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All three Haydens in action this weekend at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
North American motorcycle road racing's premier trio of racing brothers, Tommy, Nicky and Roger Hayden, will be on the track this weekend at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Vespa USA and photog Clay Enos touring America
A coast-to-coast backroads journey on a Vespa GTS 300 Super reveals the benefits and beauty of life – and food - in the local lane.

Red Bud: LIVE on NBC Sports this Saturday @ 3:30 p.m.
As America celebrates Independence Day, the world's greatest motocrossers and the most prestigious motocross series on the planet come together again to provide racing on live TV.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Who's leading the points race?
Want to know who's in the running for an AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championship? Here's a points update from Du Quoin.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championship: July 2 half-mile results
Both groups ride the half-mile, making for a full day of action in Du Quoin on Thursday.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Everybody races the short track
It’s a monster day in Du Quoin, with all classes hitting the short-track for a full day of racing.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Kids rip on the half-mile
Want to know more about the action on the half-mile at Du Quoin? Click here!

Interview: Tommy Searle comes to America
We sit down with Grand Prix transplant Tommy Searle to find out what it's like to make the transition to the AMA national circuit.

Colin Edwards: "I think one of the easiest jobs in the world is to abuse your authority"
See what Yamaha’s MotoGP stars do between races.

InTERRAgation 9 with Rupert X: Privateer Levi Kilbarger
Rupert X pins down Ohio privateer Levi Kilbarger to get his take on life on the pro circuit.

AMA announces final teams for 2009 International Six Days Enduro
Timmy Weigand to replace injured Nathan Woods on Trophy Team. Women's Trophy Team, Junior Trophy Team and club team members announced.

Video: WORCS mid-season update
Check out this video with a summary of the season's first-half action from the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS).

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: July 1 half-mile results
The youth riders move to the half-mile on Wednesday. Here are the results.

Two class attack for Yamaha riders Bostrom and Hayes at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Ben Bostrom and Josh Hayes are scheduled to join their Graves Motorsports teammates Josh Herrin and Tommy Aquino in the AMA Daytona Sportbike class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this weekend.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: TT track action
What happens when you throw right-hand turns at racers used to usually turning left? More excitement! Check out the report from the TT at Du Quoin.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Horizon hopefuls get serious
Day 3 saw tons of action on the TT track, and a lot of that featured the riders going out for this year’s AMA Racing Dirt Track Horizon Award.

Tickets available for Daytona Supercross by Honda -- discount for AMA members
Tickets for the Daytona Supercross by Honda are now available. AMA members are eligible for a $5 discount on tickets.

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship reaches halfway point with July Fourth race at Red Bud
Chad Reed and Christophe Pourcel lead tight point battles.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: June 30 results from the TT
Youth riders, vintage and Pro Sport results from the TT race.

Same day coverage of AMA Pro Road Racing begins on SPEED this weekend
Coverage will include AMA Pro Road Racing portion of Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix weekend.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: June 29 results from the short track
Day 2 results from Du Quoin. Group 1 tears up the short track.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Short-track attack!
Youth, vintage and Pro Sport racers take to the short-track in Monday's action in Du Quoin, Ill.

Ducati heads to Colorado for AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell
Ducati, the latest addition to the demo ride lineup, will offer conference attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of its most popular models.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: June 28 results from the Magic Mile
Full results from Day 1 racing on Du Quoin's Magic Mile.

Video: Recap of Round 5 of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships
Fans in Lakewood saw a first-time winner in the 450 class, and a continuation of team dominance in the 250 class.

Lafferty closes the gap at Round 7 in National Enduro Championship
Mike Lafferty closed up the point gap on his Shock Doctor/KTM teammate and primary rival for the championship, Russell Bobbitt, with a win in Montana.

Schedule announced for 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship
The greatest indoor show on Earth announces its schedule for 2010.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Racers rail on the Magic Mile
Racing kicked off with action on Du Quoin's world-famous Magic Mile, and it proved just as exciting as expected with many racers giving notice that they have the speed to run up front this year.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships: Kicking off in Du Quoin
The AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships are going down in Du Quoin, Ill., this week. Racers are competing on the Mile, the half-mile, the short track and the TT course for Grand Championship honors and AMA Racing No. 1 plates.

