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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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Celebrate the 31st Annual Ride to Work Day on June 20

Riding to work is about more than just having an extra-fun commute June 15, 2022 By Kali Kotoski Are you struggling with getting to work on time because of the same old traffic and construction? Or does flipping the radio station and hearing the never-ending dings from email notifications make the commute that much longer?

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AMA Press Releases Events

Motul Named the Official Oil of the Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — Motul will be the Official Oil of the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which takes place July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. “Motul is excited to support the premier amateur flat track event in the United States as the Official

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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Receives Unanimous Committee Vote

June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022 sailed through the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources without a single dissenting partisan vote. Introduced by committee chairman Joe Manchin of West Virginia and John Barrasso of Wyoming, the landmark legislation comes with a bevy AMA-supported acts. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation

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AMA Sound Meter Program Open for 2022

June 14, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The American Motorcyclist Association’s Sound Test Kit Program is officially open for 2022 applications. The program is administered by the AMA’s Government Relations Department and provides kits to AMA Districts, club members, race organizers and others who educate riders about sound levels. The kit contains a Type 2 sound

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Seeks Public Comment on OHV Grant Proposal

June 13, 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2022 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through Friday June 24, at 5 p.m. The OHV program received 11 grant requests and proposes to award $418,381. The program receives funding through OHV/motorbike registrations, gas tax and the Summer

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Spotlight: Ricky Graham

June 13, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With the 2022 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., less than a month away, June’s Hall of Famer Spotlight is Ricky Graham — a three-time AMA Grand National Champion whose career included a win at the world-famous Magic Mile track at Du Quoin State

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News Racing

Tyler Scott on Flat Track Racing

By Kali Kotoski June 10, 2022 Flat track racing has long been a proving ground for young racers aiming to gain experience, master control of the bike, build up endurance and, of course, earn a bunch of much-vaunted wins, titles and trophies to fill up that case at home. And 16-year-old Tyler Scott has plenty

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Nominees

Voting to determine the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is now open PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the list of nominees for the Class of 2022, and that voting is now open. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selection committees have

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AMA Releases Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Schedule

Event runs from July 7-13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 6, 2022) — With the Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship just a month away, the AMA has released the schedule for the week-long event. Taking place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., the country’s premier

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