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January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA esports, ama title, American Motorcyclist association, esports, Init, Init Esports, No. 1 plate, RiMS Racing, World's Fastest Motorcycle Gamer

Partnered with Init Esports, AMA to award inaugural AMA Esports Title PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 27, 2022) — While the racing environment will be virtual, the competition and AMA National No. 1 plate up for grabs could not be more real. The American Motorcyclist Association has partnered with Init Esports to

AMA Athlete of the Year (Grand Championships) Levi Kitchen in midair at Loretta Lynn's | Credit: Shan Moore

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January 25, 2022January 26, 2022 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA media award, American Motorcyclist association, Athlete of the Year, awards, Becca Sheets, Broc Peterson, Cole Forbes, East Fork MX, Florida Trail Riders, Gnarly Routes, Hi-Winders, Levi Kitchen, Mid East Hare Scramble, MotoAmerica, motorcyclist, motorcyclists, of the year, Pasadena Motorcycle Club, Racer of the Year, Racers 4 Waverly, Racing and Organizer Awards, Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology, Steward Baylor, Walker Fowler

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

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January 17, 2022 Joy Burgess AMA, AMA Hall of Fame, American Motorcyclist association, American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, isdt, motocross, motorcyclist, motorcyclists, news releases, petty plastics, press releases, preston petty

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

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January 11, 2022 Joy Burgess 2022 motorcyclist of the year, AMA, American Motorcyclist association, Brandy Richards, Britney Gallegos, ISDE, motorcyclist of the year, Rachel Gutish, russ ehnes, U.S. Women's world trophy team, world champion

January 11, 2022 By Joy Burgess Photos by Mary Rinell Every year the AMA — its Board of Directors and staff — bestows a very special honor on an individual or group that’s had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling over the past 12 months. And looking

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January 6, 2022 Joy Burgess AMA, American Motorcyclist association, Backroads of Appalachia, BOA, Tourism

Backroads of Appalachia nonprofit unites America’s coal country through motorcycle tourism January 6, 2022 By Erin Reda Photos by Erin Reda and Peter Stockus The ride into Harlan County, Ky., is steeped in lush mountainsides and rich history. Roads twist under coal conveyor belts and past old mine shafts, winding

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December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Keaton Maisano AMA, American Motorcyclist association, Christmas, holiday, holidays, motorcyclist, motorcyclists, New Year's Day, New Years, safe, safety

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

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December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, amateur, amateur motocross, American Motorcyclist association, Loretta Lynn, Loretta Lynn's, Loretta's, Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, motocross, MX, qualifiers

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

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December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Keaton Maisano AMA, American Motorcyclist association, Bessie Stringfield Award, Brandy Richards, Dan Kleen, Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award, Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award, motorcyclist of the year, MOTY, Porsche Taylor, Ryan McFarland

Kleen, McFarland, Taylor receive 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2021) — Following a historic and undeniable performance in the 2021 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), Brandy Richards has been named the 2021 American Motorcyclist Association Motorcyclist of the Year. Richards became the first person in

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December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 Keaton Maisano 2022 Vintage Motorcycle Days, 2022 VMD, AMA, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, American Motorcyclist association, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Vintage Motorcycle Days, VMD

Discounted tickets available to AMA members for 2022 AMA VMD, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 8, 2021) — While Ohio is cooling down for the winter, anticipation for the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is heating up with the release of tickets for the annual event.

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November 24, 2021November 23, 2021 Keaton Maisano AMA, American Motorcyclist association, holiday, holidays, motorcyclist, motorcyclists, safe, safety, 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.

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November 17, 2021 Keaton Maisano AMA, AMA chartered, American Motorcyclist association, chartered, club, Gouldthread, motorcycle club, Racing, women's motorcycle club, Women’s Dirt Bike Racing Association

Kelly Gouldthread’s one-of-a-kind club focuses on female riders in Northern California November 17, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Kelly Gouldthread did not have a female motorcyclist to look up to growing up. However, thanks to her current efforts, her daughters won’t face that same reality. Hoping to support female riders, Gouldthread

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May 10, 2021 Joy Burgess AMA, American Motorcyclist association, may safety awareness month, safety awerness month

Motorists urged to use special caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists throughout the nation that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Launched by the AMA in the early 1980s, the campaign and its message have been adopted by many AMA-sanctioned clubs, state

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May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Joy Burgess #amakidsride, AMA, American Motorcyclist association, Take a kid dirt biking day

Tips and strategies for getting your child on a dirt bike safely and securely By Kali Kotoski May 5, 2021 The American Motorcyclist Association is launching a new nationwide campaign to encourage and support parents or family members to get kids out riding in the dirt. At the AMA it