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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the friends and family of longtime senator and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2025, at 92 years old. A staunch advocate for motorcycling and motorcyclist rights at the national level, Campbell was

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AMA Celebrates Successful AMA Hall of Fame Days

Photo Credit: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association hosted a large group of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, industry leaders and motorcyclists at its campus from Oct. 23-26 for AMA Hall of Fame Days! “AMA Hall of Fame Days is a grand celebration of all of

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Six New Inductees in 2025

Photo Credit: Willy Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 23, 2025) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23, welcoming six new members to its illustrious collection of Hall of Famers during the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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American Men Claim Long-Awaited Trial des Nations Championship in Italy

United States earns first International Trophy since 2005 Photo Credit: Pep Segalés PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) — The United States enjoyed a successful weekend of competition at the 2025 Trial des Nations in Tolmezzo, Italy, on Sept. 20-21, claiming the team’s first International Trophy since 2005. Led by the trio of Josh Roper, Alex

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) —The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald, who passed away on Sept. 25 at 93 years old. McDonald’s impact on motorcycling was vast, as he enjoyed success as a racer, tuner and

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Full Weekend of Activities Scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame Days, Oct. 23-26

AMA Hall of Fame Days to include Induction Ceremony, Bike Night and plenty of racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2025) — In a grand celebration of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the American Motorcyclist Association has a full weekend of activities scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Founder of Penton Motorcycles John Penton Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 8, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of John Penton, one of motorcycling’s most influential and well-known figures. Penton passed peacefully at 100 years of age, having recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Born on Aug. 19, 1925, Penton and his brothers learned to ride after

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Kawasaki H1 Mach III Raffle Bike Winner Revealed

AMA Hall of Fame unveils 1985 Kevin Schwantz-replica Suzuki GS750 Superbike as its new raffle bike PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2025) — Each year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA draws one lucky name as the winner of its AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffle bike. This year, the Hall of Fame raffled off

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

Six distinguished motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 23 during the AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Pickerington, Ohio Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 18, 2025) — After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the six esteemed inductees to be

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Nominees

Voting to determine the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is now open PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 19, 2025) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced the 17 nominees for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, and voting is now open to select the members of the class. “The nominees for

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