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Regional Championship Action Kicks off for 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented by AMSOIL

Published on May 26, 2016 under AMA

Regional Championship Action Kicks off for 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Presented by AMSOIL PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- This weekend marks the start of the American Motorcyclist Association Regional Championships across the country, with thousands of amateur motocross racers competing for a spot at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. After advancing through one of the 55 Area Qualifiers, riders will have the chance to compete at one of 13 AMA Regional Championships in hope of making it to the national event, which is scheduled…
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Mini road racing coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10

Published on May 23, 2016 under AMA

Mini road racing coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10 Road race kitted mini bikes will compete on course in upper paddock PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- For many prospective road racers, the triple-digit speeds, large grids and relatively high-costs of a modern amateur road race program are daunting. But there is a solution, and future asphalt carvers can find it during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 8-10. Mini road racing includes all the fun, nearly all the thrill and a fraction of the cost of road racing full-sized bikes. "A core…
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AMA Speedway National Championship Series Kicks Off This Weekend in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Published on May 20, 2016 under AMA

AMA Speedway National Championship Series Kicks Off This Weekend in Costa Mesa, Calif. PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Speed, skill and bravery will be on full display tomorrow, when America's fastest speedway racers begin their battle for the 2016 AMA National No. 1 plate at Round 1 of the 2016 AMA Speedway National Championship Series at the Costa Mesa Speedway in Costa Mesa, Calif. "Speedway racing is wire-to-wire, full-throttle action," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The AMA Speedway National Championship Series includes the best riders in the country, broad sliding around the oval, inches from each other, jostling for…
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Classic Bikes Will Take Center Stage During AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show, Presented by Old Bike Barn

Published on May 20, 2016 under AMA

Classic Bikes Will Take Center Stage During AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show, Presented by Old Bike Barn PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- If you've ever dreamed about owning a particular vintage motorcycle, chances are you'll see it at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show, presented by Old Bike Barn, on July 9 during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The annual bike show showcases restored and original motorcycles, competing for top honors in several classes for standard, competition and custom machines. Special awards for best of show and grand marshal's choice…
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Proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard too High for Marketplace

Published on May 19, 2016 under AMA

Proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard too High for Marketplace EPA presses higher ethanol blends despite low demand, lack of distribution network PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would increase the mandated amount of ethanol in the nation's fuel supply chain, despite a low demand for higher ethanol blends and an inadequate distribution and sales network, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA's proposed Renewable Volume Obligations call for 18.8 billion gallons of biofuel for 2017, up from 18.11 billion gallons this year. The obligations for…
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Custom Cycle Control Systems Announces Hidden Hand Controls … Choose From Three Different Style Handlebars

Published on May 16, 2016 under AMA

Custom Cycle Control Systems Announces Hidden Hand Controls ... Choose From Three Different Style Handlebars Las Vegas, NV- Custom Cycle Control Systems Inc. is proud to introduce their newly engineered "Climax Hand Controls" package. Now for the first time, you can solve the "clean handlebar" dilemma with one complete package. You can buy just the controls and build your own bars for $1899.00. Climax Hidden Hand Control Systems produces by far the cleanest looking "self-contained" handlebar systems available. Designed to function as good as they look, these concealed handlebar systems will enhance the look of any bike, whether H/D, Metric,…
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KRAWIEC RACES V-ROD TO VICTORY IN ATLANTA AS HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM STAYS UNDEFEATED

Published on May 16, 2016 under AMA

Krawiec Races V-Rod to Victory in Atlanta as Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Stays Undefeated COMMERCE, Ga. (May 15, 2016) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated on the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series as rider Ed Krawiec won the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to his second win of the season and the team’s third in a row for the season. “The weather cooled down and we had great V-Rod conditions on Sunday,” said Krawiec, who has now won…
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Wall of Death Motorcycle Show Brings Thrills to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Published on May 16, 2016 under AMA

Wall of Death Motorcycle Show Brings Thrills to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcycle daredevils will be riding on a vertical wall inside a wooden silo, thrilling a crowd of 150 spectators every hour during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Called the Wall of Death, this show features a motor drome -- a silo-shaped wooden cylinder 30 feet across -- and motorcycle riders performing trick, fancy and acrobatic riding along its vertical wall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOMnRL2IDx4 "This team of highly skilled riders from the American Motor Drome Co. put on…
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Field Meet Offers Casual Fun at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Published on May 13, 2016 under AMA

