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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
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team to Race in King of the Baggers
H-D Contingency Program of nearly $30,000 Also Announced By Kali Kotoski April 9, 2021 – The future of Harley-Davidson’s commitment to racing appeared in doubt after the manufacturer decoupled with Vance & Hines last November, effectively killing its factory drag racing and American Flat Track racing programs. But Harley-Davidson is
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2021 is On!
April 8, 2021 By Mitch Boehm It’s true, vintage bike fans…AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is happening this July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio! And while COVID kept things in limbo for a lot longer than we’d planned, we’re happy to tell you that most of the
AMA & Edelweiss Alps Challenge Tour
Come ride the amazing Alps with us in August! April 7, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Photos by Edelweiss Bike Travel If you’ve been around motorcycling a good bit it’s a good bet you’ve heard or read about it – the it being a motorcycle tour of the Alps, a region
Columbus’ Good Day Columbus Morning Show Visits AMA Hall of Fame Museum
March 26, 2021 By Mitch Boehm On Wednesday, March 24, lifestyle anchor Cameron Fontana from Columbus, Ohio’s own Good Day Columbus morning television show paid a visit to the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum for a few live broadcasts throughout the morning with AMA Operations Director Steve Austin. The
Industry Press Releases
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.
MX Sports, Monster Energy and American Motorcyclist Association introduce AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Trophy
MX Sports, Monster Energy and the American Motorcyclist Association have come together to introduce an instantly iconic way to celebrate the Loretta Lynn’s legacy—the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Trophy.