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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony News!

Balcony seating for the induction ceremony still available October 7, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio, at 7:00 p.m., and while premier seating for the event has reached full capacity, overflow seating for the ceremony is still available. The AMA Motorcycle

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1967 BSA 650: Long-Running Vertical Weapon

Earl Bowlby took the hillclimb world by storm on an unlikely 1967 BSA 650 October 6, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Among the two-wheeled relics at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is a 1967 BSA 650 — a bike AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby resurrected to relevance with his dominance in the

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Insurance Institute Study Highlights ABS Safety

October 4, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Examining fatal crash rates for 65 motorcycle models offering antilock braking systems as an option from 2013 to 2019, researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that bikes equipped with ABS were involved in 22 percent fewer fatal crashes. “This study is our most expansive one yet

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Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice!

Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice! October 1, 2021 By Joy Burgess When I take off on a ride I generally want to get as far away from technology and the world of up-to-the-minute news and constant communication as I can. Riding local dirt roads and trails while navigating Florida sugar sand is like meditation…a chance

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Ruml Claims Shining Moment at 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship

Max Ruml’s silver history received a hint of gold at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway October 1, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although Max Ruml went into the 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship with an impressive resume for a 24-year-old racer, he was still seeking a breakthrough. Ruml’s second place finish in the 2019 AMA Speedway National

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Russ Darnell Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer visits museum for first time in nearly 20 years September 28, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is full of information on and relics of the legendary machines and figures that helped shape the motorcycling community. However, for an hour on Sept. 23, one of

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Sampey Rides to Emotional 44th Win at DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals

Angelle Sampey dedicates first win in over a year to recovering home state September 21, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Winning has become second nature to Angelle Sampey, but the latest win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals was anything but routine for the winningest woman in powersports history. Sampey, who has won more than 40

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MotoAmerica To Host Daytona 200 in 2022

80th edition of the Daytona 200 set for March 10-12, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway, with new rules, new partners and King of the Baggers on the high banks September 16, 2021 In an announcement that could go a long way toward rejuvenating what is arguably America’s most legendary motorcycle race, MotoAmerica revealed earlier today

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Community Comes Out for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

AMA’s Bike Night honors first responders, military on 20th anniversary of 9/11 September 14, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Throughout the year the AMA and its Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum welcome those wishing to honor and learn about the history of motorcycling. However, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, remembrance extended beyond the usual subject

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An Evening with the Champions

The International Motocross Museum to host fundraiser October 2 in Chicago featuring several World Champions and over 40 factory motocross bikes September 11, 2021 Ever wanted to get up close and personal with bona fide world champion motocrossers and the hand-made works motorcycles they won their championships on? Well, your chance is coming up on

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