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On The Line With The AMA

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Tune in to “On The Line With The AMA,” an American Motorcyclist Association-produced podcast featuring AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees and other motorcycle racing greats, industry leaders, innovators and rights advocates. Become an AMA member today. Call (800) AMA-JOIN or join online at americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Episodes

Perry King and Laurette Nicoll, Perennial Emcees of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

November 15, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Perry King and Laurette Nicoll are the perennial emcees of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. AMA Life Member King is an actor and director whose career on stage, screen and television spans more than 50 years. Nicoll is a motocross rider and sidecar enthusiast who has reported for AMA Supermoto, Mini Moto SX, Endurocross, the X Games, Formula Drift and Nitro Rallycross during her 18 years in the broadcast industry.  In this episode, they reminisce about their many Hall of ...

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer John Ulrich and 2016 AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award Winner Chris Ulrich

August 04, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

John Ulrich is one of only a handful of people to win the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award and be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame — both of which happened in 2017. His son, Chris, earned the AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award in 2016. The contributions of this father-son duo go far beyond motorcycle road racing championships and include business excellence, journalism and philanthropy. Tune in to hear their story. Support the show

2021 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Paul Slavik and 2018 AMA Outstanding Off-Road Rider Award Recipient Clif Koontz

July 12, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Riding on forest trails or across the desert gives us an incredible feeling of freedom. But opponents of off-highway vehicle riding have motorcycling in their crosshairs. Paul Slavik — recipient of the 2021 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award — and Clif Koontz, the winner of the 2018 AMA Outstanding Off-Road Rider Award, have worked tirelessly on behalf of riders in California and Utah. And their efforts are benefitting riders across the nation.  Support the show

Special Episode: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Podcast

May 30, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Podcast gives an update on this year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, but it also takes you live to some of the excitement and energy experienced at past events. Don’t miss hearing vintage motorcycle fans sharing their own enthusiasm and stories with hosts Peter and Alexandra terHorst. Tune in! Support the show

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer David Hough and Aerostich Founder Andy Goldfine

May 26, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Motojournalist, author and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer David Hough, and Andy Goldfine, the founder of Aerostich RiderWear, Ride to Work Day, and the recipient of the 2013 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award, have a decidedly practical approach to motorcycling. But like all motorcyclists, their passion for riding runs deep. Tune in to hear their stories! Support the show

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dave Perewitz and land-speed record holder Jody Perewitz

April 27, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003, Dave Perewitz has been creating world-class custom American V-twins since the 1970s. Jody Perewitz, Dave’s daughter, grew up in the business and her life revolves around American-made street bikes. A decade ago, they developed an interest in land-speed racing that quickly grew into a passion. Today Jody holds 16 AMA land speed records, all on American motorcycles. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg of their story, which begins in th...

2019 AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter and winningest Singles rider in AFT history Shayna Texter-Bauman

March 11, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Professional flat trackers Cory Texter and Shayna Texter-Bauman, the brother-sister duo from Willow Street, Penn., are fixtures on the American Flat Track circuit. Cory was the 2019 AFT Production Twins Champion and finished runner-up in 2020. Shayna was the first female to win an AFT National, which she did in spectacular style in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2011, and she’s currently the winningest rider in AFT Singles history. Tune in as brother and sister chat about racing flat track, the infl...

2019 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award winner Hayley Bell and 2019 Friend of the AMA Award winner Liza Miller

February 10, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Hayley Bell is the founder of the Women Riders World Relay and recipient of the 2019 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award. Liza Miller is the founder of one of the nation’s first community motorcycle cooperatives, the Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz, and creator of the “Motorcycles & Misfits” podcast. She received a Friend of the AMA Award in 2019. These pioneering motorcyclists talk about the WRWR and their future adventures.  Support the show

AMA Government Relations Department Staff

January 05, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Listen in as the AMA Government Relations Department staff—Director Mike Sayre, Western States Representative Nick Haris, Government Relations Manager, On-Highway Tiffany Cipoletti and Government Relations Manager, Off-Highway Peter Stockus—weigh in on motorcycle-related legislation and regulation in 2020 and what we can expect at the federal, state and local levels in 2021. Support the show

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Peter Starr and Scot Harden

December 01, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Peter Starr is a celebrated filmmaker and motorcycling ombudsman who is widely known as the producer and director of the iconic movie, “Take it to the Limit,” which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. Scot Harden is a multi-time desert racing champion and three-time ISDE medalist who later became an industry leader. In this episode, Peter and Scot reminisce about what inspired them to race motorcycles, pursue their careers and advocate for the future of motorcycling. Support the show

