This Weekend is an all-new Resource section introduced to MotoOnline.com.au for 2013, outlining the weekend’s racing ahead both right here in Australia and around the globe. As the race season gets underway with events worldwide, This Weekend will be your weekly source to find out where it’s all going down.

Antonio Cairoli leads the MX1 championship heading into round nine.

Motocross

Event: FIM Motocross World Championship
Round: Nine
Date: Sunday, 16 June
Location: Maggiora, Italy
Australian Riders: Dean Ferris (MX2), Meghan Rutledge (WMX)
More information: www.motocrossmx1.com

Off-Road

Event: Amsoil Grand National Cross-Country (GNCC)
Round: Eight
Date: 15-16 June
Location: Masontown, WV
Australian Riders: Josh Strang (XC1 Pro)
More information: www.gnccracing.com

Event: MAXXIS FIM Enduro World Championship
Round: Five
Date: 15-16 June
Location: Romania
Australian Riders: Matthew Phillips (Junior), Jess Gardiner (Womens)
More information: www.enduro-abc.com

Australia’s Matt Phillips currently sits on top of the Junior class EWC standings.