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American Motorcyclist Association names Mike Pelletier Director of Racing

The American Motorcyclist Association has promoted Michael Pelletier to director of racing from his role as AMA Supercross manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelletier is responsible for the AMA’s domestic amateur and professional competition operations.

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AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Awards AMA National No. 1 Plates

The American Motorcyclist Association recognized four outstanding racers with special awards at the conclusion of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship held Aug. 3-8 at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

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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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AMA National No. 1 Plates Awarded at Flat Track Grand Championship

More than 725 riders from as far away as California and New York turned out July 19-25 for the 2020 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, first at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., and, then, at Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ohio.

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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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Final Two AMA Supermoto National Championship Events Canceled

The  final two rounds of the 2020 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series have been canceled, due to health concerns and restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The six-event series had been scheduled to kick off April 4-5 in Primm, Nev., and wrap up Sept. 11-12 in Sturgis, S.D. None of the races was run.

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AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Rescheduled for Sept. 19-20

The 2020 American Motorcyclist Association Hillclimb Grand Championship, the amateur national championship event for motorcycle and ATV hillclimb, is rescheduled for Sept. 19-20 at the Pioneer Motorcycle Club in Waterford, Ohio.

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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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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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American Motorcyclist Association Withdraws from 2020 Motocross of Nations

The American Motorcyclist Association will not participate in the 2020 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Motocross of Nations, Sept. 25-27, in Matterley Basin, Great Britain, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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