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R.J. Hampshire Joins United States Motocross of Nations Team

Hampshire joins talented duo as the United States seeks victory while hosting the 2025 MXoN Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2025) — As the United States aims to defend its homeland during the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations on Oct. 3-5 in Crawfordsville, Ind., the American Motorcyclist Association announced that R.J. Hampshire

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American Motorcyclist Association to Host Meeting of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Board of Directors

Directors will remain in United States to attend Motocross of Nations in Crawfordsville, Ind. Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association opens its headquarters to motorcycling representatives from around the world on Oct. 1-2, when it welcomes the Board of Directors of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme for an

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American Motorcyclist Association Creates New Department to Focus on Organizer Relations, Recreational Riding and Events

AMA veteran Joe Bromley takes the helm of the AMA Membership Development & Activity Department Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association has tapped longtime employee Joe Bromley to lead the newly formed Membership Development & Activity Department, which will focus on organizer relations, recreational riding and AMA-owned and

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AMA Press Releases FIM North America News

American Motorcyclist Association, FIM North America Attend Global FIM Seminar

Annual event provides collaborative forum for federation and continental union leaders Photo Credit: Pippa Laverty/ACU PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2025) — Representatives from the American Motorcyclist Association and FIM North America participated in the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Secretaries General meeting in Oxford, England, Sept. 15-16, where they shared ideas on advancing the sport

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AMA News & Notes: September 2025

AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.

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AMA Road Race Grand Championship Scheduled for Oct. 17-19

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 12, 2025) — Returning to the legendary Daytona International Speedway, the 2025 AMA Road Race Grand Championship will run on Oct. 17-19 with AMA National No. 1 plates on the line. “The AMA Road Race Grand Championship never disappoints, as the nation’s best racers compete for country-wide recognition,”

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AMA Arenacross to Expand into Canada, Be Recognized as FIM North America Championship

FIM North America, promoter AX Promotions elevate AMA Arenacross to continental status Photo Courtesy of AX Promotions PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America (FIM NA) announces that it will recognize the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Arenacross Championship as an FIM NA Championship with events in both the United

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AMA Announces Extension with AX Promotions as AMA Arenacross National Championship Promoter

Photo Courtesy of AX Promotions PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 10, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association announces an extension with AX Promotions for the company to promote the AMA Arenacross National Championship Series in 2026 and beyond. “AMA Arenacross has returned to its former glory over the past three years, and much of that is due

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Full Weekend of Activities Scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame Days, Oct. 23-26

AMA Hall of Fame Days to include Induction Ceremony, Bike Night and plenty of racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2025) — In a grand celebration of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the American Motorcyclist Association has a full weekend of activities scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Founder of Penton Motorcycles John Penton Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 8, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of John Penton, one of motorcycling’s most influential and well-known figures. Penton passed peacefully at 100 years of age, having recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Born on Aug. 19, 1925, Penton and his brothers learned to ride after

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