Former AMA Board Chair Maggie McNally and 2019 AMA Bessie Stringfield Award winner Genevieve Schmitt

November 09, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

AMA Life Member Maggie McNally was the first woman to chair the American Motorcyclist Association Board of Directors. Print and television journalist Genevieve Schmitt founded womenridersnow.com and earned the 2019 AMA Bessie Stringfield Award for her pioneering work in the emerging women's market. Listen in as they talk about their early riding years and the impact of women in the motorcycling community. Support the show

AMA Hall of Famer Larry Coleman and 2014 AMA Female Athlete of the Year Erin Sills

October 26, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Larry Coleman is America’s most successful sidecar road racer and the holder of several land-speed records. Erin Sills set the world record for the fastest woman on a conventional motorcycle at 237.274 mph in 2019, and the multi-time record holder was named the AMA Female Athlete of the Year in 2014. Both have achieved greatness, but there is so much more to their stories. Support the show

AMA Director of International Competition Bill Cumbow and AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier

September 14, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Earlier this year, an unprecedented crisis shook the world when the coronavirus outbreak left millions ill and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands. Life, as we knew it, suddenly ground to a halt and the impact on the world of amateur and professional motorcycle racing was immediate and profound. Hundreds of events were quickly postponed or canceled. Bill Cumbow, AMA director of international competition, and AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier were at ground zero when racing stopped...

July 9, 2020 — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Debbie Evans and Gary Davis

September 08, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

For decades, Debbie Evans and Gary Davis have wowed movie and television audiences as professional stunt riders. Their names may not be household words like the stars they stood in for, but their credits include numerous box-office blockbusters and popular television shows.

May 6, 2020 — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Dick Burleson and Gunnar Lindstrom

September 08, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Gunnar Lindstrom is a Swedish-born rider best known for ushering in the sport of motocross in America. Dick Burleson is revered for his eight consecutive AMA National Enduro Championships and eight consecutive ISDT gold medals.

April 15, 2020 — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Gary Mathers and Rob Muzzy

September 08, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Gary Mathers is best known for his successful career at the helm of American Honda’s racing efforts. Rob Muzzy’s name is synonymous with numerous Kawasaki championships. For many years, the two men worked together before managing opposing teams. Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

June 3, 2020 — AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council

September 08, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode we talk with AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council. In addition to leading the dominant nonprofits in American motorcycling, these men direct important affiliate organizations, including the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. 

July 27, 2020 — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mona Ehnes and her son, AMA Board Chair Russ Ehnes.

September 08, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

In the 1960s, Hall of Famer Mona Ehnes and her family enjoyed off-road riding in the Montana mountains often. When controversial legislation was introduced to close trails and restrict riding opportunities, she got involved. Mona’s son, Russ, has been a motorcycling rights advocate all of his life. Today, he is chair of the AMA Board of Directors. Fighting to preserve access to public lands is a job that requires long days and gets little publicity but when motorcycling in your blood, the ca...

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mona Ehnes and her son, AMA Board Chair Russ Ehnes.

July 27, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

In the 1960s, Hall of Famer Mona Ehnes and her family enjoyed off-road riding in the Montana mountains often. When controversial legislation was introduced to close trails and restrict riding opportunities, she got involved. Mona’s son, Russ, has been a motorcycling rights advocate all of his life. Today, he is chair of the AMA Board of Directors. Fighting to preserve access to public lands is a job that requires long days and gets little publicity but when motorcycling in your blood, the ca...

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Debbie Evans and Gary Davis

July 09, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

For decades, Debbie Evans and Gary Davis have wowed movie and television audiences as professional stunt riders. Their names may not be household words like the stars they stood in for, but their credits include numerous box-office blockbusters and popular television shows. Support the show

AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council

June 03, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode we talk with AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council. In addition to leading the dominant nonprofits in American motorcycling, these men direct important affiliate organizations, including the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.  Support the show

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Dick Burleson and Gunnar Lindstrom

May 06, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Gunnar Lindstrom is a Swedish-born rider best known for ushering in the sport of motocross in America. Dick Burleson is revered for his eight consecutive AMA National Enduro Championships and eight consecutive ISDT gold medals. Support the show

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers Gary Mathers and Rob Muzzy

April 15, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Gary Mathers is best known for his successful career at the helm of American Honda’s racing efforts. Rob Muzzy’s name is synonymous with numerous Kawasaki championships. For many years, the two men worked together before managing opposing teams. Support the show