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Sampey Rides to Emotional 44th Win at DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals

Angelle Sampey dedicates first win in over a year to recovering home state September 21, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Winning has become second nature to Angelle Sampey, but the latest win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals was anything but routine for the winningest woman in powersports history. Sampey, who has won more than 40

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U.S. Returns Talent for 2021 FIM Trial des Nations, Sept. 17-19

2021 FIM Trial des Nations begins Friday in Gouveia, Portugal PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 17, 2021) — The 2021 FIM Trial des Nations heats up this weekend with a three-day event in Gouveia, Portugal, from Sept. 17-19. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, and U.S. representatives are organized by the American Motorcyclist

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2021 FIM Speedway of Nations Semifinals Take Place Sept. 17 and 18

Latvia hosts 2021 FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals; U.S. team seeks end to drought PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 16, 2021) — The 2021 Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations semifinals begin this weekend in Daugavpils, Latvia, providing the United States team with a chance to qualify for its first World Team Championship in 20 years. The

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Community Comes Out for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night

AMA’s Bike Night honors first responders, military on 20th anniversary of 9/11 September 14, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Throughout the year the AMA and its Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum welcome those wishing to honor and learn about the history of motorcycling. However, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, remembrance extended beyond the usual subject

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Jeff Fredette: An ISDE Legend

Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002 September 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Fredette sits in an elite category of athletes because of a superhuman longevity that saw him compete in 34 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) races — and finish all but one. With the

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Two American Teams Visit the Podium at 2021 ISDE

Women’s World Trophy team wins gold, while World Trophy team takes third PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — Two of the U.S. 2021 ISDE teams visited the podium in their respective classes last Saturday as the FIM International Six Days Enduro came to an end in Italy. The Women’s World Trophy team not only won

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AMA Cal Classic to Provide Scholarship Opportunities

On Track School and 2X Promotions announce AMA Cal Classic as Scholarship Race September 8, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although it will take place during the final days of October, the AMA Cal Classic will be giving out something other than Halloween candy. On Track School and 2X Promotions announced the AMA Cal Classic at

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BMW Adds Bagger and Luxury Touring Options to the R 18 Platform

The German manufacturer’s policy shift aims to dent American cruiser dominance September 7, 2021 By Kali Kotoski BMW Motorrad is known for a lot of things. But cruisers and baggers and touring motorcycles — at least in the American sense — aren’t among them. The company is trying to change that with the R 18

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American Motorcyclist Association Withdraws from 2021 Motocross of Nations

Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions contribute to U.S. team’s decision PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association will not participate in the 2021 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Motocross of Nations, Sept. 25-26 in Mantova, Italy. Ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts and ever-changing travel restrictions presented logistical challenges that contributed to

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Johnny Campbell Racing and Harden Offroad to Host Handstands at 100mph Event

The event will celebrate the history and legacy of Desert Racing and includes a screening of the digitally remastered 50th Anniversary Edition of On Any Sunday September 1, 2021  By Kali Kotoski Legendary Baja racers Johnny Campbell and Scot Harden have partnered up to host the Handstands at 100 mph event at the Doffo Winery

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