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51st Annual Daytona Supercross on March 6 Reaches Socially-Distanced Limited Capacity

While limited-capacity seating is sold-out, fans can still catch all the action on NBCSN Photos: Jeff Kardas Daytona International Speedway announced that socially-distanced grandstand seating and hospitality packages for the 51st annual Daytona Supercross, scheduled for this Saturday night, March 6, have reached limited capacity. This announcement was made in an effort to keep fans

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Harley-Davidson Officially Unwraps Pan America 1250 Adventure Tourer

  By Mitch Boehm Photos courtesy of Harley-Davidson  On Feb. 22, 2021, Harley-Davidson finally and officially announced details of its much-anticipated Pan America 1250 Adventure Tourer to the world. The all-new Pan America, available in both Standard and Special guises (the latter featuring a host of exclusive features including semi-active front and rear suspension), will

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Magazine Membership News

Commitment to Community

Motorcycling Needs You—Yes, You!—Now By Heather Wilson This column will appear in the March 2021 issue of American Motorcyclist. — Ed. When I say I was born into the motorcycle industry, I am not exaggerating. After they graduated from high school, my dad and his brother opened a dealership, which my parents own and operate

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Hall of Fame News

Join Mary McGee: Support the Hall of Fame

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee is one of the most pioneering motorcyclists in history. She not only broke barriers for women riders, but all riders. Her accomplishments transcend gender and have impacted the sport in innumerable ways. Today, Mary is asking for everyone who loves riding to join her in supporting the American

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Journalist and Motorcycle Industry Veteran Mitch Boehm Named AMA Editorial Director

New communications team will use compelling storytelling, engagement to serve AMA mission PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the appointment of longtime motorsports journalist and motorcycle industry veteran Mitch Boehm as Editorial Director, in addition to other changes in the communications department. In his role, Boehm (on the left in the photo

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Redesigned Amasupercross.Com Offers Results, Photos, Live Timing and More

The AMA’s online portal for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, has been redesigned to be simpler, faster and easier to use: amasupercross.com.

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Membership News

‘On the Line’ with Hayley Bell and Liza Miller

The AMA’s podcast returns with 2019 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Hayley Bell and community garage pioneer Liza Miller Two prominent women motorcyclists talk about riding in the Feb. 10, 2021, episode of “On the Line with the AMA,” the AMA’s podcast about all things motorcycling. Hayley Bell is the founder of the Women Riders

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler Passes Away

AMA Life Member and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, died at home Feb. 3 after a long illness.

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American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recipients of 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards

Paul Slavik, Brittany Young honored for their contributions to motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors has selected two recipients for its 2021 national awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of

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Fun Facts About Famous People and Motorcycles

Comedian and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jay Leno is probably the most famous celebrity motorcyclist known to AMA members. But there are scores of other celebrities who share a passion for motorcycling. Some, like Leno, still ride while others, like actor George Clooney, are former riders. Here’s a look at some celebrity motorcyclists as

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