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California Senate Adopts AMA-Supported Anti-Motorcyclist Profiling Resolution

The resolution urges law enforcement agencies to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2021) — The California Senate on July 12 adopted Senate Resolution 41 to promote increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling. The resolution, introduced by state Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), encourages local and state law

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2021 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Gets Underway August 7

Over two intense days of competition, riders will battle for AMA No. 1 plates at the Valley Springs Motorcycle Club in Bay City, Wis. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2021) — The nation’s best amateur motorcycle and ATV hillclimb competitors are set to test their prowess at the Valley Springs Motorcycle Club in Bay City, Wis.,

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Royal Enfield, Honda to Offer Demo Rides at 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Event takes place July 23-25 in Lexington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — Motorcyclists in the market for a new bike can experience some of the hottest models available from Royal Enfield and American Honda at 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield, July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington,

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Derek Rickman Passes

Rickman was part of one of the most famous brother partnerships in motorcycle history PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — Motorcycle icon Derek Rickman passed away on July 3 after a short battle with cancer. He was 88. Derek, born in 1933, along with his younger brother Don, commanded British motocross superiority in the 1960s,

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AMA Thanks Roadracing World Action Fund for Soft-Barrier Deployment at AMA Vintage Grand Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association expresses its appreciation to the Roadracing World Action Fund for assisting with soft-barrier deployment at the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, taking place July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield. “We appreciate the contribution

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Biltwell to Co-Sponsor AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Swap Meet

Largest swap meet in North America features 35 acres of motorcycles and parts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 16, 2021) — Biltwell — a motorcycle parts, helmets, gear and apparel company — is co-sponsoring the largest swap meet in North America, which will be held at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield, July 23-25 at

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Federal Motorcycle Transport Co-Sponsors AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Swap Meet

Huge swap meet includes motorcycles, parts and gear across more than 800 vendor spaces PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2021) — Federal Motorcycle Transport is co-sponsoring the largest swap meet in North America, which will be held at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield, July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington,

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Judges Strike Down EPA Rule Allowing Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales

D.C. Circuit decided the Environmental Protection Agency Rule overstepped congressional authority PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 14, 2021) — The U.S. Court of Federal Appeals for the District of Columbia on July 2 struck down a 2019 rule that allowed for the sale of a 15 percent ethanol gasoline blend during the summer months by concluding that

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AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Scheduled for July in Du Quoin, Ill.

Five days of amateur racing returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — The 2021 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is scheduled for July 15-20 in Du Quoin, Ill., promising five days of intense competition among the nation’s elite amateur riders. Promoted by Steve Nace Racing, the Grand Championship returns

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Kenda Tire Announced as Official Tire of 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Kenda, STACYC and Iron Pony partner to bring first-of-its-kind kids moto playground PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — Kenda Tire has been announced as the Official Tire of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We’re pumped to be back at Vintage

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