AMA urges motorists to use increased caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 3, 2024) — As more riders return to the open road, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to look for motorcycles and extend courtesy to their two-wheeled counterparts this Motorcycle Awareness Month. May heralds the unofficial start of the summer travel season, and this annual campaign aims to increase awareness and advocate for enhanced safety measures that improve motorcyclist safety nationwide. “The safety and increased awareness of motorcyclists on the road is one of our p ..read more

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Toledo Trail Riders step up to improve safety at local state forest APV area April 30, 2024 (This story appeared in the May 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Unlike in the comics, no caped crusader — accompanied by a “Holy Toledo” quipping sidekick — swooped in to save the day when tragedy struck the Maumee State Forest All Purpose Vehicle area near Toledo, Ohio…so Matt Bucher felt called to step up. Bucher, who grew up riding in the Maumee State Forest, started the Toledo Trail Riders to help better the forest’s public riding area after his dad witnessed the deaths o ..read more

Jett Lawrence extends 2024 AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with wire-to-wire win in Philadelphia As the 2024 AMA Supercross season starts to wind down, the 450SX title race might finally have a victor emerging. After breaking a tie in the overall 450SX class standings with a first-place finish in Nashville last week, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence tightened his grip on the class with another dominant display at Philadelphia AMA Supercross on Saturday, April 27. With the win, Lawrence rose to 311 points on the season, leading second-place Cooper Webb of Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing by 12 p ..read more

Discounted registration available for racers interested in competing at weeklong event in Du Quoin, Ill. PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially opened pre-registration for the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will run June 30-July 6 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. With a wide range of flat track racing in multiple classes available during the weeklong event, those interested in competing can pre-register at msreg.com/2024amaftgc. “The prestigious Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is ..read more

Calls on DOT Secretary Buttigieg to stand with motorcyclists to prevent further loss of life PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 26, 2024) — In the wake of the most recent tragedy involving a fatal collision between a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode and a motorcyclist in Washington state, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) The post American Motorcyclist Association Urges DOT to Act on Automated Driver System Regulations Following Tragic Collision appeared first on American Motorcyclist Association ..read more

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — State Farm® is the official insurance partner of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, which runs July 26-28 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “We can’t wait to join motorcycle enthusiasts at the AMA at Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Michael The post State Farm® Proudly Supports Motorcycle Enthusiasts at the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Yamaha appeared first on American Motorcyclist Association ..read more

Lawrence reclaims 2024 AMA Supercross 450SX class lead with a stellar win in Nashville After relinquishing sole control of the 2024 AMA Supercross championship lead with a trio of mixed results in recent weeks, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence returned to the top of the podium in Nashville. The victory The post Music City Masterpiece appeared first on American Motorcyclist Association ..read more

Receive a GNCC Poker Chip Towards Money Off in 2024 Information from a Grand National Cross Country Series Press Release MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 22, 2024) – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is excited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The post Progressive GNCC Racing Days at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame appeared first on American Motorcyclist Association ..read more

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 22, 2024) — Legendary motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will occur July 26-28, 2024, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days carries extra weight this year with it being The post Yamaha To Be Presenting Sponsor of 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days appeared first on American Motorcyclist Association ..read more