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AMA Saddened by Passing of Amateur Flat-Track Racer Alyssa Kruppenbacker

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 6, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of AMA member and amateur flat-track racer Alyssa Kruppenbacker from Crescent City, Fla. She was 14 years old.  Alyssa passed away following an on-track incident during the Mile program of the AMA Flat Track

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Kenda Tire Joins as Official Camping Sponsor of 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

(Photo Credit: Kevin Wing) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2026) — Kenda Tire will serve as the official camping sponsor of 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which will run July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Established in 1962, Kenda Tire is one of the world’s most

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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley

(Photo Credit: American Flat Track) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is deeply saddened by the passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley, who passed away Saturday, June 27, following a racing incident that took place during the American Flat Track Lima Half-Mile II, in Lima, Ohio. Dan was a

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Third Annual AMA Pitbike Championship to Run at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

SSR Motorsports to serve as title sponsor for the event while All Balls Racing comes in as presenting sponsor (Photo Credit: Kevin Wing) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 25, 2026) — Returning in 2026, the third-annual AMA Pitbike Championship will run alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution and will be sponsored by

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Alongside AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Amateur road racing event to be held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio (Photo Credit: John Varela) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2026) — For the first time in the event’s history, the 2026 AMA Road Race Grand Championship will run alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, taking place at the iconic Mid-Ohio Sports Car

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Swap Meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Sells Out in 2026

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2026) — For the third straight year, North America’s largest vintage motorcycle swap meet has sold out. A major piece of Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution — running July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course — the swap meet is filled with vintage motorcycles, parts, memorabilia

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

Six acclaimed motorcyclists earn motorcycling’s highest honor as AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers (Photo: Left to Right: Gary Sellers, Jake Johnson, Damon Bradshaw, Russell Bobbitt, Eraldo Ferracci and Dale Walker) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 16, 2026) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the six distinguished motorcyclists that will be inducted into its hallowed halls during

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Motorcycle Classics and Royal Enfield Return as Sponsors of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Motorcycle Classics and Royal Enfield return as title and presenting sponsors, respectively, for 2026 Photo Credit: Kevin Wing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 12, 2026) — One of the most noteworthy events at 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution is the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show, once again sponsored by Motorcycle Classics and

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of AMA Superbike

The illustrious history of AMA Superbike to be celebrated at 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution Photo Credit: John Owens *Photographed: Wes Cooley (No. 34) and Freddie Spencer (No. 8)* PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 10, 2026) — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of AMA Superbike, 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

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AMA Welcomes Industry Leaders and Members of Congress to 2026 Ride to Work Day Event in Washington, D.C.

Photo Credit: AMA WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, organized and hosted a Congressional Ride to Work Day event in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 8. The event brought together lawmakers, motorcycle industry leaders and motorcycle rights advocates to highlight the importance of motorcycling

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