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AMA Press Releases
AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Schedule Updated
Revised Hall of Fame Days schedule now available PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 22, 2023) — To better accommodate the most prestigious guests of the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — the Class of 2023, which includes Rita Coombs, Ryan Dungey, Barry Hawk, Grant Langston and Travis Pastrana —
2023 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship Canceled
Significant rain on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats contributes to cancellation of FIM Land Speed World Records PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 22, 2023) — The 2023 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship, along with the FIM Land Speed World Records, which takes place on the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, has been
AMA Congratulates 36 Class Champions at 2023 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Daxton Bennick honored with Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 16, 2023) — Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., served as the center of the amateur motocross world from July 31-Aug. 5, with 36 class champions earning AMA No. 1 plates during the 2023 AMA Amateur
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Earl Bowlby Passes Away
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 7, 2023) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame sends its condolences to the family and friends of Earl Bowlby, a 10-time AMA national hillclimb champion, who passed away Saturday, Aug. 5. He was 90 years old. Born on Oct. 27, 1933, in Hocking County, Ohio, Bowlby’s
American Motorcyclist Association Adds to Government Relations Staff
Zach Farmer and Nick Sands bring political expertise to help deliver on the AMA’s mission to protect motorcycling. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 4, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) bolstered its Government Relations Department in July with the additions of Washington Representative Zach Farmer and Central States Representative Nick Sands.
News and Features
Racer Spotlight: Collins Knuth
Collins Knuth follows her father into the world of racing August 9, 2023 (Story from August edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Header photo by @hbmotoco In conversation, Collins Knuth comes off as a polite and shy 8-year-old girl, but on race days, there is nothing shy about her knack
Stringfield Sisterhood
Bessie Belles Riding Club pays homage to past while enjoying the present August 9, 2023 (Story from August edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano It has been 30 years since AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bessie Stringfield passed away, but her impact today is alive and well. Honoring Stringfield and
Moto Morini Brings Bikes Stateside
Italian brand releases Seiemmezzo STR Naked Street Bike in U.S. July 14, 2023 By Keaton Maisano Legendary Italian motorcycle maker Moto Morini is bringing a slice of Italy to the United States after announcing the release of its Seiemmezzo STR Naked Street Bike. Moto Morini, which launched in 1937, designed
A Day to Remember
Organized ride for International Female Ride Day brings more than 150 out to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame July 5, 2023 (story from the July edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum was a bit busier than usual on Saturday, May 6. The
Industry Press Releases
National Registration Is Now Open For 42nd Annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented By AMSOIL
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 21, 2023) – With the final step in qualifying for the 42nd Annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL ending this weekend, online registration is NOW OPEN. Registration will remain open until Tuesday, July 11th at 12:30 PM ET. Amateur racers have been working
MotoAmerica: How To Watch the AMA Daytona 200
It’s All Here: How To Not Miss A Bit Of The Action Everything you need to know to watch all the racing from Daytona International Speeedway!
Indian Motorcycle Unleashes New Sport Chief, Raises the Bar for American V-Twin Performance Cruisers
New Sport Chief Combines Timeless American Style with Quality Performance-Oriented Componentry, Including FOX® Piggyback Shocks, KYB® Inverted Front Forks, Dual-Disc Brembo® Brakes and More MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 21, 2023 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today unleashed its most aggressive iteration of the iconic Indian Chief with the
Community Support for Education through Racing
We are excited to reveal this year’s recipients of our Annual Scholarship Race scholarships to our moto community. We congratulate these four outstanding individuals: Jonathan Getz, an On Track School student from Florida, has spent the last nine years practicing and competing in motocross. He has qualified and attended Loretta