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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will Celebrate Riders of Kawasaki

Kawasaki history, riders and Hall of Famers will take center stage July 7-9 at Lexington's Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- On July 7-9 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of Kawasaki, will showcase the riders and machines that have made Kawasaki motorcycles famous for more than five decades in America. "Since 1966, Kawasaki has delivered on its promise to provide American motorcyclists high-performance fun, sensible transportation, the keys to two-wheeled adventure and everything in between," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of…
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American Motorcyclist Association Saddened by news of Former MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden’s Passing

Condolences offered to Hayden's fiancé, family, friends PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association extends its deepest sympathies to the fiancé, family and friends of MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden, who died today in a hospital in Italy. Hayden, 35, was injured May 17 when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle during a training exercise along Italy's Rimini coast. He had competed in the Superbike World Championship races at Imola the previous weekend. "The loss of Nicky Hayden will be felt across the racing world, on the track and off," said AMA President and CEO Rob…
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The American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates Ryan Dungey on Successful Career

2017 AMA Supercross Champion Retires After Nine Professional AMA Titles PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Newly crowned 2017 AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey announced his formal retirement from motorcycle racing today at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., just 10 days after the conclusion of the 2017 AMA Supercross Championship. "The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Ryan Dungey on his incredible racing success and thanks him for his many years as an outstanding member of the AMA," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Ryan is truly one of the rare talents who rise to the top in motorcycle racing and maintains that excellence…
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Robert Lighthizer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

American Motorcyclist Association demands immediate action on proposed tariff  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association took immediate action upon the Senate confirmation of Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative, sending Lighthizer a letter demanding he remove European motorcycles from a tariff proposal related to U.S. beef exports. The AMA also called on its members to inundate Lighthizer with their objections to a plan to place a 100 percent tariff on motorcycles imported from the European Union with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc. The European motorcycles were included in a long list of items that would be the…
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American Motorcyclist Association supports National Historic Vehicle Register Act

Bill would create registry at Library of Congress to preserve records, history, culture PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association supports a federal bill that would create a national register to preserve the records of historic vehicles, including motorcycles, that have made a significant impact on U.S. history and culture. The National Historic Vehicle Register Act (S. 966), introduced by U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), would require the U.S. Department of the Interior to establish a register housed in the Library of Congress to preserve examples of American history and engineering innovation by documenting historically significant…
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American Motorcyclist Association highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

Non-riding public urged to use special caution during prime riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month, to motorists to be aware of their driving environment, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and watch for motorcyclists. "With its warmer weather and increased riding, May is an opportune time to educate the non-riding public about the safety issues that motorcyclists face on every outing," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our hope is that calling special attention to motorcyclists early in the prime riding season…
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Las Vegas BikeFest Included in the 2017 American Motorcyclist Association Gypsy Tour

American Motorcyclist Association announces new era for Gypsy Tours 17 road rides scheduled between March and November   PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The 2017 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, features 17 road rides between March and November in all sections of the country. AMA Gypsy Tours and the rallies that include them, are among the largest and most popular U.S. motorcycle gatherings.   "We have a great slate of rallies on the 2017 Gypsy Tour series," said Marie Wuelleh, AMA recreational riding and volunteer manager. "These great rides are put together by experienced organizers, who promise…
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AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship scheduled for July 1-4 in Du Quoin, Illinois

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2017 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is scheduled for July 1-4 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. This year's event features Half Mile, Youth TT, Amateur TT and Indoor Short Track events. "The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds is the perfect setting for the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship, where families can spend four days on a dirt-track vacation," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "Every day features top-notch competition, with racers vying to claim AMA National No. 1 plates." The 2017 event schedule includes: • Saturday, July 1: Half Mile •…
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American Motorcyclist Association calls motorcycle tariff ‘cynical approach to trade policy’ Proposal would harm American consumers, businesses

PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Including motorcycles in a trade dispute over U.S.-raised beef products reflects "a cynical approach to trade policy to look for the largest grassroots reaction you can find to pressure European governments," the American Motorcyclist Association told a federal agency. "This is a highly inappropriate use of the motorcycle community," AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman told the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in a letter responding to questions and comments made during a Feb. 15 hearing in Washington, DC. "It appears that to this committee, motorcyclists are simply pawns in a game of international chess." Accompanying…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces new era for Gypsy Tours

17 road rides scheduled between March and November PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2017 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, features 17 road rides between March and November in all sections of the country. AMA Gypsy Tours and the rallies that include them are among the largest and most popular U.S. motorcycle gatherings. "We have a great slate of events on the 2017 Gypsy Tour series," said Marie Wuelleh, AMA recreational riding and volunteer manager. "These rides are put together by experienced organizers, who promise all participants a memorable experience." Originally, a Gypsy Tour was an overnight…
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76th Annual Daytona Bike Week to host more than 20 events sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association

CORRECTED: 76th Annual Daytona Bike Week to host more than 20 events sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The 76th annual Daytona Bike Week features American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned events for riders, racers and motorcycle fans of all ages, including a road ride and racing in several disciplines. Bike Week runs from March 10 through March 19 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Those attending are encouraged to get involved the many AMA events taking place during the week: The 2017 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, kicks off during Bike Week. Visit the Gypsy Tour…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces 2017 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series Schedule

AMA Partners with DRT Racing for 2017 Season The 2017 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series features five rounds of racing in five states, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The series includes the return of many popular venues, plus one new venue at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. "The 2017 series promises to be exciting," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series showcases North America's top Supermoto talent and provides amateur racers the opportunity to compete at premier racing facilities alongside some of the top Supermoto teams in the industry." The 2017 season…
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2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship Canceled

PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 24-26 in Cadillac, Mich., has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. "We are sorry to have to make this decision, but the weather left us no alternative," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The Ice Race Grand Championship is always a great event and it's unfortunate the weather did not cooperate this year. I would like to thank Sherman Motorsports for their partnership with the AMA and their outstanding efforts to organize the event." The 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand…
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American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff

U.S. Trade Representative's Plan Would Harm U.S. Consumers   WASHINGTON, DC -- A proposed 100 percent tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff. "Many of the European-produced motorcycles in the affected categories are available at reasonable prices that allow for entire families to enjoy countless hours together outdoors, strengthening the family unit," Dingman said during a public hearing of…
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American Flat Track’s DAYTONA TT to be held inside Daytona International Speedway on March 16, 2017

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – An exciting change is happening to one of Daytona International Speedway’s (DIS) most popular Bike Week events. Daytona International Speedway is proud to announce that American Flat Track will debut its 2017 season inside the “World Center of Racing” on a one-of-a-kind .6-mile TT course. The DAYTONA TT, scheduled on the evening of Thursday, March 16, will feature powerful, twin-cylinder motorcycles in the AFT Twins class, while spirited single-cylinder machines will battle it out in AFT Singles. With a racing schedule that includes the DAYTONA Supercross By Honda, Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross, the all-new DAYTONA TT…
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2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship to be Rescheduled

PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to weather conditions, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 17-19 in Cadillac, Mich., has been rescheduled to Feb. 24-26. Warmer than normal temperatures in northern Michigan have made racing conditions questionable. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship has been rescheduled for the following weekend at the same location. "It is only appropriate to postpone the race for a week to seek the best possible conditions for racers and spectators alike," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will feature a grand prix race Friday, Feb. 24,…
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