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James Stewart to sit out Lake Elsinore American Motocross final
Competition 21 Aug 2013

James Stewart to sit out Lake Elsinore American Motocross final

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's James Stewart will not be at the start gates of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross finale in Lake Elsinore, with the team electing to withdraw from the event to allow him to focus on recovery from a series of recent injuries.

Shoulder injury rules MX2 World Champion Herlings out of MXoN
Competition 21 Aug 2013

Shoulder injury rules MX2 World Champion Herlings out of MXoN

Recently crowned FIM Motocross MX2 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings will miss the upcoming Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Germany after it was confirmed he suffered a broken shoulder blade at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Harrison confirms Choice Motorsports KTM seat for Supercross season
Competition 20 Aug 2013

Harrison confirms Choice Motorsports KTM seat for Supercross season

Queenslander Brenden Harrison has confirmed he'll contest the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship with Choice Motorsports KTM.

Nick Sutherland joins TM Racing Australia for Supercross campaign
Competition 20 Aug 2013

Nick Sutherland joins TM Racing Australia for Supercross campaign

TM Racing Australia has announced it has secured the services of front-running Lites privateer rider Nick Sutherland to contest the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship.

Canadian Motocross concludes with Metcalfe fourth at Walton
Competition 20 Aug 2013

Canadian Motocross concludes with Metcalfe fourth at Walton

Leading Edge Kawasaki’s Brett Metcalfe wrapped up his successful Canadian Motocross Championship campaign with a solid fourth place finish at Walton, Ontario, on Sunday.

Final chance to win a Moss replica Motul Pirelli Suzuki RM-Z450
General 20 Aug 2013

Final chance to win a Moss replica Motul Pirelli Suzuki RM-Z450

Less than two weeks remain to enter the draw to win a 2013 Matt Moss Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki replica RM-Z450 motocross machine.

Husaberg Australia announces 'Pure Savings' on FE models
General 19 Aug 2013

Husaberg Australia announces 'Pure Savings' on FE models

Husaberg Australia is offering a series of 'Pure Savings' on its 2013 FE model range for a limited time.

Dungey, Barcia and Tomac announced for Team USA at 2013 MXoN
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Dungey, Barcia and Tomac announced for Team USA at 2013 MXoN

Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac will make up Team USA when the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is contested at Teutschenthal in Germany on 28-29 September.

Hollis and Milner split AORC round wins at Wedderburn
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Hollis and Milner split AORC round wins at Wedderburn

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing Team's Chris Hollis and CDR Yamaha's Daniel Milner have shared outright round wins at the weekend's ninth and 10th rounds of the 2013 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship at Wedderburn in Victoria.

Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium

Belgian Clement Desalle has celebrated his first-ever home MX1 grand prix win in Belgium while Aussie Dean Ferris achieved a career milestone with a comprehensive overall win in the MX2 ranks.

Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah

Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac have delivered flawless 1-1 finishes at the inaugural Built Ford Tough Utah National at Miller Motorsports Park to claim respective 450 and 250 class titles with a round still to run.

Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Dean Ferris is celebrating a first career Motocross World Championship round victory, joining Jeff Leisk, Chad Reed and the late Andrew McFarlane as an Australian to win at a grand prix level.

Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Antonio Cairioli is zeroing in on his seventh FIM World Motocross Championship title and is a realistic chance at wrapping it up in Bastogne at the Grand Prix of Belgium.

WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series
Competition 16 Aug 2013

WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series

Williams Event Management is working hard to understand the current trend of diminishing rider numbers across the championship classes in the Monster Energy MX Nationals, according to managing director Kevin Williams.

Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo

Over 200 riders have signed on to tackle the penultimate rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC) to be contested at Wedderburn near the township of Bendigo, Victoria, this weekend.

Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto is on the verge of clinching his second 450 class AMA Pro Motocross crown as the series gets set for its penultimate showing at Miller Motorsports Park.

Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed

Some of the world's best female riders are set to take part in the newly-announced Australian Women's Supercross Championship (AWSC), to be held alongside the Australian Supercross Championship event at the 2013 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season

Injured Serco Yamaha rookie Luke Clout has re-signed with the Queensland-based factory team for season 2014.

Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims

Motorex KTM rider Todd Waters has moved to defend claims that he's been riding 'dirty' in the race for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 championship.

Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs

Rockstar Energy Racing has officially confirmed it will switch from Suzuki to KTM in 2014 after lead rider Davi Millsaps was spied testing a 450 SX-F this week.

Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership

The action sports-influenced Rockwell Watches brand will activate its arrival in Australia through a significant partnership with the Australian Supercross Championship.

Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill

DPH Suzuki rider Sam Martin delivered a breakthrough performance in his debut Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 campaign, scoring a berth in Go Pro Superpole and converting his early form to a top five moto finish at Swan Hill.

Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill

Pirelli's Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 tyre proved the top performer in the Monster Energy MX Nationals' first visit to Swan Hill in regional Victoria, with the brand taking MX1, MX2 and MXD class wins and six from a possible nine podium placings.

YMA implements final genuine parts price reduction measures
General 14 Aug 2013

YMA implements final genuine parts price reduction measures

Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has announced the final of its three-stage Yamaha Genuine Parts price reduction plan, with improved retail prices provided to customers in an effort to generate more local business.

Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont is continuing to lay down the foundations for his Australian Supercross Championship title defence, achieving sixth overall at the weekend's Swan Hill round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals and steadily growing in confidence.

Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms

Australian Motocross Championship leader Matt Moss is taking a no holds barred approach in his quest for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 title.

Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN

Team USA will be minus a star rider at the 2013 Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Germany, with the announcement that current AMA Pro Motocross 450 class leader Ryan Villopoto will undergo scheduled ankle surgery following next weekend's final round.

2013 KTM Ride4Kids supporting vital children's cancer charity
General 13 Aug 2013

2013 KTM Ride4Kids supporting vital children's cancer charity

Registration for the 2013 KTM Ride4Kids event at the Dandenong Motorcycle Club is now open, with all funds raised helping the the Challenge charity support children living with cancer, and their families.

Kawasaki's 2014 model KX85 has been released in Australia
General 12 Aug 2013

Kawasaki's 2014 model KX85 has been released in Australia

Kawasaki has announced the Australian release of the all-new 2014 KX85 and KX85II (large-wheel).

Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship
Competition 12 Aug 2013

Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship

Motorex KTM Junior Race Team rider Hunter Lawrence has done his team and his country proud at this year’s Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in the Czech Republic, finishing with a silver medal in the 85cc class.