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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Hazel Kolb

March 13, 2023 By Keaton Maisano March is Women’s History Month, which is why this month’s Hall of Famer Spotlight shines a light on a woman who left her mark on the motorcycling community while also trailblazing a path for women. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Hazel Kolb — nicknamed the “Motorcyclin’ Grandma” — is

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The Quail Motorcycle Gathering to Honor Bubba Shobert at 2023 Event

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer named 2023 Legend of the Sport March 7, 2023 By Keaton Maisano The Quail Motorcycle Gathering announced March 1 that it will honor AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and flat-track legend Bubba Shobert as the 2023 Legend of the Sport during its 13th annual event. Taking place May 6 in

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Bessie Stringfield

Photo and information from the collection of Ann Ferrar February 13, 2023 By Keaton Maisano For Black History Month, February’s Hall of Famer Spotlight is Bessie Stringfield, an impactful motorcyclist who helped break down barriers for both women and Black riders. Born in 1911, Stringfield used the 1930s and ’40s to take eight long-distance, solo

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox Passes

Fox built LeMans Corp./Parts Unlimited into a worldwide parts-distributor force PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 6, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox, who turned Parts Unlimited into a worldwide force in motorcycle parts distribution, passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86. The AMA and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offer its condolences

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ronnie Rall Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 23, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Rall, a top Midwest dirt-track racer in the ’60s and ’70s who passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 84. Rall, who was born in Sandusky, Ohio, about 100 miles north of

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Oscar Lenz

January 9, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Born Jan. 9, 1894, Oscar Lenz’ legendary racing career made him an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and January’s Hall of Famer Spotlight. Better known as the “Old Jack Piner” for his association and success with Michigan’s Jack Pine Endurance Run, Lenz won his first Jack Pine in 1923

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Wally Dallenbach Sr.

By Keaton Maisano It’s the season of giving, so December’s Hall of Famer Spotlight shines a light on a generous and impactful figure born 86 years ago. Born Dec. 12, 1936, Wally Dallenbach Sr., might appear to be a curious inclusion in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame as he is known for his time

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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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