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Metcalfe satisfied with improvements made at High Point
Competition 13 Jun 2012

Metcalfe satisfied with improvements made at High Point

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe took a satisfying sixth overall at High Point's round four of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, big improvements to the bike throughout the day proved vital for the Australian's performance.

Australia's 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship team selected
Competition 13 Jun 2012

Australia's 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship team selected

Motorcycling Australia has officially announced the Australian team selected for the 2012 Junior World Motocross Championship, to be held at Sevlievo in Bulgaria on 12 August.

Bewley content with fifth at Finke despite shoulder injury
Competition 12 Jun 2012

Bewley content with fifth at Finke despite shoulder injury

Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing's Jarrod Bewley has vowed that he'll come back faster and stronger in the 2013 running of the Finke Desert Race after finishing fifth outright this year.

MX2 world title leader Herlings fined by KTM Motorsports
Competition 12 Jun 2012

MX2 world title leader Herlings fined by KTM Motorsports

KTM Motorsports has officially confirmed that it will fine and warn factory MX2 World Championship rider Jeffrey Herlings.

Stewart's future uncertain following non-finish at High Point
Competition 12 Jun 2012

Stewart's future uncertain following non-finish at High Point

An uncertain future awaits James Stewart and his Yoshimura Suzuki team as the former champion was unable to complete both motos at round four of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point over the weekend.

Desalle celebrating breakthrough win for 2012 GP season
Competition 12 Jun 2012

Desalle celebrating breakthrough win for 2012 GP season

Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Clemente Desalle celebrated his first FIM World Motocross Championship win of the season in the premier MX1 Class at the Portugal Grand Prix.

Battle of teammates shaping up between Tomac and Barcia
Competition 12 Jun 2012

Battle of teammates shaping up between Tomac and Barcia

A battle is brewing between GEICO Honda stablemates Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, as they battle to rise to the top in the ultra competitive 250 Class.

KTM's Price races to second Finke Desert Race victory
Competition 11 Jun 2012

KTM's Price races to second Finke Desert Race victory

Australian Off-Road Championship leader Toby Price has taken out the 2012 Tatts Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs today.

Desalle and Herlings take GP victories in Portugal
Competition 11 Jun 2012

Desalle and Herlings take GP victories in Portugal

Rockstar Energy Suzuki's Clemente Desalle and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Jeffrey Herlings have reigned supreme at the seventh round of the FIM World Motocross Championships in Portugal.

Walker wins Red Bull Hare Scramble at Erzberg Rodeo
Competition 11 Jun 2012

Walker wins Red Bull Hare Scramble at Erzberg Rodeo

In the event that is considered the world's toughest one-day enduro competition, the UK's Jonny Walker has taken victory at the 2012 Red Bull Hare Scramble at the Erzberg Rodeo on his factory KTM.

Dungey and Tomac make it two in a row at High Point
Competition 11 Jun 2012

Dungey and Tomac make it two in a row at High Point

High Point Raceway was the site of the fourth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday, for the 36th annual FMF High Point National. One week after claiming his first win of the season, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey grabbed his second straight 450 Class victory with a 1-1 moto sweep.

Finke Desert Race fires up this weekend in Alice Springs
Competition 8 Jun 2012

Finke Desert Race fires up this weekend in Alice Springs

The Tatts Finke Desert race will take place this weekend on 8-11 June at Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.

Dungey and Baggett lead AMA Motocross into High Point
Competition 8 Jun 2012

Dungey and Baggett lead AMA Motocross into High Point

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross will continue this weekend in the United States when the series reaches round four of 12 at High Point in Pennsylvania.

Stewart confirms High Point return for Yoshimura Suzuki
Competition 8 Jun 2012

Stewart confirms High Point return for Yoshimura Suzuki

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart has confirmed that he'll be competing this weekend in High Point's fourth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Weimer celebrating first career 450 Class podium after Colorado
Competition 7 Jun 2012

Weimer celebrating first career 450 Class podium after Colorado

Jake Weimer is celebrating his best ever 450 Class finish following the Thunder Valley round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Monea keen to make the most of Zero Seven comeback role
Competition 7 Jun 2012

Monea keen to make the most of Zero Seven comeback role

Victorian Adam Monea is relishing his opportunity with the new-look Team 07 Motorsports squad in 2012, admitting that his career is the strongest that it's ever been this season.

