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New HOF Display: 1973 Norton Commando 850

Nov. 8, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has a new Brit in house…and no, we’re not talking about Director of Operations Steve Austin, who you’re also likely to see in and around the museum. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is now home to a 1973 Norton Commando 850,

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Wes Cooley, 1956 — 2021

Gone, sadly, and way too soon…but never forgotten October 25, 2021 By Mitch Boehm Motorcycle fans had no idea AMA Hall of Famer and legendary, two-time Superbike champion Wes Cooley passed away on Saturday, October 16 from complications of diabetes. The news broke the following week, last Thursday to be exact, and anyone paying any

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2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Friday evening during the 2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by American Honda. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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AMA Offers Condolences Following the Death of Longtime Harley-Davidson Executive and AMA Board of Trustees Member Clyde Fessler, Jr.

October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The AMA offers its condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of the outgoing and talented Clyde Fessler, Jr. Better known as “Clyde the Glide,” Fessler is credited with pioneering the establishment of the Harley Owners Group, turning Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle clothing line into a $100 million growth machine and

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The AMA Congratulates American Flat Track Champs!

Jared Mees crowned AMA Grand National Champion; Dallas Daniels goes back-to-back as AFT Singles Champ; Cory Texter takes second Production Twins title October 11, 2021 By Joy Burgess Photos: Kristen Lassen and Scott Hunter American Flat Track’s season finale finally took place on Sat., Oct. 9 after being delayed a day due to heavy rain

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony News!

Balcony seating for the induction ceremony still available October 7, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio, at 7:00 p.m., and while premier seating for the event has reached full capacity, overflow seating for the ceremony is still available. The AMA Motorcycle

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1967 BSA 650: Long-Running Vertical Weapon

Earl Bowlby took the hillclimb world by storm on an unlikely 1967 BSA 650 October 6, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Among the two-wheeled relics at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is a 1967 BSA 650 — a bike AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby resurrected to relevance with his dominance in the

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Community Comes Out for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

AMA’s Bike Night honors first responders, military on 20th anniversary of 9/11 September 14, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Throughout the year the AMA and its Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum welcome those wishing to honor and learn about the history of motorcycling. However, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, remembrance extended beyond the usual subject

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2021 AMA Speedway National Championship Series to begin in September

Three-round series to include East and West Coast rounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 26, 2021) — The AMA Speedway National Championship Series is bringing added sideways excitement to the 2021 season with two of the three-round series being held in New York followed by a final round in California. Typically, the entire series has been held

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2021 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at The Bonneville Salt Flats Takes Place Aug. 29-Sept. 2

Photos by Scooter Grubb  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 23, 2021)— Motorcycle racers from around the globe will soon descend on the Bonneville Salt Flats, vying to set national and world records in hopes to be crowned the world’s fastest racer at the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship in Wendover, Utah, Aug. 29-Sept. 2. “After missing last

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