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AMA Supports Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act 

By Zach Farmer On Feb. 27, 2025, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced S. 811, the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act. This legislation aims to correct inadequate annual funding for this program, increasing it from $84 million to $281 million.    The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) helped create the Recreation Trails Program in the early

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Sexton Cuts Into 450SX Deficit with Win in Birmingham

Thrasher becomes fifth winner in 250SX East class Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas After a one-week break, the 2025 AMA Supercross season returned with a tightly-contest Triple Crown race in Birmingham, Ala. In the 450SX class, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton dominated the Triple Crown format with a 1-1-2 showing at Protective Stadium. Battling

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AMA Kicks Off 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour

Announces the full schedule of events for the year PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 14, 2025) — The 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour kicked off with Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 28-March 9, with a full slate of unique and exciting events for motorcyclists across the country to follow. With more than 100

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Webb Extends Title Lead with Win in Indy

Hammaker claims victory in first East/West Showdown of the season Photo Credit: Willie Browning For the third time in the last four rounds of the 2025 AMA Supercross season, Cooper Webb found himself on the top rung of the podium in the 450SX class. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing competitor ran away with the

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Roczen Races to Dramatic Win in Daytona

Hampshire cruises in 250SX East class Through eight rounds of the 2025 AMA Supercross season, six unique winners have stood at the top of the podium. On Saturday, March 1, Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen earned his first win of the season, pulling out of the middle of the pack midway through the race

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AMA Supports Re-Introduction of the REPAIR Act

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association endorses H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act) and urges Congress to pass this legislation. Originally proposed in February 2023 by Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), this newly-introduced version includes changes negotiated with legislators and stakeholders, including the AMA. Despite

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Webb Maintains Dominance in Arlington

Deegan claims 250SX West lead with Triple Crown Victory Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Cooper Webb secured sole possession of the red plate in the 450SX class following an outstanding Triple Crown showing during the seventh round of the 2025 AMA Supercross season in Arlington, Texas. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider stumbled in the

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AMA News & Notes: February 2025

AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.

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2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship to Run Aug. 8-10

Photo Credit: Garrett Hamilton PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 18, 2025) — The 2025 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship returns to the AMA’s home state, running from Aug. 8-10 in Waterford, Ohio, with AMA National No. 1 plates up for grabs. “We’re pleased to have the AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship right in our backyard in 2025,” AMA Track

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Webb Ties AMA 450SX Title Race In Detroit

Kitchen earns victory in 250SX East class Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2025 AMA Supercross season continued to heat up on Saturday, Feb. 15, as Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb snatched his first victory of the season — jumping into a tie in the overall 450SX standings with Chase Sexton of Red Bull

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