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AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith to serve as Grand Marshal for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
In recognition of Malcolm Smith's contributions to the success of Husqvarna, the AMA and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America will honor Smith as Grand Marshal at the 19th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

World's fastest motorcyclists headline Hall of Fame's Breakfast at Daytona
What's it like to ride in the cockpit of a streamlined motorcycle at more than 367 mph for 30 seconds? Find out at this year's Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona.

Husqvarna named Marque of the Year for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
This July 9-11, the iconic brand will celebrate its heritage and build toward its future as the Marque of the Year at the 19th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Troy Lee honors AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Steve McQueen with limited-edition helmet line
The Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda Racing Team, which includes Wil Hahn and Cole Seely, will wear the helmet at this weekend's Anaheim 1 AMA Supercross race at Angel Stadium.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer featured in AmericanWay magazine
A recent article in American Airlines' on-board magazine, AmericanWay, featured the amazing story of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and former AMA National Motocross Champion David Bailey.

Looking for images from the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony or Championship Banquet?
Check out the AMA's new photo gallery, complete with photos from the AMA Let's Rock Weekend that just went down in Vegas.

AMA Video: AMA Lets Rock! weekend highlights
Check out this highlight video featuring the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America; the 2009 Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox; and the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum raffle bike winner says it's a keeper
Doug Crossett spent $100 for a ticket for the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Harley-Davidson Rocker raffle bike, and ended up being the lucky winner.

And the winners are...
Click here to see the full list of award-winning machines from the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox.

A Night of Honor: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009 inducted in Las Vegas gala event
It was a night of heroes and legends at the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 5, as nine of motorcycling’s brightest lights were honored by fellow riders for their contributions to the motorcycling lifestyle.

Taglioni-designed Grand Prix bike wins 2009 Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox
An extremely rare Fabio Taglioni-designed twin-cam 75cc race bike wins the 2009 Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to showcase heroes of past and present
More than three-dozen AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers will be attending the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, this Dec. 4-5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

FOX Racing Shox will sponsor Concours d'Elegance at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
FOX Racing Shox is sponsoring both the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -- as presenting sponsor of the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance -- and the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America.

GNCC Racing congratulates Randy Hawkins on induction into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
A long-time GNCC competitor who now owns and manages the Am-Pro FMF Yamaha team in the GNCC tour, Hawkins is a seven-time AMA National Enduro Champion, 13-time International Six Days Enduro gold medalist and has won 73 AMA Nationals. He is a true ambassador of the sport.

KTM North America will rock with AMA Racing champions and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers this Dec. 4-5 in Las Vegas
KTM North America will help honor all AMA Racing champions this Dec. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas as the presenting sponsor of the AMA Racing Championship Banquet.

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America sponsoring AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America has signed on as a sponsor of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this Dec. 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Lucky AMA member takes home two Triumph Bonnevilles in AMA Hall of Fame Raffle
When Phil and Chris Krueter pulled out of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 5, they had two beautiful Triumphs in their trailer that weren't there before. Here's how they got them.

AMA Video: Denis Manning talks about streamliner Tenacious II
Thanks to builder/owner Denis Manning, you can see the Tenacious II streamliner at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. You can learn about it here.

AMA Video: Jack Penton talks about the 2009 Induction Ceremony
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Chairman of the American Heritage Motorcycle Foundation Jack Penton talks about why you should be in Las Vegas this Dec. 4-5.

Dates announced for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 9-11 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place next year on July 9-11, 2010, at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum earns praise from visitors
Riders find surprises about motorcycles and the stars who ride them.

Details announced for 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox
The 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox, will be featured during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Dec. 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Open House welcomed 1,200 enthusiasts
Around 1,200 fans of motorcycling visited the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at the facility's Open House on Sept. 12.

Officers elected to American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation Board of Directors
Jack Penton elected new chairman, to lead AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum fundraising efforts.

