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1939 AJS wins Grand Marshal's Choice Award at annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show >>

A number of expertly restored motorcycles and original classics were on hand for the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em Bike Shows.

Cory Buttrick and Adam Giddings win 2010 AMA Vintage Off-Road Grand Championship >>

Each rider won all four of his A-class vintage motocross motos, won his hare scrambles class and finished second in his trials class.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Video: Get here! >>

If it's motorcycling, it's here. Check out this video highlight reel from the biggest weekend in vintage motorcycling.

Post entry reduced for Ashland round of AMA Racing Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series >>

The post-entry fees for the July 9 dirt-track event at Ashland County Fairgrounds have been reduced to $50 for the first class and $30 for each additional class.

Metro Racing named official apparel provider at premier AMA events >>

The AMA welcomes Metro Racing Inc. as the official apparel provider for several premier AMA events this summer, beginning with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

New model year Husqvarnas on display at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

On location at the Husqvarna Marque of the Year tent will be a full complement of 2010 Husqvarnas, as well as select 2011 models.

My Vintage Ride: 1950 BMW R51/2 >>

This classic BMW finds follows a long and winding road to a new life as a show bike.

Motorcycling legends will participate in Husqvarna Legends exhibition laps >>

On Saturday, July 10, attendees at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will have a rare opportunity to witness several racing legends on the vintage motocross track.

Public service displays join lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

The AMA welcomes the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, the Malcolm Smith Motorsports Foundation, Riders Helping Riders, ABATE of Ohio and the Christian Motorcyclists Association to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Ride a new Kawasaki at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Kawasaki will have a full complement of sportbikes and cruisers on hand for attendees to test ride at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Looking for event bike show information? Click here! >>

If you're planning on participating in one of the many bike shows at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, here's what you need to know.

Experts, history makers take center stage at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

You'll find plenty of cool lecture topics at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 9-11, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

My Vintage Ride: 1957 Ariel Mk II Square 4 >>

A son takes over his father's Ariel project with plans for a reunion at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Yamaha is bringing demo fleet to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Want to ride an R1 or Stratoliner Deluxe? Yamaha will hook you up at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will include North America's largest motorcycle swap meet >>

This year's swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is shaping up to be one of the largest in history.

Can-Am Spyder roadsters are coming to Mid-Ohio >>

Demo some Can-Am Spyder roadsters, the unique three-wheeled vehicle offered by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Triumph joins demo ride lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Triumph Motorcycles will bring a wide range of machines for attendees to demo at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

National championship vintage racing returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course >>

If you enjoy watching or racing vintage motorcycles, there's one place you definitely want to be this July 9-11: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Test ride KYMCOs at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

KYMCO will bring a wide range of scooters and motorcycles for attendees to demo at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

KTM North America joins demo ride lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

KTM North America will be on location with its streetbike demo fleet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Vintage project roundup >>

From BMW R65s to Yamaha trials bikes to classic Hondas and Harley-Davidsons, we round up some of the vintage bike projects members have written to us about.

My Vintage Ride: John Tibben's original H-D CR 250 short tracker >>

Originally built for Carroll Resweber to race in the '61 Short-Track National, this bike was later fielded by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer John Tibben.

Bridgestone Motorcycles has signed on as this year's Classic Club >>

Visitors will see bikes, memorabilia, vintage dealer signs and much more relating to the rare Japanese brand.

Register online for AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

Competitors in all disciplines can access online pre-entry via AMARaceManager.com.

The Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will introduce buyers to sellers >>

The Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral will make it easier for buyers and sellers of used motorcycles to find each other at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

My Vintage Ride: 1966 Honda CB77 SuperHawk Special >>

My bike is a 1966 Honda CB77 SuperHawk Special. The idea with this project was to take the best of Britain and meld it with the best of Japan.

Reminder: Swap meet deadline approaching >>

Time is running out for swap meet vendors to secure their spaces from last year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for 2010.

Corner marshal seminar offered at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

AMA Racing will offer a free corner marshal seminar on Friday, July 9, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Registration open for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meet >>

The AMA is now accepting reservations for swap meet space at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

AMA Video: How Malcolm Smith was introduced to Husqvarna >>

In 1966, a man walked into a Southern California motorcycle shop. He walked out with a deal that would help put Husqvarna motorcycles on the map and change motocross in America forever.

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.

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.

AMA Video: Relive AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 >>

Check out this highlight video from 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Are you ready for next year?

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 Video: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show winner >>

Jerry Bingham built a show-stopping BSA. He talks about it here.

AMA Video: Matt Olsen and Mara Butler ride a '36 H-D to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Congrats to Matt Olsen and Mara Butler for their two-up endurance run on a 1936 H-D Knuckle to this year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Check it out...

