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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Oct. 15-17

AMA amateur road racing championship to be hosted by Daytona International Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2021) — The AMA Road Race Grand Championship takes place at Daytona International Speedway, Oct. 15-17, 2021. Promoted by the American Sportbike Racing Association LLC, the event is the official U.S. amateur road racing championship, sanctioned by the American

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2022 Supercross and Motocross Professional Numbers Announced

Webb, Ferrandis among those holding No. 1 plates PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship professional competition numbers for pro-licensed riders. The assigned professional numbers are used in competition, and the reigning champion races with the No. 1

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U.S. Returns Talent for 2021 FIM Trial des Nations, Sept. 17-19

2021 FIM Trial des Nations begins Friday in Gouveia, Portugal PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 17, 2021) — The 2021 FIM Trial des Nations heats up this weekend with a three-day event in Gouveia, Portugal, from Sept. 17-19. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, and U.S. representatives are organized by the American Motorcyclist

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2021 FIM Speedway of Nations Semifinals Take Place Sept. 17 and 18

Latvia hosts 2021 FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals; U.S. team seeks end to drought PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 16, 2021) — The 2021 Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals begin this weekend in Daugavpils, Latvia, providing the United States team with a chance to qualify for its first World Team Championship in 20 years. The

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Two American Teams Visit the Podium at 2021 ISDE

Women’s World Trophy team wins gold, while World Trophy team takes third PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — Two of the U.S. 2021 ISDE teams visited the podium in their respective classes last Saturday as the FIM International Six Days Enduro came to an end in Italy. The Women’s World Trophy team not only won

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American Motorcyclist Association Withdraws from 2021 Motocross of Nations

Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions contribute to U.S. team’s decision PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association will not participate in the 2021 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Motocross of Nations, Sept. 25-26 in Mantova, Italy. Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions presented logistical challenges that contributed to

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Dates Announced for 30th AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 22-24, 2022

World’s best vintage motorcycling bash returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that the 30th installment of its annual celebration of vintage motorcycles will be July 22-24, 2022, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is getting better every

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2021 AMA Speedway National Championship Series to begin in September

Three-round series to include East and West Coast rounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 26, 2021) — The AMA Speedway National Championship Series is bringing added sideways excitement to the 2021 season with two of the three-round series being held in New York followed by a final round in California. Typically, the entire series has been held

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2021 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at The Bonneville Salt Flats Takes Place Aug. 29-Sept. 2

Photos by Scooter Grubb  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 23, 2021)— Motorcycle racers from around the globe will soon descend on the Bonneville Salt Flats, vying to set national and world records in hopes to be crowned the world’s fastest racer at the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship in Wendover, Utah, Aug. 29-Sept. 2. “After missing last

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers condolences following death of Yvon Duhamel

French Canadian and top road racer in 1960s-1970s passes away at 81 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 20, 2021)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of the outgoing and talented Yvon Duhamel, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 1999 known for riding the temperamental and brutally

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