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Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 to be auctioned for charity
An upgraded version of Yamaha's top-line roadracer will be offered at Bonham's annual Classic California auction this coming November.

Harley-Davidson announces three new models for 2011
The new lineup includes the SuperLow, the XR1200X and the Road Glide Ultra.

Groups opposing ethanol increase in gas launch campaign 
for more testing
Groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline.

Marysville, Kansas City Ride for Kids raise more than $109,000
The Ride for Kids program raised $109,610 fr the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend at events in Marysville, Ohio, and Overland Park, Kan.

AMA unveils first-ever national motorcyclist voter guide
The AMA is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Voter Guide, a comprehensive online voter guide designed to educate AMA members on how their elected officials acted upon and voted on motorcycle-relevant issues.

Husqvarna releases new two-stroke models for 2011
Husqvarna says its brand-new WR250 and WR300 demonstrate Husqvarna’s ongoing commitment to two-strokes.

AMA Team USA announced for 2010 International Six Days Enduro
The AMA is pleased to announce the riders who will contest the 85th International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) for AMA Team USA.

Next generation of motocross superstars to be crowned next week in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
The AMA congratulates the 1,486 AMA members who have qualified for the biggest week in amateur motocross: the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil.

Video: 2010 Indianapolis Red Bull Grand Prix
The 2010 Indianapolis Red Bull Grand Prix: Are you fired up yet?

AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship will air on Versus
The 2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship from Loretta Lynn Ranch will return to Versus Network with HD coverage of the world's largest single motocross event.

Local coverage from AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships
Local station WSIL TV in Southern Illinois covered the last day of the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships.

Charlie Mullins endures at 85th Jack Pine
Yamaha rider Charlie Mullins can add one of the most prestigious off-road events in the country to his growing list of accomplishments this year.

Janniro strikes first in AMA/USA Speedway National Championship
You never know what to expect in speedway racing, and that certainly goes for the national championship series.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: The 2010 Horizon Award winner is...
Three riders made a case for winning the AMA Racing Dirt Track Horizon Award. One rider is taking it home.

Recall: Some 2010 Harley-Davidson's for incorrect fork springs
Fork leg assemblies may have been assembled using the wrong fork springs.

Recall: 2005-09 BMW R 1200 RT Police motorcycles
The bracket that supports an "audible signalling device" can fail.

Recall: 2009 Star Vmax for electrical issues
There could be excessive electrical resistance in the ground wire from the accelerator position sensor due to an insufficiently crimped connection.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: That's a wrap for Group 1
Youth champions claim their hardware at the next to last day of racing at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships.

AMA announces team for FIM Junior Motocross World Championships
A talented team of the fastest motocross racers in AMA amateur racing is gearing up to take on the world at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship.

Fingernail-painting driver who crashed into motorcyclist sentenced to 18 months
Lora Hunt, the motorist who crashed into motorcyclist Anita Zaffke in a Chicago suburb in 2009 and killed her, has been sentenced to 18 months of nighttime-only imprisonment.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Wells makes bid for Horizon consideration
Every year that Albion, N.Y., rider Ryan Wells has performed exceptionally on Du Quoin’s crushed limestone half-mile, and Wednesday’s race action was no exception.

AMA/USA Speedway National Championship gets rolling in Auburn, Calif.
Some of the most thrilling racing on two wheels gets under way Friday night when the opening round of the 2010 AMA/USA Speedway National Championship kicks off at Fast Friday's Motorcycle Speedway in Auburn, Calif.

AMA Racing remains committed to AMA Dragbike
Promoters interested in sanctioning individual drag-racing events or in discussing the future of the AMA Dragbike National Championship Series should contact AMA Racing.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: TT moves indoors for Group 1
With rain pounding the area, the AMA Racing crew improvised and re-worked the indoor short-track into a TT course for Group 1 racers.

American Honda takes wraps off some 2011 off-road models and ATVs
American Honda Motor Company’s Powersports Division announced to its dealers today an additional release of off-road models and ATVs for the 2011 model year.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 2 TT cut short by weather
Horizon hopeful get in most of their mains, but Mother Nature shuts down some action later in the day.

Suzuki announces additional 2011 models
In addition to these new bikes for 2011, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary of international racing this summer.

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championships going retro
Dungey sits atop the standings with six straight wins.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 2 gets its turn
The Horizon award hopefuls are starting to make their mark at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, starting with Sunday’s short-track program.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Day 2 on the short track
The 125 Modified class was one of the most exciting in the Group 1 program on the second day of short-track racing.

Dirt Track Grand Championships: Group 1 attacks the short track
Racing from the first day of the 2010 AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships is now history.

Pilot study offers insight for larger federal investigation of motorcycle crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published the results from a pilot study that tested methodologies to be used in a more in-depth investigation into motorcycle crashes.

Pro off-highway recreation bill headed to President's desk
A pro off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation bill, H.R. 689, is headed to President Obama's desk.

