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American Motorcyclist Association Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw to address Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally

June event also includes an AMA Road Captain Workshop PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, chair of the American Motorcyclist Association, will give a presentation during the 26th Mid-Atlantic Women's Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for June 21-23 in Front Royal, Va. McNally-Bradshaw will be part of a story-telling event during which women will discuss survivorship, triumph and success, with the twist of how motorcycling helped them. "I am looking forward to sharing my story about the impact that motorcycling has had on my life," McNally-Bradshaw said. "And I hope that through this event and others like it, more women are encouraged to…
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American Motorcyclist Association Highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be especially aware of motorcycles during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month and marks the seasonal return of motorcyclists to the roadways in much of the country. Drivers are asked to check their mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes, maintain a safe distance when following motorcycles and pay particular attention when making left turns. "May's pleasant temperatures mean many more riders on the roads, especially in parts of the country where winter weather is just ending," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "This…
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Catching up with Bobby Friss

Bobby Friss and his band are the real deal of rock-and-roll. With world-class musicians (Jerry Riggs, Dean Mickey, Chris Bishop, Michael Locke, and Leroy Myers at his side, Bobby has been rocking for over 40 years. We caught up with Bobby to see what the Bobby Friss Band is up to and where can we catch him on stage. BTR: What's been going on in Bobby Friss world? BF: We've had a great start to 2018. Gibtown Bikefest was a blast, the 20th anniversary of Thunder By The Bay, which we have been a part of for 18 years, Daytona…
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Jared Mees Disqualified from Atlanta Short Track for using Chemically Altered Tire

Forfeits victory, points, prize money; on probation for 12 months DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – Following an American Flat Track post-event tire sampling from the Atlanta Short Track held April 8, 2018 at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., AFT Twins competitor Jared Mees on the #1 machine has been disqualified for using a chemically altered tire. Four tire samples from four different machines were taken after the Main Event in Atlanta, and all were submitted to an independent lab for chemical analysis. Three of the samples were deemed to be in compliance with the benchmark sample provided by…
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Tifton Harley-Davidson Dealership receives Gold Bar & Shield Award

If you are riding south toward events in South Georgia and Florida, or north toward Atlanta on I-75, once you get into Tifton, Ga., you may have seen the two-story Harley dealership at exit 61. Even though this dealership spot had been around for almost 16 years, the latest owners, Eric Sternberg and Eddy Soberon have transformed this dealership into a friendly customer-oriented stopping place. Even though his dealership is only 1 1/2 years old, through the efforts of the owners and their staff, as well as customer support, garnered the dealership with the prestigious Gold Bar & Shield Circle…
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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team on the podium in Race 1 at Assen with Davies (3rd), 6th place for Melandri

After a positive start in free-practice, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took it back to the track today at Assen (Netherlands) and clinched yet another podium with Chaz Davies, third in Race 1. The Welshman got off to a strong start from third row, passing several riders to get within the top three half-way through the race and cross the finish line in third position, just one second behind the winner. Marco Melandri showed resilience despite some stability issues that, after a strong start, forced him to lose contact with the front group. The Italian finished in sixth position,…
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Andrea Dovizioso goes back to the top of the MotoGP Standings

Andrea Dovizioso goes back to the top of the MotoGP standings after placing fifth in the GP of The Americas. Jorge Lorenzo ends the Texan race in eleventh   Andrea Dovizioso returned to the top of the points standings in the MotoGP World Championship with a fifth-place finish in the GP of The Americas, which was held today at Austin in Texas. The Ducati Team’s Italian rider, who started from row 3, scrapped with Zarco and Crutchlow for much of the 20-lap race, and after the latter crashed out, he attacked the Frenchman on lap 17 to take the chequered…
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AMA Legends & Champions Weekend Celebrates Motorcycling’s Best Dec. 7-9

Columbus, Ohio, event includes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, AMA Championship Banquet and AMA Congress PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association will celebrate the past, honor the present and build for the future at the 2018 AMA Legends & Champions Weekend, Dec. 7-9, at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris in Columbus, Ohio. AMA Legends & Champions Weekend honors history's motorcycling legends and today's amateur champions. It also includes the annual AMA Congress, where AMA Competition Commission members debate and vote on the rules governing amateur motorcycle racing in the United States. "Not since the last AMA Legends & Champions…
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Red Bull KTM to go Racing with American Flat Track in 2019

