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KEY U.S. LAWMAKER OPPOSES NAVY TAKEOVER OF CALIFORNIA’S JOHNSON VALLEY RIDING AREA

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- In a blow to U.S. Navy efforts to expand a military base into the popular Johnson Valley off-highway vehicle riding area in Southern California, a key federal lawmaker is offering a proposal to block the effort, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The Department of the Navy wants to expand a Marine Corps base at Twentynine Palms, Calif., into Johnson Valley. But U.S. Rep. Paul Cook (R-Calif.), who represents the area, said on April 19 that he would offer a proposal to designate Johnson Valley as a national off-highway vehicle recreation area, protecting it from a Navy…
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EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY FOR MOTORCYCLISTS

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- As conservation takes center stage on April 22, 2013 for Earth Day, the American Motorcyclist Association salutes motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders nationwide who do volunteer work on public land. The AMA also salutes street riders, noting there are many environmental benefits to commuting and traveling on a motorcycle or scooter. "For motorcyclists, every day is Earth Day," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Off-highway riders enjoy the outdoors and respect the land, sometimes even carrying out other people's trash from remote areas. Street riders -- whether on a motorcycle or a scooter -- have…
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E15 FUEL SAFETY IS THE THEME OF AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION’S FREEDOM FRIDAY, APRIL 19

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A "Fuel for Thought" lobbying day to educate federal lawmakers about the need for independent research into the possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycle engines is the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association's "Freedom Friday" on April 19.   The AMA "Fuel for Thought" lobbying day will be held Wednesday, June 19, in Washington, D.C. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hasn't approved its use in motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles. The EPA has approved its use in 2001-and-new light-duty vehicles,…
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AMA AMATEUR DIRT-TRACK COMPETITORS

  To: AMA amateur dirt-track competitors   From: AMA   Date: April 11, 2013   Re: Directional dirt-track tire mounting The American Motorcyclist Association reminds all participants in AMA-sanctioned dirt-track competition to be aware of manufacturer-recommended directional tire-mounting procedures. Many tire manufacturers intend for their tires to be mounted in a specific direction for both safety and performance.   Participants in AMA-sanctioned dirt-track competition who are unsure if their motorcycle's tires are mounted in the proper direction should contact their tire manufacturer before operating the motorcycle.   About the American Motorcyclist Association Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit…
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WHEELS ARE TURNING IN AMA GO RIDE MONTH

  Go Ride Together is the Theme for Week Two PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Go Ride Together! week, sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, launches today during the second week of AMA Go Ride! Month. AMA Go Ride Together! week showcases the fun of riding with family, friends and co-workers, including AMA clubs and the online motorcycle community. Throughout AMA Go Ride! Month, the AMA is providing motorcyclists nationwide with information, entertainment, contests, prizes from Helmet House, Shoei, HelmetLok and Bikebandit.com. For details, be sure to visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/goride and the AMA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist. Riders looking to ride together…
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FREEDOM FRIDAY FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE BIAS AGAINST MOTORCYCLISTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- As part of AMA Go Ride! Month, the American Motorcyclist Association has designated each Friday in April as a "Freedom Friday" to raise awareness about issues that threaten motorcycling freedoms. AMA members can take part in a photo contest related to the issue and win prizes. Kicking off on Friday, April 5, will be a weeklong focus on health-insurance discrimination. The issue is one of the most important to AMA members, according to Danielle Fowles, AMA grassroots coordinator. "With the current U.S. economic situation, we are hearing of more employers refusing to pay for health care for…
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AMA AND HUSQVARNA ANNOUNCE WINNER OF HUSQVARNA TE449 IN 2012 AMA HUSQVARNA NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDING SERIES

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association member Chris Latham of Greencastle, Ind., has one more reason to hit the trails this year. The 46-year-old Latham won the grand prize for participating in the 2012 AMA Husqvarna National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series: a 2013 Husqvarna TE449 from series sponsor Husqvarna North America. The annual AMA prize drawing, conducted by the independent auditing and accounting firm of Plante & Moran of Columbus, Ohio, included participants in all events on the national dual-sport calendar. "This is awesome! I never dreamed that I would win anything like this," said Latham, who was entered…
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AMA MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL BENEFITS AT THE RED BULL GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA members attending the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas on April 19-21 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, will receive special member benefits at the race. AMA members who call the Circuit of The Americas' hotline at (512) 301-6600 and purchase the AMA ticket package and give their AMA number will receive half-price VIP motorcycle parking, and a special pit walk Friday, April 19, at no additional charge. The track will email pit walk details to qualifying ticket holders. Circuit of The Americas' Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said it was…
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CORRECTED: FMF CALIFORNIA CLASSIC FEATURES SPRING BREAK MOTOCROSS AT ITS BEST

