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2025 FIM Motocross of Nations
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Team USA Lands on Podium at 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations

Eli Tomac, R.J. Hampshire and Justin Cooper race to second-place finish as United States hosts 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 7, 2025) — The United States secured a second-place finish after a weekend of intense competition at the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations, which took place at Ironman

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Justin Cooper Joins Team USA for MXON
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Justin Cooper to Ride MX2 Class at Motocross of Nations 

Joins Tomac and Hampshire on Team USA Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Just days away from the United States defending its homeland during the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations on Oct. 3-5 in Crawfordsville, Ind., the American Motorcyclist Association announced that Justin Cooper will officially join Team USA.  Due to injury, Haiden Deegan is no longer

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2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Schedule Revealed

Supercross Triple Crowns, 250SX Class East & West Divisions, and East/West Showdown Races Announced Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas ELLENTON, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2025) — The SMX LeagueTM announced today the full 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule and tickets on sale for all 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Supercross pre-sale begins

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AMA Announces AWRCS as AMA East Regional Hare Scrambles Championship Series in 2026

Photo Courtesy of AWRCS PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced that the American Woods Racing Championship Series (AWRCS) will serve as the AMA East Regional Hare Scrambles Championship in 2026 and beyond. After joining the AMA racing schedule in 2025, AWRCS has been a valuable partner of the AMA’s racing

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

American Men Claim Long-Awaited Trial des Nations Championship in Italy

United States earns first International Trophy since 2005 Photo Credit: Pep Segalés PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) — The United States enjoyed a successful weekend of competition at the 2025 Trial des Nations in Tolmezzo, Italy, on Sept. 20-21, claiming the team’s first International Trophy since 2005. Led by the trio of Josh Roper, Alex

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) —The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald, who passed away on Sept. 25 at 93 years old. McDonald’s impact on motorcycling was vast, as he enjoyed success as a racer, tuner and

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R.J. Hampshire Joins United States Motocross of Nations Team

Hampshire joins talented duo as the United States seeks victory while hosting the 2025 MXoN Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2025) — As the United States aims to defend its homeland during the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations on Oct. 3-5 in Crawfordsville, Ind., the American Motorcyclist Association announced that R.J. Hampshire

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American Motorcyclist Association to Host Meeting of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Board of Directors

Directors will remain in United States to attend Motocross of Nations in Crawfordsville, Ind. Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association opens its headquarters to motorcycling representatives from around the world on Oct. 1-2, when it welcomes the Board of Directors of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme for an

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American Motorcyclist Association Creates New Department to Focus on Organizer Relations, Recreational Riding and Events

AMA veteran Joe Bromley takes the helm of the AMA Membership Development & Activity Department Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association has tapped longtime employee Joe Bromley to lead the newly formed Membership Development & Activity Department, which will focus on organizer relations, recreational riding and AMA-owned and

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American Motorcyclist Association, FIM North America Attend Global FIM Seminar

Annual event provides collaborative forum for federation and continental union leaders Photo Credit: Pippa Laverty/ACU PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2025) — Representatives from the American Motorcyclist Association and FIM North America participated in the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Secretaries General meeting in Oxford, England, Sept. 15-16, where they shared ideas on advancing the sport

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