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AMA Congratulates 2024 AMA Supercross Champions After Tightly Contested Season

Jett Lawrence becomes third rookie to win 450SX AMA Supercross class, RJ Hampshire and Tom Vialle claim 250SX West and East titles PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 12, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association awarded No. 1 plates to champions in three AMA Supercross classes on Saturday, May 11, at the finale of the 2024 AMA Supercross

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Broc Glover Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha

Six-time AMA Motocross National champion to headline AMA’s centennial celebration Photo Credit: David Dewhurst PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 9, 2024) — This year’s Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha will double as the AMA’s centennial celebration, running July 26-28 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, and who better to ring in

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA urges motorists to use increased caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 3, 2024) — As more riders return to the open road, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to look for motorcycles and extend courtesy to their two-wheeled counterparts this Motorcycle Awareness Month. May heralds the unofficial start of the summer travel

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HOLY TOLEDO!

Toledo Trail Riders step up to improve safety at local state forest APV area April 30, 2024 (This story appeared in the May 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Unlike in the comics, no caped crusader — accompanied by a “Holy Toledo” quipping sidekick — swooped in to save the day when tragedy

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Pre-Registration Now Open for the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Discounted registration available for racers interested in competing at weeklong event in Du Quoin, Ill. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially opened pre-registration for the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will run June 30-July 6 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.

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American Motorcyclist Association Urges DOT to Act on Automated Driver System Regulations Following Tragic Collision

Calls on DOT Secretary Buttigieg to stand with motorcyclists to prevent further loss of life PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 26, 2024) — In the wake of the most recent tragedy involving a fatal collision between a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode and a motorcyclist in Washington state, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) once again urges the Department

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State Farm® Proudly Supports Motorcycle Enthusiasts at the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Yamaha

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — State Farm® is the official insurance partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, which runs July 26-28 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We can’t wait to join motorcycle enthusiasts at the AMA at Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Michael Murphy, Director of Recreational Markets

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Music City Masterpiece

Lawrence reclaims 2024 AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a stellar win in Nashville After relinquishing sole control of the 2024 AMA Supercross championship lead with a trio of mixed results in recent weeks, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence returned to the top of the podium in Nashville. The victory vaulted Lawrence right back into

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Yamaha To Be Presenting Sponsor of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — Legendary motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will occur July 26-28, 2024, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days carries extra weight this year with it being the key celebration of the

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Triumph Announced as Title Sponsor of AMA National Adventure Riding Series

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2024) —The American Motorcyclist Association proudly announces Triumph Motorcycles as the title sponsor for the 2024 AMA National Adventure Riding Series. Established in 1887 in Coventry, England, Triumph has evolved into one of the world’s premier motorcycle manufacturers, renowned for its commitment to crafting high quality motorcycles. The partnership between Triumph

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