Wes Cooley to be 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal
It has been nearly 30 years since AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wes Cooley competed on a motorcycle. July 8-10, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, fans will get another chance to meet the two-time AMA Superbike Champion. Cooley will serve as the 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal.
FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced
The seven riders selected to represent the United States on two teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro were recently announced by the American Motorcyclist Association. The riders will compete as the U.S. Trophy and Junior Trophy teams in the ISDE scheduled for Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain.
Applications Available for 2016 AMA Fast Brain Award and AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award
Applications for the 2016 AMA Fast Brain Award and AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award, to be presented July 6 at the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com > National Championships > Suzuki Dirt Track Grand Championship.
Ken Roczen and Martin Davalos Claim First at AMA Supercross Foxborough
Bel-Ray sponsored racers, Ken Roczen of RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing and Martin Davalos of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing took first place in 450SX and 250SX during the latest round of the AMA Supercross season in Foxborough, Mass., on April 23.
Projectitis
Out with the old dreams, in with the new [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ve owned a certain project bike for 10 years and it never moved under its own power. To say it had ‘no spark’ was an understatement (see this month’s Tech Tip about No Spark issues), but it was a project bike that kept the dream alive.
Racing Schedule Announced for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Racers and fans of old motorcycles will have three days of action-packed racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 8-10, during the American Motorcyclist Association’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
Bel-Ray Racers Ken Roczen, Jason Anderson and Zach Osborne Take Podium in Santa Clara
Bel-Ray supported racers, Ken Roczen of RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing and Jason Anderson and Zach Osborne of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing secured second and third place finishes during the 450SX and 250SX main event at the 12th round of AMA Supercross in Santa Clara, Calif., April 2.
Ken Roczen Secures His Third 450SX Class Victory
RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Team racer Ken Roczen secured his third 450SX class victory of the season at the 2016 AMA Supercross in Toronto, Ontario at Rogers Centre on March 12.
AMA to Partner with CycleTrader.com
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced a new partnership with CycleTrader.com that provides a 20 percent discount for AMA members on top-of-the-line classified ads to sell or trade their motorcycles.
2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule Finalized
AMA Pro Racing has announced the finalization of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track schedule and confirmed that Central New York Raceway Park (CNYRP) will host Round 12 of the series on Saturday, August 20.
AMA Pro Flat Track 2016 Season Begins This Week at the DAYTONA Flat Track
The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Tack racing season kicks-off this week on the DAYTONA Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway where rounds one and two of the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and the GNC2 classes will take place this Thursday and Friday, March 10 – 11.
AMA Pro Racing Renews Partnership with Vance & Hines
AMA Pro Racing announced recently the renewed partnership with Vance & Hines as the presenting sponsor of the Harley-Davidson GNC1 class for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season.
