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AMA Announces Changes to U.S. ISDE Qualifier Process

Two three-day qualifiers will replace ISDE qualifier series PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 11, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced changes in the U.S. ISDE qualifier process for 2023 in preparation for the 97th ISDE, which will take place Nov. 6-11 in San Juan, Argentina. Instead of an ISDE qualifier series, two three-day qualifiers — one

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2022 AMA Racing Awards Nominees Released

AMA members may now vote for AMA Athlete of the Year categories PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 4, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association recently announced the nominees for the 2022 AMA Racing Awards, which recognize individuals excelling in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational activity over the past year. “We’re grateful to take the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments

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American Motorcyclist Association Recognizes 2022 AMA Supermoto National Champions

Hoellbacher, Mclean, Panelley claim titles PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2022) — Three riders — Lukas Hoellbacher, Josh Mclean and Jeffrey Panelley— emerged with AMA No.1 plates and become national champions following the conclusion of the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series. With 175 points — 51 more than second position — Hoellbacher won the 2022 AMA

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U.S. MXoN Team Wins 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award

Loretta Lynn, Brian Schaffran and Molly Vaughan, and Chris Real receive 2022 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec 14, 2022) — Following a winning performance at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) that brought the MXoN Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States, the U.S. MXoN team — which included Eli Tomac,

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AMA Honors and Thanks Former Service Members This Veterans Day

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 11, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association deeply appreciates the service of the U.S. military, and their work to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy. This Veterans Day the AMA thanks all veterans for serving their country, both at home and abroad. Thousands of AMA members have served this great country, and

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Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Racing Schedule Announced

Seven-day racing event to run June 14-20 at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 10, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the tentative racing schedule for the 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which runs June 14-20, 2023, at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. Amateur TT racing

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AMA Congratulates Road Race Grand Championship Award Winners

Alessandro Di Mario takes home Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 7, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates a host of winners from the AMA Road Race Grand Championship, held Oct. 21-23 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. Chief among them is Lexington, Ky., native Alessandro Di Mario, who not only rang up top finishes

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2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Six Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 30, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members Friday evening during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 include Kenny Coolbeth,

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2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship to Run June 14-20

American Flat Track to join the AMA at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds for a Grand National Mile during the week-long amateur event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 14, 2022) — The AMA announced today that the 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship will take place June 14-20, 2023, at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Oct. 21-23

AMA amateur road racing championship to be hosted by Barber Motorsports Park PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 12, 2022) — The AMA Road Race Grand Championship takes place at Barber Motorsports Park, Oct. 21-23, 2022. Promoted by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, the event is the official U.S. amateur road racing championship, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. “The

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