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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees, One Legend

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members and honored an existing member as a Hall of Fame Legend last Thursday evening at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, during the opening day of the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando.

L-R: Class of 2016 members Jeff Cole, Ronnie Jones, Miguel Duhamel, Denis Mahan, Chris Haines, Gloria Tramontin-Struck and Jack Johnson.
L-R: Class of 2016 members Jeff Cole, Ronnie Jones, Miguel Duhamel, Denis Mahan, Chris Haines, Gloria Tramontin-Struck and Jack Johnson.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members and honored an existing member as a Hall of Fame Legend last Thursday evening at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, during the opening day of the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando.

Master of ceremonies Perry King and host Laurette Nicoll presented the compelling stories of the Class of 2016 to the audience, which included the inductees’ families, friends and fans. The newest Hall of Famers are: motorcycling pioneer Gloria Tramontin-Struck, desert racing champion and tuner Chris Haines, the late motorcycle designer and engineer Charles Franklin, race frame builder Jeff Cole, road racing champion Miguel Duhamel, dirt track racer Ronnie Jones, desert racing champion Jack Johnson and engine builder and tuner Dennis Mahan.

“Whether establishing new boundaries of speed and skill, tuning machines or managing teams to their maximum potential, charting unknown territory as captains of industry, or spearheading movements that have altered the course of motorcycling, each of these trailblazers has earned a place in history,” King said. “Their legacies are preserved in the Hall of Fame, lighting the way for future generations to lay it all on the line and become the best that they can be.”

The inductions followed the Hall of Fame Dinner, presented by Suzuki Motor of America, and included videos extolling each honoree’s achievements, as well as the official presentation of their Hall of Fame rings.

Hall of Famer Dick Burleson was recognized as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Selected from existing Hall of Famers, legends’ accomplishments transcend their categories in impactful ways. Along with Burleson, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends include Mark Blackwell, “Willie G.” Davidson, Roger DeCoster, Torsten Hallman, Bob Hannah, Mert Lawwill, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts and Malcolm Smith.

In addition to presenting sponsor Husqvarna Motorcycles and dinner sponsor Suzuki Motor of America, supporters of the induction ceremony included platinum sponsors American Honda and Indian Motorcycles. Also supporting the event were GEICO Motorcycle, Avis/Budget, Federal Motorcycle Transport, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Motion Pro, K&N, Wells Fargo, Kawasaki, Motul, Sena, Chet Burkes Productions and AIMExpo.

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