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Championship Dreamin’ in Denver

One point separates AMA Supercross 450SX championship contenders following penultimate round of 2026 season Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas The 2026 AMA Supercross 450SX title chase will come down to the final round of the season. Thanks to a momentum-shifting victory at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence pulled within

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May is AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month!

AMA’s annual initiative aims to get kids aboard two wheels this month PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2026) — Now in its fourth year, The American Motorcyclist Association’s annual AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month is a nationwide campaign geared toward the next generation of riders while aiming to get America’s youth on motorcycles. During

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Motorcycle Awareness Month
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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA reminds motorists and motorcyclists to share the road as riding season approaches Photo credit: Kevin Wing/AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 1, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to be aware of motorcyclists on the open road as riding season kicks off this Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The annual campaign aims to increase the awareness

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Racing Registration Now Open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2026) — Racing registration is now open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which runs July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Vintage racing is at the core of the event, with competition spanning off-road disciplines, including trials, motocross, hare scrambles,

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AMA Announces Joe and Kody Kopp as 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Grand Marshals

The father-son duo represents the past and present of the sport of flat track Photo Credit: Tim Lester and Dave Hoenig PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2026) — Professional flat track stars of the past and present will serve as the Grand Marshals at the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All

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May Issue of American Motorcyclist Highlights The 10 Biggest Threats Facing Motorcycling

From excessive sound to land usage, American Motorcyclist took a deep dive into several key battlegrounds for the future of motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 20, 2026) — Hitting AMA member mailboxes starting today, the May 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist provides readers with an in-depth look at the potential dangers to motorcycling in America, along

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Roczen Strikes Back

Ken Roczen keeps pace in 450SX title fight with huge victory in Cleveland Photo Credit: Willy Browning Just one week after Honda HRC Progressive’s Hunter Lawrence jumped into the AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a victory in Nashville, Ken Roczen revitalized the title fight with a win of his own in Cleveland on Saturday,

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AMA Announces Team USA Roster for 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 17, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association has set the 11-person roster for the 2026 United States Junior Motocross Team at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, running July 4-5 in Jinín, Czech Republic. “These 11 racers represent the future of our sport, and we look forward to seeing them compete on

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Gov. Evers Vetoes Right-to-Race Bill in Wisconsin

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 14, 2026) — After passing in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed to protect existing motorsports racetracks from nuisance claims. The American Motorcyclist Association has been an ardent supporter of Right-to-Race bills — which have grown in

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Kansas Passes Motorsports Venue Protection Act

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 13, 2026) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB 2416, granting Right-to-Race protections to racetracks throughout Kansas. The American Motorcyclist Association has championed Right-to-Race efforts, working with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) in various states across the country to grant protections

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