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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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Mees Promotions Inherit Springfield Mile Starting in 2022

Since 1981, Kiesow Racing and IMDA have been promoters of the legendary event. Now the company owned by Jared and Nichole Mees takes up the mantle. August 23, 2021 By Kali Kotoski After four decades of successfully promoting, not to mention resurrecting, the Springfield Mile, Kiesow Racing and the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association (IMDA) have

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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Discontinues Motorcycle Competition

The decision follows the 2019 fatal crash of four-time champion Carlin Dunne and ends an event that has challenged motorcycle racers since 1916 August 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Motorcycle competition at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is no more, following a recent decision by the organization’s Board of the Directors after it

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Triumph Motorcycles to Enter into Motocross and Enduro Segments

The famed British marque enlists Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes to spearhead racing development August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Triumph Motorcycles will enter into the Motocross and Enduro motorcycle segments with a myriad of competition-focused motorcycles, the company announced late last month. The decision to grow the brand’s footprint with an all-new competition MX

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Full Swing

Up to 700,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The sleepy town of Sturgis, South Dakota has once again ignited with a flurry of motorcyclists coming in for the 10-day motorcycle rally, with local officials estimating they could see an attendance of up to three-quarters

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