The 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship returns this weekend at Appin in New South Wales following a mid-season six-week break.

Leading the charge in the MX1 class is Motorex KTM’s Todd Waters, but the Queenslander is currently under an injury cloud following a broken collarbone under two weeks ago.

Although Waters is injured, he will be heading out to Appin’s Bellbird circuit this Sunday in damage control mode to keep his premier class championship hopes alive.

Hot on Waters’ heels is Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Matt Moss. Moss sits 25 points behind Waters currently and is returning from a recent training trip in the US – keep your eye on the number 102 this weekend.

Rounding out the top three is CDR Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie, the Scotsman trails Moss by 18 points with five rounds remaining and will be searching for the overall win this weekend.

Serco Yamaha’s Luke Styke continues to lead the MX2 championship chase, followed by teammate Luke Clout and Carlton Dry Honda Racing’s Josh Cachia.

The MXD category makes it’s return to the series this weekend at Appin, Kiwi rider Hamish Harwood leads that pack with Jesse Dobson and Jack Simpson rounding out the top three.

Another exciting addition for this weekend’s event will be the second round of the KTM 2-Stroke Cup. Errol Willis currently leads the premix class which is always a favourite with the fans.

MotoOnline.com.au will compile an official pre-race Fan Guide ahead of every round in 2013.

The Monster Energy MX Nationals make a highly anticipated return at Appin this weekend. Image: Simon Makker/Makkreative.com.

Circuit Location

Appin, New South Wales
Brian Rd, Appin

Event Entry

Adults: $30
Children (aged 5-15 years): $20
Family (two adults and two children aged 5-15 years): $70

Event Schedule

Current Standings

MX1 championship standings (after five of 10 rounds):
1. Todd Waters 332
2. Matt Moss 307
3. Billy Mackenzie 289
4. Cody Cooper 268
5. Lawson Bopping 266
6. Adam Monea 232
7. Tye Simmonds 232
8. Jake Moss 230
9. Kirk Gibbs 230
10. Daniel McCoy 209

MX2 championship standings (after five of 10 rounds):
1. Luke Styke 336
2. Luke Clout 285
3. Josh Cachia 279
4. Brock Winston 258
5. Kale Makeham 255
6. Takeshi Katsuya 212
7. Geran Stapleton 208
8. Ryan Marmont 196
9. Dylan Long 187
10. Kayne Lamont 183

MXD championship standings (after three of nine rounds):
1. Hamish Harwood 184
2. Jesse Dobson 165
3. Jack Simpson 162
4. Joel Dinsdale 159
5. Nick Scott 152
6. Corey James 135
7. Jay Wilson 130
8. Joel Wightman 130
9. Logan Blackburn 128
10. Tomas Ravenhorst 114

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2013 Series Calendar

Rd1 – 14 April – Raymond Terrace, NSW
Rd2 – 28 April – Murray Bridge, SA
Rd3 – 5 May – Wonthaggi, VIC
Rd4 – 19 May – Broadford, VIC
Rd5 – 2 June – Conondale, QLD
Rd6 – 14 July – Appin, NSW
Rd7 – 28 July – Hervey Bay, QLD
Rd8 – 11 August – Swan Hill, VIC
Rd9 – 25 August – Toowoomba, QLD
Rd10 – 31 Aug – 1 Sep – Coolum, QLD

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