Bike show winners from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days drew some impressive machines. Here are the best of the best.

Moving two-wheeled timeline to commemorate AMA 85th anniversary at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Led by Grand Marshal Don Emde, the vintage bike column will lead off with a 1924 Harley-Davidson JDCA, ridden by owner and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Buzz Kanter.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum plans open house this Sept. 12
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. That's when the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, will open its doors to visitors from near and far for a free day of family fun, community and motorcycles.

Motorcycling history, personalities will take center stage at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Want to get up close and personal with the people who have shaped the sport of motorcycling into one of America's favorite pastimes? Then you won't want to miss AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26.

Motorcycle accessory innovator completes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame roster for 2009
Robert Bates will join eight other members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted this Dec. 5 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Noted dirt-track racer and tuner to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Chuck Palmgren is the next member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Palmgren -- who won multiple Mile events as a racer and earned a reputation as one of racing's leading tuners later in his career -- will be inducted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5.

Architect of championship racing programs joins AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce the next member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: accomplished racing director Gary Mathers.

Motorcycle safety author to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: David Hough, acclaimed author of several well-known books on riding techniques.

Pioneers in motocross technology and apparel join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce two more members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Geoff and Bob Fox, pioneers in motocross technology and apparel.

Class of 2009 update: We discuss the first three inductees announced for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
In this brief interview, Scott Casber from Pit Pass Radio interviews AMA spokesman Grant Parsons about the first three '09 inductees announced for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Champion of riders' rights to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Mona Ehnes, a long-time champion of off-highway motorcyclists' rights.

Gilles Vaillancourt to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Gilles Vaillancourt, a pioneer in modern motorcycle suspension development.

First member of Class of 2009: Off-road racing legend to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA has announced the first member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009, each of whom will be revealed in random order over the next few weeks.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum site of police training
The Ohio State Highway patrol needed a place to provide some security training for some specialized officers. So where did they choose to do that? Various places, including the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas location for 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction
Each year, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum invites a group of special individuals to take a well-deserved seat among the greats of motorcycling history. This Dec. 5, the 2009 class will be introduced at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Vintage racing at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days takes major step forward
AMA Racing is pleased to announce further details about the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, which will take place during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Digital back issues of American Motorcyclist now online
Google Books partnership provides searchable 50-year archive.

BSA 101: A short history of the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Marque of the Year
What do the Crimean War, the manufacturing of rifles, and the building of bicycles have in common? They're all events that led up to the British Birmingham Small Arms Co. -- better known to the world as BSA.

Hall of Famer Don Emde to serve as Grand Marshal for 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Don Emde, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, former Daytona 200 winner and member of the original BSA team that contested the Trans-Atlantic Match Races, will serve as Grand Marshal at 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Katy Wood named operations manager for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The AMA announced that Katy Wood has been named the Operations Manager for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Winner of '53 Vincent auction likes things a little offbeat
Scott Best, a contractor from Winnipeg, Canada, won the eBay auction for the 1953 Vincent Series C Black Shadow previously owned by the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Breakfast earns money for dirt-track exhibit at AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
On March 6, a special slice of American dirt-track’s history took the stage at the 21st Annual Breakfast at Daytona, which benefits the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 Classic Club will celebrate two timeless Honda models
The country's premier gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will recognize two clubs that embrace some of the most significant Honda models of all time.

Video: Scott Parker tells how Jay Springsteen left him behind on the way to a race
You'd think that legendary AMA flat-track champion Jay Springsteen wouldn't make a mistake like leaving behind a fellow passenger in the race van on the way to the races. But as fellow Champion Scott Parker tells it, that's exactly what happened one time. We'll let him tell the story.

Video: Jay Springsteen on wide vision, rider fines and Bill Werner's medic work
Don't you just love it when old racers get together and start telling stories?

VanKleek honored for contributions
Member of the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame committee has been honored by the Motorcycle Industry for her contributions to protecting riders rights.

