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AMA reminds motorists that “Motorcyclist Safety is Everyone’s Safety” PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 5, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind all motorists that Motorcycle Safety is Everyone’s Safety. May — which unofficially ushers in the beginning of the summer road travel season

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May 4, 2023May 5, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA Membership, Amanda Donchess, Department of Membership, Joy Burgess, Keaton Maisano, Marketing & Communications, Marketing & Communications Department, Mitch Boehm

Joy Burgess appointed to new role of Director of Marketing & Communications PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association is creating a new Marketing & Communications Department with a dedicated director position, while simultaneously establishing a razor-focused Department of Membership that will drive the quality and responsiveness

Hall of Fame Days at AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

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May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA Congress, AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Days, Induction Ceremony

Packed schedule of activities will round out multi-day Hall of Fame Days event in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 3, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association will open the doors of its Pickerington, Ohio, headquarters to the motorcycle community Sept. 14-17 for AMA Hall of Fame Days, a four-day event

Kyle Peters interacting with fans during an AMA Arenacross event

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May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA Arenacross National Championship, Arenacross, AX, Kyle Peters

Peters overcomes adversity to clinch title early, other riders crowned following season’s end PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 2, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Phoenix Racing Honda’s Kyle Peters, who claimed the 2023 AMA Arenacross National Championship, his fourth straight title. Peters closed out the 2023 AMA Arenacross National

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April 19, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hillclimb, hillclimb racing, King of the Hill, Quaboag Riders

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 19, 2023) — The AMA is pleased to announce that the Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club will once again organize and promote the 2023 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship — one of the most thrilling events in motorcycle racing — on Aug. 5-6, 2023. This will be the sixth Grand

A red honda motorcycle flying by at the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at the Bonneville Salt Flats

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April 18, 2023April 17, 2023 Keaton Maisano ama land speed grand championship, Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, Bonneville Salt Flats

Event hopes to make strong return after 2022 cancelation PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2023) — After inclement weather robbed the motorcycling community of racing on one of the most unique settings in all of sports in 2022, the AMA Land Speed Grand Championship at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in

AMA Volunteer of the Year John Newton helping to pick up a motorcycle in the woods with a group of people

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April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA, Volunteer of the Year

Three AMA members earn 2022 AMA Volunteer of the Year Award in respective rights, riding and racing categories PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 12, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the three recipients of the 2022 AMA Volunteer of the Year Award: John Newton, Glenn Sarver and Bradley Smith. The AMA Volunteer

Motocross racing at 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

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April 1, 2023March 31, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, ashland dinner ride, lap for history, Permco, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, pit bike racing, registration, Steve Wise, swap meet

Online registration available for racing, swap meet, Ashland Dinner Ride, Lap for History, pit bike racing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 1, 2023) — 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 21-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, is less than four months away, and race

Scottie Deubler Grand Marshal of 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

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March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, flat track, flat track racing, Grand Marshal, Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, Scottie Deubler

Deubler, “The Voice” of flat track, will also serve as race announcer for the seven-day event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 29, 2023) — The Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship — the country’s most prestigious amateur flat track event — will return on June 14-20 at the Du Quoin State

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March 23, 2023 Joy Burgess ADV, adventure riding, AMA, AMA National Adventure Riding Series, Revzilla

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 23) — The American Motorcyclist Association proudly announces Revzilla as the title sponsor for the 2023 Revzilla AMA National Adventure Riding Series. The series currently offers 13 two-day events across the country, and is designed to meet the needs of adventure riders looking to explore off-road terrain

Arenacross riders hitting a series of jumps as an arena full of people looks on

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March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA, Arenacross, AX Promotions

Three-year agreement starts this season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 2) — The American Motorcyclist Association announces a three-year deal with AX Promotions, who will serve as promoter for the AMA Arenacross National Championship Series. “We are excited to have a promoter with a vision to restore the series to its former

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March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, Du Quoin, flat track, flat track racing, Mission Foods, Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, pre-registration

Riders can save money pre-registering for June 14-20 event at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 1) — The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that pre-registration for the 2023 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is now open. Those looking to race in the national championship event that

AMA Flat Track Grand Championship with flat track racing

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, Du Quoin, flat track, flat track racing, Mission Foods, Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Enters second year of three-year title sponsorship supporting amateur flat track racing PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 28, 2023) — Mission Foods, the world’s leading manufacturer of tortillas, wraps and tortilla chips, and a top supporter of motorcycle racing, will return for the second year in a row as the title sponsor of

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February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Joy Burgess AHDRA, All Harley Drag Race Association, AMA, Bill Rowe, drag racing

American Motorcyclist Association returns to drag racing with the All Harley Drag Race Association’s AMA Featured series PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 23, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the All Harley Drag Race Association (AHDRA) are proud to announce their partnership for 2023. The AMA will return to drag racing

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February 22, 2023March 13, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Grand Marshal, Permco, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Steve Wise

31st Annual AMA VMD event to highlight Steve Wise’s AMA Superbike, AMA Supercross, AMA Motocross and Superbikers victories, along with featured marque Honda PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 22, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and multi-talented road, motocross, AMA Supercross and Superbikers racer Steve Wise will be the Grand Marshal for

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February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA racing, AMA Racing Department, AMA staff, Jeff Canfield, Michael Jolly, Racing Manager

Hires Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly full time PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 7, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association has added two experienced racing managers to its full-time ranks — Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly. The pair have been involved with the AMA and AMA-sanctioned pro and amateur racing for years as

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February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Fred Fox, LeMans Corporation, Parts Unlimited

Fox built LeMans Corp./Parts Unlimited into a worldwide parts-distributor force PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 6, 2023) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox, who turned Parts Unlimited into a worldwide force in motorcycle parts distribution, passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86. The AMA and AMA Motorcycle Hall

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February 3, 2023February 8, 2023 Keaton Maisano AMA Athlete of the Year, AMA Organizer Awards, AMA Organizer of the Year, AMA Racer of the Year, AMA Racing Awards

AMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Organizers of the Year honored PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 3, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the winners of its 2022 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, given to the standout individuals and organizations from AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors. AMA members participated in the selection

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January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA rights, Connecticut, Government Relations Department, Looney Bill, Motorcyclists' Rights, organ donation

S.B. 96 pushes non-consensual organ donation for motorcycle crash victims not wearing a helmet PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 31, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently expressed outrage and began the fight against Connecticut’s proposed legislation, S.B. 96, which would presuppose that any street-riding motorcyclist killed would automatically become an organ

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January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Joy Burgess AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, AMA VMD, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days tickets go on sale for AMA members today PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 26, 2023) — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, America’s grandest celebration of vintage motorcycles and the people who love them, will take place July 21-23, 2023, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.