AMA Racing WORCS Bike Week will feature WORCS rounds, hare scrambles, grand prix racing and X-cross
If you've ever come away from a race weekend still craving track time, then the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) has a week in store for you: AMA Racing WORCS Bike Week, set for Aug. 1-9 at Straddleline ORV Park just north of Elma, Wash.

2009 AMA Amateur Racing Champions Banquet heads to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Event will kick off celebratory weekend that includes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Team Obsolete will display classic bikes at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
BSA is being honored as the 2009 Marque of the Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and some wonderful examples of the classic British machines are expected, including several from Rob Iannucci's Team Obsolete.

Yamaha bringing Learn to Ride program back to Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
Kids can learn to ride dirt bikes at the Yamaha Marketplace at this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Last year's champ David Knight is returning to race MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe GNCC
Defending GNCC Series Champion and the winner of last year's Snowshoe race is returning to the U.S. to compete in the event this year -- round nine of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series.

KTM announces new factory service program
KTM is making its factory race team setup specifications available to all KTM owners.

Carl Gooch is KTM/FMF Protect Your Right to Ride Month winner
Carl Gooch of Olive Branch, Miss., is officially declared the winner of KTM/FMF Protect Your Right to Ride Month KTM 250 XC-FW motorcycle.

 

Bobbitt wins out west at Round 6 of AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series
Russell Bobbitt claimed his fourth win of the year at round six of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series, finishing 32 seconds ahead of Shock Doctor KTM teammate Michael Lafferty at the Inyan Kara Riders Enduro in Upton, Wyo.

Rider invite list announced for 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open
The world's top Supercross racers are invited to compete in the intiment MGM Grand Garden Arena this Oct. 9-10.

Webinars explaining U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Plans set for July
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) has announced it will present free webinars in July dealing with route designations in national forests.

Tribute to Woody Woodward: Lifelong motorcyclist, activist and adventurer
The Women's Motorcyclist Foundation offers a tribute to longtime rider and volunteer Woody Woodford.

Latest issue of AMA Racer posted, highlights vintage racing
If you're into old bikes, then you'll really dig this latest issue of AMA Racer. In addition to coverage of numerous AMA-sanctioned disciplines, we highlight vintage racing and preview the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

Mission One returns from world's first zero-emissions grand prix, sets sights on AMA TTXGP Introduction
Mission Motors returns to San Francisco from the world's first zero-emissions grand prix event and sets its sights squarely on AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will host the AMA TTXGP Introduction this July 24-26.

Have an opinion about riding motorcycles on America's highways?
Take the Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey and make your voice heard.

New stationary on-highway motorcycle sound test standard released by SAE
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International has produced a simple, consistent and economical sound test standard that can be used to determine whether a streetbike (on-highway motorcycle) exhaust system emits excessive sound.

AMA members receive discount on Schampa apparel
There are times as a motorcyclist when Mother Nature is not your friend and you are confronted with rain, wind, dust, searing heat, freezing cold or worse. Thankfully, you can fight back, and one of the best reinforcements is quality gear.

BMW joins demo ride lineup at AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference
BMW Motorrad USA will be providing a demo fleet for attendees to test ride at the 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell.

Taddy Blazusiak wins his third Erzberg Rodeo in a row
KTM factory rider Taddy Blazusiak, becomes the first rider in the history of the Erzberg Rodeo to win three times in a row.

Video: Recap of Round 4 of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships
Round 4 of the Lucas OIl AMA Motocross Championships, saw a first-time winner in the premier 450 class. Check out these video highlights.

Ashley Fiolek featured in ESPN The Magazine
Factory Honda motocross racer Ashley Fiolek is featured in the June 15 edition of ESPN The Magazine. The reigning national women's champion talks about overcoming her deafness and succeeding at one of motorsports most-demanding disciplines.

Inaugural TTXGP at the Isle of Man TT won by Team Agni, offers preview of AMA eGrandPrix at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The inaugural TTX GP featured zero-emission motorcycles and offered a glimpse into motorcycling's future. American fans will have an opportunity to witness this technology at the AMA eGrandPrix Introduction this July 24-26 at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio.

Pirelli offers advance purchase on FIM-approved ISDE tires
The Pirelli Scorpion PRO is an FIM- and DOT-approved tire legal for the ISDE. Racers can now purchase the tires at all local Parts Unlimited dealers to make sure they have the proper approved tires for the Oct. 10-17 event.

