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AMA Press Releases
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Del Kuhn Passes
Kuhn, one of the nation’s top off-road racers, was inducted to the AMA Hall of Fame in 2003 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 5, 2021) — Del Kuhn, one of the nation’s top off-road racers in the 1940s and ’50s, passed away peacefully on March 24. He was 95. Born in Camp
2021 AMA Amateur Ice Racers of the Year Named
PICKERINGTON, OH (March 22, 2021) — Brady Bargeron of Bentley, Mich., and Kyle Johnson of Muskegon, Mich., were named the 2021 AMA Amateur Ice Racers of the Year for their performances in the 2021 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship, held on Feb. 6 in Oshkosh, Wis. Bargeron won the Open Amateur
Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department
Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based
Montana Passes Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Legislation
Becomes third U.S. state to allow lane filtering in traffic PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Montana has become the third state to recognize lane filtering, with Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature on a bill legalizing filtering of motorcycles under certain conditions. “We applaud the efforts of Montana’s motorcycling community and the state’s legislators,
Journalist and Motorcycle Industry Veteran Mitch Boehm Named AMA Editorial Director
New communications team will use compelling storytelling, engagement to serve AMA mission PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the appointment of longtime motorsports journalist and motorcycle industry veteran Mitch Boehm as Editorial Director, in addition to other changes in the communications department. In his role, Boehm (on
News and Features
Roczen Tightens Points Race with AMA Supercross Win at Atlanta 2
250 SX racer McAdoo races to a podium finish despite a gnarly crash April 15, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos Jeff Kardas Fans of Team Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen haven’t had much to get excited about in the weeks since he swept all three AMA Supercross races at Indianapolis, a
Zero Electric Motorcycles Now Available at EagleRider Rental Locations
April 15, 2021 By Bill Kresnak Zero Motorcycles and EagleRider have joined forces to offer electric motorcycle rentals at EagleRider rental locations. Besides giving riders the opportunity to try out the latest technology in the electric motorcycle segment, the collaboration offers a deal for riders who decide to buy a
Longtime Motor Maid and AMA Supporter, Proud Owner of 1973 BMW with Sidecar
With a generous contribution to the Hall of Fame, Karen Mahaffey returns to her BMW roots April 13, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Karen Mahaffey of Tulsa, Okla., has always been an avid BMW motorcycle fan, having first owned a 1976 BMW R90/6 when she was 30 years old. Over the
Buzz Kanter Visits the AMA Hall of Fame
April 13, 2021 By Joy Burgess We love getting visitors at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, but it’s extra cool when one of our own Hall of Famers walks through the door. Just a couple of weeks ago, Hall of Famer Buzz Kanter came in for a visit and
Industry Press Releases
GNCC Racing Announces Landmark eMTB Event
AMA Loretta Lynn eMTB GNCC Race to Offer $10,000 Pro Purse and FIM North American Championship Status MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 14, 2021) – Racer Productions, Inc., producers of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce that the Loretta Lynn
EagleRider Holdings Launches Peer-to-Peer Motorcycle and Powersports Sharing Platform
March 17, 2021—(Los Angeles, CA) EagleRider Holdings, the world’s largest motorcycle and powersports rental, tour, and subscription provider, recently launched a new company, EagleShare. EagleShare connects private owners and dealers of motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and more with rental customers from around the world. Vehicle owners set their rates and
Cooper Webb dominates Orlando and tightens 450SX title chase
The following is an industry press release … Round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship thrilled with the second of two rounds inside Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida with Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb taking the 450SX Class win to the cheers of the
Ken Roczen sweeps Indianapolis 450SX class rounds, stretches title points lead
The final of three Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship rounds in Indianapolis left the best for last. In front of a maximum-allowed attendance of thrilled fans inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Team Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen grabbed his third straight win in a nail biter as Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb pushed closer in the final laps but had to settle for second.