been part of my life," Reed said.
"It's my belief that athletes are
born, not raised. I was born to do
this. I embraced America with
everything I had, and along the
way, everyone embraced me.
Being in the AMA Hall of Fame
is such an honor; racing is my
life. I just love being around it,
and I appreciate everyone who's
played a role around the way. I'll
be around—at the races!"
Flat Track legend Kopp said,
"I want to thank the people who
helped me get this Gold Jacket.
I didn't have the goal as a kid to
be a championship racer. I just
liked to ride with my cousins.
Thank you, everybody, my wife,
my kids, my friends—thank you!"
World Superbike Champion
Edwards said, "Everyone I love
and respect right now is in
this room right now. Thanks to
Yamaha, they were amazing, and
they've continued on as a fam
-
ily. And to the AMA, thank you
for
having me. Ryan, Dana, Joe,
Chris and Chad, it's an honor to
be here among you."
Motorcycle advocate Dana
Bell said, "For me, in my last 70
years, there has been nothing
more exciting than throwing your
leg over a dirt bike. Everything I
accomplished was because of
the amazing people I was for
-
tunate enough to work with. It's
been
a great ride."
Racer and Motion Pro founder
Chris Carter said, "To be rec-
ognized among legends who
have
shaped and propelled the
motorcycle sport and industry
forward is an honor beyond
words. I want to thank the Hall of
Fame committee and the AMA
life-members for this incredible
recognition. It's not just a per
-
sonal honor; it's a testament to
the countless individuals
who've
ridden this journey with me—col
-
leagues, mentors and friends."
The AMA Motorcycle
Hall of
Fame induction ceremony was
followed by a cocktail reception
at the Hall of Fame Museum.
The festivities included a Hall of
Famer autograph session and a
silent auction.
On Friday, October 24, the
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Heritage Adventure Ride took rid
-
ers on a scenic journey through-
out Southern Ohio, starting from
the AMA Hall
of Fame Museum.
The AMA Adventure X Time
Trials opened the full day of
activities on Saturday, October
25, and allowed racers to com
-
pete on the adventure loop on
the AMA's
campus. Immediately
following the AMA Adventure
X Time Trials, the AMA Pitbike
Moto ran on the motocross
track, featuring hours of excit
-
ing racing action in a variety of
classes.
Trials Inc. also hosted
a round of Vintage Trials on the
AMA's campus.
Concluding the festivities
was the AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Bike Night on the eve
-
ning of October 25. The AMA
welcomed vendors, food trucks
and
motorcyclists to its head-
quarters and held a 50/50 raffle.
There was
also a screening of
the Motorcycle Mary film along
with a seminar hosted by Ruth
Belcher, Amanda Knapp and
AMA board member Maggie
McNally regarding the life and
legacy of the late AMA Motorcy
-
cle Hall of Famer, Mary McGee.
All proceeds
from AMA Hall
of Fame Days went toward the
American Motorcycle Heritage
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that
financially supports the AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
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Reed accepts his induction into the AMA Hall
of Fame.
PHOTO: MITCH KENDRA/RACER X
