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California Signs Law Regarding Sanctioned Event Permit for Off-Highway Motorcycle Competition

CA SB 708 creates new competition permit program in wake of dissolution of the Red Sticker Program in 2021 Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2024) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Senate Bill 708 into law on Sept. 22, which created a much-needed off-highway competition vehicle permit program after the California Air

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AMA Congratulates 2024 AMA Speedway National Champion Broc Nicol

Nicol earns first career AMA Speedway National title after tightly-contested season Photo Credit: Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2024) — With a victory at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway on Sept. 21, Broc Nicol brought home his first AMA Speedway National Championship, holding off former champions Max Ruml and Billy Janniro. Entering the

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Eli Tomac Replaces Injured Chase Sexton on Team USA for Motocross of Nations

Photo Credit: Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2024) — Destiny took a second shot at Team USA’s Motocross of Nations prospects on Saturday, sidelining team captain and MXGP Class rider Chase Sexton with an injury, but another former AMA champion is joining the fight. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac

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Cooper Webb Joins the United States Motocross of Nations Team

Webb added alongside Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger on Team USA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 18, 2024) — Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chance Hymas of Team Honda HRC Progressive will be unable to compete at the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, which is slated to run Oct. 4-6 at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.K. Filling in

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AMA Distributes Sound Meter Kits to Four Chartered Clubs

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2024) — As part of its commitment to further educate riders about sound levels, the American Motorcyclist Association will once again distribute sound test kits to four chartered clubs across the country. This year’s recipients of the annual AMA Sound Meter Program include the Coast Riders Motorcycle Club, Trail Riders of

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2024 United States Trials des Nations Team Announced

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 4, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce the men and women selected to represent the United States at the 2024 FIM Trial des Nations, which takes place Sept. 21-22 in Pobladura de Las Regueras, Spain. Team USA includes Josh Roper, Alex Myers and Alexander Niederer on the men’s

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AMA Announces 2024 U.S. Motocross of Nations Team

Chase Sexton, Chance Hymas and Aaron Plessinger to compete on behalf of the United States at the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 28, 2024) — A trio of top-flight motocross racers will represent the United States at the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will be held Oct.

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The 2024 AMA Road Race Grand Championship Set for Oct. 18-20

Event to run at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 28, 2024) — The AMA Road Race Grand Championship will return to the historic Daytona International Speedway on Oct. 18-20, running alongside the famed Biketoberfest event. “As is the case every year, the 2024 AMA Road

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AMA Partners With Biketoberfest® Ahead of Event’s 32nd Annual Rally

Four-day event scheduled Oct. 17-20 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Photo Credit: Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association is adding a new stop to its annual AMA Gypsy Tour: Biketoberfest® in Daytona Beach, Fla, which runs Oct. 17-20 this year. “Biketoberfest® is a fall staple for

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MotoAmerica Makes Successful Return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Fan-favorite track delivers big crowd and action-packed racing Photo Credit: Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 19, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates MotoAmerica on a triumphant return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, after a 10-year absence from the iconic track. MotoAmerica, home of the AMA Superbike Championship, visited Mid-Ohio for

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