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AMA Life Member of the Month: Hugh McCloskey

As part of the AMA’s Life Member Newsletter, we spotlight one AMA Life Member each month. This month, the AMA recognizes Hugh McCloskey. “Throughout the past 40 years as a motorcycling advocate, I’ve been able to submerse myself into the world of motorcycling. Through my experience, education, commitment, and sacrifice, I’ve been able to assist

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Webb Maintains Dominance in Arlington

Deegan claims 250SX West lead with Triple Crown Victory Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Cooper Webb secured sole possession of the red plate in the 450SX class following an outstanding Triple Crown showing during the seventh round of the 2025 AMA Supercross season in Arlington, Texas. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider stumbled in the

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AMA News & Notes: February 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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2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship to Run Aug. 8-10

Photo Credit: Garrett Hamilton PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 18, 2025) — The 2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship returns to the AMA’s home state, running from Aug. 8-10 in Waterford, Ohio, with AMA National No. 1 plates up for grabs. “We’re pleased to have the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship right in our backyard in 2025,” AMA Track

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Webb Ties AMA 450SX Title Race In Detroit

Kitchen earns victory in 250SX East class Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2025 AMA Supercross season continued to heat up on Saturday, Feb. 15, as Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb snatched his first victory of the season — jumping into a tie in the overall 450SX standings with Chase Sexton of Red Bull

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AMA Hosts Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Reception 

WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb.14, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) hosted a reception on behalf of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus at the American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025. The event brought together members of the Caucus and newly elected members of Congress, along with motorcycle advocacy groups and

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Turn 14 Distribution Joins As Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 12, 2025) — Performance warehouse distributor Turn 14 Distribution will be the presenting sponsor of 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will run July 25-27 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Turn 14 Distribution makes life easier for motorcycle companies and motorcyclists around the

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2024 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 11, 2025) — The 2024 AMA racing and recreational riding season was unforgettable, with several outstanding individuals and groups separating themselves as worthy of the 2024 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards. Recognizing the excellent individuals and groups that created a strong and healthy competitive and recreational environment in 2024, the AMA

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Malcolm Stewart Earns First AMA Supercross 450SX Win in Tampa

Max Anstie kicks off 250SX East chase with victory Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas It was quite the homecoming for Malcolm Stewart. The Florida native and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider claimed his first-ever AMA Supercross 450SX class victory at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 8. Stewart battled back from eighth

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IIHS Study Indicates Reflective Clothing May Have Negative Impact on Automated Crash Prevention Systems

AMA working closely to combat issues related to automatic emergency braking systems A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently indicated that reflective clothing — which typically aims to make riders more visible to drivers — may hinder the ability of automatic crash prevention systems to detect motorcyclists and bicyclists. The study,

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