American Motorcyclist Association
Bessie Belles Riding Club pays homage to past while enjoying the present August 9, 2023 (Story from August edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano It has been 30 years since AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bessie Stringfield passed away, but her impact today is alive and well. Honoring Stringfield and
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Italian brand releases Seiemmezzo STR Naked Street Bike in U.S. July 14, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Legendary Italian motorcycle maker Moto Morini is bringing a slice of Italy to the United States after announcing the release of its Seiemmezzo STR Naked Street Bike. Moto Morini, which launched in 1937, designed
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Organized ride for International Female Ride Day brings more than 150 out to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame July 5, 2023 (story from the July edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum was a bit busier than usual on Saturday, May 6. The
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Iván Cervantes sets Guinness World Record for greatest distance traveled on a motorcycle in 24 hours by an individual June 22, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Traveling 2,493 miles on a motorcycle in 24 hours seems impossible, right? On April 30, 2023, however, five-time enduro world champion Iván Cervantes accomplished the
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June 12, 2023 By Keaton Maisano One of the headline events of June is the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, so it is only right that this month’s Hall of Famer Spotlight is an individual that had great success on the dirt. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Chris Carr found
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John Radke’s 6-year-old pit bull has become District 14’s beloved mascot, and a staple of hillclimb events June 6, 2023 (from May 2023 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano A typical hillclimb event involves fans looking up as riders brave hills that reach toward the sky, but spectators in District 14
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Stockton Motorcycle Club Inc. nears its 100th year in 2024 June 6, 2023 (from June 2023 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano For nearly 100 years, Stockton Motorcycle Club has endured and thrived in the motorcycling hotbed that is California. Founded in April of 1924 by Jake and Pete Bayer and
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Expanding outreach, lobbying and education at all levels of government May 18, 2023 By Nick Haris I’ve learned a few things in my 21 years of advocating on behalf of riders. One of those things could not be clearer: Government happens at all levels. That means the AMA must be
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May 11, 2023 By Keaton Maisano With the warming of the weather throughout the country comes the ramping up of motocross season. In theme with the annual awakening of motorcycling’s extremely popular sport, May’s Hall of Famer Spotlight shines its light on two individuals that impacted motocross in a big
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The 450SX title race turned on its head following Eli Tomac’s injury and Chase Sexton’s win in Denver May 9, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Since the start of the 2022 AMA Supercross season, not much has gone wrong for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, who entered Saturday’s event
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A wife’s gracious offering continues to resonate May 2, 2023 (Originally from May 2023’s edition of American Motorcyclist) By Paul Biglin (with son-in-law Mike Haake) Dear American Motorcyclist Staff: I wrote this story almost 20 years ago, intending to send it to the magazine in hopes Peter Egan (of Cycle World fame)
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Chase Sexton wins Nashville AMA Supercross to take second in 450SX standings, Hunter Lawrence clinches 250SX East Title May 1, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence earned the top spot on the 250SX East podium for the seventh time in 2023 — this time to celebrate his
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Justin Barcia, Max Anstie collect first wins of season following weather delay April 25, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Saturday was all about patience for Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia, who sat through a thunderstorm delay to end his two-year drought without an AMA Supercross win.
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Three brothers — with the help of their grandfather and father — dash through the sand to four class titles April 19, 2023 (Originally from April 2023’s edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano They say good things come in threes, and for the Marshall family, the notion certainly rings true.
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Chase Sexton snags his third win of the year, Hunter Lawrence makes it four straight 250SX East wins April 17, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Round 13 of the 2023 AMA Supercross season featured unusual daytime action, and in the end, the results were just as abnormal as the sport’s two
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Eli Tomac collects career win No. 51 and takes sole possession of first in 450SX standings after a 1-2-1 performance in Glendale round April 10, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Saturday was all about breaking ties for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, who tallied his seventh win of the
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April 10, 2023 By Keaton Maisano April is Get Out and Ride Month, so it is only fitting that this month’s Hall of Famer Spotlight is someone that truly cherished the magic that comes with riding a motorcycle. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger Hull tallied his fair share of
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April 10, 2023 By AMA Staff You probably know the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is funded by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and relies on the generosity of the motorcycle community for support. What you may not know is that supporting the HOF can — aside
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Eli Tomac ties top spot in 450SX standings, moves up all-time win list March 27, 2023 By Keaton Maisano While the Midwest swing cooled off a two-year hot streak for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, the return to the West sparked some embers that did more than just
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March 22, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Like Peter Parker, 14-year-old Ryder Sigety leads two lives. By morning and early afternoon, Sigety is a normal high school student, strolling from classroom to classroom, turning in homework and chatting with friends. A model student who takes honors and AP classes, Sigety excels
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