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R.I.P. Former AMA Pro Racer Ron Mass

Former AMA Pro racer Ron Mass, of Milner, Georgia, died of complications of COVID-19 pneumonia January 6, 2023, in a hospice care facility in...

Road Races In Northern Ireland Cancelled Due To Rising Insurance Costs

Most motorcycle road races in Northern Ireland, both on the public roads and "short circuits," have been cancelled for 2023 due to rising insurance...

R.I.P. Parts Unlimited Founder, AMA Hall Of Famer Fred Fox

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Fred Fox Passes Fox built LeMans Corp./Parts Unlimited into a worldwide parts-distributor force PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer...

Nick Ienatsch’s Old Racebike Starter Kit

FIRST PERSON/OPINION: By Nick Ienatsch Despite racing motorcycles since 1989, I never possessed my racebike. Sure, I owned a few of my TZ250s but they never...

R.I.P. AMA Hall Of Famer Ronnie Rall

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ronnie Rall Passes PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family and friends...

R.I.P. Former Canadian Superbike Champion George Morin

RIP: George Morin Toronto, ON – Canada’s first National Superbike Champion, George Morin, died on Friday, January 26, in Mississauga, ON.  He was 74 years...

R.I.P. Jim DiSalvo, Father Of 2011 Daytona 200 Winner Jason DiSalvo

On Thursday, January 26th, 2023, V.R. (Jim) DiSalvo, loving husband and father of five, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at age 85. Jim...

Video: 1991 F-USA, Methanol Monster GSX-R1100s Vs. YZR500s At Road Atlanta

Classic video from the Formula USA/WERA Pro Series and Suzuki Cup Finals event at Road Atlanta in 1991. This video was uploaded to YouTube by...

Video: 1990 WERA GNF Including F-USA Races & Suzuki Cup Finals

Classic video from the 1990 WERA Grand National Finals (GNF), including endurance race highlights, Formula USA races, and Suzuki Cup Finals. This video was uploaded...

Tickets On Sale Now For AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 21-23 At Mid-Ohio

American Motorcyclist Association Announces Dates for 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Tickets go on sale for AMA members today PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle...

MotoGP: Le Mans To Host 1000th Grand Prix

1000 and counting: Le Mans to host 1000th Grand Prix!  The 1000th Grand Prix in the more than 70-year history of the sport is set...

Loudon Classic: Star-Studded And Expanded Entry List Released

Today, NorthEast Motorcycle Road Racing (NEMRR) released the entry list for the 100th Loudon Classic, scheduled June 16-18 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in...

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Peter Doyle Re-elected FIM Oceania President

The FIM Oceania General Assembly re-elected Peter Doyle as FIM Oceania President during its March 23 meeting in Melbourne, Australia.  This important decision now places...

AFT: Memphis Shades Named Ventura Short Track Sponsor

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2026) — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, today announced Memphis Shades as the entitlement sponsor of...

ASBK Unveils 6-Round Summer Championship for 2026–2027

The new era of the Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) is taking shape, with six rounds to be held between October...

Supercross: More From Teams at Detroit, Michigan

More from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA: Suzuki's Ken Roczen charges to victory at Detroit Supercross. Roczen Creates New Momentum and a...

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Super Sunday Boy Strikes Again

During the week, he's an unassuming MotoGP-rider. But when the weekend comes around and Sunday's knocking, he changes into...Super Sunday Boy! This week, will...