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AMA Press Releases
American Motorcyclist Association Urges DOT to Act on Automated Driver System Regulations Following Tragic Collision
Calls on DOT Secretary Buttigieg to stand with motorcyclists to prevent further loss of life PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 26, 2024) — In the wake of the most recent tragedy involving a fatal collision between a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode and a motorcyclist in Washington state, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
State Farm® Proudly Supports Motorcycle Enthusiasts at the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Yamaha
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — State Farm® is the official insurance partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, which runs July 26-28 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We can’t wait to join motorcycle enthusiasts at the AMA at Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Michael
Yamaha To Be Presenting Sponsor of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — Legendary motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will occur July 26-28, 2024, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days carries extra weight this year with it being
Triumph Announced as Title Sponsor of AMA National Adventure Riding Series
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2024) —The American Motorcyclist Association proudly announces Triumph Motorcycles as the title sponsor for the 2024 AMA National Adventure Riding Series. Established in 1887 in Coventry, England, Triumph has evolved into one of the world’s premier motorcycle manufacturers, renowned for its commitment to crafting high quality
AMA Strengthens Government Relations Department with New Additions
Bob Davis and Jeremy Robinson join AMA’s legislative efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 10, 2024) — Fortifying its mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling, the American Motorcyclist Association has added Grassroots Manager Bob Davis and Legislative Affairs Coordinator Jeremy Robinson to its Government Relations Department.
News and Features
Music City Masterpiece
Lawrence reclaims 2024 AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a stellar win in Nashville After relinquishing sole control of the 2024 AMA Supercross championship lead with a trio of mixed results in recent weeks, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence returned to the top of the podium in Nashville. The victory
Tight Down the Stretch
Webb ties 2024 AMA Supercross championship race with win in Foxborough With just four rounds remaining in the 2024 AMA Supercross season, it’s anybody’s guess who will be crowned the 450SX champion. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb led wire-to-wire en route to a victory in the 450SX class
Unceasing Umphress
AMA Board Member Tom Umphress has worked tirelessly to better motorcycling for over two decades April 4, 2024 (This story appeared in the April 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano While it may have taken Tom Umphress nearly 30 years to get into motorcycling, he wasted no time leaving
100 Years of Historic AMA Rights Wins (Part Three)
April 3, 2024 (This story appeared in the April 2024 Edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joy Burgess As we’ve looked back over the last few months at some of the AMA’s biggest government relations wins over the past 100 years, we’ve been reminded of clashes with some of the heavies
Industry Press Releases
Progressive GNCC Racing Days at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Receive a GNCC Poker Chip Towards Money Off in 2024 Information from a Grand National Cross Country Series Press Release MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 22, 2024) – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is excited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of
A Battle to the Finish for the Oliveira Brothers
Information from an AMA West Hare Scrambles press release (written by Mary Rinell) Photo courtesy of Mark Kariya Jacksonville, Oregon- Round two of the AMA West Hare Scrambles presented by Mojo Motosport traveled to beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon this past weekend. The Timber Mountain Hare Scramble hosted by the Motorcycle Riders
Kyle Peters Ties AMA Arenacross Record with Fifth-Consecutive Championship
Information from a Honda press release Photo courtesy of Honda LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The 2024 AMA Arenacross series wrapped up on Friday evening at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, where Kyle Peters rode the Phoenix Racing Honda CRF250R to his fifth-consecutive title. The achievement ties a record held by
Joe Wasson Charges to First NHH Victory of the Season
Information from an AMA National Hare and Hound press release Photo courtesy of Mark Kariya MURPHY, ID — Round two of the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship presented by FMF ventured to the northwest this weekend in scenic Murphy, Idaho. Hosted by Dirt Inc., this event has been part