Three-year agreement starts this season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 2) — The American Motorcyclist Association announces a three-year deal with AX Promotions, who will serve as promoter for the AMA Arenacross National Championship Series. “We are excited to have a promoter with a vision to restore the series to its former
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Riders can save money pre-registering for June 14-20 event at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 1) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that pre-registration for the 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is now open. Those looking to race in the national championship event that
Read moreEnters second year of three-year title sponsorship supporting amateur flat track racing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 28, 2023) — Mission Foods, the world’s leading manufacturer of tortillas, wraps and tortilla chips, and a top supporter of motorcycle racing, will return for the second year in a row as the title sponsor of
Read moreAmerican Motorcyclist Association returns to drag racing with the All Harley Drag Race Association’s AMA Featured series PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 23, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the All Harley Drag Race Association (AHDRA) are proud to announce their partnership for 2023. The AMA will return to drag racing
Read more31st Annual AMA VMD event to highlight Steve Wise’s AMA Superbike, AMA Supercross, AMA Motocross and Superbikers victories, along with featured marque Honda PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 22, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and multi-talented road, motocross, AMA Supercross and Superbikers racer Steve Wise will be the Grand Marshal for
Read moreHires Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly full time PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 7, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association has added two experienced racing managers to its full-time ranks — Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly. The pair have been involved with the AMA and AMA-sanctioned pro and amateur racing for years as
Read moreFox built LeMans Corp./Parts Unlimited into a worldwide parts-distributor force PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 6, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox, who turned Parts Unlimited into a worldwide force in motorcycle parts distribution, passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86. The AMA and AMA Motorcycle Hall
Read moreAMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Organizers of the Year honored PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 3, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the winners of its 2022 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, given to the standout individuals and organizations from AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors. AMA members participated in the selection
Read moreS.B. 96 pushes non-consensual organ donation for motorcycle crash victims not wearing a helmet PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 31, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently expressed outrage and began the fight against Connecticut’s proposed legislation, S.B. 96, which would presuppose that any street-riding motorcyclist killed would automatically become an organ
Read morePermco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days tickets go on sale for AMA members today PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 26, 2023) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, America’s grandest celebration of vintage motorcycles and the people who love them, will take place July 21-23, 2023, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Read morePICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 23, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Rall, a top Midwest dirt-track racer in the ’60s and ’70s who passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 84. Rall, who was born in Sandusky, Ohio,
Read moreTwo 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,
Read moreAMA 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
Read moreHoellbacher, 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 —
Read moreLoretta 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
Read morePICKERINGTON, 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
Read moreSeven-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
Read moreAlessandro 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
Read moreEvent 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
Read moreAmerican 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
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