James Holter

Hayley Bell and Liza Miller, two prominent women motorcyclists, talk about riding in the AMA’s podcast about all things motorcycling.

The new amasupercross.com supports teams and fans with information and updates about the most exciting motorsport in a stadium near you.

Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb won the 450SX Class in Orlando, Fla., to the cheers of the in-person pod-style-seated fans.

Motorcycling is fun, thrilling and, yes, risky. Those who organize motorcycling events, the smart ones, at least, look for a way to transfer that risk. They do that with insurance. One option exclusively for AMA-chartered organizers is the AMA insurance program. It is competitive and comprehensive, but it has a price. Every year, the AMA, working with our broker, negotiates price and terms with the insurance company. (The AMA makes no money off premiums, with all savings contributing to lower rates.) Some renewals are harder to negotiate than others, and 2025 was one such renewal. Unfortunately, industry-wide racing-related claims in recent years have put upward pressure on premiums for both AMA-sanctioned and non-sanctioned events. In fact, anecdotal evidence indicates rate increases have been much higher outside our program. Some non-AMA organizers, even those with favorable claim histories, have called to charter and sanction after being quoted premium increases of 100…