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Sideways Saturday flat track races at AIMExpo

AMA-sanctioned event featured four competition classes, three exhibition classes COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the third day of the AIMExpo wound down Saturday, flat track racing motorcycles roared to life on the Greater Columbus Convention Center floor. About 1,200 spectators attended the Sideways Saturday presented by Harley-Davidson and A.D. Farrow Co. indoor flat track racing event,

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U.S. Motocross of Nations team in third place heading into finals

Story and photos by Jeff Kardas ASSEN, Netherlands — Intermittent showers spiked with bright sun and high winds highlighted overall good results for the U.S. Motocross of Nations Team at the 2019 FIM Motocross of Nations in Assen, Netherlands. The U.S. team performed well, considering their 31st (out of 34) gate pick for today’s qualifiers.

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71st FIM Motocross of Nations kicks off in The Netherlands

This weekend marks the 71st running of the FIM Motocross of Nations, this year taking place at the storied Assen TT Circuit in The Netherlands. The AMA U.S. Team of Justin Cooper (MX2), Zach Osborne (MXOpen) and Jason Anderson (MXGP) are hoping this year to gain back some of the dominance that the American team

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Hall of Fame News

Hundreds attend AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

Bike show, music, museum keep crowd entertained By Michael Marino PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Hundreds of motorcycling enthusiasts, some of them in town for the 2019 AIMExpo presented by Nationwide, gathered at the American Motorcyclist Association campus Friday night for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night. All proceeds from the event go to

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AIMExpo wraps up 2019 trade, industry, media days

Power sports exposition open to public Saturday, Sunday By Michael Marino COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2019 AIMExpo presented by Nationwide wrapped up its trade/industry/media days Friday, and opens its doors to the general public Saturday and Sunday. The four-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing power sports products, offering

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News Rights

MIC developing strategy for attracting new riders

To attract new riders and encourage motorcyclists to ride more, the motorcycle industry must tap into people's positive emotions, while offering easy and practical ways to enter stay a part of the two-wheeled community. The industry must "grow the pie" by using the freedom, exhilaration, fun and euphoria people derive from riding to attract the

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AIMExpo kicks off in Columbus

AIMExpo presented by Nationwide returned to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Thursday for a four-day run, bringing together retailers, manufacturers and powersports dealers to showcase new products.

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Hall of Fame News

Honda unveils 2020 Africa Twin at AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

American Honda unveiled two new 2020 models at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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News Racing

Beaubier wins fourth MotoAmerica Superbike title

Cameron Beaubier hadn’t led the MotoAmerica EBC Brakes Superbike points standings since winning the first race of the season, but he was at the top of the standings when it mattered most Sunday afternoon at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Fong wins 2019 Supersport championship

Bobby Fong overcame pain from injuries suffered four races ago to win his first AMA National No. 1 plate on Saturday in the MotoAmerica Supersport class at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.

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