American Motorcyclist Association
Caden Braswell awarded Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 17, 2022) — From Aug. 1-6, the most talented motocross racers in the country gathered at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., for the 2022 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, where 36 AMA No. 1 plates were
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August 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship in Muskegon, Mich., now in the rearview mirror, August’s Hall of Famer Spotlight focuses on one of AMA Pro Hillclimb’s most decorated riders: Willard “Red” Bryan. Riding during AMA Pro Hillclimb’s golden era in the 1930s, the AMA
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August 10, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Inspired by its successful competition history, Harley-Davidson revealed a new Apex factory custom paint option that hammers home the saying, “look good, ride good.” With a color scheme that features a base of Vivid Black paint, Gauntlet Gray on the graphic element and accent
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July 29, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Starting in August, aspiring motocross racers will have a new machine to contend with — or dominate with — out on the track. In a July 26 press release, KTM introduced the 2023 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition bike, which will be available on
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Temecula Road, Tayla Lynn, Tre Twitty and More Help Kick Off Festivities This information comes from an MX Sports release. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 13, 2022) – The 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship makes its return to storied Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on July 31st
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USMCA and Yamaha announced Laps For Learning fundraiser to help schools in Waverly, Tenn., impacted by 2021’s flooding July 14, 2022 By Keaton Maisano While most of the motorcycling community is located outside Waverly, Tenn. — a stone’s throw from the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s ranch
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EBC Brakes to be Official Brakes sponsor; Fasthouse named Official Apparel PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 14, 2022) — With less than a week until the start of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, EBC Brakes has been named the Official Brakes Sponsor, while Fasthouse takes the title of
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July 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Sixty-eight years ago today, legendary motocross racer and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Kent Howerton was born. Nicknamed the “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Howerton found success throughout the ’70s and ’80s. By the time his professional career was over, Howerton was a three-time AMA Motocross champion
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This information comes from an MX Sports release. The Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program is a groundbreaking program aimed at fostering the next generation of off-the-bike talent for the motocross industry. The program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for individuals who possess exceptional skills in other vital areas of the sport to
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) — Dunlop Motorcycle Tires will be the Official Tire of the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which takes place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., July 7-13. “Everyone at Dunlop is thrilled about the resurgence of the AMA Flat
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Esports spotlight turns to first-ever AMA Esports Motocross Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2022) — The inaugural season of the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports has ended, with Julien Bottaro claiming the top spot on the virtual podium. After four months of racing on RiMS Racing’s virtual
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June 13, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., less than a month away, June’s Hall of Famer Spotlight is Ricky Graham — a three-time AMA Grand National Champion whose career included a win at the world-famous Magic Mile
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May 31, 2022 By Keaton Maisano The enthusiasm, fun and community that surround the Small Bore Corps bring to mind the old saying… “it’s not what you ride, but how you ride it.” Based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the AMA chartered club brings together avid scooterists to ride
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 27, 2022) — Federal Motorcycle Transport is set to return as co-sponsor of the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Federal is thrilled to help sponsor AMA
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AMA urges all motorists to remain safe on our nation’s roadways during Memorial Day weekend PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 27, 2022) — As our country prepares to honor the memories of fallen veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, the American Motorcyclist Association extends its deepest gratitude to the men and women
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May 26, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Despite snow, rain, hail, sleet and temperatures in the 30s for majority of the daylong, 1,000-mile ride, the riders that participated in the 2022 Iron Knights Iron Butt Ride left the experience with warm hearts and teary eyes. While shaken from the brutal weather
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 20, 2022) — Kenda Tire will return as the Official Tire of 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. “It’s about an hour drive up to Mid-Ohio for our Kenda crew,” said Kenda’s
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 17, 2022) — Biltwell, a company dealing with motorcycle parts, helmets, gear and apparel, will return to co-sponsor the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meet — the largest swap meet in North America — at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield July 22-24 at the
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 13, 2022) — The AMA congratulates Team Honda HRC’s Chance Hymas on becoming the first winner of the newly formatted Supercross Futures AMA National Championship on Saturday, May 7, in Salt Lake City. The 16-year-old Hymas, who tallied AMA Supercross Futures wins at the Atlanta and Foxborough
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Recovery Project Brings Life Back to the Ranch While Also Providing Much Needed Financial Relief Through Road 2 Recovery’s “Racers 4 Waverly” Initiative MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 13, 2022) – Several weeks ago, MX Sports, organizers of the world famous Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, welcomed members of the Tennessee media
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