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KTM's Ben Grabham zeroes in on WA Tri-Series title
Competition 8 Aug 2013

KTM's Ben Grabham zeroes in on WA Tri-Series title

HSE Motorex KTM Off-Road Team talent Ben Grabham is targeting the title of inaugural WA Tri-Series Champion when the final stanza of the series wraps up at Kumarina Station in the state's Pilbara Region this weekend.

Australian Supercross campaign to serve as 2014 platform for Hill
Competition 7 Aug 2013

Australian Supercross campaign to serve as 2014 platform for Hill

American Josh Hill will use this year's Australian Supercross Championship as a platform to build upon when next year's Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, series commences in January at Anaheim's Angel Stadium.

Sean Throup wins South Australian 24-Hour for Yamaha
Competition 7 Aug 2013

Sean Throup wins South Australian 24-Hour for Yamaha

Yamaha rider Sean Throup outlasted the competition to claim victory at the gruelling South Australia 24 Hour in Eudunda for the second time.

Motorex KTM opportunity a
Competition 7 Aug 2013

Motorex KTM opportunity a "lifeline" for ASX title contender McCoy

Current Australian Supercross Championship number two Daniel McCoy continues to shake down the Motorex KTM 450 SX-F that he'll almost certainly campaign in the 2013 title race.

Ferris targets top five result in MX2 World Championship standings
Competition 7 Aug 2013

Ferris targets top five result in MX2 World Championship standings

Australian Dean Ferris has his sights set on a top five finish in the MX2 World Championship after narrowing the gap at Loket in the Czech Republic on Sunday.

Team Australia ready for FIM Junior Motocross World Championship
Competition 6 Aug 2013

Team Australia ready for FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

A talented six-rider lineup is gearing up to represent Australia alongside 39 other nations contesting the 2013 Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in the Czech Republic.

Shoulder scare forces Waters out of King of the Cross contention
Competition 6 Aug 2013

Shoulder scare forces Waters out of King of the Cross contention

Motorex KTM's Todd Waters was forced out of last weekend's King of the Cross event in Western Australia after a crash during moto three caused concern over his troublesome collarbone injury.

State title win to boost Monea into Swan Hill MX Nationals weekend
Competition 6 Aug 2013

State title win to boost Monea into Swan Hill MX Nationals weekend

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Monea will enter this weekend's Swan Hill round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals with the added confidence of clinching the Victorian state title last weekend.

Brett Metcalfe secures Canadian Motocross Championship MX1 crown
Competition 5 Aug 2013

Brett Metcalfe secures Canadian Motocross Championship MX1 crown

Australia's Brett Metcalfe has secured the 2013 Canadian Motocross Championship MX1 title with a round remaining on the back of another overall win.

Tricker wins American national championship at Loretta Lynn's
Competition 5 Aug 2013

Tricker wins American national championship at Loretta Lynn's

Australian talent Mackenzie Tricker has secured the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Women's (14+ class) title at Loretta Lynn's.

Herlings crowned 2013 MX2 World Champion in Czech GP
Competition 5 Aug 2013

Herlings crowned 2013 MX2 World Champion in Czech GP

Loket in the Czech Republic saw a new chapter written into World Motocross Championship history, with the resounding title win of MX2 frontrunner Jeffrey Herlings dominating the day's proceedings.

Motorex KTM's Gibbs wins King of the Cross in Western Australia
Competition 5 Aug 2013

Motorex KTM's Gibbs wins King of the Cross in Western Australia

Motorex KTM MX1 contender Kirk Gibbs is the 2013 'King of the Cross' after recovering from an early crash to dominate proceedings at the iconic West Australian event.

Herlings on the verge of clinching MX2 world title at Loket
Competition 2 Aug 2013

Herlings on the verge of clinching MX2 world title at Loket

Runaway FIM World Motocross Championship MX2 points leader Jeffrey Herlings is in line to wrap up his second consecutive title in Loket.

Green Park hosts Maxima Racing Oils Conondale Classic this weekend
Competition 2 Aug 2013

Green Park hosts Maxima Racing Oils Conondale Classic this weekend

The biggest field ever assembled will line up to contest the star-studded 2013 Maxima Racing Oils Conondale Classic at Green Park this weekend.

