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Sayre Named Director
of Government
Relations For The AMA
M
ike Sayre is the new Director of Government
Relations for the AMA.
In his new role, Sayre will oversee the AMA's
office in Washington, DC, and manage the execu-
tion of AMA advocacy efforts nationwide. Sayre
most recently was the AMA government relations
manager for on-highway issues. He has been an
AMA member for eight years and has been on staff
for four years.
"The AMA Government Relations Department is
on the front lines of defending motorcyclists' rights,
and efficient management is critical to ensure the
effectiveness of those efforts," said AMA President
and CEO Rob Dingman. "Mike will bring fresh ideas
and focused leadership to his new role."
Sayre is a member of the federal Motorcyclist
Advisory Council (MAC) and currently serves as
its chair. The MAC advises the U.S. Secretary of
Transportation on ways to make the nation's high-
way infrastructure safer for motorcyclists.
"I will build on our successes and help ensure
that officials at all levels of government understand
the benefits of motorcycling and why our commu-
nity is an asset," Sayre said. "Motorcyclists should
be valued as a key part of the transportation, recre-
ation and competition worlds." CN
Mike Sayre
is the new
Director of
Government
Relations for
the AMA.
Jordon Smith Suffers Knee Injury
M
onster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's
Jordon Smith announced on Instagram that
he suffered a knee injury when he crashed with
Shane McElrath in the 250SX East main event
at the Daytona Supercross. Test revealed he suf-
fered a torn ACL.
Smith said on Instagram last week: MRI results
confirmed a complete ACL tear with multiple
lateral and meniscus tears. I have an appoint-
ment in the morning with an orthopedic Dr. and
will make a plan on which is the best way to
handle this injury. It's a huge bummer consid-
ering I felt like I was finally starting to ride like
myself a little bit more at the races. I will give
another update when I talk with doctors and
the team about what we feel is best moving
forward. Thanks to all of my fans and friends for
the support I've had so far! CN
Jordon Smith suffered a torn ACL in
his knee when he crashed with Shane
McElrath at the Daytona Supercross.
