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AHRMA: Classic MotoFest At Daytona Scheduled January 7-9, 2022

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) Classic MotoFest at Daytona International Speedway will kick off the 2022 motorcycle racing season on January 7-9,...

30th AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Happening July 22-24, 2022

Dates announced for 30th AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 22-24, 2022 World’s best vintage motorcycling bash returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The...

More On The Passing Of Yvon Duhamel, R.I.P.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Offers Condolences Following Death of Yvon Duhamel French Canadian and top road racer in 1960s-1970s passes away at 81 PICKERINGTON, Ohio...

R.I.P. Famed Race Tuner Steve Johnson

Steven Taylor “Steve” Johnson, of Bend, Oregon, died June 9, 2021. He was 69 years old. Johnson is survived by his brothers Sandy, Matt, and...

R.I.P. AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer Yvon Duhamel

AMA Hall of Famer Yvon Duhamel has died. He was 81. Duhamel, was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1939. During his life he competed in...

R.I.P.: Racer Howard Lynggard

Howard Paul Lynggard Jr., a resident of Bellflower, CA, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2021 at the age of 71 at USC Keck...

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021 Announced

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces Class of 2021 Eight to be inducted on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The voters have spoken,...

Podcast: John Ulrich & Chris Ulrich Featured On Official AMA Podcast

John Ulrich is one of only a handful of people to win the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award and be inducted into the...

MotoGP: Rossi Retiring At End Of 2021 Season

Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi he will retire at the end of 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The 42-year-old Italian made the announcement Thursday in a...

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2021 “Reached New Heights” (Updated)

American Motorcyclist Association thanks partners, supporters who helped produce remarkable AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield America’s largest vintage motorcycling celebration roars back...

Voting Underway For AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021

Voters selecting members of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021 now PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honor its...

Video: Team Obsolete – A Day At The Track

  Join Team Obsolete owner Rob Iannucci, racer Dave Roper, journalist Aaron Frank, and six vintage racebikes for "A Day At The Track."   Team Obsolete- A...

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MotoGP has closed the curtain on another historic year of racing, marked by unprecedented growth, increased fan engagement, and milestone achievements both on and...
Marc Marquez (93) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team.

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Fifty years of passion, innovation and adrenaline: the Brembo Group celebrates the end of 2025 by reaching an extraordinary milestone, with over 1000 world...
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WorldSBK Introduces New Event Schedule For 2026

The SBK Commission has approved a new standard event schedule for WorldSBK rounds from 2026 onwards, enhancing clarity and intensity for fans both trackside...

MotoGP: Ducati Reviews Valencia Race Weekend

"22nd GP and 22nd episode of INSIDE Ducati Lenovo Team series. A behind-the-scenes point of view for sharing with all the #Ducatisti the real...

Daytona Speedway Unveils Course Design for 2026 Supercross

Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael returns to design course for 19th year in a row.  Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the highly anticipated course layout for...