AMA Video: A father and his sons talk about amateur AMA dirt-track racing >>

Father Rich Long and his sons Aaron and Nate Long talk about how they stay connected through their AMA dirt-track racing addiction.

AMA Video: Grand Prix 125 Day 1 winner talks about vintage racing >>

Greg Glevicky, who competed at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, talks about how cool it is to compete on a 1965 Honda CB160 at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

These bikes were a step above the rest >>

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days drew some impressive machines. Here are the best of the best.

Motocross, dirt-track and road racing results from AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

Results from vintage and post-vintage motocross, dirt track and road racing from the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships are available.

AMA Video: Interview with Cory Buttrick, 2009 AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand National Champion >>

Shock Doctor/KTM's Cory Buttrick talks about how he won the 2009 AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand National Championship at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

AMA Video: Interview with Paul Germain, AMA Track Racing Vintage Grand National Champion >>

Paul Germain competed in the vintage dirt-track and road-racing programs at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand National Championships and brought home the event's top track-racing honor.

Cory Buttrick and Paul Germain win 2009 AMA Vintage Grand National Championships >>

Shock Doctor/KTM's Cory Buttrick took home the top off-road honors at the inaugural AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, while Paul Germain emerged as the weekend's top track-racing competitor.

Video: A few faces of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Here are a few of the thousands of motorcyclists who are enjoying themselves at this year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Video: Interview with Grand Marshal Don Emde >>

Griff Allen, roving announcer at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, interviews Grand Marshal Don Emde just before the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer takes to the track to lead the Lap for History

Video: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is happening now >>

If you're not at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, you're missing one of the coolest AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days later. Not convinced? Check out this video.

MetroRacing.com is backing the dirt-track program at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

Purveyors of some of the coolest t-shirts and gear on the planet, MetroRacing.com, will support the dirt-track program at the inaugural AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to feature classic bikes, new bikes, electric bikes and North America's largest motorcycle swap meet >>

The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will provide one of this summer's best opportunities to get a first-hand look at historically significant motorcycles from the sport's past, present and future.

The Federal Companies sponsor Federal/Allied Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

If you're looking to buy or sell a used motorcycle, there's no better place to be than the Federal/Allied Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26.

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.

It’s Electric! More on the zero-emissions racebikes of the AMA TTXGP Introduction at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. >>

At AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26, for the first time in North America, electric road-race bikes will gather for laps for the fans, circulating quickly and silently without the use of internal combustion.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days welcomes Ride Like a Pro riding team >>

The Ride Like a Pro riding team will perform at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this July 24-26 as part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Pre-entry deadline approaches for AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

Pro off-road racer Mandi Mastin is designing vintage hare scrambles course, and long-time vintage proponent Rick Doughty is serving as event consultant.

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.

Video: From AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days past >>

Check out these attendee-produced videos from past AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Gathering of Streamliners at the Hall of Fame Museum Tent >>

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter has invited streamlined motorcycles to be displayed at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Come see the future of motorcycling. To reserve a space, contact Craig at craig@craigvetter.com.

Team Obsolete will display classic bikes at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

BSA is being honored as the 2009 Marque of the Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and some wonderful examples of the classic British machines are expected, including several from Rob Iannucci's Team Obsolete.

Latest issue of AMA Racer posted, highlights vintage racing >>

If you're into old bikes, then you'll really dig this latest issue of AMA Racer. In addition to coverage of numerous AMA-sanctioned disciplines, we highlight vintage racing and preview the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

AMA eGrandPrix Introduction: American debut of electric racebikes mixes the future with the past at 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Electric road-race motorcycles will take center stage the the country's premier celebration of motorcycling's heritage: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Used Bike Corral will be a bike trader's delight >>

Buyers and sellers of used motorcycles will have an easier time finding each other at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this year, thanks to a centralized location where traders can market currently owned, for-sale, running motorcycles.

Perry King takes the vintage racing challenge at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

Accepting the invitation of fellow AMA Board member and vintage motorcycle racer Charles Goman, King will line up to race in the vintage hare scrambles and motocross programs at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing to oversee vintage road-racing operations at AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

AMA Racing, the amateur-racing arm of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), is pleased to announce that it has partnered with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing to oversee road-race operations at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman discusses vintage racing at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

In this interview with AmericanMotorcyclist.com, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman discusses the reasons behind the AMA’s decision to organize the multi-disciplinary vintage racing championship.

AMA Racing releases more details about AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

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.

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.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to feature AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships >>

AMA Racing No. 1 plates will be awarded to premier-class champions. AMA Racing Vintage Grand National Champion to be crowned.

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.

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.

AMA will celebrate 85th anniversary at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days >>

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will include more than the typical collection of races, bike shows, seminars and the swap meet this year. The AMA will also celebrate 85 years of protecting and promoting the motorcycling lifestyle at the event.

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