Short re-signs with BTO Sports KTM for complete 2014 and 2015 campaigns
Competition 2 Aug 2013

Short re-signs with BTO Sports KTM for complete 2014 and 2015 campaigns

Experienced Short confirmed for KTM 450SX-F seat for another two seasons.

Serco Yamaha confirms Arbon for Australian Supercross assault
Competition 2 Aug 2013

Serco Yamaha confirms Arbon for Australian Supercross assault

MX Nationals leaders select proven Aussie talent to fill seat of injured Luke Clout.

Styke on Dack's radar for CDR Yamaha MX1 seat in 2014
Competition 1 Aug 2013

Styke on Dack's radar for CDR Yamaha MX1 seat in 2014

CDR Yamaha's Craig Dack has pinpointed runaway MX Nationals MX2 series leader Luke Styke as one of the iconic team's potential MX1 candidates in 2014.

Waters and Gibbs set for first King of the Cross start in WA this weekend
Competition 1 Aug 2013

Waters and Gibbs set for first King of the Cross start in WA this weekend

Todd Waters and Kirk Gibbs will tackle the iconic event 360 kilometres east of capital Perth.

Title contention the target for Hervey Bay MXD winner Wilson
Competition 1 Aug 2013

Title contention the target for Hervey Bay MXD winner Wilson

GYTR Yamaha's Jay Wilson into the MXD top three following stellar overall victory in Queensland.

New strength and conditioning program the basis of Dale's recovery
Competition 31 Jul 2013

New strength and conditioning program the basis of Dale's recovery

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale is working closely with friend and former racer Harley Quinlan to ensure he is fit and strong for 2014.

MX2 standout Makeham anticipates 2014 four-stroke opportunity
Competition 31 Jul 2013

MX2 standout Makeham anticipates 2014 four-stroke opportunity

Victorian rookie Kale Makeham has opened up discussions for the 2014 season, expected to remain in MX2 as a title favourite following a superb maiden season in the category this year.

CDR assessing 2014 YZ450F for potential MX Nationals introduction
Competition 31 Jul 2013

CDR assessing 2014 YZ450F for potential MX Nationals introduction

CDR Yamaha could introduce the 2014 model Yamaha YZ450F as soon as the upcoming Swan Hill round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Competition 31 Jul 2013

"Clear direction" sourced for Boyd in Berry Sweet Yamaha debut

Cheyne Boyd goes 12-12 at Hervey Bay upon return to YZ450F machinery and aims for more improvement at Swan Hill.

Fall costs Ferris podium chance in Grand Prix of Germany
Competition 30 Jul 2013

Fall costs Ferris podium chance in Grand Prix of Germany

Aussie Dean Ferris running within the top three in Germany before early fall proves costly.

Structure for 2014 MX Nationals season in final stages
Competition 30 Jul 2013

Structure for 2014 MX Nationals season in final stages

The structure for the 2014 Monster Energy MX Nationals is reaching finalisation following a teams meeting with series promoter Williams Event Management.

Title challenge still realistic for Hervey Bay winner Mackenzie
Competition 30 Jul 2013

Title challenge still realistic for Hervey Bay winner Mackenzie

CDR Yamaha’s Billy Mackenzie is adamant that he remains a real threat for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals championship.

Super Pole exclusion denies Jake Moss breakthrough win
Competition 30 Jul 2013

Super Pole exclusion denies Jake Moss breakthrough win

A qualifying technicality denied Campbell Mining Suzuki’s Jake Moss of his first Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 victory of the season on Sunday.

McCoy set to sign with Motorex KTM for Australian Supercross title bid
Competition 29 Jul 2013

McCoy set to sign with Motorex KTM for Australian Supercross title bid

2012 runner-up set to field a Motorex KTM 450 SX-F in the upcoming championship.

Rivalry erupts between Moss and Waters in MX1 title race
Competition 29 Jul 2013

Rivalry erupts between Moss and Waters in MX1 title race

Tensions rise between MX1 title contenders Matt Moss and Todd Waters.

Medaglia and Clark take Canadian MX wins in Deschambault
Competition 29 Jul 2013

Medaglia and Clark take Canadian MX wins in Deschambault