American Motorcyclist Association Industry Press Releases
Industry Press Releases

Biketoberfest 2020 changes announced; attendees urged to behave responsibly

On September 9, city commissioners in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, two of the many cities within Volusia County where Biketoberfest activities are held, discussed whether to issue special event permits to merchants for such activities as outdoor concerts and food and merchandise vendors. Permits in Ormond Beach were approved. In Daytona Beach commissioners felt

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Women's Motorcycle Ride in Berlin
Industry Press Releases Riding

International Female Ride Day rescheduled to Aug. 22

Women motorcycle riders and motorsport enthusiasts on six continents and over 120 countries will take to their motorcycles to “Just Ride!”, Saturday, 22, August, 2020 for the officially rescheduled 14th edition of International Female Ride Day®(IFRD). The globally synchronized action will see women once again govern the world’s roads, tracks and trails for the single

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Industry Press Releases Racing

NHHA Welcomes New ‘Hooligan Open’ Class Championship

The AMA KENDA SRT National Hare and Hound Championship series is happy to announce the addition of the Hooligan Open class, presented by Scrambler Ducati, for the remainder of the 2020 season. The four round championship begins in two weeks at the fourth round of the series in Panaca, Nevada. Racers of the “Hooligan Open”

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Industry Press Releases Racing

MotoAmerica’s Event at the ‘Ridge’ Will Go on Without Fans

Due to restrictions set forth with the current COVID-19 pandemic, MotoAmerica and the Ridge Motorsports Park have announced that the Komatsu MotoAmerica Superbikes At The Ridge event, scheduled for August 28-30, in Shelton, Washington, will be held as a participant-only event with no spectators.

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Industry Press Releases Racing

Round Five of the Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC Series Will Serve as the First-Ever FIM North American eMTB Championship

Racer Productions, Inc., producers of the 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce that the upcoming Loretta Lynn eMTB race, Round 5 of the 8-round Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC Series, will be also serve as the first ever FIM North American eMTB Championship.

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Industry Press Releases Racing

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Confirms Nine-Round Schedule for 2020 Season

Following extensive efforts by race organizers, local government and health officials, participants, sponsors, and series partners, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the intention to host a nine-round schedule to complete the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

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Industry Press Releases Rights

Balderson Resolution Would Designate ‘Antique Motorcycle Enthusiast Day’

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced a resolution to recognize July 11th as “Antique Motorcycle Enthusiast Day.” The resolution celebrates those who restore and ride antique motorcycles, what these motorcycles represent in American history, and the jobs supported by the restoration of these bikes.

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Industry Press Releases News

Americade 2020 is Canceled

Americade, the motorcycle touring rally and a Lake George tradition of nearly 40 years, will not take place this summer, Americade organizer Christian Dutcher announced

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Industry Press Releases News

Powersports Veteran Larry Little Retires After Decades of Key Industry Posts

The following is an industry press release … Larry Little is retiring after more than 40 years and a variety of important work in the powersports industry – from publishing, to consulting, to co-founding the American International Motorcycle Expo, to volunteer work for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, plus a long record of service with

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Industry Press Releases Riding

KTM’s E-Mobility Range Reaches New Riders with 2020 KTM Factory Replica Stacyc Electric Balance Bikes

KTM North America Inc. is pleased to join forces with Stacyc Inc. in its mission to create the next generation of riders by introducing the 2020 KTM Factory Replica Stacyc 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE electric balance bikes. To be sold exclusively through authorized KTM dealers, this co-branded venture with Stacyc supports KTM’s philosophy of growing the

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