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Anderson Stays Alive, Lawrence Wins AMA 250SX East

Jason Anderson avoids title elimination, Jett Lawrence claims AMA 250SX crown April 25, 2022 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Supercross event in Foxborough, Mass., was set for a pair of coronations Saturday, but Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson spoiled the festivities with another superb performance. Coming off his win in Atlanta, Anderson staved off eliminated

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Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day is Saturday, May 21!

April 20, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce that the second annual Take a Kid Dirt Biking Day is happening on Saturday, May 21. This nationwide campaign aims to cultivate the next generation of passionate riders by giving them a chance to learn skills, boost confidence and appreciation for the sport. And

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LEADQuail Motorcycle Gathering 2019
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The Return of The Quail

Shuttered for two years due to the pandemic, the amazing Quail Motorcycle Gathering is set for a dramatic comeback in May April 20, 2022 By Mitch Boehm Photos courtesy of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Of the many cancellations and postponements in motorcycling thanks to the pandemic, the two-year hiatus forced upon the annual Quail Motorcycling

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Anderson Wins Atlanta

Jason Anderson breaks nearly two-month drought with Round 14 win April 18, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Early in the AMA Supercross season, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson had positioned himself as a serious contender for the 450SX title. Back-to-back victories in February pulled Anderson within 3 points of first place, and the title race was

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Harley-Davidson Unveils New Entry-Level 2022 Nightster

April 12, 2022 By Kali Kotoski When Harley-Davidson unveiled the Sportster S last year with the new Revolution Max 1250 powertrain, enthusiasts everywhere rejoiced at seeing a high-revving and high-performance cruiser come out of the Milwaukee stable. Now, adding to Harley’s desire to be a viable option for first-time or budget-minded buyers, the company has

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Kelley Claims Fifth Straight Win

Ben Kelley continues dominant AMA GNCC season with FMF Camp Coker Bullet win April 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Photos by Ken Hill FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Ben Kelley has been defending his 2021 AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Overall Championship to the tune of five consecutive wins — his most recent coming Sunday

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Musquin Makes Mark in St. Louis

Marvin Musquin wins first 450SX event of 2022, RJ Hampshire gets first career 250SX victory April 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano It had been seven weeks since someone other than Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Eli Tomac won a 450SX event. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin not only ended Tomac’s winning streak, but

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Spotlight: Dave Barr

April 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano As the weather turns warmer for much of the country, motorcyclists are dusting off their iron ponies — or replacing tires on ones they’ve been riding all season — and preparing to embark on new summer adventures. One motorcyclist who is no stranger to making treks and acquiring wild

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Greenger, Honda Create Youth-Focused, Electric Dirt Bike

Greenger Powersports and American Honda craft CRF-E2 for younger riders April 5, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Greenger Powersports and American Honda aim to improve and adapt dirt bikes for the next generation of riders with the creation of the Greenger x Honda CRF-E2 — an electric dirt bike. Unveiled March 8, the CRF-E2 is presented

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Yamaha Develops New Electric Trials Bike for FIM Competition

March 31, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Yamaha announced that it has developed an electric trials bike that will see action at the FIM Trial World Championship in June with factory rider Kenichi Kuroyama putting it to the test. The bike, called the TY-E 2.0, comes from a 2021 review of Yamaha’s 2050 environmental plan that

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