1939 AJS wins Grand Marshal's Choice Award at annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show
A number of expertly restored motorcycles and original classics were on hand for the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em Bike Shows at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins AMA Road Race Horizon Award
Hayden Gillim, a 15-year-old roadracer from Philpot, Ky., earned the prestigious AMA Road Race Horizon Award.

Road Race Grand Championships: Exciting battle in 750 Superbike
Gillim, 15, of Philpot, Ky. led the pack into the first turn with Garrett Gerloff, 14, of Trussville, Ala., right on his tail.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins another
Hayden Gillim wins the 600 Superbike race at AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

Road Race Grand Championships: Hayden Gillim wins 750 Supersport
Hayden Gillim won the 750 Supersport race at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships today at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Road Race Grand Championships: Gerrett Gerloff draws first blood
Horizon hopeful wins the 600 Supersport race at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

Florida motorcycling fatalities drop 24% from 2008 to 2009
The "Traffic Crash Statistic Report 2009" summarizes data that state and local law enforcement agencies submit to Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Road Race Grand Championships: Garrett Gerloff wins Premier Supersport race
Horizon hopefuls Gerloff and Stefano Mesa face off for the first time at Mid-Ohio.

Road Race Grand Championships: Race for the Horizon Award
Trio of riders vying for the honor at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

AMA Pro roadracers take on Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course July 16-18
Some of the most daring and talented riders in the world will make Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course their home this weekend.

Road Race Grand Championships: Stephen Long wants to hit it big
Life is good for Stephen Long at the Road Race Grand Championships in Lexington, Ohio.

Road Race Grand Championships: Garrett Gerloff is an up and comer
Garrett Gerloff of Trussville, Ala., is only 14 but he's already a three-year veteran of roadracing.

Cory Buttrick and Adam Giddings win 2010 AMA Vintage Off-Road Grand Championship
Each rider won all four of his A-class vintage motocross motos, won his hare scrambles class and finished second in his trials class.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Video: Get here!
If it's motorcycling, it's here. Check out this video highlight reel from the biggest weekend in vintage motorcycling.

AMA pulls the wraps off new Hall of Fame gallery, plus Honda and dirt-track exhibits
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has unveiled a new main-floor gallery and opened two new exhibits, "30-Year Ride: Honda's Ohio-Made Motorcycles," and "Dirt-Track! All-American Racing."

GEICO Powersports joins Ride for Kids as national insurance sponsor
GEICO Powersports has made a multiyear commitment as the exclusive national insurance sponsor of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids program.

Metro Racing named official apparel provider at premier AMA events
The AMA welcomes Metro Racing Inc. as the official apparel provider for several premier AMA events this summer, beginning with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

New model year Husqvarnas on display at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
On location at the Husqvarna Marque of the Year tent will be a full complement of 2010 Husqvarnas, as well as select 2011 models.

Remedy in Montana OHV case reopens motorized trails
U.S. District Court for the District of Montana orders National Forest to reopen certain motorized routes and to restore dispersed camping on more than 80,000 acres.

Recall: Brake issue on some '10 Kawasaki ZR1000s.
Under extremely heavy braking, brake line may contact rotor on some 2010 ZR1000DAFs.

Red Bud national motocross results
Ryan Dungey makes it five in a row, while Trey Canard breaks through with inaugural 250cc class win.

Motorcycling legends will participate in Husqvarna Legends exhibition laps at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
On Saturday, July 10, attendees at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will have a rare opportunity to witness several racing legends on the vintage motocross track.

Lawmakers want federal traffic safety agency to focus on crash prevention
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has introduced a resolution urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to concentrate on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education.

EPA halts import of up to 200,000 small recreational vehicles
The regulator suspects that tailpipe emissions information was either incomplete or falsified.

Public service displays join lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The AMA welcomes the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, the Malcolm Smith Motorsports Foundation, Riders Helping Riders, ABATE of Ohio and the Christian Motorcyclists Association to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Ride a new Kawasaki at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Kawasaki will have a full complement of sportbikes and cruisers on hand for attendees to test ride at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

California lawmakers back EPA compliant requirement for riders of new motorcycles
A key California State Assembly committee has endorsed a proposal to require motorcyclists to have EPA-compliant exhaust systems on their model year 2011 and newer motorcycles.

Desert racer, team manager inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the final member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: desert racer extraordinaire Bruce Ogilvie.

2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross schedule released
Two new venues added to the 2011 championship series.

Snowshoe GNCC goes to Nate Kanney
After suffering through mid-pack finishes earlier in the year, the KTM rider busts out with a big win in Snowshoe, W.Va.

Ryan Dungey wins fourth straight in Colorado
Christophe Pourcel becomes the first repeat winner in the 250 class.

Henry Wiles overpowers field at Lima
Wiles led the 25-lap National from start to finish. The dominating performance gave Wiles 50 consecutive laps led.

