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.

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

Motocross

Event: Monster Energy MX Nationals
Round: Six
Date: Sunday, 14 July
Location: Appin, NSW
More information: www.mxnationals.com.au

Event: FIM Motocross World Championship
Round: 12
Date: Sunday, 14 July
Location: Finland
Australian Riders: Dean Ferris (MX2)
More information: www.motocrossmx1.com

Off-Road

Event: WA Desert Tri-Series
Round: Two
Date: 12-14 July
Location: Port Hedland, WA
More information: www.desertmotorcycleclub.com.au