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Reed continues to map out TwoTwo Motorsports' 2014 structure
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Reed continues to map out TwoTwo Motorsports' 2014 structure

Australia's Chad Reed is chipping away at TwoTwo Motorsports' plans for 2014 in the US, confident the team will forge a competitive combination ahead of January's American Supercross season opener in Anaheim.

Fish tops marathon fourth leg of Safari, Faggotter retains overall lead
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Fish tops marathon fourth leg of Safari, Faggotter retains overall lead

More consistent racing and some tough luck to his competitors now has Yamaha Desert Racing’s Rod Faggotter with nearly a 20-minute lead as competitors finished the final stage of day four at the Australasian Safari.

Competition 24 Sep 2013

"Genuine speed" of Gibbs at Hidden Valley satisfying for KTM's Twyerould

Experienced Motorex KTM team manager Rob Twyerould believes the sheer pace displayed by 2013 recruit Kirk Gibbs at Darwin's Terex Australian Supercross opener bodes well for a successful debut SX-Open season.

Top 10 a consistent platform for Vare to build from in ASX campaign
Competition 24 Sep 2013

Top 10 a consistent platform for Vare to build from in ASX campaign

Victorian BCP Fox Honda rider Tim Vare is looking to build from a stellar top 10 result achieved at Darwin's Terex Australian Supercross Championship season opener.

Faggotter continues Australasian Safari charge for Yamaha
Competition 24 Sep 2013

Faggotter continues Australasian Safari charge for Yamaha

Yamaha's Rod Faggotter continues to lead the 2013 Australasian Safari, following leg three of Australia’s toughest off-road motorsport event.

Waters to make ICEONE Racing debut at Motocross of Nations
Competition 24 Sep 2013

Waters to make ICEONE Racing debut at Motocross of Nations

Team Australia's Todd Waters will make his official debut as part of ICEONE Racing at this weekend's FIM Motocross of Nations at Teutschenthal in Germany.

Pirelli increases Australian Supercross Championship involvement
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Pirelli increases Australian Supercross Championship involvement

Leading high-end and performance tyre manufacturer Pirelli has increased its support of Milwaukee presents the Terex Australian Supercross Championship in 2013.

KTM's Russell scores fifth consecutive GNCC win, Strang top five
Competition 23 Sep 2013

KTM's Russell scores fifth consecutive GNCC win, Strang top five

Factory FMF/KTM's Kailub Russell has scored his fifth consecutive victory at round 11 of the 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC), the inaugural Car-Mate Gusher in North-western Pennsylvania.

Harper confirmed for Extreme Enduro comeback with Husaberg
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Harper confirmed for Extreme Enduro comeback with Husaberg

Extreme enduro talent Mitch Harper has paired with the world's number one Husabgerg dealer of 2012, Valley Force Husaberg in Melbourne, in his comeback from a horrifying practice crash.

Yamaha confirms Van Horebeek for 2014 factory MXGP seat
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Yamaha confirms Van Horebeek for 2014 factory MXGP seat

Yamaha Motor Europe has signed 23-year-old Jeremy van Horebeek to pilot its factory YZ450FM in the newly-named MXGP ranks for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Yamaha's Faggotter leads Australasian Safari after leg two
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Yamaha's Faggotter leads Australasian Safari after leg two

Yamaha Desert Racing's Rod Faggotter has emerged from the first two legs of the Australasian Safari with a narrow 27-second lead from GHR Honda's Todd Smith.

Free-to-air coverage of ASX to begin on Speedweek this Sunday
Competition 20 Sep 2013

Free-to-air coverage of ASX to begin on Speedweek this Sunday

Free-to-air coverage of the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship (ASX) has been confirmed to commence this Sunday, 22 September.

Preparation pivotal for Safari success says GHR Honda's Hoffmann
Competition 20 Sep 2013

Preparation pivotal for Safari success says GHR Honda's Hoffmann

GHR Honda team manager Glenn Hoffman believes a solid testing program and momentum from previous events should propel his riders, brothers Jacob and Todd Smith, to the front of the field as the 2013 Australasian Safari kicks off.

Ferris anticipating 'friendly' resumption of Waters rivalry in MXGP
Competition 20 Sep 2013

Ferris anticipating 'friendly' resumption of Waters rivalry in MXGP

Dean Ferris is looking forward to racing against fellow Aussie Todd Waters in the 2014 MXGP World Championship and expects the pair to resume their long-running rivalry on friendly terms as they chase success in the premier class.

David Knight cements Sherco deal for 2014 enduro season
Competition 20 Sep 2013

David Knight cements Sherco deal for 2014 enduro season

Three-time world champion David Knight has confirmed a switch from Honda to Sherco machinery from late 2013 onwards.

