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Strong MX2 wild card ride sets Wilson up for MXD season's second half
Competition 5 Jun 2013

Strong MX2 wild card ride sets Wilson up for MXD season's second half

Following a frustrating start to his 2013 MXD campaign, GYTR Yamaha's Jay Wilson has received a boost in confidence after his fourth overall MX2 debut at Conondale's fifth round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Bell to miss remaining US Motocross rounds with injured shoulder
Competition 5 Jun 2013

Bell to miss remaining US Motocross rounds with injured shoulder

GEICO Honda's Zach Bell has been sidelined once again in his rookie season with a shoulder injury sustained at the Toronto round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series.

Waters happy to salvage points despite concentration lapse
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Waters happy to salvage points despite concentration lapse

Motorex KTM's Todd Waters is thankful to have a six-week mid-season break ahead of him following a head injury that has slowed him considerably in the previous two rounds.

Momentum key for Styke when MX Nationals season resumes
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Momentum key for Styke when MX Nationals season resumes

Runaway MX2 Australian Motocross Championship leader Luke Styke will remain focused on his program during the current six-week break in the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Coppins wins upon return guest appearance in New Zealand
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Coppins wins upon return guest appearance in New Zealand

Josh Coppins was back behind the gates over the weekend in a guest appearance at the 30th anniversary Michael Godfrey Memorial Motocross in Waipara where he returned to his winning ways in the MX1 class.

Shoulder injury sidelines Wilson for remaining US Motocross rounds
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Shoulder injury sidelines Wilson for remaining US Motocross rounds

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Dean Wilson has confirmed that a recent shoulder injury will forced him sit out the remainder of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Metcalfe claims second overall in Canadian MX Nationals debut
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Metcalfe claims second overall in Canadian MX Nationals debut

Australia's Brett Metcalfe has claimed second overall on debut in the 2013 Canadian Monster Energy Motocross Nationals at The Wasteland in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Russell victorious in Ohio GNCC, Australia's Strang finishes third
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Russell victorious in Ohio GNCC, Australia's Strang finishes third

The 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series took to Sunday Creek Raceway in Millfield, Ohio over the weekend where Kailub Russell secured his second XC1 Pro victory of the season.

Reed soldiers on despite health problems in US outdoors
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Reed soldiers on despite health problems in US outdoors

TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed is pushing forth despite health issues that must be dealt with in order to return to form in his 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, campaign.

Dungey and Musquin make it a KTM sweep at Muddy Creek
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Dungey and Musquin make it a KTM sweep at Muddy Creek

For the first time in 15 years, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made a stop in the Southeast region where Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey took his first 450 Class overall win of the season.

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX1 overall results and standings
Competition 2 Jun 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX1 overall results and standings

Top 20 results from Conondale's halfway point of the Australian Motocross Championship.

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX2 overall results and standings
Competition 2 Jun 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX2 overall results and standings

Top 20 results from Conondale's halfway point of the Australian Motocross Championship.

Muddy Creek set for American Motocross' Southeast return
Competition 31 May 2013

Muddy Creek set for American Motocross' Southeast return

New venue creates level playing-field in 450 and 250 classes.

Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014
Competition 31 May 2013

Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014

Frenchman joins 'men in blue' on two-year deal.

Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend
Competition 31 May 2013

Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend

JCR team manager back on the bike to ensure Yamaha presence at South Island event.

Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round
Competition 31 May 2013

Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round

Five riders selected to pilot factory-built bike prior to its production release.

Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series
Competition 30 May 2013

Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Josh Cachia is scheduled to be featured in the upcoming Moto 5 movie, the next instalment in the international film series.

Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash
Competition 30 May 2013

Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash

Following a freak practice accident this week, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Dean Wilson announced via his Twitter account that he has been sidelined once again with a possible shoulder injury.

Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit
Competition 30 May 2013

Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit

Dylan Long has confirmed to MotoOnline.com.au today his plans for the remainder of the year after his unexpected mid-season departure from the Choice Motorsports KTM team.

Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale
Competition 29 May 2013

Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale

GYTR Yamaha Racing Team riders Jay Wilson and Joel Dinsdale will join the MX2 ranks in a wild card appearance for this weekend's Conondale round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback
Competition 29 May 2013

TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback

Following an onslaught of injuries to their team riders, TM Racing Australia is gearing up to make their Monster Energy MX Nationals comeback this weekend at Conondale in Queensland.

Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?
Competition 29 May 2013

Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?

Youthstream president Guiseppe Luongo has revealed plans to propose a capacity reduction for the MX1 category in the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress
Competition 29 May 2013

Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart believes he has his bike dialled in and the time has come to start winning races as the third round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, looms near.

Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder
Competition 28 May 2013

Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale has confirmed that he'll undergo knee surgery next week, forcing him out of the final six rounds of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria
Competition 28 May 2013

Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria

Gardiner and Ballard sweep rounds five and six at Corner Inlet.

Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha
Competition 28 May 2013

Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha

Craig Dack's off-road effort has secured its first ever Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) round win, and the subsequent championship lead, at the hands of Daniel Milner.

Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale
Competition 28 May 2013

Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale

Yamaha's Australian Motocross teams will feature a special one-off livery for the fifth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Conondale, Queensland, this weekend.

Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five
Competition 27 May 2013

Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five

Following an unusual injury during round five of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC), Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing's Chris Hollis is currently under an injury cloud at this point in time.

Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return
Competition 27 May 2013

Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return

FIM Motocross World Championship MX1 regulars Clement Desalle and Kevin Strijbos both landed themselves impressive top 10 overall finishes in their first of two appearances in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC
Competition 27 May 2013

Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC

The 2013 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) ventured down to Hedley, around 200km from Melbourne in Victoria on 25-26 May for rounds five and six of the 12-round series.