AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News January 16, 2026
AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association is devastated by the sudden passing of AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise, and offers sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was 68 years old. One of the most multi-talented riders in…

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AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News January 7, 2026
AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 7, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the friends and family of longtime senator and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2025, at 92 years old. A staunch advocate…

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AMA Celebrates Successful AMA Hall of Fame Days
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News October 27, 2025
AMA Celebrates Successful AMA Hall of Fame Days

Photo Credit: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association hosted a large group of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, industry leaders and motorcyclists at its campus from Oct. 23-26 for AMA Hall of Fame Days! “AMA…

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Six New Inductees in 2025
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News October 24, 2025
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Six New Inductees in 2025

Photo Credit: Willy Browning PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 23, 2025) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23, welcoming six new members to its illustrious collection of Hall of Famers during the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame…

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American Men Claim Long-Awaited Trial des Nations Championship in Italy
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News September 26, 2025
American Men Claim Long-Awaited Trial des Nations Championship in Italy

United States earns first International Trophy since 2005 Photo Credit: Pep Segalés PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) — The United States enjoyed a successful weekend of competition at the 2025 Trial des Nations in Tolmezzo, Italy, on Sept. 20-21, claiming the team’s first International…

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald Passes Away
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News September 26, 2025
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2025) —The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald, who passed away on Sept. 25 at 93 years old. McDonald’s impact on motorcycling…

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Full Weekend of Activities Scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame Days, Oct. 23-26
AMA Press Releases Events Hall of Fame News September 9, 2025
Full Weekend of Activities Scheduled for AMA Hall of Fame Days, Oct. 23-26

AMA Hall of Fame Days to include Induction Ceremony, Bike Night and plenty of racing Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2025) — In a grand celebration of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the American Motorcyclist Association has…

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Founder of Penton Motorcycles John Penton Passes Away
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News September 8, 2025
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Founder of Penton Motorcycles John Penton Passes Away

Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 8, 2025) — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the passing of John Penton, one of motorcycling’s most influential and well-known figures. Penton passed peacefully at 100 years of age, having recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Born on…

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News June 18, 2025
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

Six distinguished motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 23 during the AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Pickerington, Ohio Photo Credit: AMA Archives PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 18, 2025) — After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA…

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Nominees
AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News May 19, 2025
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Nominees

Voting to determine the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is now open PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 19, 2025) — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced the 17 nominees for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, and voting is now…

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