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Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Oakland
Competition 25 Jan 2013

Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Oakland

The fourth stop of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, returns to O.co Coliseum in Oakland this Saturday with one of the sport’s greatest championship points race ever starting to heat up.

Australia's Shane Watts launching GNCC team for 2013 season
Competition 25 Jan 2013

Australia's Shane Watts launching GNCC team for 2013 season

Off-road legend Shane Watts has confirmed that he will field a team in the 2013 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series.

Canard relieved to make it through Anaheim II with a podium
Competition 24 Jan 2013

Canard relieved to make it through Anaheim II with a podium

Team Honda Muscle Milk's Trey Canard admits that he was just happy to leave Anaheim II in one piece last weekend, a year on from his season-ending back injury suffered in Los Angeles.

Yamaha Junior Racing announces 2013 national program
Competition 24 Jan 2013

Yamaha Junior Racing announces 2013 national program

Yamaha Junior Racing (YJR) returns for the 2013 motocross season with a strong 11 rider line up across five states in Australia’s largest motocross junior development program.

Carlton Dry Honda confirms 2013 Shift and Fox alliance
Competition 24 Jan 2013

Carlton Dry Honda confirms 2013 Shift and Fox alliance

Honda Racing has confirmed it will reunite with the leading global moto brand for the 2013 season.

Kwala releases 'The Next Step' film featuring Jesse Dobson
Competition 23 Jan 2013

Kwala releases 'The Next Step' film featuring Jesse Dobson

Kwala has released "The Next Step", a film dedicated to Jesse Dobson for proving his worth after a tough year rehabilitating from injuries, managing to get fit within seven weeks of Australian titles to take out the 13-15 years 250 four-stroke class.

2013 Farm Jam shaping up for New Zealand in February
Competition 23 Jan 2013

2013 Farm Jam shaping up for New Zealand in February

As interest reaches a fever-pitch for the 2013 instalment of the New Zealand Farm Jam, organisers have announced some of the world’s best riders across FMX, BMX and MTB have thrown their hats in the ring.

Bombshell - JDR Motorsports confirms closure of US race team
Competition 23 Jan 2013

Bombshell - JDR Motorsports confirms closure of US race team

The Australian-owned JDR Motorsports team will close its doors in the United States following the Las Vegas final round on Monster Energy Supercross, unless additional funding can be sourced.

Grant and Stewart rivalry heats up in Anaheim II clash
Competition 23 Jan 2013

Grant and Stewart rivalry heats up in Anaheim II clash

A brewing rivalry between Josh Grant and James Stewart boiled over during Anaheim II's third round of the Monster Energy Supercross series last weekend.

Australian trip a positive one for Reed in lead-up to AMA
Competition 23 Jan 2013

Australian trip a positive one for Reed in lead-up to AMA

Dual American and World Supercross Champion Chad Reed is confident that his trip to Australia toward the end of last year was mostly positive in the lead-up to the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series.

MX Sports' Davey Coombs reflects on the career of Windham
Competition 22 Jan 2013

MX Sports' Davey Coombs reflects on the career of Windham

MX Sports Pro Racing president, Davey Coombs, has reflected on the illustrious career of motocross and supercross veteran Kevin Windham, who announced his official retirement at the Anaheim 2 round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series.

Fourth at Anaheim II retains US Supercross red plate for Millsaps
Competition 22 Jan 2013

Fourth at Anaheim II retains US Supercross red plate for Millsaps

Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki's Davi Millsaps has maintained his 450SX points lead after round three of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross wrapped-up on Saturday in Anaheim, California.

KTM named title sponsor of 2013 junior motocross titles
Competition 22 Jan 2013

KTM named title sponsor of 2013 junior motocross titles

KTM Australia has announced that they have signed on as the official naming rights sponsor for the 2013 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX).

Rod Faggotter celebrating top Australian finish at Dakar
Competition 22 Jan 2013

Rod Faggotter celebrating top Australian finish at Dakar

Longreach Yamaha dealer, Rod Faggotter, finished the 2013 Dakar Rally with a solid 14th place aboard his Yamaha YZ450F in one of the world's most gruelling off-road events.

Reed reflects on first podium of the 2013 season at A2
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Reed reflects on first podium of the 2013 season at A2

Australia’s Chad Reed has marked his return to the Monster Energy Supercross podium with a third place finish in the weekend's third instalment of the 2013 series at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium.

