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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

Serco Yamaha team boss Eales looks toward 2013 season
Competition 16 Jan 2013

Serco Yamaha team boss Eales looks toward 2013 season

Serco Yamaha has officially announced the continued support of Luke Styke and Luke Clout for the 2013 motocross and supercross season.

Bayliss and Husqvarna team up for Troy Bayliss Classic
Competition 16 Jan 2013

Bayliss and Husqvarna team up for Troy Bayliss Classic

Three-time Superbike World Champion Troy Bayliss will head a star-studded field for this weekend’s Troy Bayliss Classic in Taree, New South Wales.

Motorcycling Australia launches Come and Try Day program
General 16 Jan 2013

Motorcycling Australia launches Come and Try Day program

Motorcycling Australia (MA) has launched a 2013 National Come and Try Day, which will see motorcycle tracks burst into action across the country on Saturday, 2 March 2013.

Stewart: I just need to let it hang out there a little more
Competition 15 Jan 2013

Stewart: I just need to let it hang out there a little more

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's James Stewart is adamant that he needs to step it up if he's to challenge for the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross title, despite a troublesome knee injury that has affected his campaign.

Despres moves into Dakar contention, cruel luck strikes Casteu
Competition 15 Jan 2013

Despres moves into Dakar contention, cruel luck strikes Casteu

After starting the longest stage of the rally in 11th place, 24:26 behind the overall leader, Cyril Despres delivered a virtuoso performance throughout the ninth stage.

Set-up vital as Reed continues search for 2013 settings
Competition 14 Jan 2013

Set-up vital as Reed continues search for 2013 settings

TwoTwo Motorsports team owner/rider Chad Reed was able to salvage a fourth place finish for the second weekend in a row at Phoenix on Saturday night, but continues the search for an optimum setting on his 2013 Honda CRF450R.

Organisers end Narrogin Revheads FMX competition
General 14 Jan 2013

Organisers end Narrogin Revheads FMX competition

Organisers of Australia’s most prestigious and long-standing FMX contest, the Narrogin Revheads in Western Australia, have announced they will no longer be running the event.

Casteu maintains Dakar Rally lead heading into stage 9
Competition 14 Jan 2013

Casteu maintains Dakar Rally lead heading into stage 9

Joan Barreda has scored himself the 2013 Dakar Rally stage eight win, meanwhile David Casteu bumped Olivier Pain from the top spot on the overall rankings.

Yamaha reintroduces Y-Shop 'Business to Customer' online store
General 14 Jan 2013

Yamaha reintroduces Y-Shop 'Business to Customer' online store

The Yamaha Parts and Accessories Division has announced the re-introduction of their new website, Y-Shop B2C. The all-new website went live on 13 January 2013.

Barcia scores breakthrough rookie Supercross win at Phoenix
Competition 14 Jan 2013

Barcia scores breakthrough rookie Supercross win at Phoenix

Barcia, a two-time Monster Energy Supercross East Coast 250SX champion, entered his rookie year in the premier class with high expectations, and the Georgia native delivered very early in the season, cementing himself as a key player in the 2013 title chase.

Hand fracture rules RCH Racing Suzuki's Hill out of Phoenix
Competition 11 Jan 2013

Hand fracture rules RCH Racing Suzuki's Hill out of Phoenix

RCH Racing's Josh Hill was sidelined last Saturday night after suffering a mild concussion and injury to his right hand at the season-opening Monster Energy Supercross Series race in Anaheim.

Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Phoenix
Competition 11 Jan 2013

Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Phoenix

Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps will lead the world’s top riders into Phoenix’s Chase Field this Saturday for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.