Motorcycle Hall Of Fame
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The Motorcycle Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation (AMHF) to honor the legends and heroes of American motorcycling and highlight their achievements and contributions to motorcycling. The first induction in 1998 included a large number of the early pioneers and competitors who built the motorcycling foundation in America. The second year added a significant number of inductees who again represented the most famous and legendary achievers in American motorcycling. This established the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as we know it today.

Each year after those inaugural inductions, the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction has added an elite group of new inductees to the hallowed Motorcycle Hall of Fame Gallery in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held in the late fall each year and is open to the public.

The process of inducting a motorcyclist into the Hall of Fame is directed by the AMHF board of directors with participation from motorcycle historians, journalists, industry leaders and living Hall of Fame members, all of whom contribute their expert knowledge in the selection of inductees from all faculties of motorcycling. Final selection is done by the voting body composed of this large group of motorcycle experts in a secret ballot.

Applications

Applications for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame may be submitted by the general public.

To submit an individual to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame please fill out the Hall of Fame Application Form and provide the information requested on the application to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Download the form here: Hall of Fame Application Form.

Competition applicants must have been retired for at least five (5) years from routinely participating in national level competition, or if not retired then must have maintained 25 years at the national level of competition.
All submissions become the property of the Motorcycle Heritage Foundation and will not be returned.
Applications must be received by the Motorcycle Hall of Fame by Oct. 31 of each year to be included in the following year’s selection process. Receipt of applications will be confirmed via letter.

For questions about the nomination process, please email: info@motorcyclemuseum.org.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Categories

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Ambassadors / Industry

Individuals who have worked to make American motorcycling better through promotion in the media, by organizing events, projecting a positive image of motorcyclists through their own actions or reputation, and individuals who are employed in the motorcycle industry working as motorcycle or accessory manufacturers, distributors, dealers, the motorcycle press, photographers, artists, motorcycle organizations, or other related occupations.
Design / Engineering

Those who design and engineer unique motorcycles or motorcycle features for use on production or custom machines and related products.
Dirt Track

Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Dirt Track Competition (Short Track, Half Mile, Mile, TT, and Speedway racing).
Leadership / Motorcycle Rights Advocates

Individuals who work with or in government at a state, local or federal level to protect the rights of motorcyclists. Individuals who promote safety and rider training or advance street, trail or competition motorcycle riding opportunities.
Motocross / Supercross

Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Motocross and/or Supercross Competition.
Off-Road

Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Off Road Riding and Competition (Enduro, ISDE, Desert, Off-Road Grand Prix, etc.).
Road Racing

Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials and others who excelled in Road Racing Competition.
Specialty Competition

Racers, team managers, tuners, mechanics, officials, and others who excelled in other forms of motorcycle competition not covered in the other categories. This would include Drag Racing, Bonneville Speed Records, Hill Climbing, and more.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Categories

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