American Motorcyclist Association
October 11, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum served as the jumping off point for an Oct. 9 day of riding and fun aimed at supporting Boy Scouts of America — specifically the local Simon Kenton Council. Spanning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the
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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
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MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy developed revolutionary lithium-carbon battery; new tech could be scaled up for electric motorcycles in the future October 8, 2021 By Keaton Maisano MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have developed a battery technology that aims to rival the refuel time of internal combustion-powered vehicles while benefiting
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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
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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
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October 4, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Examining fatal crash rates for 65 motorcycle models offering antilock braking systems as an option from 2013 to 2019, researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that bikes equipped with ABS were involved in 22 percent fewer fatal crashes. “This study is
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Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice! October 1, 2021 By Joy Burgess When I take off on a ride I generally want to get as far away from technology and the world of up-to-the-minute news and constant communication as I can. Riding local dirt roads and trails while navigating Florida sugar
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Max Ruml’s silver history received a hint of gold at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway October 1, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although Max Ruml went into the 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship with an impressive resume for a 24-year-old racer, he was still seeking a breakthrough. Ruml’s second place finish in
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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
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Angelle Sampey dedicates first win in over a year to recovering home state September 21, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Winning has become second nature to Angelle Sampey, but the latest win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals was anything but routine for the winningest woman in powersports history. Sampey, who
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80th edition of the Daytona 200 set for March 10-12, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway, with new rules, new partners and King of the Baggers on the high banks September 16, 2021 In an announcement that could go a long way toward rejuvenating what is arguably America’s most legendary motorcycle
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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
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The International Motocross Museum to host fundraiser October 2 in Chicago featuring several World Champions and over 40 factory motocross bikes September 11, 2021 Ever wanted to get up close and personal with bona fide world champion motocrossers and the hand-made works motorcycles they won their championships on? Well, your
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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
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On Track School and 2X Promotions announce AMA Cal Classic as Scholarship Race September 8, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although it will take place during the final days of October, the AMA Cal Classic will be giving out something other than Halloween candy. On Track School and 2X Promotions announced
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The German manufacturer’s policy shift aims to dent American cruiser dominance September 7, 2021 By Kali Kotoski BMW Motorrad is known for a lot of things. But cruisers and baggers and touring motorcycles — at least in the American sense — aren’t among them. The company is trying to change
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Familiar Faces Find Success at AMA Youth Speedway and Sidecar National Championships September 2, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway was the site of redemption and repetition Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. With three different national championships up for grabs in the opening week of the Saturday night racing
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The event will celebrate the history and legacy of Desert Racing and includes a screening of the digitally remastered 50th Anniversary Edition of On Any Sunday September 1, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Legendary Baja racers Johnny Campbell and Scot Harden have partnered up to host the Handstands at 100 mph
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The AMA and the entire motorcycle community saddened by loss of life and property at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and surrounding community August 24, 2021 By Joy Burgess The Loretta Lynn Ranch, located in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., was devastated this past Saturday by flash flooding, as was much of the surrounding
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Since 1981, Kiesow Racing and IMDA have been promoters of the legendary event. Now the company owned by Jared and Nichole Mees takes up the mantle. August 23, 2021 By Kali Kotoski After four decades of successfully promoting, not to mention resurrecting, the Springfield Mile, Kiesow Racing and the Illinois
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