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American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences on passing of Dick Klamfoth

Hall of Famer was first three-time winner of Daytona 200 race PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dick Klamfoth, who passed away Dec. 13. He was 91. Mr. Klamfoth was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Waldheim passes

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences to family, friends of motorcycle rights advocate PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and lifelong off-road riding advocate Ed Waldheim, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 9. Mr. Waldheim was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selects winning ticket for two custom Hondas

2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L won by Bradley Timm COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bradley Timm of Westerville, Ohio, was selected Friday, Dec. 6, as the winner of the two Honda motorcycles that were customized to celebrate the life of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Nicky Hayden, the late MotoGP World Champion. Maggie McNally-Bradshaw,

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Fun facts about “King Kenny” Roberts’ 1980 Yamaha OW48

“King” Kenny Roberts was a great American flat-tracker and road racer, throwing his leg over a variety of special machines during his racing career. Some of his most remarkable machines were the 500cc world grand prix road racing motorcycles he used to beat the Europeans at their own game, winning the title his rookie season

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2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors five inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country COLUMBUS, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted five new members Friday evening during the 2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Hilton Downtown Columbus. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences on passing of Clark Collins

Hall of Famer was staunch advocate for off-highway riding community PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Clark Collins, who passed away on Nov. 30 at the age of 77. Collins’ storied career as an advocate for off-road motorcycling includes helping

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2020 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame calendar now available

Grab your big, fat yellow marker and put a circle on your calendar around the dates of July 10-12, 2020, so you don’t miss the hugely popular AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. You don’t have a calendar, you say? You can fix that now by getting

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Some fun facts about motocross champ Marty Smith

Marty Smith started out riding in the desert but became a multitime motocross champion in the 1970s. Here are 10 interesting facts about Smith, who was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000. Born in San Diego in 1956, Smith started out riding with his dad, Al, a San Diego firefighter, on

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame holiday cards available now

Share your love of motorcycling this holiday season while staying connected with loved ones and friends with beautiful motorcycle-related AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame holiday cards.Proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Cards range from Santa Claus riding through a snow-covered covered bridge to a peaceful winter night scene showcasing

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Here’s proof that ‘Bad Brad’ Lackey was an ironman MXer

Talk about tough. Being an American motocrosser in Europe in the 1970s and early 1980s, like AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer “Bad Brad” Lackey, wasn’t for the faint-of-heart. He had to outwit the European riders and fans to earn the world 500cc title.

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