American Motorcyclist Association announces new member benefit with SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker system PICKERINGTON, Ohio–The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce a new money-saving, and potentially life-saving, benefit for AMA members: the SPOT Personal Tracker system. The program includes a discount on the purchase of the unit and qualifies members for a free, year-long tracking upgrade when they sign up for their first year of basic service. The SPOT Personal Tracker system is an innovative GPS transceiver which can, at the push of a button, locate the user anywhere on the planet and send a pre-programmed text or e-mail message to friends, family or, if necessary, emergency agencies. With the optional tracking service, SPOT users can have their travels logged online on a global map in real-time. It’s a popular product with motorcyclists, who tend to roam widely both on-road and off. AMA members now qualify for a $20 discount off the $169.99 MSRP, and when they sign up for a year of basic service for $99.99, they get a free year-long upgrade that includes tracking. It all adds up to a $70 savings for being an AMA member. “We know that AMA members are some of the most enthusiastic motorcyclists around, and they tend to log a lot of miles from time to time, so we’re glad to offer this member benefit,” said SPOT’s Rahul Athavale. “Spot allows riders to share their adventure with the ones they love, creates a serious safety net connecting them to friends and family, and can ultimately save their life.” “The SPOT Personal Tracker system is a perfect fit for the growing ranks of AMA members, particularly with adventure riding growing in popularity among all motorcyclists,” said AMA Director of Business Development Jim Moore. “Not only are AMA members riding farther and longer these days, but they also are exploring places less traveled. With SPOT, even if they ride without others, they don’t have to ride alone.” SPOT’s basic service includes unlimited 911 alert services that can contact local agencies at the push of a button, unlimited calls for help to family and friends, and unlimited check-in service that lets contacts know the rider is OK without alerting authorities. An additional tracking service allows others to log into www.findmespot.com and locate the rider on a global map in real time. All services work in conjunction with satellites, not cellphone towers, providing true global coverage. AMA members can find more information about how to redeem their AMA member discount in the Members Area of www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com or in the November issue of their American Motorcyclist magazine. Non-AMA members can find information about joining the AMA, the world’s largest motorcycle rights advocacy group and motorsports sanctioning body, at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com. About the American Motorcyclist Association Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the motorcycling lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life and they navigate many different roads on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycle organization with nearly 300,000 members, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition events than any other organization in the world. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com.