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Sam Drane Captures 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award

Drane becomes third racer to win two Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards in one year Photo Credit: David Funk PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) congratulates Sam Drane of Forbes, Australia — the winner of the 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award — alongside all the special award

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Fundraising Now Open on RaiseIt4USA Website for AMA Motocross of Nations Team

Website includes exclusive Team USA motocross merchandise, raffle items and more PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 27, 2026) — As the 2026 FIM Motocross of Nations is approaching in early October, the AMA has unveiled a RaiseIt4USA fundraising website to financially support the United States MXoN team. This website includes official Team USA merchandise, RaiseIt4USA raffle items,

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AMA Congratulates 2026 AMA Vintage Grand Champions

Quinn Wentzel crowned AMA Vintage Grand Champion while Dennis Burnett earns AMA Senior Vintage Grand Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2026) — Vintage racing sits at the heart of the event schedule at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which is held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, as

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2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution Highlights Greatest Parts of Vintage Motorcycling Community

AMA thanks attendees, partners and sponsors for their part in fostering another dynamic Vintage Motorcycle Days event Photo Credit: Rich Hixson PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 26, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) extends its gratitude to the tens of thousands of attendees and our partners and sponsors who helped make 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle

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Spectro Performance Oils Joins as Official Oil Sponsor of 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Photo Credit: Kevin Wing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2026) — Spectro Performance Oils will serve as the official oil sponsor of Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which will run July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “With racing that spans nearly every discipline and era of motorcycling,

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Slater Lightcap Makes History as First American Awarded Wildcard Allocation in FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship (SGP2)

20-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif., native becomes first U.S. rider to qualify for the sport’s premier under-21 world championship series since its inception in 1995 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 20, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that Slater Lightcap, 20, of Huntington Beach, Calif., has been awarded a wildcard allocation into the

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AMA Announces 2026 United States Trial des Nations Team

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 15, 2026) — The United States will be represented by a trio of talented teams at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations, which will run in Arteixo, Spain on Sept. 26-27. After winning its first International Trophy since 2005 last year, the United States men’s team will be comprised of Ryon Land,

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Royal Enfield Supports AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days as Hall of Fame Fanzone Sponsor

(Photo Credit: Kevin Wing) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 13, 2026) — Royal Enfield will serve as the official sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fanzone during the 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, running July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of

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Sam Drane, 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner
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AMA Congratulates 2026 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award Winner Sam Drane

Paige Keck earns Bill Werner AMA Fast Brain Award, while multiple racers capture overall class championships PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 11, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Sam Drane of Forbes, Australia, winner of the Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award, after a stellar week of racing at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat

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Four Legendary Brands to Offer Demo Rides at 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Marques include Harley-Davidson, Honda, Royal Enfield and Suzuki (Photo Credit: Kevin Wing) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 10, 2026) — Four of motorcycling’s most respected brands will host demo rides at the 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which is set for July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. 

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