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Ride for Scouting Rolls Through AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

October 11, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum served as the jumping off point for an Oct. 9 day of riding and fun aimed at supporting Boy Scouts of America — specifically the local Simon Kenton Council. Spanning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Ride for Scouting began with

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Fairfield Community Supports Organization Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

October 11, 2021 By Keaton Maisano A love for motorcycles was on full display Oct. 8 when a group from the Fairfield Community Supports organization toured the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Fairfield Community Supports — which strives to help individuals of different abilities to live as independent and productive members of their communities

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony News!

Balcony seating for the induction ceremony still available October 7, 2021 By Joy Burgess The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio, at 7:00 p.m., and while premier seating for the event has reached full capacity, overflow seating for the ceremony is still available. The AMA Motorcycle

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1967 BSA 650: Long-Running Vertical Weapon

Earl Bowlby took the hillclimb world by storm on an unlikely 1967 BSA 650 October 6, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Among the two-wheeled relics at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is a 1967 BSA 650 — a bike AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby resurrected to relevance with his dominance in the

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News Rights

Insurance Institute Study Highlights ABS Safety

October 4, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Examining fatal crash rates for 65 motorcycle models offering antilock braking systems as an option from 2013 to 2019, researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that bikes equipped with ABS were involved in 22 percent fewer fatal crashes. “This study is our most expansive one yet

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Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice!

Apple iPhones and Motorcycles…Think Twice! October 1, 2021 By Joy Burgess When I take off on a ride I generally want to get as far away from technology and the world of up-to-the-minute news and constant communication as I can. Riding local dirt roads and trails while navigating Florida sugar sand is like meditation…a chance

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Ruml Claims Shining Moment at 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship

Max Ruml’s silver history received a hint of gold at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway October 1, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although Max Ruml went into the 2021 AMA Speedway National Championship with an impressive resume for a 24-year-old racer, he was still seeking a breakthrough. Ruml’s second place finish in the 2019 AMA Speedway National

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship to Run Oct. 15-17

AMA amateur road racing championship to be hosted by Daytona International Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2021) — The AMA Road Race Grand Championship takes place at Daytona International Speedway, Oct. 15-17, 2021. Promoted by the American Sportbike Racing Association LLC, the event is the official U.S. amateur road racing championship, sanctioned by the American

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Hall of Fame News

Russ Darnell Visits AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer visits museum for first time in nearly 20 years September 28, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is full of information on and relics of the legendary machines and figures that helped shape the motorcycling community. However, for an hour on Sept. 23, one of

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2022 Supercross and Motocross Professional Numbers Announced

Webb, Ferrandis among those holding No. 1 plates PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship professional competition numbers for pro-licensed riders. The assigned professional numbers are used in competition, and the reigning champion races with the No. 1

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