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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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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Mark Buckner

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of motorcyclists’ rights leader and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mark Buckner, who passed away on March 15, 2025. Buckner was a long-time champion for motorcyclists’ rights, serving in numerous leadership roles for ABATE of Colorado and the

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World Champion Brad Lackey to Serve as Grand Marshal of 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: Mitch Friedman PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 27, 2025) — Motocross legend, world champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Brad Lackey will be honored as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution. As one of the defining motocross racers of the 1970s and 80s, Lackey won

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AMA Adds Three New Off Road Racing Series to Schedule

J Day Off Road, Grassroots Off Road Series and American Woods Racing Championship Series make up new additions Photo Credit: Stephanie Vetterly PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 26, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the addition of three new racing series to its schedule, with J Day Off Road, Grassroots Off Road Series,

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AMA Kicks Off 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour

Announces the full schedule of events for the year PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 14, 2025) — The 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour kicked off with Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 28-March 9, with a full slate of unique and exciting events for motorcyclists across the country to follow. With more than 100

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AMA Supports Re-Introduction of the REPAIR Act

*This story has been updated with relevant information regarding the introduction of S.1379 on April 9* PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association endorses H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act), and S.1379, and urges Congress to pass this legislation. Originally proposed in February 2023

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2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship to Run Aug. 8-10

Photo Credit: Garrett Hamilton PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 18, 2025) — The 2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship returns to the AMA’s home state, running from Aug. 8-10 in Waterford, Ohio, with AMA National No. 1 plates up for grabs. “We’re pleased to have the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship right in our backyard in 2025,” AMA Track

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AMA hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus
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AMA Hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Reception 

WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb.14, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) hosted a reception on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus at the American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025. The event brought together members of the Caucus and newly elected members of Congress, along with motorcycle advocacy groups and

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