American Motorcyclist Association
Bonneville Salt Flats flooding also results in cancellation of FIM Land Speed World Records PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 14, 2022) — Due to flooding from a significant storm and multiple subsequent storm systems in Northern Utah, the 2022 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship on the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah,
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August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Beta USA has developed its 2023 line of EVO Trials bikes to further functionality and aesthetics, with the most radical engine updates reserved for its premier models. “All modifications are introduced to satisfy ever evolving consumers, as tastes and riding styles change, and to
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Chris Spoonogle, Lightning Weppler take home special recognitions PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 9, 2022) — As the festivities began to wind down on the final day of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which ran July 22-24 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the event’s most
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August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 26 opened a special investigation into a crash in which a Tesla with its Autopilot system engaged hit and killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The crash happened when the Tesla collided with the back of
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 2, 2022) — AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield — one of the biggest single-weekend summer events in all of motorcycling, including the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet — once again thrilled motorcyclists from around the country and the world who flooded to the Mid-Ohio
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New Loretta Lynn MX Mobile App Allows Fans to Stay Connected from Anywhere MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (August 1, 2022) — On the eve of the 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, MX Sports has announced that RacerTV will once again provide exclusive live streaming coverage of the world’s largest
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family, friends and team of Stock 1000 competitor Scott Briody, who succumbed to injuries sustained in qualifying at Brainard International Raceway today. More information below from the official MotoAmerica release: Scott Briody, 1971-2022 MotoAmerica and
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July 27, 2022 By Kali Kotoski By seemingly every measure, the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield was a wild success, with possibly the largest attendance ever recorded. While the ticket sales are still being counted, a conservative estimate would put attendance upwards of 40,000. The event,
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PALMETTO, Fla., (July 21, 2022) – Among stiff category competition, Eli Tomac came up big at last night’s 2022 ESPY Awards Show by winning his first-ever ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports category. Hosted by ESPN, the ESPYs are the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the best athletes
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the loved ones of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and member of the Indian Wrecking Crew Bobby Hill, who recently passed away just days after celebrating his 100th birthday. Hill was born July 8,
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Six to be inducted on Oct. 28 at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2022) — The votes have been tallied, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the six inductees to be honored during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Suzuki Motor USA will be the Associate Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Suzuki is
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Semi-automated vehicles and the danger they and their drivers pose to motorcyclists Michael Sayre July 1, 2022 It may sound like science fiction, but in a not-too-distant future it is possible that self-driving technology will make human drivers and motorcyclists a needless complication on the nation’s road, at least in
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By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Harley-Davidson has announced the first bikes in its new Enthusiast Collection with two U.S. Army-inspired paint jobs on the Pan America 1250 and the Tri Glide Ultra designed to honor U.S. Veterans and active service members. “The Enthusiast Collection motorcycles are inspired by Harley-Davidson
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By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Three-time 500cc Grand Prix champion Wayne Rainey was reunited with his 1992 championship-winning YZR500 in an emotional display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The event marked the first time Rainey — one of Yamaha’s most iconic champions —
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The AMA encourages drivers to watch for motorcyclists and urges riders to use extra caution PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 1, 2022) — Independence Day on July 4 presents the perfect time to stop and appreciate the hard-won freedoms we enjoy today, including the freedom to ride motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association
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30-year industry veteran to lead the organization’s business-development efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has tapped longtime industry veteran Michael Kula as its Manager of Business Development. Kula, whose career spans three decades in the motorcycle industry in sales, advertising and public relations, has
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The Crossroads will feature the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ride-in Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn, vendors and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 28, 2022) — The Old Bike Barn Crossroads will return to the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield on July 22-24 at the
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 World Trophy Team riders selected to represent the U.S. at the 2022 FIM International Six Days Enduro — the world’s largest and most prestigious annual off-road motorcycle competition — in Le Puy en Velay, France, Aug. 29-Sept.
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Riding to work is about more than just having an extra-fun commute June 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Are you struggling with getting to work on time because of the same old traffic and construction? Or does flipping the radio station and hearing the never-ending dings from email notifications make
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