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California Senate Adopts AMA-Supported Anti-Motorcyclist Profiling Resolution
The resolution urges law enforcement agencies to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2021) — The California Senate on July 12 adopted Senate Resolution 41 to promote increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling. The resolution, introduced by state Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas),
2021 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Gets Underway August 7
Over two intense days of competition, riders will battle for AMA No. 1 plates at the Valley Springs Motorcycle Club in Bay City, Wis. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2021) — The nation’s best amateur motorcycle and ATV hillclimb competitors are set to test their prowess at the Valley Springs Motorcycle
Royal Enfield, Honda to Offer Demo Rides at 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Event takes place July 23-25 in Lexington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — Motorcyclists in the market for a new bike can experience some of the hottest models available from Royal Enfield and American Honda at 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield, July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Derek Rickman Passes
Rickman was part of one of the most famous brother partnerships in motorcycle history PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — Motorcycle icon Derek Rickman passed away on July 3 after a short battle with cancer. He was 88. Derek, born in 1933, along with his younger brother Don, commanded British
AMA Thanks Roadracing World Action Fund for Soft-Barrier Deployment at AMA Vintage Grand Championship
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association expresses its appreciation to the Roadracing World Action Fund for assisting with soft-barrier deployment at the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, taking place July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal
News and Features
Nancy Davidson, Wife of Willie G., Dies After Battle with Cancer
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall-of-Famer and Goodwill Ambassador passes at 89 July 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Few families in the motorcycle community elicit such admiration as those who carry the Davidson name. Besides carrying the duties and responsibilities that come from the Motor Company’s namesake, they serve as the enduring
Harley-Davidson Unleashes New Sportster Model Powered by Revolution Max
With tons of power, the Sportster S is a “wolf in wolf’s clothing” July 16, 2021 By Kali Kotoski For years, Harley-Davidson has teased a flat track-inspired future concept bike on its website, without giving any details on the model, the internals or specifications. What we were left with was
LiveWire ONE Debuts with a $10k Price Cut
Harley-Davidson’s all-electric sub-brand is leading the charge July 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski When Harley-Davidson announced it was spinning off its halo electric motorcycle — the LiveWire — into its own dedicated sub-brand, plenty of doomsayers came out saying what they always do. Was the LiveWire technology and brand up
Ashes to Asphalt
After Eric Stahl’s King of the Baggers race bike was destroyed in a fire, fans and the industry pulled together to get him back on the grid July 13, 2021 By Kali Kotoski and Ron Brefka As Jiffy Tune Racing’s Eric Stahl and his team were crossing the country and
Industry Press Releases
2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule Released
Tickets Go on Sale This October as Fans are Welcomed Back at Full Capacity Ellenton, Fla., (July 20, 2021) – Feld Entertainment, Inc., today announced the schedule for the upcoming 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship season. The 17-race schedule returns to its traditional weekend routing format as the series
Indian Motorcycle Partners with International Female Ride Day
April 22, 2021 Indian Motorcycle is once again partnering with International Female Ride Day, a globally recognized event that returns on May 1. The event is celebrated on six continents in over 120 countries. This year’s theme encourages new women to ride while shining a light on the diverse participation
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