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American Motorcyclist Association Encourages All to Drive Safely This Holiday Season

Awareness, safe driving practices encouraged PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 22, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and drive/ride safely this holiday season. Winter weather and busier roadways require a heightened focus while traveling, and the AMA encourages motorists to look out for motorcyclists — and other

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AMA Press Releases Racing

Path to 2022 AMA Motocross Horizon Award Begins in February

AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifier and Regional Championship dates announced The road to the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s and the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award is set, and it all gets started in February. MX Sports, organizer of the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship,

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AMA Press Releases Racing

Brandy Richards Announced as 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

Kleen, McFarland, Taylor receive 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2021) — Following a historic and undeniable performance in the 2021 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), Brandy Richards has been named the 2021 American Motorcyclist Association Motorcyclist of the Year. Richards became the first person in the century-plus history of the

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AMA Press Releases VMD

Tickets Are Now On Sale for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Discounted tickets available to AMA members for 2022 AMA VMD, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 8, 2021) — While Ohio is cooling down for the winter, anticipation for the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is heating up with the release of tickets for the annual event. In a previous release, it

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AMA Press Releases Racing

Introducing the North America Talent Cup

A new path on the Road to MotoGP™ is set to begin in 2022 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 23, 2021) — Dorna Sports is delighted to announce a new path on the Road to MotoGP™: the North America Talent Cup. Following the blueprint of other Talent Cup programs, the series will be a one-make competition, with

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AMA Press Releases

American Motorcyclist Association Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely During Thanksgiving

Urges defensive, distraction-free driving and riding to keep everyone safe PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 24, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association encourages motorists to watch out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving travel, along with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, equals busier roadways. Additionally, impaired and distracted driving

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AMA Press Releases

AMA and United States Motorcycle Coaching Association Partner to Expand Competition Coaching in America

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 22, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association has entered into a partnership with the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association to grow AMA membership and expand access to responsible and comprehensive coaching for motorcycle racers across the country. Under the agreement, the AMA, the national sanctioning body for motorcycle sport, and the USMCA,

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Hall of Famer and Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wes Cooley, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2004 who was a pioneering force behind the rising popularity of AMA Superbike racing in the 1970s and early ’80s. Cooley passed away

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AMA Press Releases Racing

AMA Supermoto National Championship Set for Nov. 6-7

AMA National No. 1 plate recipients to be determined in Tucson, Ariz. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) — With the Supermoto season coming to a close, AMA National No. 1 plates are up for grabs out in the desert. Running Nov. 6-7, the two-day 2021 AMA Supermoto National Championship will take place at Musselman Honda Circuit

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Friday evening during the 2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by American Honda. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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