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Emma McFerran joins Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team
General 13 Sep 2012

Emma McFerran joins Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team

Freestyle motocross female star Emma McFerran has joined the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team under a multi-year agreement.

Season Celebration concludes 2012 American Motocross series
General 12 Sep 2012

Season Celebration concludes 2012 American Motocross series

Just 24 hours after the on-track action of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was said and done, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports honored and recognized the moments and individuals that helped make the 2012 season memorable with its annual Season Celebration this past Sunday evening.

Simmonds makes return ahead of Australian Supercross season
Competition 12 Sep 2012

Simmonds makes return ahead of Australian Supercross season

Bourke-based privateer Tye Simmonds is back behind the bars of his Honda CRF450R and has commenced training for the upcoming supercross series.

McCoy sets sight on fulltime seat with CDR Yamaha in 2013
Competition 12 Sep 2012

McCoy sets sight on fulltime seat with CDR Yamaha in 2013

With the announcement of CDR Yamaha taking on Dan McCoy for the 2012 Australian Supercross Championship, many speculate where this will place the New South Wales native for 2013.

Axis Motorsports now accepting resumes for 2013
General 12 Sep 2012

Axis Motorsports now accepting resumes for 2013

Axis Motorsports have announced that they are now accepting resumes for the upcoming 2013 season, offering support specialising suspension and race engines.

Rutledge excited for upcoming grand prix debut in Germany
Competition 11 Sep 2012

Rutledge excited for upcoming grand prix debut in Germany

Meghan Rutledge looks forward to competing against the best in the world when she contests the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Germany this month.

Yamaha Motor Australia launches Time to Ride promotion
General 11 Sep 2012

Yamaha Motor Australia launches Time to Ride promotion

Yamaha Motor Australia has introduced a test bike riding initiative aimed at capitalising on the spring season and driving customers to dealerships to sample a wide variety of motorcycles.

KTM Motorsport boss reflects on world and American titles
Competition 11 Sep 2012

KTM Motorsport boss reflects on world and American titles

Head of KTM Motorsport Pit Beirer has outlined the Austrian brand's success in 2012, stating that its world championship and American motocross titles prove KTM as a world leader in the sport.

Baggett celebrating maiden professional 250 Class title in the US
Competition 11 Sep 2012

Baggett celebrating maiden professional 250 Class title in the US

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett is celebrating his first career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, picking up his fifth overall of the season in the 250 Class at Lake Elsinore on Saturday.

Villopoto and Weimer re-sign multi-year deals with Kawasaki
Competition 10 Sep 2012

Villopoto and Weimer re-sign multi-year deals with Kawasaki

It's official, after months of speculation Ryan Villopoto and Jake Weimer have re-signed multi-year deals with the Monster Energy Kawasaki squad.

Dungey looks ahead to 2013 season with Red Bull KTM
Competition 10 Sep 2012

Dungey looks ahead to 2013 season with Red Bull KTM

After earning the Austrian manufacturer their first-ever Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Ryan Dungey and Red Bull KTM will now move their focus towards the upcoming 2013 season.

Coppins meets expectations in European Grand Prix
Competition 10 Sep 2012

Coppins meets expectations in European Grand Prix

Aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha, Josh Coppins made a solid return to the FIM Motocross World Championship tour over the weekend at the Faenza circuit in Italy, meeting his own expectations for the event.

KTM clinches MX1 and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championships in Italy
Competition 10 Sep 2012

KTM clinches MX1 and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championships in Italy

A jam-packed crowd rolled into the Faenza circuit in Italy to see the MX1 and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship titles be decided over the weekend, KTM mounted riders Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings did not disappoint.

Baggett clinches maiden AMA championship at Lake Elsinore
Competition 10 Sep 2012

Baggett clinches maiden AMA championship at Lake Elsinore

Riders descended Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park for the final stop of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, where the championship battles went down to the wire.

Dale signs MX1 deal with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing for 2013
Competition 7 Sep 2012

Dale signs MX1 deal with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing for 2013

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing and Honda Australia are pleased to announce the re-signing of newly-crowned MX2 MX Nationals Champion Ford Dale for the 2013 season.

