American Motorcyclist Association
encourages riders to Vote like a Motorcyclist
Campaign, website help riders learn candidate positions on motorcycling issues
technology and many others.
The AMA Vote Like A Motorcyclist website (www.cqrcengage.
com/amacycle/VLAM) also provides a report on how incumbent
candidates have voted on issues important to motorcyclists and
whether they have cosponsored bills favorable or unfavorable
to motorcycling interests.
In addition, the AMA has provided a map that links visitors to
each state’s page, where they can find the candidates who will
appear on their ballot.
“With so many seats in Congress up for a vote, as well as
the White House, this election will set the political tone for
years to come,” Allard said. “It is important for riders to identify
motorcycle-friendly candidates and factor motorcycling issues
into their decision on Election Day.”
For more information about the AMA Vote Like A Motorcyclist
campaign, visitwww.cqrcengage.com/amacycle/VLAM. To learn
about the mission and programs of the American Motorcyclist
Association, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motor cyclist
Association is reaching out to riders across the country to
encourage them to become informed about motorcycling
issues, ask their candidates where they stand and then Vote
Like A Motorcyclist on Election Day, Nov. 8.
“Since 2010, we have made this online tool available, so
motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle owners can educate
themselves and help them decide which candidates to support,”
said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president of government relations.
“Everyone who is eligible should register to vote, support
candidates who reflect their views, get involved with campaigns
and cast a ballot on Election Day.”
This year, voters will determine who will reside in the White
House for the next four years, who will occupy 435 seats in the
U.S. House of Representatives, who will win 34 spots in the
U.S. Senate and who will occupy the governor’s mansion in 12
states.
Important motorcycling issues these politicians are likely to
address during their terms in office include increasing amounts
of ethanol in our fuel supply, motorized access to public land,
distracted driving, lane splitting, federal exhaust regulations
for competition-only bikes, vehicle-to-vehicle communication
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Dick
Burleson
honored as
2016 AMA
Motorcycle
Hall of Fame
Legend
Ceremony on Oct. 13
in Orlando to induct
eight Hall of Famers
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- Each year at
the ceremony inducting
a new class into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, an existing
Hall of Famer is honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Legend. For 2016, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend is
Dick “King Richard” Burleson, the most successful racer in the
history of the AMA National Enduro Championship.
October 2016
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