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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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American Motorcyclist Association Adds to Government Relations Staff

Zach Farmer and Nick Sands bring political expertise to help deliver on the AMA’s mission to protect motorcycling. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 4, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) bolstered its Government Relations Department in July with the additions of Washington Representative Zach Farmer and Central States Representative Nick Sands. The hiring of Farmer and

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Tickets To 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Now On Sale

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 3, 2023) — Tickets for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which takes place Sept. 15 at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio, during AMA Hall of Fame Days, are now available to the public. Tickets to the induction ceremony, which include entry to the cocktail reception at

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AMA Vintage Grand Champions Crowned at 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Quinn Wentzel and Jim Gawne recognized for their off-road racing prowess during the AMA Vintage Grand Championship in Lexington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 27, 2023) — As competition raged across all three days of the 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which ran July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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AMA Thanks Partners, Supporters and Attendees Who Made 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Royal Enfield a Record-Breaking Event

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2023) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield — one of the largest single-weekend events in all of motorcycling, including North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet — brought tens of thousands of motorcyclists from around the country and the world to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington,

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Royal Enfield’s Project Origin To Make U.S. Debut At 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 17, 2023) — Tens of thousands of vintage motorcycling enthusiasts at 2023 Permco Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield will get a glimpse of history during this year’s event, which runs July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Presenting sponsor Royal Enfield is bringing its one-of-a-kind Project

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Peter Starr Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 5, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of Peter Starr — motorcycle racer, author, TV producer and filmmaker, whose work includes dozens of productions about motorcycles and motorcycling. Starr passed away on July 3 at the age of 80. Born on Nov.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced

Five to be inducted on Sept. 15 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days event in Pickerington, Ohio Thousands of votes have been tallied, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the five inductees to be honored during the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 15 in

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