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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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Powersports World TV to Serve as Livestream Sponsor for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2024) — As the American Motorcyclist Association prepares to welcome five new members to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Oct. 10, Powersports World TV has joined on as the official livestream sponsor for the induction ceremony. “We’re pleased to have Powersports World TV as the official

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Swap Meet Sells Out

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 10, 2024) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Yamaha, is home to the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America, and this year it’s bigger than ever. The swap meet, which features 825 vendor spots, has already sold out — a testament to the growing size of 2024 AMA Vintage

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Lojak Passes Away

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 9, 2024) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Lojak, one of the most dominant off-road racers of his generation, passed away on Monday, July 8, at 63 years old. The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lojak. Born on Dec. 18, 1960, Lojak first

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