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2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Announced

AMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Racers of the Year recognized PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 25, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize the winners of its 2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that stood out in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors during the past year.

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Hall of Famer and Motorcycle Pioneer Preston Petty Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2022) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Preston Petty, a leading off-road and motocross racer of the late 1950s through the early 1970s and the owner of Petty Plastics, a ground-breaking plastic motorcycle component business that changed the face of motorcycle

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AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: Brandy Richards

January 11, 2022 By Joy Burgess Photos by Mary Rinell Every year the AMA — its Board of Directors and staff — bestows a very special honor on an individual or group that’s had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling over the past 12 months. And looking back over 2021, there was

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Appalachian Ingenuity

Backroads of Appalachia nonprofit unites America’s coal country through motorcycle tourism January 6, 2022 By Erin Reda Photos by Erin Reda and Peter Stockus The ride into Harlan County, Ky., is steeped in lush mountainsides and rich history. Roads twist under coal conveyor belts and past old mine shafts, winding through some of America’s greatest

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American Motorcyclist Association Encourages All to Drive Safely This Holiday Season

Awareness, safe driving practices encouraged PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 22, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and drive/ride safely this holiday season. Winter weather and busier roadways require a heightened focus while traveling, and the AMA encourages motorists to look out for motorcyclists — and other

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Path to 2022 AMA Motocross Horizon Award Begins in February

AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifier and Regional Championship dates announced The road to the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s and the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award is set, and it all gets started in February. MX Sports, organizer of the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship,

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Brandy Richards Announced as 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

Kleen, McFarland, Taylor receive 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2021) — Following a historic and undeniable performance in the 2021 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), Brandy Richards has been named the 2021 American Motorcyclist Association Motorcyclist of the Year. Richards became the first person in the century-plus history of the

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AMA Press Releases VMD

Tickets Are Now On Sale for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Discounted tickets available to AMA members for 2022 AMA VMD, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 8, 2021) — While Ohio is cooling down for the winter, anticipation for the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is heating up with the release of tickets for the annual event. In a previous release, it

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Introducing the North America Talent Cup

A new path on the Road to MotoGP™ is set to begin in 2022 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 23, 2021) — Dorna Sports is delighted to announce a new path on the Road to MotoGP™: the North America Talent Cup. Following the blueprint of other Talent Cup programs, the series will be a one-make competition, with

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American Motorcyclist Association Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely During Thanksgiving

Urges defensive, distraction-free driving and riding to keep everyone safe PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 24, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association encourages motorists to watch out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving travel, along with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, equals busier roadways. Additionally, impaired and distracted driving

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