 17, 2021) — Blendzall, a powersports lubricant brand with more than 60 years in motorcycle racing, was recently named the Official Oil Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take
Read moreA racebike that helped propel young Spencer toward three world titles May 17, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Before Freddie Spencer was World Champion Freddie Spencer, or Hall of Famer Freddie Spencer, he was simply a hotshot club racer from Shreveport, La., who devastated his competition just about everywhere he raced.
Read moreMay 12, 2021 By Mitch Boehm You might not think a little ol’ swap meet would be such a big deal considering all the so-cool stuff happening at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days — including road and off-road racing, AMA Hall of Fame happenings, legends sightings and autograph sessions, bike shows,
Read moreMay 12, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Anyone who’s been to the AMA’s Vintage Motorcycle Days event held annually at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, knows there’s a ton of amateur racing going on, from road racing to trials to motocross to cross-country to dirtrack. Signups for all of
Read moreOne of the first female motocross and road racers May 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski (Inducted: 2018) Mary McGee learned to ride motorcycles in 1957 on a 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub, and later took up motorcycle road racing to try to improve her car-racing skills. But before she could race,
Read moreNeeding only to finish the AMA Supercross finale in Salt Lake City to win his second championship, Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb routes an impressive field in dramatic fashion May 5, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Photos: Jeff Kardas The conventional wisdom said play it safe. Just finish 19th or better
Read moreFeaturing an On Any Sunday theme, VMD will highlight people, machines, and memorabilia from Bruce Brown’s beloved moto documentary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2021) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill has been named Grand Marshal for the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio
Read moreEstenson Racing Yamaha’s Dallas Daniels becomes first racer since AMA Hall of Famer Ricky Graham to win two Nationals in one day May 4, 2021 By Joy Burgess Saturday, May 1, 2021, proved to be an incredible night in racing for Yamaha and Estenson Racing. Not only did Yamaha clinch
Read moreCrossing the country to fight for equality May 4, 2021 By Kali Kotoski (Inducted: 2002) During the run up to America’s inevitable involvement in World War 1, Augusta and Adeline Van Buren set out in 1916 to cross the country on Indian PowerPlus motorcycles to convince the United States Military
Read moreOn your way to the AMA Hall of Fame or AMA VMD? Don’t forget the rest of the Buckeye State! May 4, 2021 Bill Kresnak If you’re a road rider, Ohio has what you need. Great roads, great scenery and great history means plenty of great riding in Ohio. Interested
Read moreMann, a two-time AMA Grand National Champion, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 28, 2021) — Dick “Bugsy” Mann, one of the most versatile racers to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle, passed away on April 26 at the age of 86. Mr. Mann,
Read moreApril 20, 2021 By Joy Burgess Vintage bike fans have been ecstatic about the news that AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is on for July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. We’ve gotten letters, email and phone calls galore from members who are stoked to be a part
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