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American Motorcyclist Association Adds Talent to its Racing Department

Hires Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly full time PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 7, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association has added two experienced racing managers to its full-time ranks — Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly. The pair have been involved with the AMA and AMA-sanctioned pro and amateur racing for years as contractors but are now full-time

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AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Returns July 7-13

The AMA is set to promote and operate the event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — The AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is already the most prestigious amateur flat track event in the country, but 2022 promises to be the best rendition of the event since its inception in

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Peters Secures AMA Arenacross Three-Peat

Kyle Peters wins title in 2022 Kicker AMA Arenacross National Championship Photo Credit: Jack Jaxson PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2022) — Phoenix Racing Honda’s Kyle Peters continued his amazing stretch of excellence by winning his third straight 2022 AMA Arenacross National Championship, wrapping things up at the season finale in Denver, Colo. Aboard his 2022

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Ruml Claims Shining Moment at 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship

Max Ruml’s silver history received a hint of gold at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway October 1, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although Max Ruml went into the 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship with an impressive resume for a 24-year-old racer, he was still seeking a breakthrough. Ruml’s second place finish in the 2019 AMA Speedway National

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Familiar Faces Find Success at AMA Youth Speedway and Sidecar National Championships

Familiar Faces Find Success at AMA Youth Speedway and Sidecar National Championships September 2, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway was the site of redemption and repetition Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. With three different national championships up for grabs in the opening week of the Saturday night racing events at the Gold Country

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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 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 Club in Bay City, Wis.,

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AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Scheduled for July in Du Quoin, Ill.

Five days of amateur racing returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — The 2021 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is scheduled for July 15-20 in Du Quoin, Ill., promising five days of intense competition among the nation’s elite amateur riders. Promoted by Steve Nace Racing, the Grand Championship returns

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Bonneville Salt Flats: Salt in Peril

The Restore Bonneville program has stalled, bureaucracy has failed, and the legendary Salt Flats are at risk…but you can help  By Joy Burgess Photo: Scooter Grubbs “For motorcyclists,” Hall of Famer and former fastest man on two wheels Chris Carr told American Motorcyclist, “the Bonneville Salt Flats is one of our seven wonders of the

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Motocross Scholarship Races

The AMA and On Track School team up to support continuing education through scholarships for racers June 29, 2021 By Joy Burgess In 2018, the AMA and the On Track School discussed the need for continuing educational support for racers, and together came up with a program to award scholarship funds at approved sanctioned races.

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