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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox Passes

Fox built LeMans Corp./Parts Unlimited into a worldwide parts-distributor force PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 6, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox, who turned Parts Unlimited into a worldwide force in motorcycle parts distribution, passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86. The AMA and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offer its condolences

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ronnie Rall Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 23, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Rall, a top Midwest dirt-track racer in the ’60s and ’70s who passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 84. Rall, who was born in Sandusky, Ohio, about 100 miles north of

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U.S. MXoN Team Wins 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award

Loretta Lynn, Brian Schaffran and Molly Vaughan, and Chris Real receive 2022 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec 14, 2022) — Following a winning performance at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) that brought the MXoN Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States, the U.S. MXoN team — which included Eli Tomac,

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AMA Honors and Thanks Former Service Members This Veterans Day

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 11, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association deeply appreciates the service of the U.S. military, and their work to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy. This Veterans Day the AMA thanks all veterans for serving their country, both at home and abroad. Thousands of AMA members have served this great country, and

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North America Talent Cup Completes Inaugural Season with Worthy Champion

Alessandro Di Mario becomes first title-winner PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 6, 2022) — The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America (FIM NA) congratulates Alessandro Di Mario on being crowned the 2022 North America Talent Cup Champion. “The inaugural season of the North America Talent Cup was a huge success and a great standard was set,” said FIM

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FIM North America Congratulates 2022 Champions

Multiple FIM North America Championships wrapped up in September  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 5, 2022) — The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America (FIM NA) congratulates the FIM NA-sanctioned class champions crowned at the final two rounds of this year’s MotoAmerica Series. “The 2022 season has been a great success,” said FIM NA President Rob Dingman, “and

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Champions Crowned at MotoAmerica Finale

Gagne takes AMA Superbike title, others win support classes PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 5, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the champions crowned at the MotoAmerica Series finale at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. The 2022 season’s final event, which ran Sept. 23-25, wrapped up the Medallia AMA Superbike Championship and five support-class titles. Two

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2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule Announced

Oct. 4, 2022 By Joy Burgess Today the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule was announced by Feld Entertainment. This year it includes an opening round at Anaheim (no surprise there), a round at a brand-new stadium in San Diego, and a return to Nashville, Tenn. Instead of three rounds in Anaheim, this year only

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Loretta Lynn, Famed Country Music Star and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Dies at 90

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (October 4, 2022) — Loretta Lynn was a legendary country singer and songwriter who became a symbol of rural resilience with her powerful voice and inspiring life story. She influenced scores of musicians as one of the most beloved performers of her generation, and also influenced thousands of motocross athletes, hosting the AMA

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Shirey Secures 2022 AMA National Hare and Hound Championship

Husqvarna’s Dalton Shirey locks up second career title after Round 7 win PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Dalton Shirey, who clinched his second AMA National Hare and Hound Championship on Sunday. The 3 Bros Hatch Husqvarna Racing rider finished more than 2 minutes ahead of the competition at Round 7,

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