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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Gary Jones

November 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Fifty years ago, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Gary Jones began his run atop the world of American motocross, collecting the first three 250cc titles of the AMA’s newly instituted national motocross championship series. Jones’ introduction to motorcycles came by way of his father, who was a BSA/Matchless dealer

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2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Six Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 30, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members Friday evening during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 include Kenny Coolbeth,

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Sue Fish

October 10, 2022 By Keaton Maisano As the induction of another AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class draws closer, several Hall of Famers are approaching a decade of glory. Sue Fish, a member of the Class of 2012, is October’s Hall of Famer Spotlight, and her resume, which includes two Women’s National Motocross Championships, is

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Loretta Lynn, Famed Country Music Star and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Dies at 90

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (October 4, 2022) — Loretta Lynn was a legendary country singer and songwriter who became a symbol of rural resilience with her powerful voice and inspiring life story. She influenced scores of musicians as one of the most beloved performers of her generation, and also influenced thousands of motocross athletes, hosting the AMA

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Ralph Berndt

September 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano More than a century ago, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and September’s Hall of Famer Spotlight Ralph Berndt was born. Berndt came into the world on Sept. 12, 1921, in Merrill, Wisc., and it was his upbringing that put him on a path toward greatness in the world of motorcycling.

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Fall Bike Night Brings Together Local Community

Sept. 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano After weather washed away all the potential fun in the AMA’s springtime Bike Night, the  most recent AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night in early September had no rain in sight and plenty of fun to be had. The biannual event is held at the AMA campus to raise funds

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Fisher Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 16, 2022)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Fisher, a leading national road racer of the 1950s and World War II veteran, who passed away on August 4. He was 97. Fisher won the Laconia Classic in 1953

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Willard “Red” Bryan

August 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship in Muskegon, Mich., now in the rearview mirror, August’s Hall of Famer Spotlight focuses on one of AMA Pro Hillclimb’s most decorated riders: Willard “Red” Bryan. Riding during AMA Pro Hillclimb’s golden era in the 1930s, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer tallied

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bobby Hill Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the loved ones of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and member of the Indian Wrecking Crew Bobby Hill, who recently passed away just days after celebrating his 100th birthday. Hill was born July 8, 1922, in Triadelphia, W. Va.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced

Six to be inducted on Oct. 28 at the Violet Township Event Center in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2022) — The votes have been tallied, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the six inductees to be honored during the 2022 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on

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