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AMA Press Releases
AMA Congratulates 36 Class Champions at 2022 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Caden Braswell awarded Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 17, 2022) — From Aug. 1-6, the most talented motocross racers in the country gathered at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., for the 2022 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, where 36 AMA No. 1 plates were
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Fisher Passes
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 16, 2022)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Fisher, a leading national road racer of the 1950s and World War II veteran, who passed away on August 4. He was 97. Fisher won
2022 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship Canceled
Bonneville Salt Flats flooding also results in cancellation of FIM Land Speed World Records PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 14, 2022) — Due to flooding from a significant storm and multiple subsequent storm systems in Northern Utah, the 2022 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship on the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah,
AMA Vintage Grand Champions Awarded at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Chris Spoonogle, Lightning Weppler take home special recognitions PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 9, 2022) — As the festivities began to wind down on the final day of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which ran July 22-24 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the event’s most
AMA Thanks Partners, Supporters and Attendees Who Made 30th Running of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days a Roaring Success
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 2, 2022) — AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield — one of the biggest single-weekend summer events in all of motorcycling, including the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet — once again thrilled motorcyclists from around the country and the world who flooded to the Mid-Ohio
News and Features
Hall of Famer Spotlight: Willard “Red” Bryan
August 12, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship in Muskegon, Mich., now in the rearview mirror, August’s Hall of Famer Spotlight focuses on one of AMA Pro Hillclimb’s most decorated riders: Willard “Red” Bryan. Riding during AMA Pro Hillclimb’s golden era in the 1930s, the AMA
Harley-Davidson Introduces Competition-Inspired Apex Factory Custom Paint
August 10, 2022 By Keaton Maisano Inspired by its successful competition history, Harley-Davidson revealed a new Apex factory custom paint option that hammers home the saying, “look good, ride good.” With a color scheme that features a base of Vivid Black paint, Gauntlet Gray on the graphic element and accent
Beta Releases 2023 EVO Trial Line
August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Beta USA has developed its 2023 line of EVO Trials bikes to further functionality and aesthetics, with the most radical engine updates reserved for its premier models. “All modifications are introduced to satisfy ever evolving consumers, as tastes and riding styles change, and to
Tesla Autopilot Kills Motorcyclist, Sparks Investigation
August 9, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 26 opened a special investigation into a crash in which a Tesla with its Autopilot system engaged hit and killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The crash happened when the Tesla collided with the back of
Industry Press Releases
RacerTV Set to Showcase Exclusive Live Coverage of 2022 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
New Loretta Lynn MX Mobile App Allows Fans to Stay Connected from Anywhere MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (August 1, 2022) — On the eve of the 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, MX Sports has announced that RacerTV will once again provide exclusive live streaming coverage of the world’s largest
Eli Tomac Wins ESPY Award
PALMETTO, Fla., (July 21, 2022) – Among stiff category competition, Eli Tomac came up big at last night’s 2022 ESPY Awards Show by winning his first-ever ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports category. Hosted by ESPN, the ESPYs are the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the best athletes
Scotty McCreery, American Idol Season 10 Winner, to Headline Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Opening Ceremonies
Temecula Road, Tayla Lynn, Tre Twitty and More Help Kick Off Festivities This information comes from an MX Sports release. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 13, 2022) – The 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship makes its return to storied Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on July 31st
2022 Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program presented by On Track School Application Now Open
This information comes from an MX Sports release. The Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program is a groundbreaking program aimed at fostering the next generation of off-the-bike talent for the motocross industry. The program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for individuals who possess exceptional skills in other vital areas of the sport to