Motorcycle accessory innovator completes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame roster for 2009
Robert Bates will join eight other members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted this Dec. 5 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be a bike trader's delight
Buyers and sellers of used motorcycles will have an easier time finding each other at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this year, thanks to a centralized location where traders can market currently owned, for-sale, running motorcycles.

AMA reminds members that Ride to Work Day is Monday, June 15
The AMA is encouraging the country’s millions of street riders to demonstrate the social benefits of commuting on two wheels this June 15, national Ride to Work Day this year.

Honda celebrates a pair of 50-year anniversaries
This year, Honda celebrates two 50-year anniversaries: One for American Honda and another for chasing world-championship glory. The company recognizes these milestones with online stories, sounds and images.

Husqvarna releases photos, some details of '10 lineup
Husqvarna is getting out of the gate early with images and details of its 2010 off-road lineup, including motocross, enduro and cross-country models.

Scooters added to Yamaha's Ride First demo program
Looking for a scooter? Yamaha dealers will let you take one for a spin before you commit -- at least through July 31.

Noted dirt-track racer and tuner to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Chuck Palmgren is the next member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Palmgren -- who won multiple Mile events as a racer and earned a reputation as one of racing's leading tuners later in his career -- will be inducted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5.

KTM CEO: Modern two-strokes important to future
The Austrian motorcycle company underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology for off-road competition.

Former AMA chairman arraigned in Ohio court
Former American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Board of Directors Chairman faces felony charges in connection with evidence discovered by the AMA that Mr. Smilie submitted unsubstantiated expense reimbursement claims.

Updated: Points leader in Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship suffers injury
Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider Mike Alessi suffers a broken kneecap during training, gets surgery.

Video: Report from the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Freestone, Texas
The Monster Energy Recap of Round 3 of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships at Freestone Raceway hosted in Wortham, Texas.

Alessi wins both motos in Freestone
Mike Alessi's on a roll, winning his second straight premier class overall in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Wortham, Texas, over the weekend.

Pegram wins Road America Superbike Race 2; Daytona SportBike to Cardenas
Larry Pegram captured his first AMA Pro Racing National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited victory in 10 years following a thrilling battle with points leader Mat Mladin.

Measure would put California's Chappie-Shasta OHV Area under Bureau of Land Management control
The AMA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for approving House Resolution 689 on June 2, which would put the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area in California solely under the control of the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Perry King takes the vintage racing challenge at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Accepting the invitation of fellow AMA Board member and vintage motorcycle racer Charles Goman, King will line up to race in the vintage hare scrambles and motocross programs at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

Suzuki Superbike doubleheader at Road America marks mid-point of AMA Pro Road Racing season
The biggest weekend of competition since the season-opening Daytona 200 Week by Honda is set for the massive Road America road course this weekend.

Architect of championship racing programs joins AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the next member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: accomplished racing director Gary Mathers.

AMA eGrandPrix Introduction: American debut of electric racebikes mixes the future with the past at 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The cutting-edge technology of electric road-race motorcycles will take center stage the the country's premier celebration of motorcycling's heritage: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

California motorcycle smog test proposal modified by state senate
Thanks to the efforts of thousands of AMA members and other concerned motorcyclists, the sponsor of a proposed California law to require motorcycles to undergo periodic exhaust emissions testing has backed away from the idea.

Buell named official pace and safety bike of AMA Pro Road Racing
Specially outfitted Ulysses and 1125Rs will pace all classes at AMA Pro Road Racing events.

Double winner at trials doubleheader opener -- but it's not easy
Patrick Smage had to dig deep to pull out a double win at the Nebraska trials doubleheader, which kicked off the 2009 AMA Racing/NATC National Trials Championship Series.

SPEED to resume same-day coverage of AMA Pro Road Racing
SPEED is returning to same-day coverage of AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited and AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL racing beginning with action from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 4-5.

IMDA's Springfield Mile a Memorial Day Weekend blockbuster
Strong crowd and more than 240 entries were on hand for the first Mile event on the AMA Pro Flat Track calendar for 2009.

Italian scooter company wants to make you an offer you can't refuse
Ride a Piaggio, Aprilia or Vespa scooter for 12 months and if you don't like it, Piaggio Group will buy it back. Company says costs savings of thousands a year will convince owners otherwise.

AMA expands free AMA Roadside Assistance program
AMA members have a new way to qualify for free roadside assistance for their motorcycles, cars, trucks, motorhomes and trailers.

