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Former AMA Board Member Jim Viverito passes

American Motorcyclist Association offers condolences to family, friends PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of former AMA board member and current American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation board member Jim Viverito following his death on Dec. 7, 2019. Mr. Viverito, 67, served on the AMA Board of Directors

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selects winning ticket for two custom Hondas

2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L won by Bradley Timm COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bradley Timm of Westerville, Ohio, was selected Friday, Dec. 6, as the winner of the two Honda motorcycles that were customized to celebrate the life of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Nicky Hayden, the late MotoGP World Champion. Maggie McNally-Bradshaw,

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American Motorcyclist Association honors 2019 champions and award winners

Athletes of the Year, Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award winners among those recognized COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association honored the 2019 season’s fastest amateur motorcycle racers and top event organizers at the KTM AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Columbus Downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7. The AMA sanctions thousands of motorcycle and ATV

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2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors five inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country COLUMBUS, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted five new members Friday evening during the 2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Hilton Downtown Columbus. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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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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