Watch JDR Motorex KTM's Matt Moss in action during the MX Nationals telecast on SPEED every Thursday night. Image: Alex Gobert.

The 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will be aired on SPEED every Thursday evening at 8.30pm over the next 18 weeks.

Commencing tonight with Broadford’s season opener, the series will be showcased on FOXTEL and AUSTAR’s 24-hour motorsport channel with each round run in succession every Thursday.

To date in 2011 the series has been one of the most entertaining in the sport’s history, with multiple riders challenging for victory in the premier Rockstar Energy Pro Open ranks as Australia’s best fend off the international challengers.

The Motul Pro Lites and Pirelli Under 19s categories have also been spectacular this season, featuring the brightest rising talent on display in the nation.

Tune in to FOXTEL or AUSTAR’s channel 505 (or 206 for HD) this evening for episode one, which will feature the Pro Lites and Under 19s action from Broadford, before the Pro Open class is aired next Thursday. The categories will alternate each week.

The episodes are also set to be replayed multiple times over the coming weeks, check your local guide for listings.

Round five of the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals will be contested at Toowoomba in Queensland on Sunday, 21 May. Practice and qualifying will commence at 8:30am with the official opening ceremonies taking place at approximately 10:30am.

Visit www.mxnationals.com.au on the web for complete series and round information on the 2011 season.