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AMA Vintage Featured Magic Mile at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

New event to run alongside 50th anniversary of Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2026) — Running in conjunction with the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing, the American Motorcyclist Association has introduced the AMA

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Pre-Registration Now Open for the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Presented by All Balls Racing

America’s premier flat track racing event opens registration on April 7 Photo Credit: Tim Lester PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 7, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially opened pre-registration for the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing, which will run July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

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Dan Bromley Joins American Motorcyclist Association as Assistant Track Racing Manager

Professional flat tracker to play instrumental role in AMA’s track racing efforts Photo Credit: Kristin Lassen PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 6, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has hired Dan Bromley as Assistant Track Racing Manager, where he will assist in the AMA’s track racing efforts across a number of disciplines, including flat track, road racing,

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United States Emerges Victorious at 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup

Lachlan Turner leads the way for the Americans’ inaugural victory at the event Photo Courtesy of Christina Denney PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 26, 2026) — The United States thoroughly dominated the competition at the 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup at the Wonthaggi Circuit in Australia, winning the weekend event for the first time in its

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Smith Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archive PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 24, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is saddened by the passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Smith and extends its condolences to his friends and family. Smith was one of the most versatile racers in motorcycling history, excelling in a variety of motorcycle racing disciplines,

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AMA Press Releases Magazine Membership News

From the Arctic Circle to America’s Backroads: April Issue of American Motorcyclist Delivers Adventure, Legacy and the Fight to Ride

The thrilling conclusion of the Micah and Me trilogy headlines the recent issue of America’s largest motorcycling magazine PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 23, 2026) — The April 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist will hit AMA member mailboxes soon, and it takes readers from the rugged isolation of the Arctic Circle to the deeply personal stories and

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

Broc Glover Named AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend

Glover joins select group of Hall of Famers to earn prestigious distinction of AMA Hall of Fame Legend Photo Credit: Willy Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 18, 2026) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce Broc Glover, a 2000 inductee, as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend, joining a small group

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2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for Sept. 10

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 16, 2026) — The 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Sept. 10 at the Event Center at Violet Woods in Pickerington, Ohio. This special event serves as the formal induction of the Class of 2026 into the hallowed halls of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and

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AMA Recognizes Richard Varner with Jim Viverito Friend of the AMA Honors

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 9, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates MotoAmerica Chief Financial Officer Richard Varner, who was presented the Jim Viverito Friend of the AMA award on Saturday, March 7. The Jim Viverito Friend of the AMA honors the life and legacy of longtime AMA Board Member Jim Viverito and acknowledges the individuals

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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Supercross Official John Welch

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 9, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association expresses condolences on the loss of AMA Supercross official John Welch. John passed away over the weekend following the Indianapolis round of the series. A long-time member of the AMA’s pro racing operational team, John was respected and well-loved among our staff. He will be missed. We extend

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