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Get your AMA shirts and more online

You’re an amazing motorcyclist. Why not show the world with an “I’M AMA-ZING” jersey. It’s easy. Just go to the AMA shop at www.amagear.com and pick up the AMA-Zing jersey. While you’re at it, take a look at some of the t-shirts, pins and patches available to show your motorcycling pride. Shirts include road racing,

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Hall of Fame News

Fun facts about “King Kenny” Roberts’ 1980 Yamaha OW48

“King” Kenny Roberts was a great American flat-tracker and road racer, throwing his leg over a variety of special machines during his racing career. Some of his most remarkable machines were the 500cc world grand prix road racing motorcycles he used to beat the Europeans at their own game, winning the title his rookie season

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American Motorcyclist Association honors 2019 champions and award winners

Athletes of the Year, Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award winners among those recognized COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association honored the 2019 season’s fastest amateur motorcycle racers and top event organizers at the KTM AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Columbus Downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7. The AMA sanctions thousands of motorcycle and ATV

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2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors five inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country COLUMBUS, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted five new members Friday evening during the 2019 KTM AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Hilton Downtown Columbus. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2019

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American Motorcyclist Association announces two new extreme off-road series

Qualifying system for 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship opens 26 more spots PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Nine events in two qualifying series provide more opportunities to secure a spot in the 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship, the Tennessee Knockout on Aug. 14-16 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tenn. The new format and

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American Motorcyclist Association announces Racing Department personnel change

Mike Burkeen named motocross manager PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mike Burkeen has been named motocross manager at the American Motorcyclist Association. In his role with the AMA, Burkeen oversees AMA Motocross sanctioning and will work closely with AMA racers, districts, promoters and organizers. “The knowledge and experience with AMA motocross that Mike brings to the department

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Hall of Fame News

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences on passing of Clark Collins

Hall of Famer was staunch advocate for off-highway riding community PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Clark Collins, who passed away on Nov. 30 at the age of 77. Collins’ storied career as an advocate for off-road motorcycling includes helping

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2020 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame calendar now available

Grab your big, fat yellow marker and put a circle on your calendar around the dates of July 10-12, 2020, so you don’t miss the hugely popular AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. You don’t have a calendar, you say? You can fix that now by getting

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Discount tickets available for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Get your discount tickets now for one of the greatest motorcycling events on the planet. The 2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days takes place July 10-12 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. This will be the 26th year that motorcycling enthusiasts have converged on the site to experience vintage motorcycle racing, a massive

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Renew your membership for a chance to win a 2019 Yamaha Star Eluder

Now’s your chance to win a 2019 Yamaha Star Eluder, but you must act fast. The Eluder, with an MSRP of $24,999, is the grand prize in the 2019 AMA Member Sweepstakes. The AMA also is offering other great prizes to lucky winners: a Shoei helmet; an Aerostich R3 1-Piece suit; a Cardo Communications Systems

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