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AMA CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET HONORS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Published on January 23, 2013 under Motorcycle News
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association honored the accomplishments of hundreds of AMA champions from all motorcycle racing disciplines on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Aladdin Event & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The banquet celebrated the 2012 racing season and announced the recipients of a number of special awards that recognize the best of the best. Speaking at the banquet, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman thanked all AMA competitors for their contributions to the sport of motorcycling and congratulated them on an unforgettable year. "You are here tonight because you are among the best motorcycle and all-terrain…
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CORBIN INTRODUCES DUAL SPORT SADDLE FOR HONDA CRF250L

Published on January 22, 2013 under Born To Ride
Hollister, CA- Corbin’ design wizards engineered the perfect saddle for Honda's do-it-all 250L. This new Dual Sport saddle combines the functionality of an off-road seat with the comfort of ergonomic design. It’s perfect for dirt, trail and street with Corbin’s cool eye appealing styling. Corbin used their high-density Comfort Cell foam which retains resiliency and doesn't crush down like the stock foam so they could build a lower seating platform. This provides better ground reach and a balanced riding position. For the off-road enthusiast, Corbin left enough nose to allow riders to slide up the tank and get through the…
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Military & Motorcycles_January 18, 2013

Published on January 18, 2013 under Born To Ride
Check Books and Budgets A couple of days ago I watched my wife go through banks statements and our checkbook to make sure they were in agreement and balanced. As a young married couple my wife was more than happy to explain the ‘facts of life’ to me regarding a budget and balancing check books. Thankfully, I understood the process and we have a couple of dollars to the good.   If you’re wondering where this is going, here it is. The Federal Budget, which has not been passed in over three years—even though it is mandated by law.  …
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2013 IFZ/MSF INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA

Published on January 17, 2013 under Born To Ride
Variety of Motorcycle Safety Presentations to be Considered for October Event IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2013 – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, along with its co-sponsor, the ifz (Institute for Motorcycle Safety), located in Essen, Germany, has issued an official call for papers to be considered for presentation at the upcoming International Motorcycle Safety Conference, titled “The Human Element: The Way Forward.” The U.S.-based safety conference will be held Oct. 16 – 17, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the debut of the American International Motorcycle Expo. Interested presenters should submit abstracts of their…
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SCOTT RUSSELL TO HEADLINE AMA MHOF

Published on January 16, 2013 under Born To Ride
'Mr. Daytona' Scott Russell to headline AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, during Bike Week  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that "Mr. Daytona" -- five-time Daytona 200 winner Scott Russell -- will be the featured guest at its annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, on Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:00 a.m., at the Daytona 500 Club on the infield at Daytona International Speedway. Taking place during 2013 Daytona Bike Week, the fundraising breakfast will feature a live interview with Scott Russell…
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STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP® WELCOMES COUNTRY ROCKER BRANTLEY GILBERT

Published on January 15, 2013 under Born To Ride
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Welcomes Country Rocker Brantley Gilbert To The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™     Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota (January 2012) - The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes country rock sensation Brantley Gilbert to their annual musical festival on August 2-11, 2013 during Sturgis motorcycle rally. Brantley Gilbert is set to ignite Buffalo Chip campers and concert attendees with an energized stage show during The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™.  Brantley Gilbert joins Toby Keith and ZZ Top as the first of a growing list of artists announced to the 2013 concert line up during the motorcycle rally…
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AMA YOUTH HARE & HOUND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Published on January 15, 2013 under Born To Ride
  AMA Youth Hare & Hound National Championship Series will Award National Titles to Youth Desert Racers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- An exciting new off-road racing series sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association will recognize the best youth desert racers in America in 2013. The AMA Youth Hare & Hound National Championship Series will follow the AMA FMF/GPR Hare & Hound National Championship Series and feature nine rounds across California, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. "We're pleased to work with the National Hare & Hound Association on the new youth national championship series, giving our youngest desert racers an opportunity to compete…
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AMA VINTAGE DIRT TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Published on January 14, 2013 under Born To Ride
  AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off during Bike Week PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off its 2013 season on March 9 in Savannah, Ga. The popular series features period-correct vintage dirt-track motorcycles and exciting handlebar-to-handlebar racing action. "The American Motorcyclist Association has a long and rich history in dirt-track racing, dating to the original factory Class-A competition in the 1920s," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "When the Class-C production-based format made its debut, the sport's popularity grew, laying the foundation for modern competition. We're excited to continue…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JANUARY 11, 2013

Published on January 11, 2013 under Born To Ride
In the Coming Weeks In the coming weeks there will be entertainment for all ages at the Manatee County Fair. Having been an Associate Fair Director for a few years, I had the opportunity to deal with the stage entertainment, which the fair has presented. On January, the 18 a very well known singer who has come out of retirement at the request of his fans will be center stage at 8 PM. This man is known to the world as Don Williams the ‘Gentle Giant’ (don-williams.com) will give us a show to remember for years to come. Don had been…
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CORBIN ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL RIDER APPRECIATION DAY

Published on January 11, 2013 under Born To Ride
Hollister Rally Approved…Corbin Announces 4th Annual Rider Appreciation Day Hollister, CA- On Monday, January 7, the Hollister City Council unanimously and enthusiastically voted to bring back the world renowned Fourth of July motorcycle rally for the 2013 season. The re-born event, which has been on hold since 2009, is set to take place on July 5th & 6th. Mike Corbin, among many others, was instrumental in bringing this rally back. Corbin is planning their 4th Annual Rider Appreciation Day during the same time as the rally.   The American Biker image was born in Hollister Fourth of July weekend in…
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DAYTONA BIKE WEEK TO FEATURE AMA AMATEUR DIRT-TRACK RACING

Published on January 10, 2013 under Born To Ride
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- One of the biggest weekends in motorcycling -- Daytona Bike Week -- will include several opportunities for AMA amateur dirt-track racers to compete in half-mile and short-track events, including the Daytona Flat Track limestone oval, March 8-12 in Georgia and Florida. In addition to events in the AMA All-Star Flat Track National Championship Series, the week will feature AMA Amateur Dirt-Track Holeshot races and rounds of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series. In all, youth, vet/senior, the next generation's stars and vintage racers will line up to compete during one of amateur dirt track's biggest…
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SW FLORIDA MYOSITIS SUPPORT GROUP

Published on January 9, 2013 under Born To Ride
Research has found that people who receive support from a social network cope better, feel more in control, and have better outcomes than those who are isolated. The next meeting of the SW FL Support group for people with the rare autoimmune muscle disease: myositis is Saturday, February 2, 2013.10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. People with myositis or those interested in learning more about it are invited to attend. The meeting will be at MixonFruitFarmConferenceCenter, 2525 27th St. E.; Bradenton, FL. 34208. RSVP to Marianne at Marianne.moyer@verizon.net . There are about 50,000 people in theUSwith this disease called “myositis”. On…
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MILITARY EFFORTS TO EXPAND BASE INTO JOHNSON VALLEY HIT SNAG

Published on January 8, 2013 under Born To Ride
Military Efforts to Expand Base Into California's Johnson Valley Off-highway Vehicle Riding Area Hit Snag PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. military can't spend a dime on expanding a Marine base into the popular Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle riding area in California until the Navy files a report on off-highway riding with Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. On Jan. 2, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310), triggering a hold on spending and a 90-day deadline for the military to report to Congress on how its proposed expansion of a Marine…
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