Dal Smilie to be arraigned in Ohio court
Former AMA Board of Directors Chairman Dal Smilie will be arraigned in the Fairfield County Hall of Justice on charges he submitted unsubstantiated expense reimbursement claims to the AMA over a period of years.

Motorcycle safety author to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: David Hough, acclaimed author of several well-known books on riding techniques.

Video: Recap of Round 2 of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships
Hangtown in Sacramento, Calif., served up some surprises for Round 2 of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships. Check out this video for a review of the action.

Excellent win for Stoner in tricky Italian contest
In the second flag-to-flag race in as many rounds, Casey Stoner ended Valentino Rossi’s Mugello winning streak with a polished performance to give Ducati their first ever victory at the circuit.

Pioneers in motocross technology and apparel join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce two more members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Geoff and Bob Fox, pioneers in motocross technology and apparel.

AMA/USA Speedway National Championship Series kicking off in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Some of the most thrilling sideways racing action anywhere is set to light up this California town as speedway racers get set to battle for national titles.

AMA urges state attorneys general to join stay of enforcement of lead law
The AMA is asking supporters of off-highway motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle riding to contact their state attorney general and ask that it stay enforcement of the youth-model motorcycle and ATV ban in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Julie Chichlowski appointed chair of Motorcycle Safety Foundation Board of Trustees
Appointment follows retirement of past chair David Edwards.

Video: Recap of Round 1 of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships
Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif., provided an exciting start to the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships. Check out this video for a review of the action.

Champion of riders rights to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this December at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Mona Ehnes, a long-time champion of off-highway motorcyclists' rights.

Rockstar Makita Suzuki Report: Win, podium at MX opener
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey celebrated his first race of the 2009 AMA Motocross series with a 250 class victory on Saturday afternoon at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif., while teammate Mike Alessi podiumed in the 450 class.

Smith holds on to claim Springfield Mile by inches
Bryan Smith took quick control of the 25-lap main event early, but in typical Springfield action, he had his mirrors full of a gaggle of riders.

You've heard it before: Wiles wins at Springfield TT
Henry Wiles has owned the Springfield singles action since September 2007, with two short-track wins in that mix and now two TTs.

Gilles Vaillancourt to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Gilles Vaillancourt, a pioneer in modern motorcycle suspension development.

American Motorcyclist Association members receive preferred pricing from Allied Van Lines
For years, Allied Van Lines and its agent, The Federal Companies, have been the exclusive domestic motorcycle transport partners of the AMA. Now, Allied and Federal have teamed up to offer AMA members preferred customer discounts and $75,000 in free valuation coverage on household goods transport as well.

Women and motorcycling: The view from 1971
Throughout its history, the AMA has promoted motorcyling as an all-inclusive endeavor. The October 1971 issue of American Motorcyciist includes some excellent articles that chronicle that. Access it here.

FIM to support TTXGP clean emissions motorcycle race at Isle of Man
The FIM says it supports the TTXGP, scheduled for this June 12 at the Isle of Mann. The TTXGP is a motorcycle race designed to showcase clean emissions technology.

Suzuki makes it official: Chad Reed contesting 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing announced today that two-time AMA Supercross Champion Chad Reed will contest the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship after opting out of the last two outdoor seasons.

Burkhart wins at Infineon Supermoto
Mark Burkhart, the 2007 AMA Supermoto Champion, won his first race on his Monster Energy Burkhart Racing KTM at Infineon Raceway in dominating fashion.

MIC: Motorcycling in America goes mainstream
Statistics from the Motorcycling Industry Council show that motorcycling is becoming more mainstream at the start of the new millennium.

First member of Class of 2009: Off-road racing legend to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA has announced the first member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009, each of whom will be revealed in random order over the next few weeks.

Kamo takes the win at Round five of AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship
Shock Doctor/KTM Factory rider David Kamo won the fifth round of the AMA Racing national Hare & Hound Championship Series in Jericho, Utah, marking his second win of the season.

Shock Doctor/KTM GNCC round 7 report
Shock Doctor/KTM reports on round seven of the Grand National Cross Country Series in Somerset, Pa.

Interview: Ryan Dungey is ready to take it outdoors
Fresh off the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Lites West Championship, 19-year-old Ryan Dungey hopes that his Supercross success carries over in his quest for the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross 250 Championship.