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AMA Condemns Apparent Trail Sabotage Incident in Montana, Urges Vigilance When Riding on Public Lands

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 28, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) strongly condemns a recent act of apparent trail sabotage at Montana’s Pipestone Recreation Area, where a child encountered barbed wire strung across a public access trail during Memorial Day weekend. The AMA is calling for the swift identification, apprehension and prosecution

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Mike Williams to Head Track Preparation Operations at 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Williams provides lifelong flat track experience to role for the weeklong event in Du Quoin, Ill. Photo Credit: GingerSnaps Photography PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has chosen Square Deal Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mike Williams to head track preparation operations at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by

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2026 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship to Run Aug. 23-27

The world’s fastest motorcycles will compete for records on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats Photo Credit: Liam Rathgeber PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 21, 2026) — The 2026 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship will run Aug. 23-27 at the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. The AMA Land Speed Grand Championship is a co-sanctioned event promoted

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South Carolina Becomes Latest State to Pass Right to Race Law

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 20, 2026) — South Carolina became the fourth state to sign Right to Race legislation into law after Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed H. 4706 on Tuesday, May 19. This recent development from South Carolina further signals the growing momentum behind Right to Race bills. The American Motorcyclist

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June Issue of American Motorcyclist Features In-Depth Interview with Congressman Tim Walberg

A lifelong rider, Walberg serves as motorcycling’s greatest ally on Capitol Hill PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 18, 2026) — Hitting AMA member mailboxes starting today, the June 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist features an exclusive feature story and interview with U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, the Chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and motorcycling’s most noteworthy supporter

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All Balls Racing Signs on as Swap Meet and Racing Sponsor for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Aftermarket powersports leader deepens partnership with AMA ahead of July event at Mid-Ohio Photo Credit: Mariah Lacy and Kevin Wing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 18, 2026) — All Balls Racing will return as a major sponsor of Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, backing both the swap meet and racing programs at

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Maryland Adds Mandatory Motorcycle Awareness Questioning to Driver’s Exam

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 15, 2026) — Signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on May 12, Maryland Senate Bill 68 requires the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to include at least one question related to motorcycle awareness in the state’s driver’s license exam. This law was introduced by Sen. Nick

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Nominees

Voting is now open to determine the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 13, 2026) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced 16 nominees for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and voting has officially opened to select the members of the class.

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AMA Distributes Sound Meter Kits to Four Clubs as Part of Organization’s Sound Meter Program

AMA Sound Meter Program aims to raise awareness regarding sound issues that impact the motorcycle community Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2026) — In an effort to combat unjust sound ordinances and sound-related discrimination, the American Motorcyclist Association has distributed sound meter kits to four of its chartered clubs as part of

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Three-Time World Champion Freddie Spencer Named Grand Marshal of 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: AMA Archive PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2026) — Three-time world road racing champion “Fast Freddie” Spencer, one of the most iconic road racers in American motorcycling history, will serve as the grand marshal of the 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution. A 1999 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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