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Journalist and Motorcycle Industry Veteran Mitch Boehm Named AMA Editorial Director

New communications team will use compelling storytelling, engagement to serve AMA mission PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the appointment of longtime motorsports journalist and motorcycle industry veteran Mitch Boehm as Editorial Director, in addition to other changes in the communications department. In his role, Boehm (on the left in the photo

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Motorcycling in Siberia and More in February ‘American Motorcyclist’

Photographer Michael Lichter chronicles the Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival in Siberia, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Paul Dean describes racing a dirt bike near the erupting Mt. St. Helens volcano in the February 2021 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler Passes Away

AMA Life Member and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, died at home Feb. 3 after a long illness.

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American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recipients of 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards

Paul Slavik, Brittany Young honored for their contributions to motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors has selected two recipients for its 2021 national awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mike Bell Passes

Californian won 1980 AMA Supercross Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mike Bell, one of America’s leading Supercross and motocross racers of the late 1970s and early ’80s, has died. He was 63. Born on Aug. 8, 1957, in Los Angeles, Mr. Bell began riding at age 10 in the mountains near that city, but he did

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2020 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Announced

The American Motorcyclist Association announces the winners of the 2020 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that excelled in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational activity during the calendar year. AMA members helped select the winners of certain racing categories, including the AMA Athlete of the Year and the AMA Racer of the

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Joël Robert Passes

Joël Robert, the legendary Belgian motocross racer who won the 250cc Motocross World Championship six times, including five consecutive titles from 1968 through 1972, has died. He was 77.

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Nominees for 2020 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Released

AMA members invited to vote for AMA Athlete of the Year categories PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the nominees for the 2020 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that excelled in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational activity during the past 12 months. “The AMA honors this year’s national

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Safe-to-Race Task Force Members Named American Motorcyclist Association 2020 Motorcyclists of the Year

For uniting the motorcycle competition industry and providing the expertise and guidelines that got America competing again during the coronavirus pandemic, the members of the Safe-to-Race Task Force are the American Motorcyclist Association 2020 Motorcyclists of the Year.

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American Motorcyclist Association Awards Sanction to INIT ESPORTS for AMA eSports National Championship

The American Motorcyclist Association and INIT ESPORTS announce the formation of the AMA eSports National Championship, an AMA-sanctioned national championship that INIT ESPORTS will organize and promote under a multi-year agreement as an AMA-chartered promoter. The AMA-sanctioned esports calendar will include two-wheel video game competitions of varying size and scope, culminating in an annual national

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