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AMA Press Releases
Former AMA President Ed Youngblood Passes Away at 80
Youngblood spearheaded the AMA’s efforts from 1981 to 1999 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 13, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association is saddened to hear about the passing of former AMA President Ed Youngblood on March 10, 2024, and offers condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Youngblood was 80 years old.
AMA Updates Recreational Riding Commissions For 2024
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 21, 2024) — For the past 100 years, the American Motorcyclist Association has been at the forefront of providing riders with the opportunity to enjoy our excellent sport through recreational endeavors. As we strive to continue that goal into our next 100 years, the AMA is pleased
2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced
AMA recognizes Athletes, Organizers and Volunteers of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 13, 2024) — After another successful year of racing and recreational riding pursuits, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the winners of its 2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards. Awarded to the standout individuals and organizations that helped
AMA Announces Nominees For 2023 AMA Racing Awards
Voting is now open for AMA Athlete of the Year categories PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2024) — After a year packed with high-octane racing at all levels, the American Motorcyclist Association unveiled the nominees for the 2023 AMA Racing Awards. These awards recognize the remarkable achievements of riders who showcased
AMA Announces 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition As 100th Anniversary Raffle Bike
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 22, 2024) — The world of motorcycling has many milestones in 2024, with the American Motorcyclist Association commemorating 100 years of promoting the motorcycling lifestyle, and Kawasaki celebrating the 40th birthday of the legendary Kawasaki Ninja. To honor both anniversaries, the AMA is raffling a 2024 Kawasaki
News and Features
Lawrence Sweeps Indy AMA Supercross
McAdoo takes 250SX East class lead with Triple Crown win In a rookie campaign unlike any other, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence just cannot stop rewriting the record books. During the 10th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross season at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the Australian rookie became just
Back-To-Back In Birmingham
Lawrence, Vialle score second-consecutive AMA Supercross wins on Saturday Through the first nine rounds of the 2024 AMA Supercross season, no rider had claimed back-to-back wins in the 450SX class. That trend went by the wayside on Saturday in Birmingham, Ala., as Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence continued his stellar
Four Decades In The Making
March 6, 2024 (This story appeared in the March 2024 Edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano When Connie Fleming arrived at Angel Stadium for Round 1 of AMA Supercross on Jan. 5, she knew hardware would be handed out…she just didn’t know she would be on the receiving end!
100 Years of Historic AMA Rights Wins (Part Two)
March 5, 2024 (This story appeared in the March 2024 Edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joy Burgess Last month we looked back at some of the AMA’s historic legislative wins over the past century, including the creation of the AMA Legislative Department, and one of the most intense political-action campaigns in
Industry Press Releases
Daytona Preview: The 200? It’s Anybody’s Guess
The 82nd Daytona 200, Mission King Of The Baggers, BellissiMoto Twins Cup and Mission Super Hooligan National Championships Highlight MotoAmerica’s Daytona Bike Week, March 7-9 Information from a MotoAmerica Press Release Lead photo courtesy of MotoAmerica Welcome to the phenomenon that is the Daytona 200. Sixty-eight riders will attempt to
Joint Points Meets – AMA Districts 16,17 & 23
Information from an AMA District 16/17/23 press release With the release of the 2024 Competition and Recreation Schedules by American Motorcyclist Association Districts in the Midwest, many races are “Joint Meets” points-paying events in multiple districts. Between Minnesota and Wisconsin many Flat Track, Hillclimb and Off-Road venues feature points being
NHHA Heads into 2024 Wide-Open for Both NHH and WHS
Information from a NHHA press release NHHA Leadership and Ownership Updates LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (Dec 22, 2023) — The National Hare & Hound Association (NHHA) is thrilled to head into 2024 once again as the promoting body for both the AMA National Hare & Hound Championship Series and the AMA
Backcountry Discovery Routes Launches Its Annual Bike Sweepstakes with the Special BDR Edition ‘Cross Continent’ Ducati DesertX
Information from a Backcountry Discovery Routes press release Lead photo courtesy of Backcountry Discovery Routes Seattle, Wash. (October 20, 2023) — Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®), the non-profit organization dedicated to developing adventure riding opportunities across the U.S., announced the launch of their 2023 BDR Motorcycle Sweepstakes Fundraiser happening now at