The 2016 AMA Fast Brain Award, which recognizes a young racer whose motorcycling talents are matched by classroom performance, will be presented on July 6 at the conclusion of the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill. The AMA Fast Brain award is funded by contributions from AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bill Werner of Bill Werner Racing, Zanotti Racing’s Dave Zanotti, AMA Life Member Stan Simpson, Tom Seymour…
Read MoreDeadline Extended for AMA Dirt Track
Online entry for the Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., has been extended through June 28. Pre-entry is $70 per class/per event. After June 28, only onsite registration will be available at $80 per class/per event. To register online, visit secure.tracksideonlineresults.com. “The Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is the premier event for amateur dirt track racing in the United States,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “We’re hoping…
Read MoreVintage Motorcycle Race at Ashland Fairgrounds
Motorcycle racers on vintage machines dating to the 1940s will display their skills as they continue their quest for the coveted AMA National No. 1 plate during a half-mile event July 9at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The race, sponsored by AMA Business Member Nationwide Insurance, is Round 10 of the 14-round AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship and is a featured event during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10,…
Read MorePetition Against E15 Fuel Deadline July 11th
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…
Read MoreAMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington
Six premier custom motorcycle builders will provide a modern touch to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, as they display some of their best designs along Builders’ Row at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 8-10. “These bikes will showcase innovation, attention to detail and amazing creativity,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “Every motorcyclist is going to want to visit Builders’ Row during this event. To have this…
Read MoreThunder in the Valley First FIM Sanctioned Rally
The Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally in Johnstown, Pa., has become the first U.S. rally to be sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme North America. The 19-year-old rally features concerts, motorcycle demo rides, bike parades, guided rides, an AMA-sanctioned National Gypsy Tour, the American Motor Drome Wall of Death, Ill Conduct Harley-Davidson stunt team, vendors and more. FIM North America is one of six Continental Unions recognized by…
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