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IIHS Study Indicates Reflective Clothing May Have Negative Impact on Automated Crash Prevention Systems

AMA working closely to combat issues related to automatic emergency braking systems A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently indicated that reflective clothing — which typically aims to make riders more visible to drivers — may hinder the ability of automatic crash prevention systems to detect motorcyclists and bicyclists. The study,

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Sexton Returns to Top of Podium at Glendale AMA Supercross

Smith claims first victory for Triumph in 250SX West Class Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The first Triple Crown event of the 2025 AMA Supercross season did not disappoint, as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton dashed his way to the 450SX Class victory at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Jessica Noaeill Elected to AMA Board of Directors

Defeated incumbent Gary Pontius for Region 3 seat PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 31, 2025) — Jessica Noaeill of Hammond, Wis., will join the American Motorcyclist Association’s Board of Directors after defeating incumbent Gary Pontius of Westfield, Ind., in the recent Region 3 election. Members from Region 3 — which is made up of North Dakota, South

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AMA Government Relations Team Analyzes New Administration’s Executive Orders

Stands ready to act on items affecting motorcyclists With a new administration in the White House as of Jan. 20, a significant number of executive orders have been signed over the past few days, and the AMA Government Relations staff is working hard to analyze how these new orders may affect motorcyclists in the future.

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American Motorcyclist Association Connects AMA-Chartered Organizers with Industry-Leading Motorcycle Event Insurance

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 29, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association announces the availability of liability insurance for AMA-sanctioned competition and recreation events for the new insurance cycle, which runs Jan. 30 through Jan. 31, 2026. Policies in the AMA’s preferred insurance program will be written by Ren Specialty Insurance. Forms and

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2025 AMA Hall of Fame Days to Run Oct. 23-26 In Pickerington, Ohio

2025 AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony kicks off weekend of festivities on Oct. 23 Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association will welcome the next class of motorcycling heroes during the 2025 AMA Hall of Fame Days, which will run Oct. 23-26, 2025, on the AMA campus

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Jett Lawrence Snags Victory at Anaheim 2

Haiden Deegan captures first win of the season in 250SX West class The defending AMA Supercross 450SX champion returned to the top of the podium for the first time in the 2025 season on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Battling wet track conditions at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence fought his

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2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Set for June 29-July 5

The weeklong competition returns to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Photo Credit: Addie Costan PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2025) — The nation’s best amateur flat track racers will return to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., for the 2025 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship — which will run June 29-July 5. The AMA

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On Track School Announces Exciting Scholarship Opportunities Through School Choice Programs in Five States

Photo Courtesy of On Track School SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2025) — On Track School, a fully accredited K-12 private online school, is thrilled to announce new opportunities for families to access quality, flexible education through school choice scholarships. For the 2025/2026 school year, students residing in Florida, Arizona, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Utah

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AMA Announces U.S. Team For 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup

Jamie Astudillo, Jordan Jarvis, Kyleigh Stallings, Lachlan Turner and Mikayla Nielsen to represent the United States Photos courtesy of the team. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2025) — The United States will be represented by five outstanding racers at the 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, which runs March 22-23 in Wonthaggi, Australia. The talented quintet

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