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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
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.
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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Powersports DEALER Seminars Set for First Two Days at AIMExpo

Published on May 20, 2016 under Blog
Powersports DEALER Seminars Set for First Two Days at AIMExpo
Popular annual series of educational classes for dealers returns as Powersports DEALER Seminars presented by Powersports Business IRVINE, Calif. (May 17, 2016) – Powersports Business and the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), in conjunction with the Motorcycle Industry Council, announced today that the highly regarded educational sessions for powersports dealers held during the industry’s largest trade show will return again for 2016 with a clarifying name change. Powersports DEALER Seminars presented by Powersports Business once again will be held on the first two days of AIMExpo, Thursday and Friday, October 13-14. The lineup of 2016 presenters and classes will be…
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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
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
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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Highway to Heal “The Slow Ride Home”

Published on May 18, 2016 under Blog
Highway to Heal “The Slow Ride Home”
Highway to Heal "The Slow Ride Home" Riding Across America to Help children in Distress 3700 Miles in 11 Days ... on Scooters http://highwaytohealride.com/ When we tell people that we’re riding scooters across America the first question we get asked is “why”? The answer is always the same—because it’s awesome. But with great awesomeness comes great responsibility, and we are proud to have teamed up with The Moyer Foundation to raise awareness and funds for their mission to help children in distress through Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa. But believe it or not, it’s not easy to be a badass…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ASKS “WHY BICYCLE SHARE WHEN YOU CAN MOTORCYCLE OWN?”

Published on May 18, 2016 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ASKS “WHY BICYCLE SHARE WHEN YOU CAN MOTORCYCLE OWN?”
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ASKS “WHY BICYCLE SHARE WHEN YOU CAN MOTORCYCLE OWN?” Riders Can Own a New Roadster Motorcycle for $7 a Day   MILWAUKEE (May 18, 2016) – For less than seven bucks a day*, Americans can own a new Dark Custom™ Harley-Davidson® Roadster™ motorcycle. To bring $7-a-day to life, Harley-Davidson created its first-ever free motorcycle-share pop up so everyone (at least through Friday) can test ride a new motorcycle and feel the difference of the nimble Roadster’s air-cooled 1200cc V-Twin engine in urban environments.   “We borrowed the popular bicycle share concept for a few days to showcase how folks…
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Spark on the Podium with Khairuddin in Sepang

Published on May 18, 2016 under Blog
Spark on the Podium with Khairuddin in Sepang
Spark on the Podium with Khairuddin in Sepang Fantastic 2nd place for the Malaysian rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin who leads a spectacular race in front of his fans. Zulfahmi starts well since qualifying and leads the first 10 laps of the race. Badovini  overtakes him and he tries tenaciously to regain the 1st position, he finally ends in 2nd position  for only 5’’. A triumph for him team Orelac Racing VerdNatura. Team GoEleven riders start well but Jezek is hit by a motorcycle during the first lap and looses important positions. Given the rainy conditions Gamarino (11th) sets a race without…
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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
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
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
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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