American Motorcyclist Association
October 18, 2022 By Kali Kotoski John Ashmead, best known for winning the 1989 Daytona 200, died at 59. He succumbed to cancer on October 16 and was in hospice care in Florida. “It is sad to hear that such a dedicated racer has passed at such a young age,”
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By Joy Burgess March 17, 2021 Back in January, the AMA announced its 2021 Racing and Organizer Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that stand out in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors. The AMA recognized MotoAmerica as Track Racing Organizer of the Year, and Roadracing World & Motorcycle
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By Kali Kotoski March 14, 2022 Indian Motorcycle Racing dominated Bike Week in Daytona Beach, capturing two wins and four of six podiums in the King of the Baggers double-header along with a victory at the 2022 American Flat Track season opener at the Volusia Half-Mile. With a solid start
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Brandon Paasch takes second straight win at the 80th running of the Daytona 200 by just .007 of a second March 14, 2022 By Joy Burgess Photos: Mariah Lacy The Daytona 200 has a truly storied history, one that connects the sandy beach competition of the pre- and post-war years
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March 14, 2022 By Keaton Maisano With another Bike Week at Daytona now in the books, a massive group of bikers and enthusiasts are heading to all points and returning to their (hopefully just as warm) hometowns. The 2022 event packed in plenty of excitement, including what’s arguably the most
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Post by Paul Carruthers and photo by Brian J. Nelson LINK to MotoAmerica Story MotoAmerica will begin its eighth year as the home of the AMA Superbike Championship this weekend and it will do so for the first time at one of the most iconic racing facilities in the world
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Following the debut success of the first season, The King Of The Baggers Championship series is doubling its rounds for 2022 October 14, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The debut season of MotoAmerica’s King Of The Baggers Championship was such an overwhelming success that it is only fitting that it is
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80th edition of the Daytona 200 set for March 10-12, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway, with new rules, new partners and King of the Baggers on the high banks September 16, 2021 In an announcement that could go a long way toward rejuvenating what is arguably America’s most legendary motorcycle
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French Canadian and top road racer in 1960s-1970s passes away at 81 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 20, 2021)—The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of the outgoing and talented Yvon Duhamel, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 1999 known for
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By Mitch Boehm It’s been 51 years, but the Daytona 200 of 1970 still resonates powerfully, especially when March rolls around and Bike Week flashes on the motorcycle world’s consciousness – as it’s done for the last 10 days. Honda had launched its axis-altering 750 Four the previous year, and
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