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American Motorcyclist Association announces two new extreme off-road series

Qualifying system for 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship opens 26 more spots PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Nine events in two qualifying series provide more opportunities to secure a spot in the 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship, the Tennessee Knockout on Aug. 14-16 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tenn. The new format and

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KTM announced as title sponsor for 2019 AMA Legends & Champions Weekend

Events include AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and AMA Championship Banquet PICKERINGTON, Ohio — KTM will be the title sponsor for the 2019 AMA Legends & Champions Weekend, the American Motorcyclist Association has announced. The weekend includes the 2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Dec. 6 and the 2019

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American Motorcyclist Association encourages motorists, motorcyclists to exercise caution on nation’s roadways during Thanksgiving holiday

Safe, defensive vehicle operation encouraged PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association asks motorists to be on the lookout for motorcyclists during the Thanksgiving holiday and encourages riders and drivers to operate their vehicles defensively and not allow themselves to be distracted behind the wheel or behind the handlebars. “While some part of the United

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2020 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifiers and Regional Championships dates announced

First Area Qualifiers kicks off Feb. 15 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and MX Sports are pleased to announce the AMA Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule for the 2020 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Lucas Oil. “The top amateur motocross riders in the U.S. will once again qualify on tracks

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American Motorcyclist Association Ice Race Grand Championships schedule announced

Nation’s best ice racers to compete for AMA National No. 1 plates at charitable events PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The nation’s best motorcycle ice racers will have two opportunities to compete for AMA No. 1 plates in 2020, with AMA Ice Race Grand Championship events scheduled a week apart in January in Wisconsin. The first event,

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Award nominees announced for 2019 AMA Championship Banquet

Voting for AMA Racers of the Year is open to AMA members PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 AMA Championship Banquet awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that excelled in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational activity in 2019. “The AMA Championship Banquet honors this year’s national and

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AMA grateful for service, sacrifice of American veterans

Veterans Day holiday marks opportunity to show thanks to former servicemen and servicewomen PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is grateful for the role U.S. military servicemen and servicewomen have played in preserving American freedom and thanks them for their service to their country on Veterans Day, which will be observed Monday, Nov. 11.

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AMA to sanction all 2020 Motorcycle Roadracing Association events

Partnership allows MRA competitors to earn points toward pro license PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes the Motorcycle Roadracing Association to its ranks of AMA-chartered competition organizations for the 2020 season. The Colorado-based amateur road racing organization will sanction all of its 2020 events with the AMA. The sanctioning agreement also allows MRA

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Five AMA National Champions crowned at final round of 2019 AMA EnduroCross National Championship Series

Haaker wins third career title PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the five riders who won AMA National Championships in the 2019 AMA EnduroCross National Championship Series. About 300 entries took part in the official U.S. extreme off-road indoor championship series, which kicked off on Aug. 24 and featured rounds in Arizona, Colorado

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Blake Davis named 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award winner

Lynchburg, Va., resident among four to win AMA Racing Awards at 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Blake Davis was named the 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award winner and was one of four riders to receive AMA Racing Awards at the 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship on Oct.

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