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Harrison motivated for return following recent femur surgery
Competition 15 Feb 2013

Harrison motivated for return following recent femur surgery

Likeable Queenslander Brenden Harrison aims to return to national competition once 100 percent healthy, following a string of incredibly tough injuries in recent seasons.

Eastern Regional 250SX series commences this weekend in Dallas
Competition 15 Feb 2013

Eastern Regional 250SX series commences this weekend in Dallas

This weekend kicks off the Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship at Arlington’s Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night.

WEM on target for record MX Nationals season in 2013
Competition 14 Feb 2013

WEM on target for record MX Nationals season in 2013

Williams Event Management (WEM) managing director Kevin Williams is targeting a record year for the Monster Energy MX Nationals, two months out from Raymond Terrace's season opener on 14 April.

Bopping to contest pre-season events in preparation for MX Nationals
Competition 14 Feb 2013

Bopping to contest pre-season events in preparation for MX Nationals

CDR Yamaha's Lawson Bopping is planning to contest numerous club events in preparation for the upcoming 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals series which kicks off 14 April.

US trip sets Monster Energy Kawasaki up for 2013
Competition 14 Feb 2013

US trip sets Monster Energy Kawasaki up for 2013

Monster Energy Kawasaki team manager Troy Carroll recently spent time in the US gathering valuable knowledge to improve his team in lead up to the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals series.

New Zealand experience vital for Waters' MXN preparations
Competition 14 Feb 2013

New Zealand experience vital for Waters' MXN preparations

Motorex KTM's Todd Waters currently gaining vital experience while competing in the New Zealand Motocross Championships, looking to come into the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals series firing on all cylinders.

IEG's Konsky outlines significance of Darwin supercross event
Competition 13 Feb 2013

IEG's Konsky outlines significance of Darwin supercross event

International Entertainment Group director Yarrive Konksy has outlined the significance of the Australian Supercross Championship opening in Darwin this season, the event confirmed alongside Australian Superbikes on 12-15 September.

Millsaps rates San Diego win as his best of the 2013 season
Competition 13 Feb 2013

Millsaps rates San Diego win as his best of the 2013 season

Davi Millsaps put together a dominant performance at San Diego's round six of the Monster Energy Supercross series, taking a wire to wire 450SX victory, his second of the season.

Carlton Dry Honda confirms potential Cachia signing for 2013
Competition 13 Feb 2013

Carlton Dry Honda confirms potential Cachia signing for 2013

Carlton Dry Honda Racing has emerged as the favourite to sign Victorian Josh Cachia for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals and Australian Supercross Championships.

Townley given all clear following New Zealand motocross scare
Competition 13 Feb 2013

Townley given all clear following New Zealand motocross scare

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ben Townley has been given the all clear by doctors after taking a hard fall at round one of the New Zealand Motocross Championships last weekend.

Darwin to host Australian Supercross opener alongside Superbikes
Competition 12 Feb 2013

Darwin to host Australian Supercross opener alongside Superbikes

Superbike and supercross talents come together in what will be the ultimate two-wheel event.

GYTR Yamaha announces rider line-up of Wilson and Dinsdale
Competition 12 Feb 2013

GYTR Yamaha announces rider line-up of Wilson and Dinsdale

GYTR Yamaha is the latest national team to announce its rider line-up for 2013, confirming Jay Wilson and Joel Dinsdale for the 2013 MXD season.

Leisk outlines importance of in-house factory KTM teams
Competition 12 Feb 2013

Leisk outlines importance of in-house factory KTM teams

KTM Australia general manager Jeff Leisk has spoken out about the brand's decision to take its entire domestic racing program in-house for 2013, including the all-new motocross and returning off-road teams.

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing remains unchanged for 2013 season
Competition 12 Feb 2013

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing remains unchanged for 2013 season

With a proven world class line-up, KTM Australia has named an unchanged off-road squad for 2013.

Waters and Gibbs confirmed for returning Motorex KTM team
Competition 12 Feb 2013

Waters and Gibbs confirmed for returning Motorex KTM team

KTM Australia has officially announced the Motorex KTM Racing Team of Todd Waters and Kirk Gibbs for the 2013 season.

