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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Former Harley-Davidson CEO Richard Teerlink Passes Away

Photo of Teerlink, located on the far right, at his 2015 AMA Hall of Fame Induction. Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 30, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Richard Teerlink, who served as Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson in the 1980s and ’90s. He was 88

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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Mark Buckner

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 28, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of motorcyclists’ rights leader and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mark Buckner, who passed away on March 15, 2025. Buckner was a long-time champion for motorcyclists’ rights, serving in numerous leadership roles for ABATE of Colorado and the

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2025 AMA Hall of Fame Days to Run Oct. 23-26 In Pickerington, Ohio

2025 AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony kicks off weekend of festivities on Oct. 23 Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association will welcome the next class of motorcycling heroes during the 2025 AMA Hall of Fame Days, which will run Oct. 23-26, 2025, on the AMA campus

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AMA Mourns the Passing of Motorcycling Pioneer and AMA Hall of Famer Mary McGee

McGee served as a driving force for women riders throughout her remarkable life Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 29, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of motorcycling icon and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee — a pioneer for women riders — who passed away on Nov. 27. She

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Malcolm Smith, Legendary Motorcyclist and AMA Hall of Famer, Dies at 83

Photo Credit: Joe Bonnello PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 27, 2024) — Malcolm Smith (1941 – 2024), who many consider to be America’s most-renowned and best-loved motorcyclist, has died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, which he battled for more than two decades. He was 83. Smith passed away at home in Riverside, Calif., on November 26, peacefully

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AMA Extends Condolences To Family and Friends of Hall of Famer Dave Barr

Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 12, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dave Barr, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7. He was 72 years old. Nobody quite exemplified the human spirit like Dave Barr, who — despite being a

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Sammy Halbert Claims 2024 FIM Flat Track World Championship

Photo Courtesy of the FIM Flat Track World Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 16, 2024) — Capturing podium finishes in each round of the series, American Sammy Halbert captured the 2024 FIM Flat Track World Championship and became the first non-European to win the title. Entering the final round of the season in Debrecen, Hungary, with

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Five New Inductees In 2024

Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 10, 2024) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 Class on Thursday, honoring five new members during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and

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Suzuki Supports AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as the Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 9, 2024) — Leading motorcycle brand Suzuki has pledged its support of the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — which is set to run Oct. 10 at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio — as the Cocktail Reception sponsor. “Suzuki is the perfect partner

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Yamaha Joins as Official Dinner Sponsor of the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 8, 2024) — Famed motorcycle marque Yamaha will serve as the Official Dinner Sponsor of the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, slated for Oct. 10 at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio. “We greatly appreciate Yamaha for its support of the AMA Motorcycle Hall

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