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United States Congress Celebrates AMA’s 100th Anniversary with Resolution

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 29, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association was honored in the United States Capitol as it celebrates a century of protecting the rights of motorcyclists and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.   The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)

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AMA Thanks Roadracing World Action Fund, MotoAmerica for Support in VMD Road Racing Efforts

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2024) — With a wide collection of vintage road racing on the schedule at 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha — running July 26-28 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — the American Motorcyclist Association extends its gratitude to the Roadracing World Action Fund (RWAF)

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SSR Motorsports Joins as Title Sponsor of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Pitbike Races

Several classes to compete for AMA No. 1 Plates in addition to various exhibition classes PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2024) — For the first time at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycles Days presented by Yamaha — which runs July 26-28 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — AMA No. 1 plates will be

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AMA Joins Coalition in Support of Right to Repair Legislation

Expresses strong support for HR 906, The Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association joined 24 other organizations in support of HR 906, The Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act), which aims to protect the right to repair

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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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