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100 Years of Historic AMA Rights Wins (Part Two)

March 5, 2024 (This story appeared in the March 2024 Edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joy Burgess Last month we looked back at some of the AMA’s historic legislative wins over the past century, including the creation of the AMA Legislative Department, and one of the most intense political-action campaigns in motorcycling’s history — fighting attempts

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News Racing

Cooper World

Webb wins sixth AMA Supercross event at AT&T Stadium, Deegan earns first career victory AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is commonly referred to as Jerry World — a reference to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — but it may be time to call it by a new name: Cooper World. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s

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AMA Press Releases Membership Riding

AMA Updates Recreational Riding Commissions For 2024

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 21, 2024) — For the past 100 years, the American Motorcyclist Association has been at the forefront of providing riders with the opportunity to enjoy our excellent sport through recreational endeavors. As we strive to continue that goal into our next 100 years, the AMA is pleased to announce the 2024 Road

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AMA Press Releases Racing Riding

2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced

AMA recognizes Athletes, Organizers and Volunteers of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 13, 2024) — After another successful year of racing and recreational riding pursuits, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the winners of its 2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards. Awarded to the standout individuals and organizations that helped cultivate another thriving year of

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News Racing

Roczen Rolls to Victory in Glendale

Hampshire returns to the top of the podium in the 250SX West class Through the first five rounds, the 2024 AMA Supercross season has been defined by the variety of racers that have graced the top of the podium. That trend continued during Round 6 on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Glendale, Ariz., as Progressive Insurance

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Magazine News Riding

Rock Solid

77-year-old Rocco Spano has solidified himself as an integral part of the New Jersey enduro community February 7, 2024 (Story from the February 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Over the years, certain names have become synonymous with motorcycling: Carmichael, Coombs, DeCoster and Davidson to name a few. For a pocket of riders in

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Magazine News Rights

100 Years of Historic AMA Rights Wins (Part One)

February 6, 2024 (Story from the February 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joy Burgess Throughout the past 100 years, even long before a Legislative or Government Relations department was created, the AMA fought for the rights of motorcyclists. In 1929, for instance, E.C. Smith — who served as the Executive Secretary of the AMA

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