Winners in 25 competition classes took home AMA National No. 1 plates after more than 150 riders contested the 2020 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship at the Pioneer Motorcycle Club in Waterford, Ohio, Sept. 19-20.
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Ralph A. Hudson, a well-liked motorcycle land-speed record holder who suffered serious injuries in a crash at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, has passed away. He was 69.
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The American Motorcyclist Association has promoted Michael Pelletier to director of racing from his role as AMA Supercross manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelletier is responsible for the AMA’s domestic amateur and professional competition operations.
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Due to restrictions set forth with the current COVID-19 pandemic, MotoAmerica and the Ridge Motorsports Park have announced that the Komatsu MotoAmerica Superbikes At The Ridge event, scheduled for August 28-30, in Shelton, Washington, will be held as a participant-only event with no spectators.
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Following extensive efforts by race organizers, local government and health officials, participants, sponsors, and series partners, MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the intention to host a nine-round schedule to complete the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
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The AMA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 2020 AMA Championship Banquet and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the AMA Regional Motocross Champions who will lead the race for AMA national titles this Aug. 3-8 at the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
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Bay City’s Valley Springs Motorcycle Club to host amateur national championship event in August PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The nation’s best amateur hillclimb competitors will duke it out for AMA National No. 1 plates at Valley Springs Motorcycle Club this summer. The club hosts the 2020 edition of the AMA Hillclimb
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East and West regional series to decide 2020 U.S. ISDE Club Team members PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Two American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned International Six Days Enduro Qualifier Series will be used to determine which amateur off-road racers will represent the United States at the 95th edition of the FIM International Six Days
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Athletes of the Year, Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award winners among those recognized COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association honored the 2019 season’s fastest amateur motorcycle racers and top event organizers at the KTM AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Columbus Downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7. The AMA sanctions
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Qualifying system for 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship opens 26 more spots PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Nine events in two qualifying series provide more opportunities to secure a spot in the 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship, the Tennessee Knockout on Aug. 14-16 at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie,
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First Area Qualifiers kicks off Feb. 15 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and MX Sports are pleased to announce the AMA Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule for the 2020 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Lucas Oil. “The top amateur motocross riders in the U.S. will
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Nation’s best ice racers to compete for AMA National No. 1 plates at charitable events PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The nation’s best motorcycle ice racers will have two opportunities to compete for AMA No. 1 plates in 2020, with AMA Ice Race Grand Championship events scheduled a week apart in January
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United States captures World Trophy, Women’s World Trophy, Club championships, U.S. Junior World Trophy team finishes runner-up Story and photos by Mark Kariya PORTIMAO, Portugal — There’s cause for celebration as three U.S. ISDE teams took top honors in their respective classes Saturday on the final day of the 94th
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All three American Trophy teams finish first day in second place Story and photos by Mark Kariya The U.S. ISDE team is off to a strong start in all competition classes at the 94th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro. The off-road racing action got underway this morning
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Annual international off-road competition kicks off Monday Story and photos by Mark Kariya Hopes and expectations are high for the U.S ISDE team in the hours before the start of the 94th FIM International Six Days Enduro in Portimao, Portugal. The annual international off-road competition takes place Nov. 11-16 on
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Partnership allows MRA competitors to earn points toward pro license PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes the Motorcycle Roadracing Association to its ranks of AMA-chartered competition organizations for the 2020 season. The Colorado-based amateur road racing organization will sanction all of its 2020 events with the AMA. The
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Haaker wins third career title PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the five riders who won AMA National Championships in the 2019 AMA EnduroCross National Championship Series. About 300 entries took part in the official U.S. extreme off-road indoor championship series, which kicked off on Aug. 24 and
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Lynchburg, Va., resident among four to win AMA Racing Awards at 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Blake Davis was named the 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award winner and was one of four riders to receive AMA Racing Awards at the 2019 AMA Road
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AMA Racing Awards winners also announced at 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Chris Bettis was among seven riders who claimed eight AMA National No. 1 plates Sunday as the 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship came to a close. The national amateur road racing championship featured
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