FLY Racing Returns as Title Sponsor of Third Annual ATV Supercross
MX Sports and the ATV Promoters Group (ATVPG) have announced the return of FLY Racing to serve as title sponsor of the Third Annual FLY Racing Daytona ATV Supercross, sanctioned by AMA. This unique event takes place on Tuesday, March 14, at Daytona International Speedway.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recipients of 2017 AMA Awards
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the recipients of its 2017 AMA Awards. The individuals and organizations selected by the AMA Board of Directors have made outstanding contributions to the motorcycling community and their efforts support the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff
A proposed tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today, February 15, 2017. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff.
Charles Attig Wins Beta Motorcycle in 2016 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series
Charles Attig, of Newark, Del., is the winner of a Beta dual sport motorcycle, awarded to one participant in the 2016 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series sweepstakes.
2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship Cancelled
Due to weather conditions, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 17-19 in Cadillac, MI has been rescheduled to Feb. 24-26. Warmer than normal temperatures in northern Michigan have made racing conditions questionable.
The New Norm in North America
Apparently we’re not in the business of selling motorcycles anymore – at least not according to Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich. He says H-D is shifting towards a new norm in North America and will now be in the business of bringing in new riders, not selling hardware. Harley, to be certain, had a tough time
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
AMA and American Sportbike Racing Association Expand Partnership
The American Motorcyclist Association has expanded its partnership with the American Sportbike Racing Association to sanction Championship Cup Series races that run in conjunction with ASRA events beginning with the 2017 season.
KYMCO USA Signs ‘Official Vehicle’ Partnership Extension with American Flat Track
American Flat Track and KYMCO have announced a multi-year renewal of their existing partnership, naming KYMCO the Official Scooter, ATV and Side-by-Side of American Flat Track. KYMCO USA will provide American Flat Track’s safety and operations team with the company’s latest generation SxSs, including the KYMCO UXV 500i G with enclosed, fan-cooled 5kw generator, and the performance-oriented Super 8
Steaks High As U.S. Beef Industry Seeks Tariffs On Small Displacement European Bikes
The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc imported from the European Union.
Podium Finish for Seely at Anaheim 2, Roczen Injured
Round three of the AMA Supercross series was bittersweet for Team Honda HRC, as Cole Seely turned in a solid performance to notch his first podium finish of the season, while teammate and championship leader Ken Roczen was injured in a hard crash.
American Motorcyclist Association Honors Racers, Organizers at Annual Banquet
The American Motorcyclist Association recognized its greatest champions and hardest-working organizers from the 2016 season on Jan. 21 during the AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Downtown Columbus in Columbus, Ohio.