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All Balls Racing Joins as Presenting Sponsor of AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2026) — All Balls Racing will be the presenting sponsor of the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. Running July 5-10 at the iconic Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track

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Tom Umphress Named Chair of AMA Board of Directors

Russ Ehnes to serve as Vice Chair moving forward Photo Courtesy of Tom Umphress PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 21, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced that longtime AMA Board Member, and previous Vice Chair, Tom Umphress of Jordan, Minn., was elected chairman at the January board meeting.   With Umphress moving into the role, previous

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2025 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 20, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association enjoyed another outstanding year of racing and recreational riding, with several individuals and groups standing out as worthy of the 2025 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize excellent individuals and groups that helped maintain a thriving competitive and

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Back-to-Back Wins from Tomac

Deegan claims his first victory of the season in the 250SX West Class Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Eli Tomac continued his early-season stretch of brilliance on Saturday, Jan. 17, earning his second-consecutive win at Round 2 of the AMA Supercross Season in San Diego. Since joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing during the offseason, Tomac

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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is devastated by the sudden passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise, and offers sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was 68 years old. One of the most multi-talented riders in the history of motorcycle competition, Wise is the only racer in

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Hub Brennan Re-Elected to AMA Board of Directors

Brennan to continue to represent the Northeast Region on the AMA Board of Directors; Clif Koontz maintains board seat in the Southwest Region PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2026) — Incumbent AMA Board Member Hub Brennan of East Greenwich, R.I., will remain in his seat as a representative of the Northeast Region, prevailing in the recent

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Roof Systems Returns as Title Sponsor of 2026 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 14, 2026) — For the second-straight year, Roof Systems will be the title sponsor of the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will run July 5-10 at the iconic Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. Located in Dallas, Texas, Roof Systems is a family-owned and professionally

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2026 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship to Run Feb. 7-8

Leisure Lake Family Campground in Sumner, Mich., to host Photo Credit: Jen Muecke PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 12, 2026) — The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will run Feb. 7-8 at the Leisure Lake Family Campground in Sumner, Mich., with two days jam-packed with racing across a number of classes. “We look forward to getting up

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Tomac Goes Wire-to-Wire in Anaheim

Max Anstie opens 250SX West title chase with a win Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2026 AMA Supercross season kicked off on Saturday, Jan. 10, and the veteran Eli Tomac stood above the rest at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Leading every lap of the season opener in Anaheim, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

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Film Trailer Released for the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Project

Photo Credit: Miguel Santana SEATTLE (Jan. 9, 2026) — Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®), the non-profit organization dedicated to creating and preserving off-highway riding opportunities for adventure and dual-sport motorcyclists, has released the official trailer for its newest route, the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route (MTBDR). The full-length expedition documentary will make its world premiere during the

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