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American
Motorcyclist Association convenes 2008 Congress
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio--The 2008 Congress of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
convenes its 41st consecutive annual assembly today, Thursday, October 9,
in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of discussion and voting on proposed
rule changes to AMA Sports amateur racing programs and AMA Road Riding
recreational activities.
"A great deal has occurred since we met one year ago," said AMA
President and CEO Rob Dingman. "For one, the AMA has sold most of its
Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group, and this
development allows the Association to focus on improved services for
amateur racing activities. Beyond that, we are expanding our benefits to
AMA members, and feedback from the delegates will provide excellent
direction for us as we develop future programs and services."
Dingman will address the Congress, as will AMA Board of Directors Chairman
Stan Simpson. Special guest, Daytona Motorsports Group President Roger
Edmondson, will also speak to the delegates.
Running concurrently with the AMA Congress on Saturday is the the
nation's largest by-invitation-only show of classic and collectable
motorcycles, the 7th Annual Concours d'Elegance at the AMA's Motorcycle
Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio. And on Saturday evening, the
Museum's 2008 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place at the
Hilton Polaris/Columbus. For details about both Museum activities, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the
motorcycling lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life and they
navigate many different roads on their journey to the same destination:
freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycle organization
with nearly 300,000 members, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists'
interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the
committees of international governing organizations and the court of
public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA
sanctions more motorsports competition events than any other
organization in the world. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum,
the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.
For more information, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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