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2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Set for June 29-July 5

The weeklong competition returns to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2025) — The nation’s best amateur flat track racers will return to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., for the 2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship — which will run June 29-July 5. The AMA

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AMA Announces U.S. Team For 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup

Jamie Astudillo, Jordan Jarvis, Kyleigh Stallings, Lachlan Turner and Mikayla Nielsen to represent the United States Photos courtesy of the team. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2025) — The United States will be represented by five outstanding racers at the 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, which runs March 22-23 in Wonthaggi, Australia. The talented quintet

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AMA Announces Nominees For 2024 AMA Racing Awards

Voting is now open for AMA Athlete and Racer of the Year categories Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 9, 2024) — In 2024, thousands of racers competed in a variety of disciplines for racing glory. Now, the American Motorcyclist Association has revealed the nominees for the 2024 AMA Racing Awards. The AMA Racing

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Discounted Tickets For 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Now on Sale for AMA Members

Swap meet booths also available to previous purchasers Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2024) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution is fast approaching — with the grand celebration of all things vintage motorcycling scheduled for July 25-27, 2025, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio

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AMA Looks Back On Its Successful 100th Anniversary

Celebrates a century of AMA rights wins, historic racing accomplishments and camaraderie among riders this holiday season Photo Courtesy of Sen. Tim Schaffer’s Office PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2024) — With the holidays just around the corner and the new year to follow, the American Motorcyclist Association prepares to cap off its year-long celebration of

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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) introduced SB.5583 the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2024. This legislation aims to correct inadequate annual funding for this program, increasing it from $84 million to $281 million.   The

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Tim James Named 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

James elevated the adventure and dual-sport riding communities throughout the year while serving as Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes Photo Credit: Ely Woody PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Tim James, whose service as the Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)

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AMA Racing Adds Supercross & Motocross Veteran Jeremy Albrecht As Technical Manager

Albrecht brings championship-winning technical pedigree to AMA Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Albrecht PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the addition of famed racing tuner Jeremy Albrecht, who will join the AMA Racing Department’s ranks as the technical manager. “We’re pleased to add the talented Jeremy Albrecht to our racing staff as our technical manager,”

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Permco Returns as Title Sponsor of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in 2025

Photo Credit: Todd Westover PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 5, 2024) — Permco will — for the third year in a row — be the title sponsor of 2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will run July 25-27 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “For the past few years, Permco has been a fantastic supporter

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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) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of motorcycling icon and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee — a pioneer for women riders — who passed away on Nov. 27. She

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