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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Swap Meet Sells Out

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 10, 2024) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Yamaha, is home to the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America, and this year it’s bigger than ever. The swap meet, which features 825 vendor spots, has already sold out — a testament to the growing size of 2024 AMA Vintage

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Lojak Passes Away

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 9, 2024) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Lojak, one of the most dominant off-road racers of his generation, passed away on Monday, July 8, at 63 years old. The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lojak. Born on Dec. 18, 1960, Lojak first

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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference

Landmark decision poised to curtail autonomy of government agencies PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 3, 2024) — The Supreme Court’s June 28 decision to overturn so-called “Chevron deference” in a landmark case will restrict the ability of government regulators to act outside of Congressional or federal judiciary oversight, likely altering the scope and power of regulations impacting

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Larry Huffman Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2024) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Larry Huffman, American motorcycling’s most legendary AMA Supercross and motocross announcer and commentator, and the man behind the “Supermouth” nickname, passed away Monday, July 1. He was 82. Huffman worked as a Southern California disc jockey during the 1960s and began announcing races at

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AMA Announces 2024 U.S. Junior Motocross Team

Eleven riders to represent the United States at Circuit Kamperweg Heerde in the Netherlands PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the 11 members of the 2024 United States Junior Motocross Team at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, which is set to run on July 12-14 at

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Kenda Tire Named Official Camping Partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 1, 2024) — Kenda Tire will support Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, which runs July 26-28 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, joining on as the official camping partner of this year’s event. “We love attending AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days each year, and we’re incredibly excited

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024

Five influential motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 10 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days event in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 20, 2024) — Following weeks of voting, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the five inductees who will be honored during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on

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B’laster Continues Support of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha

Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company sponsor The Crossroads and VMD Hall of Fame Bike Show PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 18, 2024) — Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company B’laster will serve as a sponsor of the Hall of Fame Fan Zone and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame 100-Year Bike Show at 2024 Permco Vintage

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AMA Joins Legislative Leaders on Ride To Work Day

Organized ride through Washington, D.C., emphasized awareness for motorcycles on the open road PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 17, 2024) — On June 12, members of the American Motorcyclist Association’s Government Relations Department celebrated Ride to Work Day by joining the Chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and other motorcycle industry leaders on a ride through Washington,

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AMA’s 100th Anniversary Celebrated at State and Local Levels

AMA celebrates 100th Anniversary with pair of celebrations at Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, and AMA Campus in Pickerington, Ohio Photo Courtesy of Sen. Tim Schaffer’s Office PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 14, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association was honored at both state and local levels recently as it celebrates a century of protecting the rights

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