Muirrieta, California. (April 21, 2018) – Building upon its racing success in the off-road and motocross segments, as well as the continued commitment to American Road Racing at the junior level, KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce its plan to go racing in the 2019 American Flat Track Championship. KTM has appointed former HMC KTM Factory Superbike racer and Brand Ambassador Chris Fillmore as the new Flat Track and Road Racing Team Manager to oversee its racing efforts in the U.S. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport. At its core, it’s a highly competitive, adrenaline-fueled motorsport featuring specialized motorcycles…
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FREEDOM FROM CUBICLES AND COFFEE RUNS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Global #FindYourFreedom Internship Offers College Students, Recent Grads Cash, Riding Lessons, and a Motorcycle to Hit the Road this Summer MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2018) – No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime. Instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson’s Riding Academy. Upon successful completion, they’ll receive the keys to their very own Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the mission of sharing…
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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team on the podium in Race 1 at Aragon with Chaz Davies (2nd), 4th place for Melandri

After a positive start to its campaign in Friday's free-practice, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took yet another podium with Chaz Davies in Race 1 at Aragon (Spain), home of the third round of the 2018 WorldSBK championship. The Welshman, who started from 11th position due to a crash during Superpole, showed his character by storming back through the field – twice, due to a restart – until he reached the leading group, then defended second position under the checkered flag. Marco Melandri rode another solid race, in which he registered the fastest lap after taking pole position. The…
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Charlotte’s Webb 10-year Anniversary Party Ride Update

Charlotte's Webb Loop Ride (63.4 mi - 1 hr 14 min) Sunday, May 6 Starting at Charlottes Web Head east on FL-64 E (4.8 mi) Turn right onto US-17 S (0.5 mi) Turn left onto FL-66 E (14.2 mi) Turn right onto Crewsville Rd (8.8 mi) Turn right to stay on Crewsville Rd (0.5 mi) Turn left onto Sweetwater Rd (5.8 mi) Turn left onto US-17 (8.2 mi) Turn right onto 102nd St/NE Brownville St (2.7 mi) Continue onto 104th St/NW Brownsville St (1.5 mi) Turn right onto Co Rd 661 (2.6 mi) Continue onto Hardee County 663 N/Mosley Rd…
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Top Dawg Electronics Announces the release of The MOTOPROCAM DUAL WIFI CAM for Motorcycles

Top Dawg Electronics Announces the release of The MOTOPROCAM DUAL WIFI CAM for Motorcycles     Austin, TX – Locally owned Top Dawg Electronics announced today that it will be releasing the latest technology in motorcycle camera systems. President and CEO Jared Jolly expects this dual camera system to revolutionize the safety of motorcyclists and disrupt the Moto Vloging world. The Moto Pro system will deliver high-quality videos for either day or night time riding. The MotoPro system has dual 1080 front and back cameras that have G-Sensor capability which freezes videos from continuous loop to record accidents, so now…
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AMA Land Speed Grand Championship scheduled for August

Iconic event slated to return to Bonneville Speedway PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Land Speed Grand Championship returns to the Bonneville Speedway near Wendover, Utah, on Aug. 25-30, offering ambitious competitors a shot at setting world records and capturing AMA National No. 1 plates. Also known as the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, the event features both American and international amateur land speed racing competitors vying for Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme records. The AMA is the FIM National Federation for the United States. "The AMA Land Speed Grand Championship is renowned for producing both exciting racing and new world records," said…
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COOLBETH & KLOCK WERKS SCORE PODIUM IN FIRST COMBINED EFFORT

(Mitchell, SD) April 2018 – Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Nila Racing, and Columbia Avionics stepped up to the podium with a second-place finish during Sunday’s rain-delayed race at Dixie Speedway in Atlanta. Joined by new sponsor Klock Werks, of Mitchell, SD, it was a near-perfect outing for the #2 rider as he led the pole Saturday. After qualifying first in challenging slick conditions, Coolbeth took the second spot from challengers Jeffrey Carver Jr. and Jarod Vanderkooi. Sunday’s runner-up result, combined with his Daytona TT eighth-place ride, moves Coolbeth into second in the early-season point standings. Even after his announcement that this…
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S&S Cycle Supports American Flat Track’s NBCSN Broadcasts in Addition to Posting Contingency Offerings

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 11, 2018) – Following a season of significant success, where support of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew helped garner a 1-2-3 season finish in AFT’s premier class in 2017, S&S Cycle has pledged additional backing to American Flat Track and its 2018 championship series. As the legendary V-Twin performance company celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, S&S has not only renewed its partnership with the Indian Wrecking Crew and reigning champion Jared Mees (who won the AFT season-opener at Daytona as well as round number two in Atlanta on April 7), but will back American Flat…
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