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Discounted Tickets for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Now on Sale for AMA Members

Swap meet booths also available to previous purchasers Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2026) — Scheduled for July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the country’s biggest and best vintage motorcycling event, and AMA members can get ahead of the curve as discounted

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the friends and family of longtime senator and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2025, at 92 years old. A staunch advocate for motorcycling and motorcyclist rights at the national level, Campbell was

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AMA Press Releases Membership News

AMA Looks Back on 2025 and Turns Attention Toward America 250 Celebration in 2026

AMA enjoyed another year filled with motorcycling milestones and sets its sights on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 30, 2025) — With 2025 nearly in the rearview mirror, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) wishes its members and riders around the country a happy and joyous new year. In 2025,

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American Motorcyclist Association Welcomes Willy Browning as Motocross Manager

Longtime staple of Ohio motocross community and former pro to lead AMA amateur motocross program Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association has hired Willy Browning as Motocross Manager, where he will work with rules commissions, manage chartered promoter relationships and develop programs to advance the sport. “Willy

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AMA Press Releases Events News Racing

AMA Announces Dates and Locations for 2026 Road to the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Participating racers to earn five points toward championship standings at AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2025) — With the 50th anniversary of the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing to be held in 2026, the American Motorcyclist Association announced the addition

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

AMA Celebrates International Accomplishments at FIM Awards in Switzerland

Several Americans honored for competitive efforts across the globe PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 18, 2025) — The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme hosted its end-of-year award ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the AMA had representatives on hand while a number of Americans were honored for their racing prowess on the international stage. AMA President

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Mathew Grynwald Named 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

AMA recognizes a trio of outstanding motorcyclists with AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year, Mathew Grynwald, who played a significant role in the efforts to pass an inherent risk law in Texas in 2025. “Mathew Grynwald’s selfless work

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AMA Applauds Changes Made to America the Beautiful Pass

America the Beautiful Pass will once again cover two motorcycles per pass at national parks PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 2, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) applauds the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding changes made to the America the Beautiful Pass (Annual Pass), which will once again cover two motorcycles

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

AMA Announces Nominees for 2025 AMA Racing Awards

Voting now open for AMA Athlete, Racer of the Year and additional competition categories Photo Credit: Willy Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 1, 2025) — Following another remarkable year of racing across the nation, the American Motorcyclist Association has announced the nominees for the 2025 AMA Racing Awards. These annual honors celebrate the riders, organizers and

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

AMA Welcomes AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series as AMA National Championship

Photo Courtesy of the AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 21, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced that the AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series — now, the AMA National Hard Enduro Championship — will be a national championship series starting in 2026. With events spanning from Hawaii to Pennsylvania, the AMA National

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