American Federation of Motorcyclists
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The American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) is the oldest road racing
club in the United States
. Based in California
, the AFM offers many ways to enjoy motorcycle racing. One can watch the action as a spectator or participate in races. To get the closest to the action, members can receive training and take part as a turnworker on the course.
Multiple world champions from historical MotoGP ranks have spent time training with the club working their way up to the International spotlight. The seasonally mild weather and multi-disciplinary riding opportunities in the area show consistent promise in developing world-class roadracing stars.
Every season, seven to nine racing events are held on some of the multiple racetracks in California. Currently, the club races at
Road racing
Road racing is a general term for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks , as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing...
club in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Based in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, the AFM offers many ways to enjoy motorcycle racing. One can watch the action as a spectator or participate in races. To get the closest to the action, members can receive training and take part as a turnworker on the course.
Multiple world champions from historical MotoGP ranks have spent time training with the club working their way up to the International spotlight. The seasonally mild weather and multi-disciplinary riding opportunities in the area show consistent promise in developing world-class roadracing stars.
Every season, seven to nine racing events are held on some of the multiple racetracks in California. Currently, the club races at
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- Buttonwillow Raceway.