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Remembering Motorsports Photographer Andrew Wheeler

January 13, 2023 By Joy Burgess Photos by Andrew Wheeler The tragic news that motorsports photographer Andrew Wheeler passed away came out on Jan. 6. Only 60 years old, the British expat who resided in Texas passed away after spending several months suffering the effects of a mini stroke he had while covering MotoGP races

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AMA Government Relations: The Good Fight

A 2022 review of the AMA Government Relations Department’s actions, and a look at what’s coming in 2023 January 11, 2023 By Joy Burgess Protecting motorcyclists’ rights is one of the ways the AMA fulfills its mission of promoting the motorcycle lifestyle and protecting the future of motorcycling, and the AMA Government Relations Department (GRD)

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Tomac, Lawrence Ride 2022 Success into 2023 AMA Supercross Opener

Eli Tomac claims 450SX main event while Jett Lawrence takes the 250SX win in Anaheim January 9, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Despite the year change, the winning riders at the end of AMA Supercross Round 1 in Anaheim, Calif., were the same men that frequented the top of the podium in 2022. After claiming the

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Spotlight: Oscar Lenz

January 9, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Born Jan. 9, 1894, Oscar Lenz’ legendary racing career made him an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and January’s Hall of Famer Spotlight. Better known as the “Old Jack Piner” for his association and success with Michigan’s Jack Pine Endurance Run, Lenz won his first Jack Pine in 1923

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Lane-Filtering Support Revs Up

By Kali Kotoski The 2023 legislative year could see a raft of lane-filtering legislation introduced around the country, and wherever that happens, rider safety will improve (if filtering/splitting is done correctly) and American will move a step or two closer to adopting riding/traffic practices that are standard in many parts of the world. At a

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Wally Dallenbach Sr.

By Keaton Maisano It’s the season of giving, so December’s Hall of Famer Spotlight shines a light on a generous and impactful figure born 86 years ago. Born Dec. 12, 1936, Wally Dallenbach Sr., might appear to be a curious inclusion in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame as he is known for his time

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Bucket List Ride

December 1, 2022 By Keaton Maisano AMA Charter Life Member Jeff Shultz has been a licensed motorcyclist for more than 50 years and ridden thousands of miles, but it wasn’t until 2021 that he got to live his motorcycling dream of taking a cross-country motorcycle trip. Setting out from his home in Dillsburg, Pa., Shultz

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Custom Indian Scout Rogue Unveiled at EICMA

Danny Schneider’s custom paint scheme inspired by King-of-the-Baggers-winning Indian Challenger November 28, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Danny Schneider revealed his custom Indian Scout Rogue alongside Indian Motorcycle’s new 2023 models at EICMA. An award-winning vintage custom builder and the man behind Hardnine Choppers, Schneider designed his Scout Rogue to showcase a paint scheme inspired by

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Inflation Reduction Act impacts electric motorcycles.
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Inflation Reduction Act Neglects Electric Motorcycles

By Kali Kotoski Nov. 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden fails to support the motorcycle industry’s push into the electrification of two-wheeled transportation by not including tax credits meant to lower the cost of EVs. The law aims to reshape the nation’s energy sector and spur the production

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Hall of Famer Spotlight: Gary Jones

November 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Fifty years ago, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Gary Jones began his run atop the world of American motocross, collecting the first three 250cc titles of the AMA’s newly instituted national motocross championship series. Jones’ introduction to motorcycles came by way of his father, who was a BSA/Matchless dealer

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