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2026 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship to Run Aug. 23-27

The world’s fastest motorcycles will compete for records on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats Photo Credit: Liam Rathgeber PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 21, 2026) — The 2026 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship will run Aug. 23-27 at the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. The AMA Land Speed Grand Championship is a co-sanctioned event promoted

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Three-Time World Champion Freddie Spencer Named Grand Marshal of 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: AMA Archive PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2026) — Three-time world road racing champion “Fast Freddie” Spencer, one of the most iconic road racers in American motorcycling history, will serve as the grand marshal of the 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution. A 1999 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Supercross Champions

Ken Roczen earns first-career 450 AMA Supercross Championship, Haiden Deegan and Cole Davies win 250 West and East classes, respectively Photo Credit: Ryne Swanberg PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 10, 2026) — After another outstanding season of racing, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the three champions of the 2026 AMA Supercross season, which concluded Saturday, May 9,

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Championship Dreamin’ in Denver

One point separates AMA Supercross 450SX championship contenders following penultimate round of 2026 season Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2026 AMA Supercross 450SX title chase will come down to the final round of the season. Thanks to a momentum-shifting victory at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence pulled within

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Deacon Denno 2026 SMX Next - Supercross AMA National Championship
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Deacon Denno Claims 2026 SMX Next — Supercross AMA National Championship

The 18-year-old from Texas dominated wire to wire in muddy conditions, becoming the first repeat race winner of the season and the only prospect to finish in the top five at all five rounds. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Deacon Denno of Triumph Factory Racing,

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AMA Announces Joe and Kody Kopp as 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Grand Marshals

The father-son duo represents the past and present of the sport of flat track Photo Credit: Tim Lester and Dave Hoenig PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2026) — Professional flat track stars of the past and present will serve as the Grand Marshals at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All

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Roczen Strikes Back

Ken Roczen keeps pace in 450SX title fight with huge victory in Cleveland Photo Credit: Willy Browning Just one week after Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence jumped into the AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a victory in Nashville, Ken Roczen revitalized the title fight with a win of his own in Cleveland on Saturday,

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AMA Announces Team USA Roster for 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 17, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has set the 11-person roster for the 2026 United States Junior Motocross Team at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, running July 4-5 in Jinín, Czech Republic. “These 11 racers represent the future of our sport, and we look forward to seeing them compete on

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Music City Magic

Hunter Lawrence retains 450SX class lead with victory in Nashville Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Locked into a tie in points atop the 450SX class standings heading into the 13th round of the 2026 AMA Supercross season, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence stepped up in a big way in Nashville. For much of the 450SX Main

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AMA Vintage Featured Magic Mile at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

New event to run alongside 50th anniversary of Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2026) — Running in conjunction with the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing, the American Motorcyclist Association has introduced the AMA

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