Kirkness races to Troy Bayliss Classic victory in Taree
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Kirkness races to Troy Bayliss Classic victory in Taree

A crowd of over 5000 turned out to see a spectacle like no other as 23 invited guests of Australia’s triple World Superbike Champion put on a show at the inaugural Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic.

Villopoto looking to gain momentum following A2 victory
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Villopoto looking to gain momentum following A2 victory

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto will look to form momentum following a breakthrough return to the winner's circle at Anaheim II's third round of Monster Energy Supercross on Saturday, 19 January.

Despres clinches fifth overall victory in 2013 Dakar Rally
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Despres clinches fifth overall victory in 2013 Dakar Rally

Red Bull KTM factory rider Cyril Despres picked up his fifth Dakar Rally trophy after crossing the finish line of the world’s most famous rally, after more than 8000 km of grueling racing.

Windham announces mid-season retirement at A2
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Windham announces mid-season retirement at A2

After professional career spanning over 19 years, GEICO Honda's Kevin Windham announced last night at Anaheim's Angel Stadium that he would be officially retiring from the sport, wrapping up a career which included more than 200 supercross starts and 19 wins.

Villopoto breaks through as Reed rebounds at Anaheim II
Competition 21 Jan 2013

Villopoto breaks through as Reed rebounds at Anaheim II

Defending 450SX champion, Ryan Villopoto, emerged victorious for the first time this season at Anaheim 2, the third round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Phillips to ride selected AORC rounds and A4DE with Husqvarna
Competition 18 Jan 2013

Phillips to ride selected AORC rounds and A4DE with Husqvarna

Husqvarna Australia has announced that Matthew Phillips will ride selected rounds of the Australian Off-Road Championship and Australian Four Day Enduro in 2013.

Despres maintains Dakar Rally lead, Verhoeven captures Stage 12 victory
Competition 18 Jan 2013

Despres maintains Dakar Rally lead, Verhoeven captures Stage 12 victory

Former Dakar Rally champion Cyril Despres continues to lead overall rankings, while Dutchman Frans Verhoeven scored the Stage 12 victory, his 4th stage victory on the Dakar and his first since 2011.

Australian Arenacross opener scheduled for Phillip Island
Competition 18 Jan 2013

Australian Arenacross opener scheduled for Phillip Island

International Entertainment Group (IEG) has announced that the first round of the Australian Arenacross Championship for 2013 will be held on 23-24 February.

Stewart confirms torn ACL during Anaheim II press day
Competition 18 Jan 2013

Stewart confirms torn ACL during Anaheim II press day

Dual American Supercross Champion James Stewart has confirmed he suffered a torn ACL during the press conference ahead of Anaheim II this weekend in California.

McCormack joins Green and Roberts at Active8 Yamaha
Competition 18 Jan 2013

McCormack joins Green and Roberts at Active8 Yamaha

The Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team has recruited Tom McCormack to join their already strong line-up consisting of E2 rider, Josh Green and seven-time Australian off-road and enduro title winner, AJ Roberts for 2013.

Matt Moss yet to lock in Suzuki deal for 2013 MX Nationals
Competition 17 Jan 2013

Matt Moss yet to lock in Suzuki deal for 2013 MX Nationals

Multiple-time Australian champion Matt Moss has revealed that he's yet to ink a deal for the 2013 season, but remains confident he'll contend for whatever title he contends.

Caselli wins Dakar Rally Stage 11, Despres maintains overall lead
Competition 17 Jan 2013

Caselli wins Dakar Rally Stage 11, Despres maintains overall lead

In the weather-affected 11th stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally it was America's Kurt Caselli who obtained his second stage victory of the event aboard his KTM, while general standings leader Cyril Despres further increased his lead.

MX2 title favourite Styke working hard for 2013 campaign
Competition 17 Jan 2013

MX2 title favourite Styke working hard for 2013 campaign

Monster Energy MX Nationals MX2 pre-season championship favourite Luke Styke is currently making all of the preparations necessary to give himself the best chance possible at taking home the crown for Serco Yamaha.

Clout determined to make Serco Yamaha opportunity count
Competition 17 Jan 2013

Clout determined to make Serco Yamaha opportunity count

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's newest edition to the team, Luke Clout, is planning to make the most of his new ride as he prepares for his first professional season in Australia.

Barreda wins Dakar Rally Stage 10, Despres continues to lead overall standings
Competition 16 Jan 2013

Barreda wins Dakar Rally Stage 10, Despres continues to lead overall standings