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Tomac Tallies Third Win

Eli Tomac stymied his opponents’ momentum with 450SX win in Arlington, Texas March 1, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the field closing in over the past few weeks, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac was able to earn some breathing room Saturday with a 450SX win in Round 8 of AMA Supercross. Arlington, Texas,

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Anderson Closes Gap in Minneapolis

Jason Anderson tallied his third victory of the year to pull within 3 points of Eli Tomac February 23, 2022 By Keaton Maisano It had been more than four years since Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson last strung together wins in AMA Supercross. That all changed Saturday, Feb. 19, when Anderson followed up his win

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Training Champions: The Next Step

The AMA and the USMCA have partnered to expand competition-based coaching February 22, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Photos courtesy of USMCA Think about this: nearly every organized sport has a recognized coaching-certification organization to go along with it. These organizations provide standards coaches must meet to train student, collegiate and professional athletes and certifications to

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News Riding

New Indian Pursuit Gets Wildly Capable PowerPlus Engine

February 22, 2022 By Kali Kotoski When Indian Motorcycle launched the Challenger in 2020, it heralded the beginning of an arms race that is still being duked out on MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers series. With Indian’s first honest attempt at a performance bagger, the company was primed to take on one of Harley-Davidson’s most

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Revitalized Norton Reveals Pair of New Bikes

History-rich Norton looks to a brighter future with V4SV superbike and V4CR Café Racer February 17, 2022 By Keaton Maisano The 124-year-old Norton Motorcycles has displayed some youthful energy of late, with its reveal of two new motorcycles.  While the company floundered for some time, an ownership change to TVS Motors — India’s third-largest motorcycle

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Jason Anderson Claims Second Win

Anderson takes the top spot at Anaheim 3, Tomac and Barcia round out the podium February 16, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Eli Tomac’s two-event win streak came to an end Saturday in Anaheim, Calif. But despite being unable to take the top spot on the podium, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Tomac extended his lead

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AFT Springfield Mile to Bring All Classes to Compete

February 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Representing the crown jewel in the American Flat Track calendar, for the first time in nearly a decade all racing classes will be competing at the legendary Springfield Mile, AFT announced. Dubbed the “World’s Fastest Mile,” Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER will compete alongside the Mission SuperTwins

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Hall of Fame News

AMA Hall of Famer Wiltz Wagner: Trials Racer and Advocate

February 11, 2022 By Keaton Maisano While known more for his work as an observed trials rider and advocate, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wiltz Wagner was one of the riders that braved the cold and willingly dashed across ice on a motorcycle in the spirit of competition and for the love of riding. Wagner

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Husqvarna Announces 2022 Street Availability

By Kali Kotoski February 8, 2022 Husqvarna Motorcycles has announced that its 2022 street lineup, including the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, are now available at dealerships, while the 701 Supermoto will be available in May. Enhancing their unmistakable aesthetic, the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 both boast new graphics for 2022, and join in

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Tomac Defends Win in Desert

Eli Tomac wins in Glendale, becomes first two-time 450SX winner of 2022 AMA Supercross season February 7, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac became the first 450SX rider to win twice in the 2022 AMA Supercross season Saturday, winning in consecutive weeks. Coming off his Week 4 win in Anaheim,

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