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On Track School Announces Exciting Scholarship Opportunities Through School Choice Programs in Five States

Photo Courtesy of On Track School SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2025) — On Track School, a fully accredited K-12 private online school, is thrilled to announce new opportunities for families to access quality, flexible education through school choice scholarships. For the 2025/2026 school year, students residing in Florida, Arizona, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Utah

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AMA Announces U.S. Team For 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup

Jamie Astudillo, Jordan Jarvis, Kyleigh Stallings, Lachlan Turner and Mikayla Nielsen to represent the United States Photos courtesy of the team. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2025) — The United States will be represented by five outstanding racers at the 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, which runs March 22-23 in Wonthaggi, Australia. The talented quintet

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Sexton Surges to Season-Opening Win At Anaheim 1

Shimoda claims victory in 250SX Class After failing in his title defense in 2024, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton got off to a strong start to the 2025 AMA Supercross campaign by claiming victory at Anaheim 1 on Saturday, Jan. 11. Although Sexton filed in behind Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson until Lap

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EXPLORE Act Signed into Law

Created additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands On Jan. 4, President Joe Biden signed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act into law, creating additional opportunities for motorized access on federal lands. This piece of legislation also aims to improve access to public lands for outdoor recreation, create new long-distance bike

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AMA Announces Nominees For 2024 AMA Racing Awards

Voting is now open for AMA Athlete and Racer of the Year categories Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 9, 2024) — In 2024, thousands of racers competed in a variety of disciplines for racing glory. Now, the American Motorcyclist Association has revealed the nominees for the 2024 AMA Racing Awards. The AMA Racing

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Discounted Tickets For 2025 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Now on Sale for AMA Members

Swap meet booths also available to previous purchasers Photo Credit: Willie Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2024) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution is fast approaching — with the grand celebration of all things vintage motorcycling scheduled for July 25-27, 2025, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio

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AMA News & Notes: January 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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AMA Looks Back On Its Successful 100th Anniversary

Celebrates a century of AMA rights wins, historic racing accomplishments and camaraderie among riders this holiday season Photo Courtesy of Sen. Tim Schaffer’s Office PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2024) — With the holidays just around the corner and the new year to follow, the American Motorcyclist Association prepares to cap off its year-long celebration of

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AMA Supports Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act of 2024

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2024) — On Dec. 18, Sens. James Risch (R-ID), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced SB.5583 the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2024. This legislation aims to correct inadequate annual funding for this program, increasing it from $84 million to $281 million.   The

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Tim James Named 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

James elevated the adventure and dual-sport riding communities throughout the year while serving as Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes Photo Credit: Ely Woody PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Tim James, whose service as the Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)

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