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A rebrand for the Australian Enduro Championship (AEC) has been announced by Motorcycling Australia (MA) in a bid to revitalise the off-road series upon release of its 2025 calendar.

Formerly the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC), the 12-round AEC series will debut in Kempsey, NSW, on March 1-2, with a renewed focus on aligning more closely with point-scoring in global championships.

To that end, an outright points table will be established, where riders from the E1, E2 and E3 categories will battle it out for the title of Pro Enduro champion at every round and across the 2025 championship. Another key change is the introduction of a Sportsman class – a platform for clubman riders to compete at a national level.

With continued backing from Yamaha Australia and MXstore, these initiatives not only enhance the competitive structure of AEC, but also provide new opportunities for visibility and growth within the sport.

2025 Australian Enduro Championship calendar:
Rds 1-2 – March 1-2 – Kempsey, NSW
Rds 3-4 – April 5-6 – Traralgon, VIC
Rds 5-6 – May 31-June 1 – TBA, SA
Rds 7-8 – June 28-29 – Casterton, VIC
Rds 9-10 – September 13-14 – Kyogle, NSW
Rds 11-12 – October 11-12 – Gympie, QLD