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Amateur motocross racers in Southern California will have a spring break to remember this April 4-7. Hesperia's Competitive Edge Motocross Park will host the first FMF California Classic, an AMA-sanctioned event that will establish a tradition for great racing, excellent track conditions and top-level talent. "With amazing weather, great track conditions and a welcoming atmosphere, Southern California offers some of the best motocross racing in the country, and springtime is one of the best times of the year to race here," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "We expect a large crowd at the AMA-sanctioned FMF…
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FMF CALIFORNIA CLASSIC FEATURES SPRING BREAK MOTOCROSS AT ITS BEST

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Amateur motocross racers in Southern California will have a spring break to remember this April 5-7. Hesperia's Competitive Edge Motocross Park will host the first FMF California Classic, an AMA-sanctioned event that will establish a tradition for great racing, excellent track conditions and top-level talent.  "With amazing weather, great track conditions and a welcoming atmosphere, Southern California offers some of the best motocross racing in the country, and springtime is one of the best times of the year to race here," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "We expect a large crowd at the AMA-sanctioned FMF…
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YAMAHA AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST AT DAYTONA, PRESENTED BY MOTUL, SUCCEEDS THANKS TO SUPPORTERS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame thanks its supporters, sponsors and "Mr. Daytona" himself, Scott Russell, for helping make the 25th Annual Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, a successful fundraising event. Russell, who has won the Daytona 200 five times, was the featured speaker at the event. "The history of American motorcycling is rich with great stories and fascinating moments, and Scott Russell has contributed more than his fair share to that heritage," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which directs the AMA Motorcycle Hall…
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APRIL IS AMA GO RIDE MONTH

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcyclists everywhere will celebrate the thrill of riding during "AMA Go Ride! Month" in April. Sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, AMA Go Ride! Month encourages AMA members and riders nationwide to renew their passion for riding in the dirt and on the street. "Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or onto the track or trail to launch the new riding season," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "AMA Go Ride! Month is our time to revel in the culture of motorcycling with our family and friends, and to experience once again…
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NEW AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT FEATURES MOTORCYCLE ART

 n PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than two dozen artists are celebrating the spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling through fine art in a new exhibit at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, titled "2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition." The exhibit, which begins in late March, includes art created by mixed-media specialists, photographers, sculptors, painters, illustrators, jewelers and potters. They're showcasing some of their finest pieces in what promises to be one of the most heart-stirring and captivating exhibits of motorcycling-related art in the nation. "Writer Thomas Merton said, 'Art enables us to find ourselves…
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DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK FEATURES FULL SLATE OF TWO-WHEELED FUN

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- On Jan. 24, 1937, the first running of the Daytona 200 took place on the hard sand of Daytona Beach, Fla. Since that race, won by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ed Kretz of Monterey Park, Calif., the annual event has grown into a motorcycling mecca, packed full of racing and recreational riding events. This year, AMA-sanctioned events will be among the most popular Bike Week attractions, from amateur dirt-track racing to an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame celebration to AMA Supercross on the infield of Daytona International Speedway. "Daytona Beach in early March is all things…
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2013 AMA AWARDS ACKNOWLEDGE OUTSTANDING MOTORCYCLISTS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce six national awards that recognize meritorious contributions to the world of motorcycling. The AMA Board of Directors adopted the selections unanimously at its recent meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 16. For 2013, motorcycling advocate Andy Goldfine -- founder of Aerostich/RiderWearHouse and inspiration for the annual worldwide "Ride to Work Day" -- was selected to receive the prestigious AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award. Other 2013 award recipients include: AMA Bessie Stringfield Award, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer; AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award, John English and Leff Moore…
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AMA MID AMERICA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES KICKS OFF APRIL 13

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Some of the most thrilling woods racing in the country will kick off on April 13 as the AMA Mid America XC National Championship Series gets under way in Madison, Ind. The 10-round hare scrambles series features a wide range of challenging venues that test riders' skills on everything from high-speed courses to tight single-track trail. The series, which launched in 2010, continues to grow and flourish, attracting more AMA members every year. It is promoted by Mike Gibbs and Mid America XC in Monrovia, Ind. The full schedule is at www.themaxc.com. "Mike and his crew continue…
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