AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes
Five New Inductees In 2024
T
he AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame inducted its 2024
Class on Thursday, honoring five
new members during the 2024
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony on October
10.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Class of 2024 includes
Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews,
Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and
Kevin Windham, all of whom
received their Hall of Fame rings
and ceremonious gold jackets
during the event.
"This evening, we honor a spe
-
cial class of motorcyclists who
have excelled in various areas
within our industry," said AMA
President and CEO Rob Dingman
in his speech at the induction.
"From world-class racers to in-
spiring advocates and pioneers,
these individuals have left an
indelible mark on our sport.
"The AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Fame is more than just a muse-
um. It is a living testament to the
achievements and contributions
of motorcycling legends. Events
such as tonight's ceremony help
preserve their stories and ensure
that their legacy continues to
inspire and educate."
Established actor, director
and motorcycle enthusiast
Perry King along with Laurette
Nicoll—motocross rider, sidecar
aficionado and sideline report
-
er—led this year's ceremonies
as emcees, taking the audience
through the lives and accom-
plishments of the Hall of Fame
inductees.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Fame also honored and recog-
nized the memories of the Hall
of Famers who passed away
during the last year: T.C. Chris-
tenson, Ed Youngblood, Sammy
Tanner, Tom Heininger, Larry
Huffman and Ed Lojak.
Supporters and partners for
the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony
included Yamaha, Suzuki and
PowerSports World TV.
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(L-R) Mat Mladin, Kevin
Windham, Mike Lafferty,
Debbie Matthews and
Robert Rasor were inducted
into the AMA Motorcycle
Hall of Fame last week.
PHOTO: WILLIE BROWNING
