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American Motorcyclist Association Adds Shayna Fritz to Government Relations Staff

Fritz to serve as the eastern states representative in her new role PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association continued to restructure its Government Relations Department in September, adding Shayna Fritz as the eastern states representative. Fritz joins Government Relations Director Nick Haris, Washington Representative Zach Farmer and Central States Representative Nick

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AMA Announces 2023 U.S. Motocross of Nations Team

Aaron Plessinger, R.J. Hampshire and Christian Craig to represent the United States at FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The United States will be represented by three of its highly-skilled motocross racers at the 2023 Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will be held Oct. 6-8 in Ernée, France. The 2023

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2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Five Inductees

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2023 Class on Thursday, honoring five new members during the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes Rita Coombs, Ryan Dungey, Barry Hawk, Grant Langston and Travis Pastrana, all of whom received their

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The AMA Adds Several Sponsors to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 13, 2023) — With the American Motorcyclist Association set to induct another star-studded class into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Thursday, several sponsors have stepped in to offer their support for the event. In addition to Title Sponsor IronLilly.com, Presenting Sponsor National Powersports Dealer Association and Livestream Sponsor Dealernews, Yamaha

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IronLilly.com to be Title Sponsor of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Days

National Powersports Dealers Association comes in as presenting sponsor while Dealernews will be the event’s Livestream partner PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 31, 2023) — As the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame prepares to welcome the Class of 2023 to its hallowed halls during AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Days, which runs from Sept. 14-17, IronLilly.com will serve

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2023 AMA Road Race Grand Championship With ASRA Slated To Run Oct. 19-22

The event returns to historic Daytona International Speedway, with seven competition classes of motorcycle racing. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 25, 2023) — Thirteen American Motorcyclist Association No. 1 plates will be up for grabs at the 2023 AMA Road Race Grand Championship, which runs Oct. 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. “The AMA

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AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Schedule Updated

Revised Hall of Fame Days schedule now available PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 22, 2023) — To better accommodate the most prestigious guests of the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — the Class of 2023, which includes Rita Coombs, Ryan Dungey, Barry Hawk, Grant Langston and Travis Pastrana — the date of the ceremony

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2023 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship Canceled

Significant rain on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats contributes to cancellation of FIM Land Speed World Records PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 22, 2023) — The 2023 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship, along with the FIM Land Speed World Records, which takes place on the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, has been canceled due to the remnants

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AMA Congratulates 36 Class Champions at 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

Daxton Bennick honored with Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 16, 2023) — Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., served as the center of the amateur motocross world from July 31-Aug. 5, with 36 class champions earning AMA No. 1 plates during the 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. After sweeping

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby Passes Away

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 7, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame sends its condolences to the family and friends of Earl Bowlby, a 10-time AMA national hillclimb champion, who passed away Saturday, Aug. 5. He was 90 years old. Born on Oct. 27, 1933, in Hocking County, Ohio, Bowlby’s love for motorcycles began as

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