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U.S. MXoN Team Wins 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award

Loretta Lynn, Brian Schaffran and Molly Vaughan, and Chris Real receive 2022 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec 14, 2022) — Following a winning performance at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) that brought the MXoN Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States, the U.S. MXoN team — which included Eli Tomac,

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Loretta Lynn, Famed Country Music Star and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Dies at 90

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (October 4, 2022) — Loretta Lynn was a legendary country singer and songwriter who became a symbol of rural resilience with her powerful voice and inspiring life story. She influenced scores of musicians as one of the most beloved performers of her generation, and also influenced thousands of motocross athletes, hosting the AMA

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Scotty McCreery, American Idol Season 10 Winner, to Headline Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Opening Ceremonies

Temecula Road, Tayla Lynn, Tre Twitty and More Help Kick Off Festivities This information comes from an MX Sports release. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 13, 2022) – The 41st running of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship makes its return to storied Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on July 31st through August 6th. As the

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2022 Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program presented by On Track School Application Now Open

This information comes from an MX Sports release. The Loretta Lynn’s Apprentice Program is a groundbreaking program aimed at fostering the next generation of off-the-bike talent for the motocross industry. The program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for individuals who possess exceptional skills in other vital areas of the sport to contribute to the overall execution

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MX Sports Announces “Operation Ranch Rebuild” for Tennessee’s Famed Loretta Lynn’s Ranch Following Tragic Floods from 2021

More Than $350,000 to be Allocated to Neighboring Waverly Thanks to Fundraising Efforts from Motocross Community and “Racers 4 Waverly” Initiative This information comes from an MX Sports release. Morgantown, W. Va. (April 13, 2022) – With the invaluable support of the motocross industry, MX Sports has announced “Operation Ranch Rebuild” in continuation of its

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2022 Regional Championship Registration Now Open for 41st Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 5, 2022) – MX Sports, producer of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, is excited to announce that online registration for the upcoming 2022 Regional Championships is now open. Unlike Area Qualifiers, riders must confirm their guaranteed spot or alternate status by pre-registering online with MX Sports. The pre-registration processing fee for

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Path to 2022 AMA Motocross Horizon Award Begins in February

AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Area Qualifier and Regional Championship dates announced The road to the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s and the Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award is set, and it all gets started in February. MX Sports, organizer of the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship,

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2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees

Event brings together motorcycling legends, industry leaders, enthusiasts from across the country PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 15, 2021) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members Friday evening during the 2021 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by American Honda. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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Loretta Lynn’s Ranch Devastated by Flash Flooding

The AMA and the entire motorcycle community saddened by loss of life and property at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and surrounding community August 24, 2021 By Joy Burgess The Loretta Lynn Ranch, located in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., was devastated this past Saturday by flash flooding, as was much of the surrounding community. Receiving a reported 17

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A Call to Action: Racers 4 Waverly in Support of Tennessee Flood Victims

MORGANTOWN, WV (August 23, 2021) – Two weeks ago the sport of motocross was celebrating its 40thAnniversary at the home of country legend Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, located a mere seven miles from the small town of Waverly, Tennessee, and welcoming Loretta Lynn herself as an American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Hall of Fame

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