BSA is Marque Of The Year for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009
One of Great Britain's most storied motorcycle companies, BSA, will be the Marque of the Year for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009, the world's largest gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, set for July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Dick Burleson tribute dinner set for Bike Week
The night before the famed Alligator Enduro, hang out with off-road racing legend Dick Burleson at the Dick Burleson Tribute Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Deland, Fla., on March 4.

AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Breakfast will honor Scott Parker, Jay Springsteen
Racing legends Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen will be the guests of honor at the 21st Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum "Friendraising" Breakfast during Daytona Bike Week.

AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum opens 2009 with events celebrating classic motorcycles
Fans of vintage machines will converge on the Museum for two notable events over the next few weeks. The International CBX Owner’s Association will pay a special visit on Saturday, Jan. 24. Two weeks later, on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Penton Owner’s Group will hold its 8th Annual Penton Day. All riders are welcome at both events.

Larger member discount at BikeBandit.com
Existing AMA member benefit partner and online retailer BikeBandit.com has increased its discount for AMA members to 10 percent.

A Museum Exhibit for your BookshelfA Museum Exhibit for your Bookshelf
MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles - the official book of the exhibit. Makes the perfect holiday gift.

Steve McQueen T-shirts now available
You’ve seen it mentioned in American Motorcyclist magazine, now get one yourself: An officially licensed Steve McQueen T-shirt. This soon-to-be-classic shirt features the number plate from McQueen’s racing motorcycle on the front, and "McQueen 1964/ISDT" on the back, and is available for $50, just in time for Christmas. To order, call (614) 856-1900 x2222.

Heroes of Harley-Davidson by Ed YoungbloodBlowout sale: Heroes of Harley-Davidson
Pick up this stunning history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for only $6.99, a $28 discount off the original cover price.

Larry Huffman talks about the strangest race he’s ever announced
Larry Huffman talks about one of his most bizarre moments announcing a race – at a Supercross event in Kyoto, Japan, to a stadium full of people who did not understand English.

Scot Harden talks about riding the Dakar for the first time-at age 48
How'd he deal with it? Even he was kind of freaked, at least for a few moments.

Scenes from the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours
Pictures and video from the juried Motorcycle show on the grounds of the Musuem.

Museum inducts Hall of Fame Class of 2008
Along with the annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum hosted the 7th Annual Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, October 11.

Flat Out! The Rollie Free Story
New book chronicles the life of the famous land-speed racer with in-depth research, photos, interviews and period news reports.

Ducati owners out in force for British & European Saturday
Despite temperatures well into the 90s, riders, collectors, and spectators filled the grounds of the Museum for the third annual event.

The best of VMD: When one Laverda's not enoughThe best of VMD: When one Laverda's not enough
Pair of ultra-rare V6 race bikes spotted at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

The best of VMD: Café racer coolThe best of VMD: Café racer cool
Custom Vincent wins at Saturday's Café Racer Bike Show.

Auction results from AMA Vinatge Motorcycle DaysAMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Auction results
Complete results for the auction held during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days on Saturday, July 26.

Vincent raffle winner announced
Thomas Rotello of Revena, New York has won the 2007-2008 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Raffle.

Swapmeet at AMA Vinatge Motorcycle DaysThe best of VMD: Swapmeet has it all
Looking for that elusive part at the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America.

AMA Vinatge Motorcycle DaysThe biggest vintage bash of the year
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days drew tens of thousands of fans of antique and classic motorcycles.

Arlen Ness'Awesome-Ness' opens
New exhibit features the art of Arlen Ness.

Neil PeartRush drummer Neil Peart visits Museum
Rock star drops by between gigs to view new MotoStars exhibit.

MotoStars officially opens
Celebrity event and ribbon-cutting kickstarts new exhibit.

Japanese classics turn out at the Museum
Rare machines turned out for the first of two Classic Saturdays at the Museum.

A call for volunteers
Learn how you can help the Museum at an event this summer.

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