AMA Enduro Trial Championship Set for Oct. 16-17
Unique event will combine challenges of enduro and trials and feature top riders from both.

Legendary two-stroke tuner headed for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the eighth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: Eyvind Boyesen.

Experts, history makers take center stage at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
You'll find plenty of cool lecture topics at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 9-11, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

AMA supports EPA decision to delay ruling on increased ethanol in gasoline
The AMA concurs with the EPA decision to delay its ruling on whether to allow the ethanol portion of blended gasoline to be increased from the current 10 percent to 15 percent.

Fuel tank mounting issues with GS 1200s
BMW GS 1200 Adventures, model years 2005-07, could see their fuel tank mounting bolts work loose.

Faulty brake-line routing forces recall of BMW 1200s
Vibration could cause the brake line to split and leak.

MV Agusta F4s could have air filter problem
Recall notice says the air-filter frame could lift off its housing, allowing air to bypass the filter.

AMA Team USA to take on world at 2010 Trial des Nations
The 2010 men's team -- riding the International class this year -- will feature Pat Smage, Cody Webb (shown above) and Keith Wineland.

Sidecar racing champion to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the seventh member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: three-time AMA Sidecar Racing National Champion Larry Coleman.

Congressional Motorcycle Safety caucus urges riders to participate in Ride to Work Day
Ride to Work Day encourages employers, government officials and the general public to be more aware that riders come from all occupations and walks of life and that riding motorcycles and scooters is a social good.

Roll gear pin possibly defective on BMW G 650 X models
BMW says that the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break.

F650 and 800 GS BMWs recalled for drive-chain problem
The drive chain could break.

Mullins wins Wyoming enduro
Charlie Mullins claimed win No. 5 on the year and extended his points lead in the Rekluse/AMA Racing National Enduro Championship Series.

Smage, Webb swap wins at Rhode Island round
Cody Webb and Patrick Smage remain tied atop the championship points standings in the AMA National Trials Series after trading wins at rounds three and four.

Wiles goes wire to wire at Gas City Grand National
The 2009 GNC Singles champ made it to singles wins in a row in the 2010 season.

Janniro again at Fast Friday's
Billy Janniro continued his winning ways, claiming the title of Fastest Man of the Night once again at Auburn's Gold Country Fairgrounds track.

Dungey extends winning streak to three with Budds Creek victory
Rookie Dean Wilson gets his first career 250 class win at the fourth round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Larry Pegram: Event honoree for AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships July 12-14
Foremost Insurance Ducati's Larry Pegram will serve as event honoree at the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

AMA encourages motorcyclists to participate in Ride to Work Day, Monday, June 21
The AMA is asking all motorcyclists to help demonstrate the tangible benefits of commuting to work on a motorcycle on Monday, June 21, in celebration of national Ride to Work Day -- and to be safe while doing it.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will include North America's largest motorcycle swap meet
This year's swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is shaping up to be one of the largest in history.

Yamaha is bringing demo fleet to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA will have both Yamaha sportbikes and Star cruisers on hand for attendees to test ride at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

U.S. House committee demands release of national monument-related internal papers
A key U.S. House committee has approved a measure to require the U.S. Interior Department to release internal documents related to a proposal that could close up to 13 million acres to off-highway riding.

Off-road riding gear pioneers to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the fifth and sixth members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: John and Rita Gregory.

Reminder: Ride to Work Day is Monday, June 21
Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road.

Can-Am Spyder roadsters are coming to Mid-Ohio
Demo some Can-Am Spyder roadsters, the unique three-wheeled vehicle offered by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Dirt-track star to be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the fourth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: dirt-track racer Don Castro.

AMA News & Notes: July 2010
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the AMA Government Relations Department.

Advanstar announces dates for 2010-11 International Motorcycle Shows
The International Motorcycle Shows feature gear, accessories, stunt shows, demo rides, seminars and more.

Off-road rights advocate to be inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the third member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) founder Clark Collins.

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down Myrtle Beach helmet law
The measure was one of more than a dozen designed to keep motorcyclists out of Myrtle Beach.

Triumph joins demo ride lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Triumph Motorcycles will bring a wide range of machines for attendees to demo at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

National championship vintage racing returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
If you enjoy watching or racing vintage motorcycles, there's one place you definitely want to be this July 9-11: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Utah Highway Patrol speaks out regarding motorcycle checkpoint
On May 30, the Utah Highway Patrol conducted a motorcycle-only checkpoint on Interstate 80 near the Miller Motorsports Park. Here's how they responded to the AMA's inquiry into the matter.

Husqvarna announces 2011 WR150 off-road race bike
The new model upgrades the WR125 to 144cc and introduces a long list of additional updates.

KTM hits pay dirt with middle ground: 2011 KTM 350 SX
KTM's latest project is a 350cc four-stroke motocrosser, and with it,the company may have created the perfect balance of MX power and chassis design.