American Motorcyclist Association
Hires Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly full time PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 7, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association has added two experienced racing managers to its full-time ranks — Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly. The pair have been involved with the AMA and AMA-sanctioned pro and amateur racing for years as
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S.B. 96 pushes non-consensual organ donation for motorcycle crash victims not wearing a helmet PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 31, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently expressed outrage and began the fight against Connecticut’s proposed legislation, S.B. 96, which would presuppose that any street-riding motorcyclist killed would automatically become an organ
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Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days tickets go on sale for AMA members today PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 26, 2023) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, America’s grandest celebration of vintage motorcycles and the people who love them, will take place July 21-23, 2023, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
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Checking in with Bosch and its advanced Forward Collision Warning System technology January 25, 2023 By Michael Sayre NOTE: This story first appeared in the December 2022 issue of American Motorcyclist It is an unfortunate fact of our two-wheeled life that many motorcyclists involved in crashes — almost a third
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January 13, 2023 By Joy Burgess Photos by Andrew Wheeler The tragic news that motorsports photographer Andrew Wheeler passed away came out on Jan. 6. Only 60 years old, the British expat who resided in Texas passed away after spending several months suffering the effects of a mini stroke he
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A 2022 review of the AMA Government Relations Department’s actions, and a look at what’s coming in 2023 January 11, 2023 By Joy Burgess Protecting motorcyclists’ rights is one of the ways the AMA fulfills its mission of promoting the motorcycle lifestyle and protecting the future of motorcycling, and the
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Two three-day qualifiers will replace ISDE qualifier series PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 11, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced changes in the U.S. ISDE qualifier process for 2023 in preparation for the 97th ISDE, which will take place Nov. 6-11 in San Juan, Argentina. Instead of an ISDE qualifier series,
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By Kali Kotoski The 2023 legislative year could see a raft of lane-filtering legislation introduced around the country, and wherever that happens, rider safety will improve (if filtering/splitting is done correctly) and American will move a step or two closer to adopting riding/traffic practices that are standard in many parts
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Loretta Lynn, Brian Schaffran and Molly Vaughan, and Chris Real receive 2022 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec 14, 2022) — Following a winning performance at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) that brought the MXoN Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States, the U.S. MXoN team
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By Kali Kotoski Nov. 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden fails to support the motorcycle industry’s push into the electrification of two-wheeled transportation by not including tax credits meant to lower the cost of EVs. The law aims to reshape the nation’s energy
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 11, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association deeply appreciates the service of the U.S. military, and their work to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy. This Veterans Day the AMA thanks all veterans for serving their country, both at home and abroad. Thousands of AMA members have
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The basics of properly pickling your motorcycle for the winter months By Mitch Boehm Nov. 3, 2022 For many of us in the upper tier of the country, it’s that oh-so depressing time again — when the clocks fall back, the days get shorter, the temperatures fall…and motorcycles get put
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November 1, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The AMA’s Government Relations Department has been receiving reports from members that insurance companies are not paying out motorcycle theft claims due to a lack of paperwork and unannounced policy changes. In 2021, motorcycle thefts were up 26 percent compared to 2020, and in
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Event brings together motorcycling legends, enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 30, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members Friday evening during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class
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October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski John Ashmead, best known for winning the 1989 Daytona 200, died at 59. He succumbed to cancer on October 16 and was in hospice care in Florida. “It is sad to hear that such a dedicated racer has passed at such a young age,”
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October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Indian Motorcycle Racing secured its sixth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, with Jared Mees taking home the 2022 Grand National Championship. Mees’ second and third-place finishes at the Volusia Half-Mile I & II finale were more than enough to cement his spot
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October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski A new study released by the Connected Motorcycle Consortium — an industry-led group — proves that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) pose safety risks for motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users. The study comes as governments plan to allow self-driving technology on public roads.
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October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski If Harley-Davidson’s subsidiary LiveWire listing on the New York Stock Exchange—raising $334 million on the first day of trading on September 27—is not a clear sign of the current and future market potential for EV motorcycles, it is hard to say what is. LiveWire
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Oct. 4, 2022 By Joy Burgess Today the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule was announced by Feld Entertainment. This year it includes an opening round at Anaheim (no surprise there), a round at a brand-new stadium in San Diego, and a return to Nashville, Tenn. Instead of three rounds
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By Kali Kotoski October 4, 2020 The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden fails to support the motorcycle industry’s push into the electrification of two-wheeled transportation by not including tax credits meant to lower the cost of EVs. The law aims to reshape the nation’s energy
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