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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Waldheim passes

American Motorcyclist Association extends condolences to family, friends of motorcycle rights advocate PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and lifelong off-road riding advocate Ed Waldheim, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 9. Mr. Waldheim was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle

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Former AMA Board Member Jim Viverito passes

American Motorcyclist Association offers condolences to family, friends PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the family and friends of former AMA board member and current American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation board member Jim Viverito following his death on Dec. 7, 2019. Mr. Viverito, 67, served on the AMA Board of Directors

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selects winning ticket for two custom Hondas

2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L won by Bradley Timm COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bradley Timm of Westerville, Ohio, was selected Friday, Dec. 6, as the winner of the two Honda motorcycles that were customized to celebrate the life of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Nicky Hayden, the late MotoGP World Champion. Maggie McNally-Bradshaw,

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Hondas, Suzukis and more available at Mecum auction January 2020

Mecum Auctions will be auctioning off Yamaha RD400s, Honda 400 fours, Triumph X75 Hurricanes, a Maico 501 and more at its 29th Annual Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction on Jan. 21-26, 2020 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here’s a look at some of the machines being sold. For more information

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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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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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