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Speedway battle of the oil companies with STP vs Valvoline. Robert Pfetzing (Valvoline) is on the inside Alan Christian (STP) on the outside. -- @mitcho399 photo - #robertpfetzing #alanchristian #speedway #speedwayracing #stp #valvoline #oilbattle
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Action in the Pack at the Anaheim Supercross (1985)
A look back at racing action from the 1985 Anaheim Supercross. In this shot you can just make out Goat Breker wearing #8 who’s already made the jump. Cresting the jump are Bob Hannah (25) and…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Mike Ragan Leading a Group at the Peoria TT (1988)
I have the privilege of being at the very beginning of digitizing and preserving the photo collection of Rich Chenet. Rich is one of the very best shooters in the business, so good in fact that aut…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Charity Newsies Heat Race Start (1970)
Epic photo alert! This is the start of a heat race at the famed Charity Newsies benefit AMA Grand National at the Ohio State Fairground in Columbus in June of 1970. In flat track crazy Ohio, the Ch…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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James Randolph and Tiger Sohwa Race to the Flag at Phoenix (1993)
A great capture of James Randolph (54) and Tiger Sohwa (41) coming out of the final turn at Phoenix International Raceway during the AMA 750cc Supersport racer there in February of 1993. It was the…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Action from the Daytona Supercross (1978)
A fun photo of a great group of riders hitting a rhythm section with sand jumps at the 1978 Daytona Supercross. Likely a qualifying race and the photo shows Robert Shoup (#256 Suzuki) ahead of Tony…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Ricky Johnson’s Heroic Motocross des Nations at Unadilla (1987)
Ricky Johnson being interviewed by Bill Wood of the American Motorcyclist Magazine (in hat) and Kit Palmer of Cycle News after RJ led Team USA to victory in the 1987 Motocross des Nations, along wi…
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November 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Slidin’ Sonny Nutter and Wild Bill Cody Race at Costa Mesa (1986)
Sonny Nutter leads Bill Cody in the Old Timers Match Race in Costa Mesa back in October of 1986. “Slidin’ Sonny” held off “Wild Bill” for the victory. (Scott Daloisio …
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November 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Charles Halcomb On the Starting Gate at the Oakland Supercross (1980)
Charles Halcomb readies to race his Husqvarna in a qualifying race at the 1980 Oakland Supercross. His umbrella girl appears to be feeling rather relaxed, perhaps influenced by the gloomy Bay Area …
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November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Warren Dunaway Racing at the Pomona Fairplex (1994)
Bay Area rider Warren Dunaway hustles his Yamaha TZ250 around the parking lot course at Pomona during the AMA 250 Grand Prix there in 1994. Warren hit west coast nationals in ’93 and ’9…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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American Motorcyclist Association Mourns the Passing of Former Board Chairman Stan Simpson
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is saddened to share that former AMA Board of Directors Chairman Stan Simpson has passed away. Simpson helped steer the association …
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November 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
For Wheelie Wednesday how about a great capture of Kevin Schwantz dialing up a wheelie coming out of a turn on his factory Lucky Strike Suzuki RG500! (Press Kit photo) #kevinschwantz #wheeliewednesday #luckystrikesuzuki #suzukirg500 #motogp #suzukiracing
November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Champagne Shower for St. Louis Supercross Fans (1999)
Some hardcore fans enjoy getting a champagne shower from the podium finishers at the ’99 St. Louis Supercross – Mike LaRocco, Jeremy McGrath and Mickael Pichon. (Karl Ockert photo) #sup…
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November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Josh Demuth and Jiri Dostal at Atlanta Supercross (1999)
A pair of speedy racers Josh Demuth, on the No. 32 Excel Motorsports Yamaha, and Jiri Dostal, on his Primal Impulse Suzuki jump side by side during the 125 East Supercross main event in the Georgia…
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November 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series Announces 2025 Night of Champions Banquet
Banquet to be Held in West Virginia in January 2026 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 3, 2025) – Join us for the Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC Racing) Series presented by Specialized, an…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Nice portrait of nine-time AMA Grand National Champion Scott Parker. I would love to know the story of the artwork he's standing next to titled "American Factory Workers." If anyone knows leave a comment. (Mitch Friedman photo) #scottparker #amagrandnationalchamp #harleydavidson #americanflattrack
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Filmmaker Bruce Brown Capturing the Action (1967)
Great image of filmmaker Bruce Brown, who is best known to the motorcycling community for his movie “On Any Sunday.” That’s one heck of a telephoto lens! I think this was taken wh…
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November 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Chad Reed’s AMA Supercross Debut (1999)
A great capture and a rare photo from the 1999 San Diego Supercross. This image shows Travis Preston on the No. 43 Moto XXX Suzuki racing in a rhythm section with Billy Payne, aboard the No. 195 Sp…
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November 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Richard Chambers, AMA Racer and Legendary Voice of the Pits, Dead at 79
Richard Chambers, his voice instantly recognizable and a popular figure in American motorcycle road racing whose career spanned twisting the throttle of high-speed superbikes to the microphone of i…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Old School Podium at the Oakland Supercross (1980)
This is what passed for a Supercross podium back in the day. It’s the 1980 Oakland Supercross with race winner Kent Howerton being interviewed with fellow Suzuki factory rider Mark Barnett (l…
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November 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Steve Eklund Gets Great Heat Race Start at Indy Mile (1984)
Steve Eklund (8 ) gets the quick start on his Gardner Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 in a heat race for the Sunday Indy Mile in August of 1984. Filing in behind Eklund are Lance Jones (23), defending…
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November 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Greg Schnell and Casey Lytle Having a Great Race (1997)
Greg Schnell (110) on the Chaparral Yamaha, and Casey Lytle (71), Honda of Troy, having a great race in a So Cal local MX event sometime in 1997. Most likely AV Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California…
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November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Timber Time for The Lumberjack Rick Burgett (1980)
The Lumberjack is down! Great Mitch Friedman capture of Rick Burgett (22) hitting the dirt at the start of the 1980 Seattle Supercross. It was too bad the “The Lumberjack” because being…
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November 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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AMA Congratulates Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award Champion Bodie Paige
Paige becomes the second racer in history to win two Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards in one year PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Bodie Paige made history during the 2025 AMA Road Race Grand Championship, beco…
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November 1, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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International Trio Battle at Charlotte Road Race National (1977)
An international grouping of riders at the Charlotte AMA Road Race National in 1977. Leading this talented trio is 1970 AMA Grand National Champion Gene Romero (3) being chased by Aussie standout G…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM