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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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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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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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