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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Former Harley-Davidson CEO Richard Teerlink Passes Away

Photo of Teerlink, located on the far right, at his 2015 AMA Hall of Fame Induction. Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 30, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Richard Teerlink, who served as Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in the 1980s and ’90s. He was 88

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New York Awards Motorcycle Safety Training Contract Following AMA Advocacy

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), which represents 215,000-plus members nationwide — including nearly 11,500 in New York — welcomes the news that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) has officially awarded the contract to resume state-approved motorcycle safety training. This decision comes after a nearly two-month

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Alexander Fedortsov Claims 2025 SMX Next — Supercross AMA National Championship

Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Alexander Fedortsov of Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha, who claimed the 2025 SMX Next — Supercross AMA National Championship on Saturday, April 26, in Pittsburgh, Pa. “It was a terrific season of SMX Next racing, and Alexander Fedortsov proved that he is

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Event Registration Now Open for 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 25, 2025) — The opportunities are endless at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, and event registration is now open for several of the exciting happenings planned for the weekend. Registration for the Lap for History, Ashland Dinner Ride and Motorcycle Classics AMA Hall

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AMA Announces Team USA Roster for 2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the 11-person roster for the 2025 United States Junior Motocross Team at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, set to run July 6 in Romagné, France. “We couldn’t pick a better group of up-and-comers to represent the United States at the FIM Junior Motocross

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Racing Registration Now Open for 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

Photo Credit: GingerSnaps Photography PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 21, 2025) — Racing registration has officially opened for 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which will run July 25-27 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. With near-endless racing opportunities, both off-road and on the famed 2.4-mile road course at

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Pre-Registration Now Open for the 2025 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Photo Credit: GingerSnaps Photography PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially opened pre-registration for the 2025 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will run June 29-July 5 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. With flat track racing across four disciplines — Half-Mile, Mile, Short

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Roof Systems Joins as Title Sponsor for 2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 16, 2025) — Roof Systems will be the title sponsor of the 2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will run June 29-July 5 at the famed Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. Roof Systems, located in Dallas, Texas, is a family-owned and professionally managed commercial roofing & sheet metal

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Arkansas Passes Motorcycle Inherent Risk Legislation

Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 11, 2025) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed Act 312 into law on March 18, establishing inherent risk for off-road motorcyclists and enhancing protections for event organizers throughout the state. The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the passage of Act 312, which offers greater protections for private

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Motorcycle Classics and Royal Enfield to Sponsor the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2025) — Motorcycle Classics will serve as the official title sponsor and Royal Enfield will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show, which will take place Saturday, July 26, during Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution.Motorcycle Classics

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