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Suzuki Named Associate Sponsor of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 8, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Suzuki Motor USA will be the Associate Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Suzuki is happy to sponsor AMA Vintage

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2022 Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program presented by On Track School Application Now Open

This information comes from an MX Sports release. The Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program is a groundbreaking program aimed at fostering the next generation of off-the-bike talent for the motocross industry. The program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for individuals who possess exceptional skills in other vital areas of the sport to contribute to the overall execution

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Harley-Davidson 2022 G.I. Enthusiast Collection Celebrates Service of U.S. Armed Forces Members

By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Harley-Davidson has announced the first bikes in its new Enthusiast Collection with two U.S. Army-inspired paint jobs on the Pan America 1250 and the Tri Glide Ultra designed to honor U.S. Veterans and active service members. “The Enthusiast Collection motorcycles are inspired by Harley-Davidson riders and their unique stories,”

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Wayne Rainey Returns to the Saddle of 1992 YZR500

By Kali Kotoski July 1, 2022 Three-time 500cc Grand Prix champion Wayne Rainey was reunited with his 1992 championship-winning YZR500 in an emotional display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The event marked the first time Rainey — one of Yamaha’s most iconic champions — had ridden a race bike

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American Motorcyclist Association Celebrates Independence Day and the Freedom to Ride

The AMA encourages drivers to watch for motorcyclists and urges riders to use extra caution PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 1, 2022) — Independence Day on July 4 presents the perfect time to stop and appreciate the hard-won freedoms we enjoy today, including the freedom to ride motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association pauses this Independence Day to

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American Motorcyclist Association Welcomes Michael Kula

30-year industry veteran to lead the organization’s business-development efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has tapped longtime industry veteran Michael Kula as its Manager of Business Development. Kula, whose career spans three decades in the motorcycle industry in sales, advertising and public relations, has spent the last seven-and-a-half years

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Old Bike Barn Crossroads Returns for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

The Crossroads will feature the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ride-in Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn, vendors and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 28, 2022) — The Old Bike Barn Crossroads will return to the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield on July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in

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American Motorcyclist Association Announces 2022 ISDE U.S. Trophy Teams

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 World Trophy Team riders selected to represent the U.S. at the 2022 FIM International Six Days Enduro — the world’s largest and most prestigious annual off-road motorcycle competition — in Le Puy en Velay, France, Aug. 29-Sept. 3. “We have been unfortunate

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Dunlop Named Official Tire of Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2022) — Dunlop Motorcycle Tires will be the Official Tire of the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which takes place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., July 7-13. “Everyone at Dunlop is thrilled about the resurgence of the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, and we

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Bottaro Wins AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports

Esports spotlight turns to first-ever AMA Esports Motocross Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2022) — The inaugural season of the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge by Init Esports has ended, with Julien Bottaro claiming the top spot on the virtual podium. After four months of racing on RiMS Racing’s virtual racetracks, Bottaro (TeamJBRacing) held the

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