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2024 AMA Supercross and Motocross Professional Numbers Announced

 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 2, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the professional competition numbers for pro-licensed riders participating in 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross Championship and SuperMotocross Championships. Professional numbers are assigned and used in competition. The reigning champion races with the No. 1 plate when competing in the region or

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T.C. Christenson
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer T.C. Christenson Passes Away

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 2005 Hall of Fame inductee T.C. Christenson, who passed away on Monday, Sept. 25. A native of Kenosha, Wis., Christenson entered the world of motorcycling when he was 15 years old, purchasing a

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Beta Dual Sport
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Beta USA Agrees To Three-Year Extension As Title Sponsor For Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series

Beta USA to serve in the role through 2026  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2023) — Having served as the Title Sponsor for the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series since 2015, motorcycle manufacturer Beta USA will remain in the role through 2026. “Beta USA has been the perfect title sponsor for our national dual sport

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Max Ruml with his championship No. 1 plate.
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The AMA Congratulates 2023 AMA Speedway National Champion Max Ruml

Ruml outlasts fierce competition for second career title PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2023) — For the second time in his 15-year racing career, Max Ruml stood alone atop the AMA Speedway National Championship standings, completing his run to the title with a strong showing in the third round of the 2023 season at the Fast

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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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2023 FIM Motocross of Nations Team USA
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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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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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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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