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AMA Road Race Grand Championship Takes Place Oct. 22-25 at Barber Motorsports Park

The AMA Road Race Grand Championship returns to Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 22-25, with the 2020 WERA Grand National Final. The official U.S. amateur road racing championship, sanctioned by the AMA and operated by WERA Motorcycle Racing Inc., features 13 competition classes for motorcycles from 400cc to 1,000cc. The country’s top amateur

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Peter Stockus joins American Motorcyclist Association Government Relations Department

Veteran campaign manager Peter Stockus has joined the American Motorcyclist Association staff as the government relations manager for off-highway issues. Stockus most recently oversaw land-use, candidate campaigns and other issues for the Calvert Street Group, a political consulting firm in Nashville, Tenn. His campaign experience dates to 2016. At the AMA, Stockus will report to

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AMA Supermoto National Championship Scheduled for Nov. 7-8

The 2020 AMA Supermoto National Championship features two days of competition in November in Tucson. Ariz., to determine who receives the coveted AMA National No. 1 plate in five classes. Originally scheduled as a six-event series, this national championship, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, will consist of four points-earning races. The format includes two

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American Motorcyclist Association Says ‘Watch for Riders’

With the long weekend for the Labor Day holiday Sept. 5-7, the American Motorcyclist Association asks motorists to be especially aware of nearby motorcycles as they travel to family gatherings and other outings. "As we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of American workers on this holiday, all road users must be aware of

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American Motorcyclist Association names Mike Pelletier Director of Racing

The American Motorcyclist Association has promoted Michael Pelletier to director of racing from his role as AMA Supercross manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelletier is responsible for the AMA’s domestic amateur and professional competition operations.

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AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Awards AMA National No. 1 Plates

The American Motorcyclist Association recognized four outstanding racers with special awards at the conclusion of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship held Aug. 3-8 at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

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AMA National No. 1 Plates Awarded at Flat Track Grand Championship

More than 725 riders from as far away as California and New York turned out July 19-25 for the 2020 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, first at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., and, then, at Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ohio.

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Tiffany Cipoletti joins American Motorcyclist Association staff

AMA member Tiffany Cipoletti, who has worked on motorcycle rights issues in Washington, D.C., for more than a decade, is the new American Motorcyclist Association government relations manager for on-highway issues. She will be based at the AMA Government Relations office in Washington, D.C., reporting to AMA Government Relations Director Mike Sayre.

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Street Skills Discount Now Available to American Motorcyclist Association Members

Members of the American Motorcyclist Association are eligible for a 10 percent discount on all online courses offered by Street Skills LLC, a new AMA Member Benefit Partner. The Street Skills curriculum is based on Jon DelVecchio's 2018 book "Cornering Confidence: The Formula for 100% Control in Curves," and includes 109 online lessons.

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AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Rescheduled for Sept. 19-20

The 2020 American Motorcyclist Association Hillclimb Grand Championship, the amateur national championship event for motorcycle and ATV hillclimb, is rescheduled for Sept. 19-20 at the Pioneer Motorcycle Club in Waterford, Ohio.

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