Image: John Pearson.

Motorcycling Australia (MA) has revealed the opening rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) have been relocated to Toowoomba, Queensland, on 9-10 March.

The season-opener was initially set to take place at Gympie in Queensland, however MA has cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason behind the decision to change venues.

To ensure the least amount of disruption to riders and teams, the event has been amended to continue successfully incorporating the state of Queensland into the Championship whilst also making a conscious effort to minimise the necessary distance to travel.

Moving slightly south to Toowoomba, riders will be presented with picturesque backdrops contrasted by the challenges of the Great Dividing Range and its western slopes. Both days will still feature continuous sprints where riders will race against the clock as they race to come out on top.