AMA EVENTS
HONORING WOMEN, HISTORY, FUN AND MORE. The American Motorcyclist Association sanctions more than 3,000 races, rides and rallies, but a select few are promoted by the AMA itself to shine the light on special segments of motorcycling. WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING NATIONAL CONFERENCE The signature event held periodically since 1997 to promote the growing women’s community in motorcycling. Events have been held in Ohio, West Virginia and Colorado. LEGENDS & CHAMPIONS WEEKEND A full weekend’s slate of events honoring the sport’s up-andcoming heroes and the legends who have defined motorcycling, the Legends & Champions weekend includes the AMA Racing Champions Banquet, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance judged motorcycle exhibition. AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS Held every summer at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a three-day festival that is America’s grandest celebration of motorcyling history. THE MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME ANNUAL BREAKFAST AT DAYTONA A gathering every March during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., the breakfast features a special guest speaker and serves as a fundraiser for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE A special event every year at the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, in honor of AMA members.
Your Voice Internationally The AMA Is Part Of Motorcycling’s International Governing Body. The AMA is the sole U.S. affiliate to the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the worldwide motorcycle sanctioning body. As the U.S. affiliate, the AMA organizes U.S. teams that compete in team-based world championship events, such as the Motocross of Nations and the International Six Days Enduro. The AMA also takes the lead on organizing and coordinating World Championship events in the United States, such as rounds of the MotoGP World Championship Series.
AMA Awards Giving Credit Where Credit is Due. AMA Awards recognize the people who have inspired everyone in the motorcycling community by overcoming adversity or by demonstrating uncommon excellence. You can be part of the process by making nominations to the AMA Board of Directors, which makes the final selection in a number of categories, including: AMA DUD PERKINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Acknowledges the highest level of service to the AMA in any activity. This award has been presented since 1970. AMA HAZEL KOLB BRIGHTER IMAGE AWARD The AMA’s highest award for activities that generate good publicity for motorcycling. This award has been presented since 1987. AMA OUTSTANDING ROAD RIDER AWARD Honoring those who have promoted the motorcycling lifestyle and contributed to protecting on-highway motorcycling rights. AMA OUTSTANDING OFF-ROAD RIDER AWARD Honoring those who have promoted the motorcycling lifestyle and contributed to protecting off-highway motorcycling rights. AMA BESSIE STRINGFIELD AWARD Honoring those who have been instrumental in introducing motorcycling to new markets. FRIEND OF THE AMA AWARD Honoring those in the motorcycling community, including clubs, sponsors or partners, who have strongly supported the AMA’s mission. FRIEND OF THE MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME AWARD Recognizing national-level contributions to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
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