AMA: Motorcyclist fatalities up 5 percent in 2006 July 27, 2007
The increase in fatalities among motorcyclists reported this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscores the critical need for new research into the causes of motorcycle crashes, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
According to NHTSA data released this week, 4,810 motorcyclists …
AMA: Concerned About Proposed Increased Ethanol Levels in Gasoline July 4, 2007
The American Motorcyclist Association has expressed concern about unanticipated consequences of proposals that might allow gas stations to increase the level of ethanol in the fuel they sell.
Currently, pump gasoline in the United States can contain up to 10 percent ethanol, which is used to increase octane, reduce …
AMA Superbike: Michael Jordan Motorsorts’ Yates and Holden Shine at Barber April 24, 2007
Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki rider Aaron Yates rode his 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 to a first place victory in today’s AMA Superstock motorcycle road race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. This marks the first win for the Jordan …
AMA Superbike: Suzuki’s Mladin takes Barber Double
Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s Mat Mladin completed a clean sweep of the AMA Superbike double-header at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama with a Suzuki GSX-R1000 one-two.
The six-time champion beat current champion and team mate Ben Spies to the flag with Honda’s Miguel Duhamel third and new Yoshimura …
AMA Superbike: Kawasaki’s Rapp brings home Podium Finish at Barber
Attack Kawasaki’s Rapp Brings Home Another Podium Finish at Barber, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Hayden Tops the Series’ Standings
Attack Kawasaki’s Steve Rapp made another impressive run aboard the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, capturing his second podium of the weekend while teammate Ben Attard took seventh in the AMA Supersport …
Willie G. and Jay Springsteen named Grand Marshals of AMA Vinrage Days March 2, 2007
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Willie G. Davidson and Jay Springsteen will be honored as the “Grand Marshals” of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, to be held July 27-29 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, …
Burleson and Ulrich, Smilie and Smith Re-Elected to AMA Board of Directors March 1, 2007
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Jon-Erik Burleson of KTM Sportmotorcycle USA and John Ulrich of Roadracing World Publishing have been re-elected to serve as corporate members of the AMA Board of Directors.
Burleson and Ulrich were re-elected during the annual corporate …
Superbike Test at Laguna Seca Raceway Cancelled February 7, 2007
AMA Test Scheduled For This Week Cancelled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather.
Due to expected rains, the AMA Superbike test scheduled at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Wednesday and Thursday, February 7th and 8th has been cancelled.
With the season opening round in Daytona , Florida on March 10, the test at Mazda Raceway …
AMA announces four Grand Tours for 2007 January 16, 2007
AMA Road Riding, part of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), has announced four AMA Grand Tours for the 2007 road-riding season.
Unlike many other organized road-riding events, a Grand Tour can be completed at the rider’s own pace. A Grand Tour rider …
AMA announces 2007 Daytona Bike Week Excursion December 20, 2006
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Travel & Tours has announced its annual getaway package to Daytona Bike Week - the motorcycling world’s most sought-after destination — March 6 - 10, 2007, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The AMA Tours Daytona Bike Week excursion offers enthusiasts …