Moss agrees to terms with Motul Pirelli Suzuki for 2013
Competition 11 Feb 2013

Moss agrees to terms with Motul Pirelli Suzuki for 2013

Former Australia motocross and supercross champion Matt Moss has officially finalised a deal to compete in the premier class with the Motul Pirelli Suzuki team for 2013.

Cooper and Columb claim opening NZ motocross victories
Competition 11 Feb 2013

Cooper and Columb claim opening NZ motocross victories

New Zealand native Cody Cooper has taken top honours in the MX1 class at round one of the 2013 New Zealand Motocross Championships aboard his MotoCity Belray Suzuki backed ride.

Roczen leads West Coast 250SX series into mid-season break
Competition 11 Feb 2013

Roczen leads West Coast 250SX series into mid-season break

Red Bull KTM's Ken Roczen has shown that consistency pays off in the stacked Monster Energy Supercross 250SX class, leading the West Coast 250SX series into the mid-season break.

Reed taking positives from San Diego top five finish
Competition 11 Feb 2013

Reed taking positives from San Diego top five finish

TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed is taking the positives from his San Diego 450SX main event, after going down while dicing for the race lead inside Qualcomm Stadium.

Millsaps claims second win of 2013 season at San Diego
Competition 11 Feb 2013

Millsaps claims second win of 2013 season at San Diego

In front of over 50,000 fans inside San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, Rockstar Energy Racing's Davi Millsaps clinched his second 450SX main event win of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season.

Ballard outlines plan for 2013 after closing off-road team
Competition 8 Feb 2013

Ballard outlines plan for 2013 after closing off-road team

Off-road pioneer Geoff Ballard has released an open letter outlining his plans for 2013, further explaining his decision to close his race team at the conclusion of last season.

Monster Energy Supercross to continue on Saturday at San Diego
Competition 8 Feb 2013

Monster Energy Supercross to continue on Saturday at San Diego

The fourth different 450SX Class winner in five races of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, has resulted in a highly-competitive battle for the title.

Arm injury rules McCoy out of San Diego supercross round
Competition 8 Feb 2013

Arm injury rules McCoy out of San Diego supercross round

Australia's Daniel McCoy has confirmed to MotoOnline.com.au that his assault in the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series has come to a premature end.

Canard and Barcia look toward San Diego for Team Honda
Competition 7 Feb 2013

Canard and Barcia look toward San Diego for Team Honda

Honda Muscle Milk's duo consisting of Trey Canard and Justin Barcia, has had an impressive start to the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season.

KTM's Twyerould relishing challenge back in the MX Nationals
Competition 7 Feb 2013

KTM's Twyerould relishing challenge back in the MX Nationals

After spending the last few years behind the scenes serving as KTM's Technical Service Manager, Rob Tywerould is excited to step back in the role as team manager for the all-new Motorex KTM factory effort in 2013.

Anderson predicting breakout 2013 season for Simmonds
Competition 7 Feb 2013

Anderson predicting breakout 2013 season for Simmonds

Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil/Yamaha team owner Craig Anderson is looking forward to a strong 2013 season with his newest recruit, Tye Simmonds, competing in the premier class aboard his Yamaha YZ450F.

Clout carrying high expectations into rookie MX2 campaign
Competition 7 Feb 2013

Clout carrying high expectations into rookie MX2 campaign

As the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals season opener inches closer and closer, MX2 rookie, Luke Clout, is working harder than ever to come into his first professional motocross season with all guns blazing aboard his Serco Yamaha YZ250F.

Villopoto left frustrated following Anaheim 3 incident
Competition 6 Feb 2013

Villopoto left frustrated following Anaheim 3 incident

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has left Anaheim's fifth round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series frustrated, following his eighth place 450SX main event performance.

McCoy hopeful to remain on Yamaha for 2013 outdoors
Competition 6 Feb 2013

McCoy hopeful to remain on Yamaha for 2013 outdoors

Australian supercross number two Daniel McCoy has his sights set on campaigning a Yamaha in the upcoming Monster Energy MX Nationals, in a bid to continue his form on the YZ450F following SX.

Porter wins Transworld MX Race Series at Glen Helen
Competition 6 Feb 2013

Porter wins Transworld MX Race Series at Glen Helen

Australia's Dean Porter has kicked off his pre-season US training trip with a victory in the Pro Open class at the Muscle Milk Transworld MX Race Series, held at the infamous Glen Helen Raceway over the weekend.