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Introducing the North America Talent Cup

A new path on the Road to MotoGP™ is set to begin in 2022 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 23, 2021) — Dorna Sports is delighted to announce a new path on the Road to MotoGP™: the North America Talent Cup. Following the blueprint of other Talent Cup programs, the series will be a one-make competition, with

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American Motorcyclist Association Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely During Thanksgiving

Urges defensive, distraction-free driving and riding to keep everyone safe PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 24, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association encourages motorists to watch out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving travel, along with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, equals busier roadways. Additionally, impaired and distracted driving

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AMA and United States Motorcycle Coaching Association Partner to Expand Competition Coaching in America

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 22, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association has entered into a partnership with the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association to grow AMA membership and expand access to responsible and comprehensive coaching for motorcycle racers across the country. Under the agreement, the AMA, the national sanctioning body for motorcycle sport, and the USMCA,

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AMA Hall of Famer and Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wes Cooley, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2004 who was a pioneering force behind the rising popularity of AMA Superbike racing in the 1970s and early ’80s. Cooley passed away

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AMA Supermoto National Championship Set for Nov. 6-7

AMA National No. 1 plate recipients to be determined in Tucson, Ariz. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) — With the Supermoto season coming to a close, AMA National No. 1 plates are up for grabs out in the desert. Running Nov. 6-7, the two-day 2021 AMA Supermoto National Championship will take place at Musselman Honda Circuit

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2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Friday evening during the 2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by American Honda. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Oct. 15-17

AMA amateur road racing championship to be hosted by Daytona International Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2021) — The AMA Road Race Grand Championship takes place at Daytona International Speedway, Oct. 15-17, 2021. Promoted by the American Sportbike Racing Association LLC, the event is the official U.S. amateur road racing championship, sanctioned by the American

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2022 Supercross and Motocross Professional Numbers Announced

Webb, Ferrandis among those holding No. 1 plates PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship professional competition numbers for pro-licensed riders. The assigned professional numbers are used in competition, and the reigning champion races with the No. 1

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U.S. Returns Talent for 2021 FIM Trial des Nations, Sept. 17-19

2021 FIM Trial des Nations begins Friday in Gouveia, Portugal PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 17, 2021) — The 2021 FIM Trial des Nations heats up this weekend with a three-day event in Gouveia, Portugal, from Sept. 17-19. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, and U.S. representatives are organized by the American Motorcyclist

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2021 FIM Speedway of Nations Semifinals Take Place Sept. 17 and 18

Latvia hosts 2021 FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals; U.S. team seeks end to drought PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 16, 2021) — The 2021 Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals begin this weekend in Daugavpils, Latvia, providing the United States team with a chance to qualify for its first World Team Championship in 20 years. The

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