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AMA Offers Condolences Following the Death of Longtime Harley-Davidson Executive and AMA Board of Trustees Member Clyde Fessler, Jr.

October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The AMA offers its condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of the outgoing and talented Clyde Fessler, Jr. Better known as “Clyde the Glide,” Fessler is credited with pioneering the establishment of the Harley Owners Group, turning Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle clothing line into a $100 million growth machine and

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News Racing

The AMA Congratulates American Flat Track Champs!

Jared Mees crowned AMA Grand National Champion; Dallas Daniels goes back-to-back as AFT Singles Champ; Cory Texter takes second Production Twins title October 11, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos: Kristen Lassen and Scott Hunter American Flat Track’s season finale finally took place on Sat., Oct. 9 after being delayed a day due to heavy rain

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2021 Ride for Scouting
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Ride for Scouting Rolls Through AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

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 Ride for Scouting began with

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Fairfield Community Supports Organization Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

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 productive members of their communities

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New Battery Technology Capable of 90-Second Charge

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 the environment. Combining the benefits

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony News!

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 still available. The AMA Motorcycle

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Hall of Fame News

1967 BSA 650: Long-Running Vertical Weapon

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 with his dominance in the

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Insurance Institute Study Highlights ABS Safety

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 our most expansive one yet

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Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice!

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 sand is like meditation…a chance

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Ruml Claims Shining Moment at 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship

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 the 2019 AMA Speedway National

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