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AMA U.S. ATV Motocross Team Captures Seventh FIM QuadCross of Nations Championship

Trio of Zack Decker, Joel Hetrick and Max Lindquist display unparalleled dominance en route to the championship Photo Credit: Ripitup Film PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2026) — American dominance in ATV motocross was on display at the 2026 FIM QuadCross of Nations, as the AMA U.S. ATV Motocross Team swept all three motos to cruise

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Professional Numbers for 2027 AMA Supercross and Motocross Seasons Released

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the professional competition numbers for the pro-licensed riders participating in the upcoming AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross championships, with the 2027 season fast approaching. Professional numbers are assigned and used throughout the season. The defending champion races with the No. 1 plate when

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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Speedway National Champion Max Ruml

Ruml breaks through for third career championship after pair of second-place finishes in 2024 and 2025 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 28, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association extends its congratulations to Max Ruml, who captured his third AMA National Speedway championship with a strong showing during the two-round season. Ruml entered the final round of the

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Julien Beaumer Joins 2026 AMA U.S. Motocross Team

Beaumer replaces injured Chance Hymas and will compete in MXGP class PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 27, 2026) — As the United States gears up for the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations, which is set to run Oct. 2-4 in Ernée, France, the American Motorcyclist Association announced that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer will join

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AMA Pitbike Qualifier Roars on AMA Campus

Five outstanding racers earn qualification to race at Columbus Round of the SMX Playoffs Photo Credit: Ben Paul There was plenty on the line at the AMA campus on Wednesday evening. The American Motorcyclist Association hosted the organization’s first-ever AMA Pitbike Qualifier on Sept. 9 in Pickerington, Ohio, with an opportunity to race in front

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FIM North America Names Roster for 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games

Photo Credit: David Funk PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 2, 2026) — FIM North America announced its roster for the 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games, taking place Dec. 10-13 at the famed Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, Brazil, with all six FIM Continental Unions (CONU) battling for global bragging rights. After a successful inaugural event in 2024,

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AMA Announces 2026 U.S. Motocross Team

Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen and Cooper Webb will compete on behalf of the United States during the international competition CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the three exceptional riders who will represent the United States at the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will run Oct.

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AMA Congratulates Special Award Winners and Champions at 2026 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship

Photo Credit: Chris Wenner PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 11, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association extends its congratulations to the special award winners and class champions of the 2026 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, which was held in New Ulm, Minn., and hosted by the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club. “The Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club did a tremendous

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AMA Congratulates Class Champions and Special Award Winners of 2026 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

Landon Gibson earns 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award after stellar week of racing Photo Credit: Willy Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2026) — The 2026 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, which ran Aug. 3-8 at the iconic Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., showcased the talent of the nation’s best amateur motocross

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Sam Drane Captures 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award

Drane becomes third racer to win two Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards in one year Photo Credit: David Funk PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) congratulates Sam Drane of Forbes, Australia — the winner of the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award — alongside all the special award

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