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Wes Cooley, 1956 — 2021

Gone, sadly, and way too soon…but never forgotten October 25, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Motorcycle fans had no idea AMA Hall of Famer and legendary, two-time Superbike champion Wes Cooley passed away on Saturday, October 16 from complications of diabetes. The news broke the following week, last Thursday to be exact, and anyone paying any

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AMA Hall of Famer and Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2021) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wes Cooley, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2004 who was a pioneering force behind the rising popularity of AMA Superbike racing in the 1970s and early ’80s. Cooley passed away

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2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Friday evening during the 2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by American Honda. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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Fairfield Community Supports Organization Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

October 11, 2021 By Keaton Maisano A love for motorcycles was on full display Oct. 8 when a group from the Fairfield Community Supports organization toured the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Fairfield Community Supports — which strives to help individuals of different abilities to live as independent and productive members of their communities

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony News!

Balcony seating for the induction ceremony still available October 7, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio, at 7:00 p.m., and while premier seating for the event has reached full capacity, overflow seating for the ceremony is still available. The AMA Motorcycle

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1967 BSA 650: Long-Running Vertical Weapon

Earl Bowlby took the hillclimb world by storm on an unlikely 1967 BSA 650 October 6, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Among the two-wheeled relics at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is a 1967 BSA 650 — a bike AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby resurrected to relevance with his dominance in the

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Russ Darnell Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer visits museum for first time in nearly 20 years September 28, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is full of information on and relics of the legendary machines and figures that helped shape the motorcycling community. However, for an hour on Sept. 23, one of

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Community Comes Out for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

AMA’s Bike Night honors first responders, military on 20th anniversary of 9/11 September 14, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Throughout the year the AMA and its Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum welcome those wishing to honor and learn about the history of motorcycling. However, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, remembrance extended beyond the usual subject

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Jeff Fredette: An ISDE Legend

Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002 September 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Fredette sits in an elite category of athletes because of a superhuman longevity that saw him compete in 34 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) races — and finish all but one. With the

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021

Eight to be inducted on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 7, 2021) — The voters have spoken, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is proud to announce the eight inductees who will be honored during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio. The AMA

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