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Get your AMA Life Member patch

Let the world know that you are a serious rider and that you support riders’ freedoms by proudly wearing an AMA Life Member patch and a pin. You can get those, and more, at www.amagear.com. The patches and pins show everyone that you belong to the largest motorcyclist advocacy organization in the world. A Charter

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News Racing

Daytona 200, Daytona TT postponed

The AMA- and American Sportbike Racing Association-sanctioned Daytona 200 has been rescheduled for October, during the annual Biketoberfest rally in Daytona Beach, Fla. A new date for Daytona TT has not been announced.

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American Motorcyclist Association statement regarding COVID-19

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Due to the presence in the United States of COVID-19, an infectious strain of the coronavirus, and governors across the country issuing restrictions on large events and public gatherings, the American Motorcyclist Association strongly encourages AMA-chartered organizers to comply with all restrictions imposed by federal, state and local authorities affecting all applicable

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Mike Sayre named Director of Government Relations for American Motorcyclist Association

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mike Sayre is the new Director of Government Relations for the American Motorcyclist Association. In his new role, Sayre will oversee the AMA’s office in Washington, D.C., and manage the execution of AMA advocacy efforts nationwide. Sayre most recently was the AMA government relations manager for on-highway issues. He has been an

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Peters wins overall title in 2020 Kicker AMA Arenacross National Championship, presented by Lucas Oil

North Carolina rider clinches AMA National No. 1 plate PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Kyle Peters on winning the overall title in the 2020 Kicker AMA Arenacross National Championship, presented by Lucas Oil. The Honda rider from Greensboro, N.C., clinched the championship Feb. 29 in the second of two rounds in Salt

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FIM North America News

FIM MotoGP round at Circuit of the Americas postponed until November

The Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, a round of the FIM MotoGP World Championship, has been postponed by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the International Road Racing Teams Association and Dorna Sports, due to concerns about the coronavirus. Originally scheduled to take place April 3-5 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas,

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News Riding

Ride California’s Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area

Want to spice up your dirt riding in California with a little variety? Then try riding at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area that is 20 miles east of Sacramento and 3 miles south of U.S. 50. The 800-plus-acre park, operated by the Off-Highway Vehicle Division of the state Department of Parks and Recreation,

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News Riding

Get your ride ready to ride

With riding season here everyone is itching to get back on the road. But before you head out, it’s a good idea to give your trusty steed a once-over to ensure the bike is as ready to go as you are. Here’s a quick checklist put together by the good folks at the Motorcycle Safety

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12 classic motorcycle song lyrics

There aren’t many motorcycle-related songs that riders have been able to enjoy over the years, but there are a few. And some have memorable lines that, when you hear them, you instantly remember the song. Can you match these lyrics to the songs? Here’s a test of your motorcycling musical knowledge. The answers are below.

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News Racing

Two-day flat track series canceled

Three Pooler, Ga., races were scheduled for Friday, Saturday Three AMA-sanctioned flat track events scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler, Ga., have been canceled due to a flooded track. The opening rounds of this year’s AMA All-Star National Flat Track Series, the AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series and

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