Field Meet Offers Casual Fun at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Slalom races, slow races, keg pushes and other casual motorcycle games are part of the AMA Classic Field Meet Challenge scheduled daily during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. ABATE of Ohio will oversee registration and officiating for the field meet, which is provided free to all those attending AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. "A field meet is all about having fun and creating some good memories with friends and family," said Jim Elgin, ABATE of Ohio's chairman of…
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Iron Pony Motorsports sponsoring stage, live music at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Published on May 12, 2016 under AMA

Iron Pony Motorsports sponsoring stage, live music at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Region's top bands to perform live on Friday and Saturday PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Iron Pony Motorsports/Pony Powersports, one of America's largest motorcycle dealerships and parts, apparel and accessories retailers, has signed on to support AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The event is the country's premier celebration of vintage motorcycles and the people who love them. Iron Pony Motorsports/Pony Powersports is sponsoring the infield stage at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this year. In addition to hosting event announcements, interviews…
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Wes Cooley: 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal

Published on May 6, 2016 under AMA

Wes Cooley: 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal Event will celebrate 40 years of AMA Superbike Racing PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- It has been nearly 30 years since AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wes Cooley competed on a motorcycle. July 8-10, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, fans will get another chance to meet the two-time AMA Superbike Champion. Cooley, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004, will serve as the 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal. "I'm really excited to get back to the track and…
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FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced

Published on May 2, 2016 under AMA

FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced Structure changed to four-rider Trophy Team, three-rider Junior Trophy Team PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The seven riders selected to represent the United States on two teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro were announced today by the American Motorcyclist Association. The riders will compete as the U.S. Trophy and Junior Trophy teams in the ISDE scheduled for Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain. Thirty-five countries are represented at the ISDE event each year. "We continue to have an impressive team of athletes representing…
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Camaraderie is Focus of Week 3 of AMA Go Ride! Month

Published on April 20, 2016 under AMA

Camaraderie is Focus of Week 3 of AMA Go Ride! Month AMA Go Ride Together Week celebrates motorcycling community PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is celebrating the community-building nature of motorcycling during AMA Go Ride Together Week, April 18-24 -- the third week of AMA Go Ride! Month. "Whether you are racing for trophies or riding for fun, motorcycling is almost always better with friends," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "This week, we want to highlight how motorcycles bring people together, whether that is the broader motorcycling community banding together to defend their rights, families…
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Suzuki Signs as Title Sponsor for AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill.

Published on April 20, 2016 under AMA

Suzuki Signs as Title Sponsor for AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill. PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Suzuki Motor of America Inc. will be the title sponsor of the 2016 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., July 1-6. "American dirt track racing has an impressive history, and Suzuki Motor of America is proud of our longtime involvement in the sport," said Suzuki Communications Manager Steve Bortolamedi. "We are glad to support the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship. The passion and commitment of these racers is infectious, and it…
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AMA Celebrates Go Ride with the Next Generation Week

Published on April 5, 2016 under AMA

AMA Celebrates Go Ride with the Next Generation Week Week highlights the role of new riders in motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is celebrating AMA Go Ride! Month this week, April 4-10, with the month's first weekly theme: Go Ride with the Next Generation. "The future of motorcycling is all about new riders, not just kids but adults just learning to ride," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "This week, we celebrate what it means to pass our love of riding motorcycles to newer or younger motorcyclists, and we welcome all AMA members to share…
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AMA celebrates April as AMA Go Ride! Month

Published on April 4, 2016 under AMA

AMA celebrates April as AMA Go Ride! Month Weekly themes showcase motorcycling activities all month long PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Every April, the American Motorcyclist Association highlights cool stuff to do on two wheels as part of AMA Go Ride! Month. It is the annual reminder that motorcycling is the best way to go to work, go out on the town, go see the country or just go have fun. "Even if you've been riding all winter, this is a good time to appreciate all there is to do in 2016," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "From hometown…
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