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B’laster Named Official Rust Remover of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company will connect with riders and wrenchers at Mid-Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 12, 2022) — B’laster, an Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company, has been named the Official Rust Remover and Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days — the preeminent and longest-running vintage motorcycle event in the country

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David Aldana Named Grand Marshal of 2022 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

AMA Hall of Famer and On Any Sunday alum to race the Du Quoin Mile and headline more event-oriented championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2022) — The AMA Flat Track Grand Championship (FTGC) — the country’s most prestigious amateur flat track event — will return July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin,

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Arizona Legalizes Lane Filtering; Utah Extends Law for an Additional Five Years

Arizona the latest state to allow lane filtering, while Utah is seeing success PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2022) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a law legalizing lane filtering after the bill cruised through both the Senate and House chambers with strong bipartisan support. The law now puts the state in the company of

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Kevin Schwantz Named Grand Marshal of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

30th Annual AMA VMD event will highlight Schwantz’s AMA Superbike and Grand Prix career with Suzuki, and much more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 25, 2022) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz has been named Grand Marshal for the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio

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2022 AMA Amateur Ice Racers of the Year Announced

Cook and Christian earn awards at AMA Ice Race Grand Championship Header photo of Hunter Christian | Credit: Ashley Myers PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 23, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association has named Dustin Cook the Amateur Ice Racer of the Year and Hunter Christian the Youth Ice Racer of the Year. The recipients were determined,

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AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Returns July 7-13

The AMA is set to promote and operate the event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — The AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is already the most prestigious amateur flat track event in the country, but 2022 promises to be the best rendition of the event since its inception in

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Peters Secures AMA Arenacross Three-Peat

Kyle Peters wins title in 2022 Kicker AMA Arenacross National Championship Photo Credit: Jack Jaxson PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — Phoenix Racing Honda’s Kyle Peters continued his amazing stretch of excellence by winning his third straight 2022 AMA Arenacross National Championship, wrapping things up at the season finale in Denver, Colo. Aboard his 2022

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Leading Motorcycling Organizations Meet With Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

The Motorcycle Industry Council, American Motorcyclist Association, and Motorcycle Safety Foundation join forces to share the priorities of the motorcycling community and industry with U.S. Department of Transportation PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — In a collaborative effort to raise awareness of key issues and opportunities facing the motorcycle industry, riders, and motorcycle safety, the

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AMA-Sanctioned Esports Competition Launches

Partnered with Init Esports, AMA to award inaugural AMA Esports Title PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 27, 2022) — While the racing environment will be virtual, the competition and AMA National No. 1 plate up for grabs could not be more real. The American Motorcyclist Association has partnered with Init Esports to launch the World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer

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2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Announced

AMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Racers of the Year recognized PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 25, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize the winners of its 2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that stood out in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors during the past year.

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