Ferris to sit out next two Motocross World Championship rounds
Competition 7 Jun 2012

Ferris to sit out next two Motocross World Championship rounds

ICE1RACING Kawasaki has confirmed that Dean Ferris will sit out the upcoming two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Two-stroke rider development in MXD a concern for Bishop
Competition 7 Jun 2012

Two-stroke rider development in MXD a concern for Bishop

Riders competing aboard two-strokes in the MXD (Under 19s) category of the Monster Energy MX Nationals are in danger of limiting their development, according to GYTR Yamaha team manager Scott Bishop.

Frossard ruled out of remaining World Motocross rounds
Competition 6 Jun 2012

Frossard ruled out of remaining World Motocross rounds

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard has been forced out of the remaining rounds of the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Ferris to undergo further shoulder scans in Belgium this week
Competition 6 Jun 2012

Ferris to undergo further shoulder scans in Belgium this week

Suffering a frustrating setback in his 2012 FIM World Motocross campaign, Australia's Dean Ferris will undergo further shoulder scans in Belgium this week after dislocating his shoulder in a crash at St Jean d'Angely in France last weekend.

Konsky anticipating great step forward with 2013 CRF450R
Competition 6 Jun 2012

Konsky anticipating great step forward with 2013 CRF450R

After the success of both Brad Anderson and Ben Townley on the current Honda CRF450R, both taking Monster Energy MX Nationals wins, Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Yarrive Konsky is predicting more success with the release of the all-new 2013 CRF450R.

Marmont targets round wins in second half of MX Nationals
Competition 6 Jun 2012

Marmont targets round wins in second half of MX Nationals

Earning round wins are on the agenda for Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont in the second half of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

In-form Byrne gaining strength with Thunder Valley top 10
Competition 5 Jun 2012

In-form Byrne gaining strength with Thunder Valley top 10

BTOSports.com/BBMX/Suzuki's Michael Byrne has found form on return from injury, taking an impressive eighth overall finish in the 450 Class at round three of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in Colorado.

Step up to the pro ranks tough as expected for Willis
Competition 5 Jun 2012

Step up to the pro ranks tough as expected for Willis

After dominating the MXD (formerly Under 19s) Class both outdoors and in supercross last year, Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis made the jump to the MX2 Class for 2012 and admits it is tough in the pro ranks.

Short delivers L&Mc team first podium at home in Colorado
Competition 5 Jun 2012

Short delivers L&Mc team first podium at home in Colorado

Andrew Short has scored the first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross podium for his L&Mc Racing team at round three of the series at Colorado's Thunder Valley.

Metcalfe satisfied with first moto podium of 2012 at Thunder Valley
Competition 5 Jun 2012

Metcalfe satisfied with first moto podium of 2012 at Thunder Valley

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe has moved himself onto the podium for the first time this year at the Colorado round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Cairoli and Herlings win French GP, Ferris injured in moto two
Competition 4 Jun 2012

Cairoli and Herlings win French GP, Ferris injured in moto two

Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings have both taken victory in their respective classes at the French GP in Saint Jean d'Angely over the weekend.

Anderson claims second Manjimup 15,000 victory in WA
Competition 4 Jun 2012

Anderson claims second Manjimup 15,000 victory in WA

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Brad Anderson has dominated the Manjimup 15000, claiming his second overall victory at the iconic West Australian event.

Barcia reflects on
Competition 4 Jun 2012

Barcia reflects on "wild" first outdoor win of 2012 season

GEICO Honda's Justin Barcia took his first win of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Colorado over the weekend, overcoming the wild weather and mechanical issues to bring home the overall.

Dungey celebrating KTM's first ever 450 Class national win
Competition 4 Jun 2012

Dungey celebrating KTM's first ever 450 Class national win

Ryan Dungey has given KTM their first ever 450 Class national win, taking 1-1 finishes at round three of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in Colorado.