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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dick Mann, Honda and Daytona, 1970

By Mitch Boehm It’s been 51 years, but the Daytona 200 of 1970 still resonates powerfully, especially when March rolls around and Bike Week flashes on the motorcycle world’s consciousness – as it’s done for the last 10 days. Honda had launched its axis-altering 750 Four the previous year, and though the company was hesitant

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Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department

Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based at the AMA Government Relations

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AMA State Chapter Coordinators Needed!

The AMA is currently searching for AMA State Chapter Coordinators in multiple states who are enthusiastic about the AMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. Through the AMA State Chapter program, people have the chance to come together on a local level for riding, recreation and advocacy. AMA State

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Tied at Five!

Eli Tomac ties AMA Hall-of-Famer and GOAT Ricky Carmichael for most wins (5) at Daytona Supercross By Mitch Boehm Photos: Jeff Kardas and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Team Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac put his stamp on the AMA Supercross record books on Saturday night with a commanding win at Daytona International Speedway – his fifth

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Montana Passes Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Legislation

Becomes third U.S. state to allow lane filtering in traffic PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Montana has become the third state to recognize lane filtering, with Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature on a bill legalizing filtering of motorcycles under certain conditions. “We applaud the efforts of Montana’s motorcycling community and the state’s legislators, and thank Gov. Gianforte for

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51st Annual Daytona Supercross on March 6 Reaches Socially-Distanced Limited Capacity

While limited-capacity seating is sold-out, fans can still catch all the action on NBCSN Photos: Jeff Kardas Daytona International Speedway announced that socially-distanced grandstand seating and hospitality packages for the 51st annual Daytona Supercross, scheduled for this Saturday night, March 6, have reached limited capacity. This announcement was made in an effort to keep fans

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Harley-Davidson Officially Unwraps Pan America 1250 Adventure Tourer

  By Mitch Boehm Photos courtesy of Harley-Davidson  On Feb. 22, 2021, Harley-Davidson finally and officially announced details of its much-anticipated Pan America 1250 Adventure Tourer to the world. The all-new Pan America, available in both Standard and Special guises (the latter featuring a host of exclusive features including semi-active front and rear suspension), will

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Commitment to Community

Motorcycling Needs You—Yes, You!—Now By Heather Wilson This column will appear in the March 2021 issue of American Motorcyclist. — Ed. When I say I was born into the motorcycle industry, I am not exaggerating. After they graduated from high school, my dad and his brother opened a dealership, which my parents own and operate

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Join Mary McGee: Support the Hall of Fame

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee is one of the most pioneering motorcyclists in history. She not only broke barriers for women riders, but all riders. Her accomplishments transcend gender and have impacted the sport in innumerable ways. Today, Mary is asking for everyone who loves riding to join her in supporting the American

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Journalist and Motorcycle Industry Veteran Mitch Boehm Named AMA Editorial Director

New communications team will use compelling storytelling, engagement to serve AMA mission PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the appointment of longtime motorsports journalist and motorcycle industry veteran Mitch Boehm as Editorial Director, in addition to other changes in the communications department. In his role, Boehm (on the left in the photo

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