2013 Australasian Safari begins with prologue stage in Wanneroo
Competition 20 Sep 2013

2013 Australasian Safari begins with prologue stage in Wanneroo

100 competitors and a 400-plus support crew crowd are setting off on the official prologue stage of the 2013 Australasian Safari at Wanneroo in Western Australia today.

Gardiner thankful for support on way to third in Women's EWC series
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Gardiner thankful for support on way to third in Women's EWC series

Australian rising star Jessica Gardiner is celebrating her third place finish in the Women's category of the Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship, cemented during the season finale in France earlier this month.

Top five performance an early confidence boost for Serco Yamaha's Arbon
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Top five performance an early confidence boost for Serco Yamaha's Arbon

Serco Yamaha new recruit Luke Arbon took confidence from a top five performance during last weekend's Terex Australian Supercross opener, now eager to build upon that result in the mid-stages of the season.

Faith basing initial Australian Supercross preparation in the US
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Faith basing initial Australian Supercross preparation in the US

Carlton Dry Honda Racing’s Gavin Faith departed Darwin's opening weekend of Terex Australian Supercross with the joint lead in the SX-Lites series, returning straight home to the US in preparation for round three.

Head of KTM Motorsports Beirer talks Husqvarna and Todd Waters
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Head of KTM Motorsports Beirer talks Husqvarna and Todd Waters

Head of KTM Motorsports Pit Beirer is relishing the challenge of re-launching Husqvarna under the ownership of KTM.

IEG's Konsky labels inaugural Darwin
Competition 18 Sep 2013

IEG's Konsky labels inaugural Darwin "Speed Week" a success

International Entertainment Group (IEG) managing director is confident that the Milwaukee presents Terex Australian Supercross Championship will benefit from the series' inaugural event in Darwin.

Queensland Supercross Championship scheduled for 2013 comeback
Competition 18 Sep 2013

Queensland Supercross Championship scheduled for 2013 comeback

A two-round Queensland Supercross Championship will be staged in the latter stages of 2013, hosted by Marshall Racing and Haworth Park in conjunction with Motorcycling Queensland.

Sutherland defies pain for top 10 finishes in Darwin ASX opener
Competition 18 Sep 2013

Sutherland defies pain for top 10 finishes in Darwin ASX opener

TM Racing Australia rider Nick Sutherland stunned with a pair of top 10 finishes at Darwin's opening round of the Terex Australian Supercross Championship.

Stronger starts the target for Marmont in Australian Supercross title defence
Competition 17 Sep 2013

Stronger starts the target for Marmont in Australian Supercross title defence

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont will work on his starting technique in the lead-up to South Australia's third round of the Terex Australian Supercross Championship.

Dowd beats Coppins in all-star 2013 Veteran's Motocross des Nations
Competition 17 Sep 2013

Dowd beats Coppins in all-star 2013 Veteran's Motocross des Nations

American ace John Dowd swept the Veteran's Motocross des Nations event at the famous Farleigh Castle in England last weekend.

CLS Kawasaki rider Tonus to sit out 2013 FIM Motocross of Nations
Competition 17 Sep 2013

CLS Kawasaki rider Tonus to sit out 2013 FIM Motocross of Nations

CLS Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit's Arnaud Tonus will skip the upcoming FIM Motocross of Nations after sitting out much of the 2013 season through injury.

Harrison taking positives out of promising, yet disappointing Darwin return
Competition 17 Sep 2013

Harrison taking positives out of promising, yet disappointing Darwin return

Choice Motorsports KTM's Brenden Harrison will take a number of positives from his return to top-level competition despite a disappointing result at Darwin's Terex Australian Supercross opener last weekend.

Experience key for Gibbs following impressive ASX 450 debut
Competition 16 Sep 2013

Experience key for Gibbs following impressive ASX 450 debut

Motorex KTM's Kirk Gibbs is eager to build upon the experience gained in his Pro Open debut at Darwin's Hidden Valley where he was able to lead a number of laps in Sunday's main event.

Debut ASX podium signifies early comfort for Peick at Honda
Competition 16 Sep 2013

Debut ASX podium signifies early comfort for Peick at Honda

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's newest US import Weston Peick brushed off a lacklustre Saturday showing to score a strong podium finish in Sunday's second leg of the Darwin Australian Supercross Championship double-header.

First career Supercross win continues Styke's dream 2013 season
Competition 16 Sep 2013

First career Supercross win continues Styke's dream 2013 season

Serco Yamaha standout Luke Styke has carried over the momentum of a dominant Motocross season by carding a career-first win in Sunday's second round of the Australian Supercross Championships at Darwin's Hidden Valley.