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Russ Darnell Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

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 on Sept. 23, one of

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Sampey Rides to Emotional 44th Win at DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals

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 has won more than 40

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MotoAmerica To Host Daytona 200 in 2022

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 race, MotoAmerica revealed earlier today

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Community Comes Out for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

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 extended beyond the usual subject

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An Evening with the Champions

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 chance is coming up on

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Jeff Fredette: An ISDE Legend

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 all but one. With the

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AMA Cal Classic to Provide Scholarship Opportunities

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 the AMA Cal Classic at

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BMW Adds Bagger and Luxury Touring Options to the R 18 Platform

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 that with the R 18

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Familiar Faces Find Success at AMA Youth Speedway and Sidecar National Championships

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 events at the Gold Country

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Johnny Campbell Racing and Harden Offroad to Host Handstands at 100mph Event

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 event at the Doffo Winery

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