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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency May no Longer Require Minimum Gas Purchase at Certain Pumps

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is apparently scrapping its requirement that all consumers buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps that dispense the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA first revealed its minimum-purchase requirement to the AMA in a letter dated Aug. 1, responding to AMA concerns that E15 -- a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume -- could be put in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle gas tanks inadvertently when consumers used blender pumps. A blender pump dispenses different fuel blends through…
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AMA Supercross App Offers Direct Connection to World’s Coolest Indoor Motorsport

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Staying connected to the most-thrilling indoor motorsport on Earth is now easier than ever, thanks to a new AMA Supercross app for Apple and Android smartphones. The app includes live timing and scoring, series news and historical results, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. "AMA Supercross fans accept no less than full-throttle action on the track, so it only makes sense that they'll want up-to-the-second data when they turn to their smartphones," said AMA Director of Supercross Kevin Crowther. "While live and in-person is always the best way to experience AMA Supercross, the AMA Supercross app delivers all…
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American Motorcyclist Association Introduces National Advancement System for Off-road Competition

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Participants in American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned off-road races will soon have greater assurance that their competition is properly classified. For 2013, the AMA is rolling out a nationwide program to advance C- and B-class riders across similar off-road disciplines. "The time has come for a standardized, nationwide advancement process for AMA-sanctioned off-road competition," said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. "Racers should be provided with an accurate gauge to measure their skills relative to their fellow competitors. They deserve professional and consistent class rankings, and nationwide off-road advancement is an important part of that." Modeled after the existing B-to-A…
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AMA East Hare Scrambles Championship Series Adds Round, Doubleheader

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- There is good news for woods racers in the eastern United States looking for more ways to earn points toward an AMA No. 1 plate. The AMA has added one round and expanded another to a doubleheader format for youth classes in the 2013 AMA East Hare Scrambles Championship Series. Round one of the series in Wedgefield, S.C., now features youth competition on both Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. Amateur classes will compete on Jan. 27 only. In addition, round four of the series is now scheduled for April 14 in Arrington, Va. "Interest in AMA-sanctioned hare…
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AMA Members Enjoy Exclusive Discount on Race Tech Suspension for the Track and the Street

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce a new member discount with partner Race Tech -- an exclusive 15 percent discount on Race Tech suspension components, including springs, Gold Valve kits, shocks and more for competition and street motorcycles of all kinds. "Race Tech has long been known for quality suspension components and knowledgeable support in the racing and high-performance realms, and for many years now they've been a major player on the street side, as well -- particularly with the touring and Harley-Davidson segments," said Grant Parsons, the AMA's director of marketing and communications.…
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AMA’s Robert Rasor re-elected to FIM Board of Directors

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association Director of International Affairs Robert Rasor has been re-elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the international governing body for motorcycle sport and touring. Rasor also serves as the appointed vice president of the FIM. "It is gratifying to be recognized for contributions to the motorcycling community by FIM national federations from around the world," Rasor said. "I am honored to be in a position to continue serving motorcycling as the member of the FIM Board of Directors and to ensure that the interests of…
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American Motorcyclist Association Announces 2012 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association announced today its AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: AMA member and president of KTM North America Jon-Erik Burleson. Awarded annually, the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year designation recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling community in the previous 12 months. "Jon-Erik's innovation and leadership have positioned his company to take full advantage of what could only be described as a challenging environment in the motorcycle industry-an industry that is fighting back from its worst downturn in history," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "It…
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AMA Ice Race Grand Championships Kick off 2013

AMA Ice Race Grand Championships Kick off 2013 National Championship Racing   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association will crown the first amateur champions of 2013 at the Feb. 9-10 AMA Ice Race Grand Championships. This event, promoted by North American Action Sports LLC, will take place at the Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, Mich. "The winter season is no reason for racers to shut down," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "In fact, this is when some of the most hard-core racers on the planet converge on the Ice Race Grand Championships. Once again, we're excited to…
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Championship Schedule Announced for Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

    2013 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedule Announced for Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association, in partnership with MX Sports, is pleased to announce the 2013 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule that will be the first steps to the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at the Loretta Lynn Ranch on July 28-Aug. 3 in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. "It's every amateur motocross racer's dream to win an AMA national No. 1 plate at Loretta Lynn's," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "Whether you are a returning superstar or…
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Inducts Seven Motorcycling Greats

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Presented by KTM, Inducts Seven Motorcycling Greats LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Seven historic figures took their places among motorcycling's greatest legends Friday, Nov. 16, at the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM. The ceremony is part of the American Motorcyclist Association Legends Weekend, powered by Paul Thede's Race Tech, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. Hosted by actor motorcyclist Perry King, the event honored the Hall of Fame Class of 2012: the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; world championship roadracing…
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Paul Thede’s Race Tech powers AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Paul Thede's Race Tech, innovative leaders in motorcycle suspension since 1984, will be the weekend sponsor for the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend, Powered by Paul Thede's Race Tech. The two-day event takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. "The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is very pleased to have Paul Thede and Race Tech come aboard to power the best weekend in motorcycling," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation. "Paul and his company have long been…
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American Motorcyclist Association Salutes Veterans

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association thanks American veterans the world over this Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, for their willingness to serve to protect and defend the United States and the American way of life.   "There has long been a special relationship between motorcyclists and veterans," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Today, on Veterans Day, we honor that relationship, and salute America's veterans for their devotion to serving our country." "The patriotism, dedication and valor of American servicemen and women is unmatched anywhere in world," Dingman said. "Our veterans have put their lives on…
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California Air Resources Board says E15 Ethanol-gas Blend Won’t Appear in California for ‘Years’

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The California Air Resources Board has told the American Motorcyclist Association that even if it approves the sale of the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend in California, the blend wouldn't appear in the market for several years. CARB made the comment in response to a letter from AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard, who expressed concern about potential misfueling of E15 into motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency hasn't approved its use in motorcycles or ATVs. To avoid misfueling, the…
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TUCKER ROCKY/BIKER’S CHOICE IS PRESENTING SPONSOR NOVEMBER 16

Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice is presenting sponsor of Malcolm Smith's AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends recognition PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Tucker Rocky/Biker's Choice, the U.S. distributor of well-known brands such as Answer, MSR, Firstgear, BikeMaster and Biker's Choice, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Malcolm Smith. Smith, a 1998 Hall of Fame inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the…
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BIKE WEEK RADIO SHOW COMING TO AMA LEGENDS WEEKEND

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Bike Week Radio Show, a weekly source for motorcycling news broadcast on San Diego's Sports Radio Leader XX1090 AM and at www.bikeweekradioshow.com, will be on location at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa during the Nov. 16-17 AMA Legends Weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Program hosts Broc Glover, Paul Carruthers and Bobby Wooldridge will be on stage during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 17, interviewing Hall of Famers, notable bike builders and presenters, and interacting with the audience. The following day, Bike Week Radio Show will broadcast live from Las…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS RECOGNITION FOR MERT LAWWILL

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Harley-Davidson, whose motorcycles helped write the history of American dirt-track racing, will be the presenting sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame's Legends recognition for Mert Lawwill. Lawwill, a 1998 inductee, will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year during the induction ceremony for the new class of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, existing members of the Hall of Fame are recognized as Legends. The 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are Lawwill,…
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