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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 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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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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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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AMA Announces Team USA Roster for 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 17, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has set the 11-person roster for the 2026 United States Junior Motocross Team at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, running July 4-5 in Jinín, Czech Republic. “These 11 racers represent the future of our sport, and we look forward to seeing them compete on

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Gov. Evers Vetoes Right-to-Race Bill in Wisconsin

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 14, 2026) — After passing in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed to protect existing motorsports racetracks from nuisance claims. The American Motorcyclist Association has been an ardent supporter of Right-to-Race bills — which have grown in

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Kansas Passes Motorsports Venue Protection Act

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 13, 2026) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB 2416, granting Right-to-Race protections to racetracks throughout Kansas. The American Motorcyclist Association has championed Right-to-Race efforts, working with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) in various states across the country to grant protections

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Music City Magic

Hunter Lawrence retains 450SX class lead with victory in Nashville Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas Locked into a tie in points atop the 450SX class standings heading into the 13th round of the 2026 AMA Supercross season, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence stepped up in a big way in Nashville. For much of the 450SX Main

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AMA Vintage Featured Magic Mile at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

New event to run alongside 50th anniversary of Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2026) — Running in conjunction with the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing, the American Motorcyclist Association has introduced the AMA

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