AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Supercross Official John Welch

PICKERINGTON, OH – March 9, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –  The American Motorcyclist Association expresses condolences on the loss of AMA Supercross official John Welch. John passed away over the weekend following the Indianapolis round of the series. A long-time member of the AMA’s pro racing operational team, John was respected and well-loved among our staff. He will be missed.

We extend our deepest sympathies to John’s daughters, McKenna and Brittany, and his extended family and friends during this period of mourning.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com

Source: American Motorcyclist Association 

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