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AMA News & Notes: July 2025

AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.

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Bagger Racing Returns to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

AMA Amateur National Bagger Championship classes in partnership with Bagger Racing League running Saturday at Mid-Ohio Photo Credit: Carl Schlacht PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2025) — After a phenomenal inaugural year, the American Motorcyclist Association and Bagger Racing League will crown even more champions at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution,

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2025 Swap Meet to be the Largest in AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days History

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 14, 2025) — After selling out all vendor spaces in 2024, the motorcycle swap meet at 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution — which will run July 25-27 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — will be even bigger, with

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AMA Congratulates 2025 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award Winner Bodie Paige

Kristen Rodrigues claims Bill Werner AMA Fast Brain Award, while 18 racers earn AMA No. 1 plates Photo Credit: Tim Lester PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 11, 2025) — After a week of outstanding racing action at the 2025 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., the

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SSR Motorsports, All Balls Racing Sponsor Pit Bike Racing at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

VMD pit bike racing expanded to two days at 2025 event Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 10, 2025) — After a successful inaugural running at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in 2024, pit bike racing will be expanded at this year’s event, with SSR Motorsports coming in as the title sponsor and All Balls

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Suzuki Named Marque of the Year for 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented By Turn 14 Distribution

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 9, 2025) — Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) will be the official Marque of the Year of 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which will run July 25-27 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Suzuki is one of the most

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B’laster Sponsors AMA Hall of Fame Fanzone at 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 25, 2025) — B’laster — an Ohio-based rust remover and protectant company — will serve as the official sponsor of the AMA Hall of Fame Fanzone during 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which will run July 25-27 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car

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AMA Press Releases FIM North America News

FIM North America Board Appoints Members, Names Secretary General

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2025) — FIM North America, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme continental union representing North America, made changes to its board and appointed a new secretary general at its annual meeting, held June 18. FIM NA, which includes the American Motorcyclist Association, the Canadian Motorcycle Association and the Barbados Motoring Federation, sanctions

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Texas Joins Arkansas with New Inherent Risk Legislation Signed into Law

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2025) — Texas became the second state this year to sign motorcycle-focused inherent risk legislation into law on June 20, when Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed HB 5624. The American Motorcyclist Association, alongside Texas motocross track owners, motorcycle dealers, and riding enthusiasts, was closely engaged with efforts

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

Six distinguished motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 23 during the AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Pickerington, Ohio Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 18, 2025) — After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the six esteemed inductees to be

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