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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Announced!

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the six distinguished motorcyclists that will be inducted into its hallowed halls during the 2026 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 10 in Pickerington, Ohio.

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Russell Bobbitt, Damon Bradshaw, Eraldo Ferracci, Jake Johnson, Gary Sellers and Dale Walker.

“Induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is among the highest honors our sport can bestow — a recognition reserved for those who have truly shaped the course of motorcycling,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Russell, Damon, Eraldo, Jake, Gary, and Dale have each done exactly that. Through their achievements, their passion and their lasting contributions to our community, they have moved motorcycling forward for every rider who follows. We look forward to welcoming them into the Hall of Fame and celebrating their legacies at the Induction Ceremony this September.”

Join Us at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! 

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been officially revealed. Now, secure your chance to celebrate the legacy of those six outstanding motorcyclists at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!

Tickets for the  AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are  AVAILABLE for purchase. The special event will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, at The Event Center at Violet Woods in Pickerington, Ohio.

For more details, head over to  MotorcycleMuseum.org/events-experiences/induction-ceremony/. 

Time is Running Out to Win This Schwantz-Replica Suzuki GS750!

You could be the owner of this 1985 Suzuki GS750 — complete with a special AMA Superbike livery to commemorate the legacy of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz’s iconic racing career — but the deadline to enter the raffle is  July 8!

To celebrate that career, the AMA Hall of Fame commissioned a street-going replica of that Yoshimura-Suzuki GS750 Superbike, complete with period 18-inch Dymag magnesium wheels, a Yoshimura exhaust, billet rearsets, race-spec shock, oil-cooler, steel-braided brake lines, and a luxurious paint job.

Whether you choose to ride this two-wheeled slice of history or just display it in your living room or garage, this custom-built, one-of-a-kind AMA Superbike replica is sure to impress for years to come.

Get all the details on the bike, and purchase raffle tickets, at https://motorcyclemuseum.org/support/raffle-bikes/ .

Hall of Famer Spotlight:
Travis Pastrana

The ultimate showman on a motorcycle, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Travis Pastrana continues to make history.

On Saturday, June 13, Pastrana, along with fellow hall of famers Ricky Carmichael and Jeremy McGrath, as well as Brian Deegan, Keith Sayers and Jeremy Stenberg, completed several stunts on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., as part of Pastrana’s Nitro Circus brand.

A one-of-its-kind event, the stunt at the White House represented Pastrana’s continued drive to go where no motorcyclist has gone before.

From the start riding career, Pastrana immediately made an impact in the motorcycling community as a five-time class winner at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, and the 1999 winner of the AMA Motocross Horizon Award. At only 16 years old, Pastrana became the youngest rider to capture an AMA Pro Motocross title, winning the 2000 AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship. Pastrana added the 2001 125cc East Supercross championship to his trophy case the following year.

Pastrana was a 17-time medalist at the X Games, including 11 golds, while becoming the first rider to land a double backflip on a motorcycle in competition. As a stuntman, Pastrana completed the ultimate feat on July 8, 2018, breaking three of Evel Knievel’s longstanding records by jumping over 52 cars, 16 buses and the fountain outside of Caesar’s Palace across three separate jumps in Las Vegas.

The Annapolis, Md., native founded Nitro Circus in 2003, building a globally-recognized brand by creating TV shows, movies and hosting live events.

For his efforts in building up the motorcycle community in a variety of ways, Pastrana was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2023.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on America 250
Ohio Transportation Trail

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is a stop on the Ohio Transportation Trail, part of the state’s America 250 celebration!

The Ohio Transportation Trail recognizes the overall impact that the state has had on the remarkable evolution of transportation and engineering.

For more information, and to view the full Trail Map, visit america250-ohio.org/ohio-transportation-trail/. 

Get Your Hall of Fame Gear Today!

There is plenty of Hall of Fame swag available at AMAGear.com , so grab yours today online or by visiting the gift shop the next time you stop by our museum!

Hall of Famer Brad Lackey Asks You to Support the AMA Hall of Fame

My path to a 500cc world motocross championship in 1982, and my eventual induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame years later, fulfilled a lifelong dream — just as it did for the other nearly 500 AMA Hall of Famers.

But would our motorcycle landscape be as rich for future generations if the stories of our great racers, ambassadors and trailblazers — and their struggles to reach the pinnacle of our sport — were lost to history?

This is why I wholeheartedly support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and why I’m asking you to consider making a contribution to this important institution! 

Donating ensures the legacy of motorcycling lives on for future generations.

Thank you for your support, and for keeping the history of the greatest motorsport alive for all to see!

– Brad Lackey

Hall of Fame Notice Board

50th Anniversary of AMA Superbike to be Celebrated at VMD!

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of AMA Superbike, 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution will feature plenty of iconic experiences and bikes that span the history of the famed series. Headlined by Grand Marshal Freddie Spencer, a 3-time World Grand Prix champion who raced for Honda’s AMA Superbike squad in the early and mid 1980s, the AMA Superbike anniversary theme will be prominently featured throughout the event, which runs July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Check out Wayne Rainey’s championship-winning 1983 Kawasaki GPz750 from the AMA Hall of Fame’s permanent collection at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Pavilion during Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution.

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