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Two American Teams Visit the Podium at 2021 ISDE

Women’s World Trophy team wins gold, while World Trophy team takes third PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — Two of the U.S. 2021 ISDE teams visited the podium in their respective classes last Saturday as the FIM International Six Days Enduro came to an end in Italy. The Women’s World Trophy team not only won

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American Motorcyclist Association Withdraws from 2021 Motocross of Nations

Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions contribute to U.S. team’s decision PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association will not participate in the 2021 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Motocross of Nations, Sept. 25-26 in Mantova, Italy. Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions presented logistical challenges that contributed to

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Dates Announced for 30th AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 22-24, 2022

World’s best vintage motorcycling bash returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that the 30th installment of its annual celebration of vintage motorcycles will be July 22-24, 2022, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is getting better every

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2021 AMA Speedway National Championship Series to begin in September

Three-round series to include East and West Coast rounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 26, 2021) — The AMA Speedway National Championship Series is bringing added sideways excitement to the 2021 season with two of the three-round series being held in New York followed by a final round in California. Typically, the entire series has been held

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2021 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at The Bonneville Salt Flats Takes Place Aug. 29-Sept. 2

Photos by Scooter Grubb  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 23, 2021)— Motorcycle racers from around the globe will soon descend on the Bonneville Salt Flats, vying to set national and world records in hopes to be crowned the world’s fastest racer at the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship in Wendover, Utah, Aug. 29-Sept. 2. “After missing last

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers condolences following death of Yvon Duhamel

French Canadian and top road racer in 1960s-1970s passes away at 81 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 20, 2021)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of the outgoing and talented Yvon Duhamel, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 1999 known for riding the temperamental and brutally

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Winner of 2021 Raffle Bike

AMA member Bill Bigleman of Duvall, Wash., claims prize PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 12, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2021 raffle bike, a 100-year anniversary edition Harley-Davidson Sportster customized by renowned bike builder Kevin Dunworth to commemorate board-track racers, was won by Bill Bigleman of Duvall, Wash. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer David

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021

Eight to be inducted on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 7, 2021) — The voters have spoken, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the eight inductees who will be honored during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio. The AMA

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AMA Thanks Partners, Supporters Who Helped Produce Remarkable AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

America’s largest vintage motorcycling celebration roars back in 2021 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The biggest bash in vintage motorcycling — AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield — reached new heights in 2021 as motorcyclists from coast to coast descended on Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 23-25, for three days of racing,

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Welcome New Inductees on Oct. 15

Voters selecting members of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021 now PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honor its Class of 2021 on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, on Oct. 15. Eligible voters are currently determining which nominees will be selected for induction. In addition to all previously

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