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Fundraising Now Open on RaiseIt4USA Website for AMA Motocross of Nations Team

Website includes exclusive Team USA motocross merchandise, raffle items and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 27, 2026) — As the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations is approaching in early October, the AMA has unveiled a RaiseIt4USA fundraising website to financially support the United States MXoN team. This website includes official Team USA merchandise, RaiseIt4USA raffle items,

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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Vintage Grand Champions

Quinn Wentzel crowned AMA Vintage Grand Champion while Dennis Burnett earns AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2026) — Vintage racing sits at the heart of the event schedule at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which is held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, as

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Slater Lightcap Makes History as First American Awarded Wildcard Allocation in FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship (SGP2)

20-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif., native becomes first U.S. rider to qualify for the sport’s premier under-21 world championship series since its inception in 1995 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that Slater Lightcap, 20, of Huntington Beach, Calif., has been awarded a wildcard allocation into the

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AMA Announces 2026 United States Trial des Nations Team

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2026) — The United States will be represented by a trio of talented teams at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations, which will run in Arteixo, Spain on Sept. 26-27. After winning its first International Trophy since 2005 last year, the United States men’s team will be comprised of Ryon Land,

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Third Annual AMA Pitbike Championship to Run at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

SSR Motorsports to serve as title sponsor for the event while All Balls Racing comes in as presenting sponsor (Photo Credit: Kevin Wing) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 25, 2026) — Returning in 2026, the third-annual AMA Pitbike Championship will run alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution and will be sponsored by

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Alongside AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Amateur road racing event to be held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio (Photo Credit: John Varela) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2026) — For the first time in the event’s history, the 2026 AMA Road Race Grand Championship will run alongside Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, taking place at the iconic Mid-Ohio Sports Car

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31 Racers to Represent United States at 2026 FIM International Six Days Enduro

Photo Credit: Mary Rinnell PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce the 31 racers that will represent the United States at the 100th FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), with 10 Trophy and 21 Club riders to compete for the Stars and Stripes in the Alentejo Region of

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AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Set for July 30-Aug. 2

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 5, 2026) — The 2026 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship will run July 30-Aug. 2, with a wide collection of classes for racers to compete in.   AMA National No. 1 plates will be on the line during the four-day event, hosted by the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club on

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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Offers Support for 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing

Photo Credit: GingerSnaps Photography PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 29, 2026) — Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, one of the largest suppliers of racing tires in America, will support the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing, which will run July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. “Dunlop

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Mike Williams to Head Track Preparation Operations at 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Williams provides lifelong flat track experience to role for the weeklong event in Du Quoin, Ill. Photo Credit: GingerSnaps Photography PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has chosen Square Deal Riders Motorcycle Club’s Mike Williams to head track preparation operations at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by

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