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Benefits ‘R’ Us

Jan. 25, 2024 (Story from the January 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Mitch Boehm Like a lot of Boomers, I don’t spend a lot of time on social media, for a whole bunch of reasons. But once in a while I’m forced to log on for work-related stuff, and the other day stumbled onto a

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Magazine News Rights

Rights Refresh

The revamped AMA Government Relations Department hit the ground running in 2023, and is primed to successfully defend motorcyclists’ rights in 2024 Jan. 24, 2024 (Story from the January 2024 issue of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano The past 12 months brought about a bolstering of the AMA’s Government Relations Department, and new faces and a

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AMA Press Releases Racing Rights

AMA Announces Nominees For 2023 AMA Racing Awards

Voting is now open for AMA Athlete of the Year categories PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2024) — After a year packed with high-octane racing at all levels, the American Motorcyclist Association unveiled the nominees for the 2023 AMA Racing Awards. These awards recognize the remarkable achievements of riders who showcased unparalleled excellence in both AMA-sanction

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News Racing

Plessinger Wrangles First-Career 450SX Class Win in San Diego

Thrasher sweats out victory in 250SX West class The sold-out crowd at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego was treated to an intense night of bar-banging action and career-defining wins, while — for the second-consecutive week — the racers battled through a mud-soaked track during the third round of the 2024 AMA Supercross season. After taking

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AMA Press Releases Raffle Bikes

AMA Announces 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition As 100th Anniversary Raffle Bike

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 22, 2024) — The world of motorcycling has many milestones in 2024, with the American Motorcyclist Association commemorating 100 years of promoting the motorcycling lifestyle, and Kawasaki celebrating the 40th birthday of the legendary Kawasaki Ninja. To honor both anniversaries, the AMA is raffling a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition

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News Racing

Sexton Braves Elements for Victory at San Francisco AMA Supercross

Smith earns his first 250SX West win of the season The second round of the 2024 AMA Supercross season could be defined by one word: mud. As rainy conditions ravaged San Francisco throughout the day, AMA Supercross athletes battled the weather and a mud-caked track while chasing glory at Oracle Park on Saturday, Jan. 13.

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AMA Press Releases

American Motorcyclist Association Celebrates 100 Years

AMA to commemorate its 100-year anniversary throughout 2024 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is gearing up for a year-long, historic celebration as it proudly commemorates its 100th anniversary in 2024. For a century the AMA has been at the forefront of promoting and protecting the interests of motorcyclists, creating a vibrant community of enthusiasts dedicated

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Tom Heininger Passes Away at 97

Heininger co-founded Webco and served as president of the Motorcycle Industry Council PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 9, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of motorcycle industry titan and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Tom Heininger, who passed away Monday at the age of 97. As the co-founder

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Magazine News Riding

Safer Together

The Connected Motorcycle Consortium demonstrates new technology for improved rider safety Jan. 9, 2024 (Story from December edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Most motorcyclists know this, and study after study have confirmed it, but it bears repeating, as it affects street riders just about every time they climb aboard a motorcycle: The most dangerous

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News Racing

Lawrence Makes AMA Supercross History with Season-Opening Victory In Anaheim

Hampshire receives early title boost with win in the 250SX West Class It may have been the opening round of the 2024 AMA Supercross season, but it didn’t take long for Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence to show that he was up to the challenge of racing in the 450SX Class. In the main event,

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