Sheehan flies high over Lowndes in Red Bull X-Fighters preview
General 7 Sep 2012

Sheehan flies high over Lowndes in Red Bull X-Fighters preview

2011 Red Bull X-Fighters winner Josh Sheehan back-flipped his way over the TeamVodafone V8 Supercar with Craig Lowndes atop, to mark the one-month countdown to the Red Bull X-Fighters on Sydney’s Cockatoo Island and the iconic Bathurst 1000 motor race.

Waters focusing on MXoN before making 2013 decison
Competition 7 Sep 2012

Waters focusing on MXoN before making 2013 decison

Australian Motocross number two Todd Waters is aiming to remain focused on his FIM Motocross of Nations debut appearance before making any decisions on where he will go for the 2013 season.

American Motocross season to conclude at Lake Elsinore on Saturday
Competition 7 Sep 2012

American Motocross season to conclude at Lake Elsinore on Saturday

The season finale of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is set to take place this weekend at Lake Elsinore in Southern California.

Shane Watts confirms upcoming Aussie DirtWise Schools
Competition 7 Sep 2012

Shane Watts confirms upcoming Aussie DirtWise Schools

Australian off-road motorcycle legend and former World Enduro Champion Shane Watts has confirmed four upcoming two-day DirtWise OffRoad Schools to be held in various locations throughout Australia during November.

Reed unveils TwoTwo Motorsports 2013 Honda CRF450R
Competition 7 Sep 2012

Reed unveils TwoTwo Motorsports 2013 Honda CRF450R

Australia's Chad Reed has unveiled TwoTwo Motorsports' brand new 2013 model Honda CRF450R ahead of his initial test session in California today.

McCoy confirmed for CDR Yamaha in Australian Supercross
Competition 7 Sep 2012

McCoy confirmed for CDR Yamaha in Australian Supercross

Current Australian Supercross Championship number three Daniel McCoy has confirmed that he will ride the Australian Supercross Championship for CDR Yamaha.

Team Australia young guns comment on 2012 MXoN selection
Competition 6 Sep 2012

Team Australia young guns comment on 2012 MXoN selection

Australia's team of young guns selected for the 2012 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations have spoken out regarding the event on 30 September at Lommel in Belgium.

70’s Say: MXoN 2012 preview
News 6 Sep 2012

70’s Say: MXoN 2012 preview

CDR Yamaha’s Lawson Bopping looks ahead to the Motocross of Nations in Belgium.

Major manufacturers in support of new-look ASX series
Competition 6 Sep 2012

Major manufacturers in support of new-look ASX series

Further momentum for the new Australian Supercross Championship series comes in the confirmation of all major motorcycle manufacturers as official sponsors.

Complete Australian Supercross Championship formats outlined
Competition 6 Sep 2012

Complete Australian Supercross Championship formats outlined

Leading riders are in full support of a return to traditional main event racing format that will feature at all four rounds of the new Australian Supercross Championships.

Coppins to make shock GP return for Monster Energy Yamaha
Competition 5 Sep 2012

Coppins to make shock GP return for Monster Energy Yamaha

Monster Energy Yamaha has made the stunning announcement that new MX1 Australian Motocross Champion Josh Coppins will be joining the team in Italy and Germany.

Suzuki launching 2013 model RM-Z450 at Maitland today
General 5 Sep 2012

Suzuki launching 2013 model RM-Z450 at Maitland today

Suzuki Australia is launching its anticipated 2013 model RM-Z450 at Maitland in New South Wales today, 5 September.

Coppins and Bopping on SPEED News Australia tonight
General 5 Sep 2012

Coppins and Bopping on SPEED News Australia tonight

Motocross stars Josh Coppins and Lawson Bopping will be the special guests on SPEED News Australia tonight.

Australian Supercross Championship track maps revealed
Competition 5 Sep 2012

Australian Supercross Championship track maps revealed

Australian Supercross Championship promoter International Entertainment Group has released track maps ahead of the upcoming 2012 series.

Larsen returns to racing with JDR/J-Star/KTM at Steel City
Competition 4 Sep 2012

Larsen returns to racing with JDR/J-Star/KTM at Steel City

Former Australian national champion PJ Larsen made his racing return with the JDR/J-Star/KTM team at Steel City's penultimate round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series last weekend.