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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mike Kidd Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archive PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 8, 2026) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Mike Kidd, and extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was 72. The 1981 AMA Grand National Champion, Kidd’s racing career was defined by his perseverance in the face of

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Extends Condolences to Family and Friends of AMA Hall of Fame Legend Mert Lawwill

Photo Credit: AMA Archive PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 7, 2026) —The American Motorcyclist Association is saddened by the passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Mert Lawwill and offers its condolences to his family and friends at this time. He was 85. One of the most defining racers of the late 1960s and early 1970s,

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News Racing

Championship Dreamin’ in Denver

One point separates AMA Supercross 450SX championship contenders following penultimate round of 2026 season Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2026 AMA Supercross 450SX title chase will come down to the final round of the season. Thanks to a momentum-shifting victory at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence pulled within

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AMA Press Releases Events News

May is AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month!

AMA’s annual initiative aims to get kids aboard two wheels this month PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2026) — Now in its fourth year, The American Motorcyclist Association’s annual AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month is a nationwide campaign geared toward the next generation of riders while aiming to get America’s youth on motorcycles. During

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Motorcycle Awareness Month
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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA reminds motorists and motorcyclists to share the road as riding season approaches Photo credit: Kevin Wing/AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 1, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to be aware of motorcyclists on the open road as riding season kicks off this Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The annual campaign aims to increase the awareness

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AMA Press Releases Magazine Membership News VMD

Racing Registration Now Open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2026) — Racing registration is now open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which runs July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Vintage racing is at the core of the event, with competition spanning off-road disciplines, including trials, motocross, hare scrambles,

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Deacon Denno 2026 SMX Next - Supercross AMA National Championship
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Deacon Denno Claims 2026 SMX Next — Supercross AMA National Championship

The 18-year-old from Texas dominated wire to wire in muddy conditions, becoming the first repeat race winner of the season and the only prospect to finish in the top five at all five rounds. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 27, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Deacon Denno of Triumph Factory Racing,

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AMA Press Releases Events News Racing

AMA Announces Joe and Kody Kopp as 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Grand Marshals

The father-son duo represents the past and present of the sport of flat track Photo Credit: Tim Lester and Dave Hoenig PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2026) — Professional flat track stars of the past and present will serve as the Grand Marshals at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All

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AMA Press Releases Magazine Membership News

May Issue of American Motorcyclist Highlights The 10 Biggest Threats Facing Motorcycling

From excessive sound to land usage, American Motorcyclist took a deep dive into several key battlegrounds for the future of motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 20, 2026) — Hitting AMA member mailboxes starting today, the May 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist provides readers with an in-depth look at the potential dangers to motorcycling in America, along

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News Racing

Roczen Strikes Back

Ken Roczen keeps pace in 450SX title fight with huge victory in Cleveland Photo Credit: Willy Browning Just one week after Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence jumped into the AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a victory in Nashville, Ken Roczen revitalized the title fight with a win of his own in Cleveland on Saturday,

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