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ZERO MOTORCYCLES RETURNS AS RING SPONSOR FOR 2013 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Zero Motorcycles, manufacturer of American-made electric motorcycles, is the official ring sponsor for the 2013 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Green Valley Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The prestigious AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame ring is a symbol of the significant contributions made by an inductee to the sport, business and lifestyle of motorcycling. The gold ring, which is created exclusively for the Hall of Fame, bears the institution's logo, the "Glory Days" design and the name of the inductee. The rings will be presented…
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CARMICHAEL, HAMEL, MCDONALD, RENFROW AND TRAYNORS COMPOSE AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- With voting completed for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013, the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the inductees who will be formally elevated to the Hall of Fame: multi-time AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, multi-time desert racing champion Danny Hamel, K&N co-founder Norm McDonald, multi-time roadracing champion Randy Renfrow and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation founders Mike and Dianne Traynor. "The Greatest of All Time, an AMA and Baja racing standout, a well-known industry business veteran, a multi-talented AMA roadracer and a visionary couple of motorcyclists who started the…
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RICKY CARMICHAEL, MIKE AND DIANNE TRAYNOR, NORM MCDONALD AND 12 OTHERS ARE NOMINEES FOR THE AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A dominant AMA Supercross and motocross champion nicknamed "The GOAT" (The Greatest Of All Time), a pair of riders who helped raise tens of millions of dollars in search of the cause of and cure for pediatric brain tumors, and a founder of one of the aftermarket's most recognizable brands are among the motorcyclists who are on the 2013 ballot for possible elevation to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Multi-time AMA champion Ricky Carmichael, the Ride for Kids' Mike and Dianne Traynor, and K&N co-founder Norm McDonald are among the nominees on the 2013 AMA Motorcycle…
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TORSTEN HALLMAN TO BE HONORED AS AN AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME LEGEND

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Torsten Hallman was instrumental in the introduction of motocross to America, and on Friday, Oct. 18, he will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Hallman, an existing Hall of Famer, will be recognized alongside the class of 2013 as part of the AMA Legends Weekend, hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association, on Oct. 18-19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. "Torsten's prominence, since the early days of motocross in the USA, has never faded," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which…
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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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SCOTT RUSSELL TO HEADLINE AMA MHOF

'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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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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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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KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. SUPPORTS 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has joined the growing list of companies honoring the 2012 inductees of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Kawasaki is the dinner sponsor for the induction ceremony. The gala event will officially welcome the class of 2012: off-road racing champion Ty Davis, who won Kawasaki's first AMA National Enduro Championship; the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; roadracing world championship tuner Nobby Clark; 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis; pioneering female motocrosser Sue Fish;…
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PERRY KING TO EMCEE 2012 AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Stage, television and film star and longtime motorcyclist Perry King will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. "Some of the most wonderful people I've known have been motorcyclists -- whether weekend enthusiasts or world-caliber competitors," said King, a member of the AMA Board of Directors. "It is my honor to pay tribute to some of motorcycling's best and brightest as the emcee of the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of…
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DEREK ‘NOBBY’ CLARK INDUCTED INTO AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME

  Prolific world championship winning tuner Derek 'Nobby' Clark inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the third member of the induction class of 2012. World championship tuner Derek "Nobby" Clark, whose bikes claimed 17 FIM world titles in multiple displacements from the 1960s through 1980, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-17. "I first saw Nobby Clark in 1967 at the Grand Prix of…
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SUE FISH STANDS TALL AMONG ALL COMPETITORS

Pioneering female motocross racer Sue Fish to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the second member of the induction class of 2012. Pioneering female motocross racer Sue Fish, the 1976 and 1977 Women's National Motocross Champion, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-17. "Sue Fish stands tall among all competitors for making a difference in motorcycling as an early pioneer in motocross, and…
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INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES TO HELP PROMOTE AND PROTECT MOTORCYCLING’S HERITAGE

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Supporters Invited to Participate in My Hall of Fame Project PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame has introduced a new way for individuals and companies to help promote and protect motorcycling's heritage: My Hall of Fame. "The idea is simple," said AMA Director of Operations and Hall of Famer Jack Penton. "For a small donation, your photo can hang on the wall of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame museum entrance foyer during the campaign year. The image you put in that space can be a photo of you, your…
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