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2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Postponed, New Date To Be Determined

Annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage benefits the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, working closely with state and local health authorities, are postponing AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, scheduled for July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, in accordance with

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American Motorcyclist Association acknowledges sacrifice of fallen service members on Memorial Day

Motorists urged to watch for motorcyclists on nation’s roadways during holiday weekend PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is grateful for the sacrifice of United States armed forces personnel who have given their lives in defense of our country and freedoms, and extends its deepest gratitude to their families and friends this Memorial Day,

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

American Motorcyclist Association and INIT ESPORTS to develop two-wheel sim racing

Organizations sign Letter of Intent for AMA eSports National Championship events PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and INIT ESPORTS have pledged to work together throughout 2020 and beyond to develop two-wheel esports championships and tournaments, turning riders into gamers and gamers into riders. Toward that goal, the AMA and INIT ESPORTS have signed

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Registration for 2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days opens

Five competition disciplines featured at annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Motorcycle racers across the nation may now sign up to participate in 2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which are July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage features competition in hare scrambles,

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AMA members to get 15 percent discount on Haynes, Chilton, Clymer manuals

Haynes North America becomes AMA Benefit Partner PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Haynes North America Inc., publisher of the popular Haynes, Chilton and Clymer repair manuals, offers members of the American Motorcyclist Association 15 percent discount on print and online manuals purchased through the company website. “AMA members are hands on, and enjoy working on their motorcycles,”

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to be attentive and considerate of motorcyclists PICKERINGTON, Ohio — May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the American Motorcyclist Association is urging motorists to be aware of motorcycles on the nation’s roads and highways. “Although a number states have travel restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Marty Smith dies in crash

National championship-winning motocross racer’s wife also killed PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Marty Smith, a 2000 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, died Monday, April 27, from injuries sustained in a dune buggy crash in Southern California. He was 63. Also killed in the crash was Smith’s wife, Nancy Smith. A three-time AMA Motocross National

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AMA Press Releases News Riding

Let’s Prepare Now to Ride Again Soon

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — During the COVID-19 outbreak, riders everywhere are anxious to see a return to normal so that we can head out to our favorite trails, scenic roadways, and motorcycling events. For now, many of us are following directives to stay at home. Others live in areas where riding may be limited but still

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Joe Bolger passes

Racer, designer, engineer and editor was 90 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Joe Bolger, a 2004 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, died Tuesday, April 21, from complications resulting from a fall at his Barre, Mass., home, his family said. He was 90 years old and had been in failing health the past few months.

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American Motorcyclist Association announces recipients of 2020 AMA Board of Directors Awards

Sel Narayana selected for AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors has selected three recipients for its 2020 national awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future

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