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.

Dean Ferris currently sits sixth overall in the FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 standings.

Motocross

Event: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Round: Seven
Date: Saturday, 6 July
Location: RedBud, MI
Australian Riders: Chad Reed, Michael Byrne (450 Class), Jackson Richardson (250 Class)
More information: www.allisports.com

Event: FIM Motocross World Championship
Round: 11
Date: Sunday, 7 July
Location: Latvia
Australian Riders: Dean Ferris (MX2)
More information: www.motocrossmx1.com

Off-Road

Event: 2013 Hattah Desert Race
Date: 6-7 July
Location: Colignan, VIC
More information: www.nwvmcc.com