AMA Press Releases Racing Riding

2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Announced

AMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Racers of the Year recognized PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 25, 2022) — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize the winners of its 2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that stood out in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors during the past year.

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame

AMA Hall of Famer and Motorcycle Pioneer Preston Petty Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 17, 2022) —The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Preston Petty, a leading off-road and motocross racer of the late 1950s through the early 1970s and the owner of Petty Plastics, a ground-breaking plastic motorcycle component business that changed the face of motorcycle

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AMA Press Releases

American Motorcyclist Association Encourages All to Drive Safely This Holiday Season

Awareness, safe driving practices encouraged PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 22, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and drive/ride safely this holiday season. Winter weather and busier roadways require a heightened focus while traveling, and the AMA encourages motorists to look out for motorcyclists — and other

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AMA Press Releases

American Motorcyclist Association Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely During Thanksgiving

Urges defensive, distraction-free driving and riding to keep everyone safe PICKERINGTON, Ohio (November 24, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association encourages motorists to watch out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving travel, along with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, equals busier roadways. Additionally, impaired and distracted driving

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