AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Nomination and Induction Process

Individuals are nominated (their names placed on the ballot) by Induction Committee members and the public. In the case of competition rider nominations, prior to submission of a nomination, the racer must have been retired for at least five (5) years from routinely participating in national level competition, or if not retired then must have maintained 25 years at the national level of competition.

To nominate an individual to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, fill out the Nomination Form (PDF) and submit it along with the information below to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

1. A biography (1-3 pages) detailing the contributions made to American Motorcycling by your nominee.
2. An original photograph of the nominee (required).
3. Any newspaper or magazine articles showing the nominee's achievements.
4. Any other information detailing why or how the nominee has helped promote the positive image of American motorcycling. Please include letters of reference.

All nomination submissions become the property of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum and will not be returned. Supply an original photo of the nominee; high-resolution copy or digital file are also acceptable. Other documents may be submitted as originals or photo copies.

The above information must be sent to the Hall of Fame by Oct. 31 to be eligible for the next year’s ballot. Once nominated, individuals will remain on the ballot for up to five years. After five years in the nomination process without being elected, the nomination expires. The individual’s nomination can be reactivated by resubmitting a new nomination packet. New AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees are announced each May, and the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held in December.

Nominations should be sent to:

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Nominations
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
13515 Yarmouth Drive
Pickerington, Ohio 43147

For questions about the nomination process, please email: info@motorcyclemuseum.org.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Categories

Ambassadors and Industry
Individuals who have worked to make American motorcycling better through promotion in the media, by organizing events, projecting a positive image of motorcyclists through their own actions or reputation, and individuals who are employed in the motorcycle industry working as motorcycle or accessory manufacturers, distributors, dealers, the motorcyle press, photograhers, artists, motorcycle organizations, or other related occupations.

Design & Engineering
Those who design and engineer unique motorcycles or motorcycle features for use on production or custom machines and related products.

Dirt Track
Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Dirt Track Competition (Short Track, Half Mile, Mile, TT, and Speedway racing).

Leadership/Motorcycle Rights Advocates
Individuals who work with or in government at a state, local or federal level to protect the rights of motorcyclists. Individuals who promote safety and rider training or advance street, trail or competition motorcycle riding opportunities.

Motocross/Supercross
Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Motocross and/or Supercross Competition.

Off-Road
Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Off Road Riding and Competition (Enduro, ISDE, Desert, Off-Road Grand Prix, etc.).

Road Racing
Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Road Racing Competition.

Specialty Competition
Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials, and others who excelled in other forms of motorcycle competition not covered in the other categories. This would include Drag Racing, Bonneville Speed Records, Hill Climbing, and more.