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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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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 Mourns Passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer George Barber

Photo Credit: Chris Stanford PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 17, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is saddened to learn of the passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer George Barber, who passed away at 85 years old. Founder of the prestigious Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Ala., home to the world’s largest collection of historic motorcycles,

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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is devastated by the sudden passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise, and offers sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was 68 years old. One of the most multi-talented riders in the history of motorcycle competition, Wise is the only racer in

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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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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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