American Motorcyclist Association
Five days of amateur racing returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — The 2021 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is scheduled for July 15-20 in Du Quoin, Ill., promising five days of intense competition among the nation’s elite amateur riders. Promoted by Steve Nace
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Kenda, STACYC and Iron Pony partner to bring first-of-its-kind kids moto playground PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — Kenda Tire has been announced as the Official Tire of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We’re pumped
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Long-time motorcycle manufacturer celebrates 120 years of pure motorcycling with fans at AMA VMD PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 7, 2021) — Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer that produced its first motorcycle in 1901, was recently announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July
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Long-time insurance provider to connect with motorcyclists and celebrate motorcycling at Mid-Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2021) — GEICO, an insurance company established in 1938, was recently announced as the Official Insurance Company of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car
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The Crossroads will feature the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ride-in Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn, vendors and more PICKERINGTON, OH (June 28, 2021) — The Old Bike Barn Crossroads will return to 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days on July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in
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Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company to connect with wrenchers and riders at Mid-Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2021) — B’laster, an Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company, was recently named the Official Rust Remover and Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take place July 23-25
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2021 AMA VMD features On Any Sunday theme and special outdoor screening of the beloved moto-documentary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2021) — David Aldana, one of motorcycle racing’s most legendary and popular riders, and a fixture in Bruce Brown’s epic moto-documentary On Any Sunday, will be Grand Marshal for the
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10 World, Junior and Women’s Trophy riders — along with 21 Club Team riders — will represent the United States in the 2021 FIM International Six Days Enduro PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 9, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 Trophy team riders selected to represent the United
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Longtime racing lubricant brand to connect with vintage bike fans during July 23-25 event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 17, 2021) — Blendzall, a powersports lubricant brand with more than 60 years in motorcycle racing, was recently named the Official Oil Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take
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Motorists urged to use special caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists throughout the nation that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Launched by the AMA in the early 1980s, the campaign and its message have been adopted by many AMA-sanctioned clubs, state
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Featuring an On Any Sunday theme, VMD will highlight people, machines, and memorabilia from Bruce Brown’s beloved moto documentary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2021) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill has been named Grand Marshal for the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio
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Mann, a two-time AMA Grand National Champion, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 28, 2021) — Dick “Bugsy” Mann, one of the most versatile racers to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle, passed away on April 26 at the age of 86. Mr. Mann,
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Kuhn, one of the nation’s top off-road racers, was inducted to the AMA Hall of Fame in 2003 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 5, 2021) — Del Kuhn, one of the nation’s top off-road racers in the 1940s and ’50s, passed away peacefully on March 24. He was 95. Born in Camp
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PICKERINGTON, OH (March 22, 2021) — Brady Bargeron of Bentley, Mich., and Kyle Johnson of Muskegon, Mich., were named the 2021 AMA Amateur Ice Racers of the Year for their performances in the 2021 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship, held on Feb. 6 in Oshkosh, Wis. Bargeron won the Open Amateur
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Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based
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Becomes third U.S. state to allow lane filtering in traffic PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Montana has become the third state to recognize lane filtering, with Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature on a bill legalizing filtering of motorcycles under certain conditions. “We applaud the efforts of Montana’s motorcycling community and the state’s legislators,
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New communications team will use compelling storytelling, engagement to serve AMA mission PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the appointment of longtime motorsports journalist and motorcycle industry veteran Mitch Boehm as Editorial Director, in addition to other changes in the communications department. In his role, Boehm (on
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AMA Life Member and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, died at home Feb. 3 after a long illness.
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Paul Slavik, Brittany Young honored for their contributions to motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors has selected two recipients for its 2021 national awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle
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Californian won 1980 AMA Supercross Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mike Bell, one of America’s leading Supercross and motocross racers of the late 1970s and early ’80s, has died. He was 63. Born on Aug. 8, 1957, in Los Angeles, Mr. Bell began riding at age 10 in the mountains near
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