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Peterson confirmed for Monster Energy Kawasaki for MX Nationals
Competition 23 Apr 2012

Peterson confirmed for Monster Energy Kawasaki for MX Nationals

Monster Energy Kawasaki has confirmed that Australian rising star Dylan Peterson will ride in place of the injured Billy Mackenzie in upcoming rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

MX Nationals champion Marmont launches official Facebook Page
General 23 Apr 2012

MX Nationals champion Marmont launches official Facebook Page

Defending four-time Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Champion, Jay Marmont has today launched an official Facebook Page on the popular social networking site.

Waters and Dale continue form in Coolum Sunshine State round
Competition 23 Apr 2012

Waters and Dale continue form in Coolum Sunshine State round

Monster Energy MX Nationals regulars Todd Waters and Ford Dale continue to excel as the 2012 season progresses, picking up victories in the Coolum round of the Queensland-based Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series.

Ferris 19th as Paulin and Searle score Sevlievo GP wins
Competition 23 Apr 2012

Ferris 19th as Paulin and Searle score Sevlievo GP wins

Australia's Dean Ferris has taken a 19th place finish in the MX1 class at the Sevlievo GP in Bulgaria, while Gautier Paulin and Tommy Searle each scored wins.

Short captures first career AMA Supercross win in Seattle
Competition 22 Apr 2012

Short captures first career AMA Supercross win in Seattle

Monster Energy AMA Supercross’ return to the West Coast at Seattle this weekend saw L&MC Racing Honda’s Andrew Short capture his first career win in the premier division, leading every lap.

2012 AMA Supercross Rd15 Seattle results
Competition 22 Apr 2012

2012 AMA Supercross Rd15 Seattle results

Short leads home shock Supercross Class podium in Washington on tough night for the Aussies.

Ferris qualifies 21st in Sevlievo MX1 World Championship round
Competition 22 Apr 2012

Ferris qualifies 21st in Sevlievo MX1 World Championship round

Australia's Dean Ferris has qualified 21st in his first event of the 2012 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship at Sevlievo in Bulgaria overnight.

Marmont on target with Monster Kawasaki early in MXN season
Competition 20 Apr 2012

Marmont on target with Monster Kawasaki early in MXN season

Jay Marmont is adamant that his switch to the Monster Energy Kawasaki team is going to plan.

Dungey to make shock return for Red Bull KTM in Seattle AMA SX
Competition 20 Apr 2012

Dungey to make shock return for Red Bull KTM in Seattle AMA SX

The Red Bull KTM Team has made the surprise announcement that Ryan Dungey will return at this weekend's Seattle round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Boyd: We know we belong at the front of the MX2 field
Competition 20 Apr 2012

Boyd: We know we belong at the front of the MX2 field

DPH Motorsport Honda Racing's Cheyne Boyd is certain that he belongs at the front of the MX2 field in the Monster Energy MX Nationals, following a positive step forward at Coonabarabran last weekend.

JGRMX officially confirms Faith in place of Stewart
Competition 20 Apr 2012

JGRMX officially confirms Faith in place of Stewart

Privateer Gavin Faith, who raced in the 2011 Australian Super X series in 2011 has been selected by the JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha Team to fill in for James Stewart while he recovers from a fractured bone in his hand sustained during a crash in Indianapolis.

Ferris to make ICE1 Racing grand prix debut this weekend
Competition 20 Apr 2012

Ferris to make ICE1 Racing grand prix debut this weekend

Australia's Dean Ferris will make his official debut with ICE1 Racing in the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend at Sevlievo in Bulgaria.

Yamaha's WR450F named official title sponsor of the 2012 A4DE
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Yamaha's WR450F named official title sponsor of the 2012 A4DE

Yamaha Motor Australia will use the 2012 WR450F as the official naming rights sponsor for the 2012 Australian Four-Day Enduro (A4DE).

American dream still on the radar for an in-form Jake Moss
Competition 19 Apr 2012

American dream still on the radar for an in-form Jake Moss

An in-form Jake Moss has admitted that riding for TwoTwo Motorsports in America would be a dream come true if countryman Chad Reed was to come knocking on his door.

Gibbs credits Millsaps for recent AMA Supercross form
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Gibbs credits Millsaps for recent AMA Supercross form

JGRMX owner Coy Gibbs has credited Davi Millsaps for his form in the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, currently running second with just three rounds remaining for the season.

Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front

A breakthrough podium at Coonabarabran's second round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals is just what Tye Simmonds needed to get the ball rolling on his 2012 season.

Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team

Australian motocross veteran Craig Anderson is confident that his Berry Sweet Lucas Oil Yamaha is on point, now focused on fine-tuning his game plan in the lead-up to the Wonthaggi round of Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale admits his bad starts are the main factor that contributed to his disappointing result at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in Coonabarabran.

Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep

Great starts and setting a fast pace early has paid off Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Luke Styke, sweeping all-three MX2 motos at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals round at Coonabarabran.

Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital

CDR Yamaha team owner Craig Dack is happy with his team's results to date, but stresses that the next three rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals will be vitally important.

Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss

Jake Moss took two impressive MX1 moto wins at Coonabarabran's round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, boosting the privateer's confidence for the coming rounds.

Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ben Townley is recovering at Brisbane Private Hospital following successful surgery on a femoral head-associated acetabular rim fracture.

Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Billy Mackenzie will sit out three to four months of the Monster Energy MX Nationals following his drama-filled weekend at Coonabarabran in New South Wales.

Goanna Tracks mishaps put Mackenzie on the MXN ropes
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Goanna Tracks mishaps put Mackenzie on the MXN ropes

Scottish standout Billy Mackenzie's nightmare Coonabarabran round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals means he faces an uphill battle if he's to race for the MX1 title in 2012.

JDR/KTM's Marmont making progress despite hand injury
Competition 17 Apr 2012

JDR/KTM's Marmont making progress despite hand injury

JDR/KTM Factory Racing's former MX2 national champion Ryan Marmont had a major confidence boost with a return to form of sorts at the Coonabarabran round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Momentum on Metcalfe's side as AMA Supercross winds down
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Momentum on Metcalfe's side as AMA Supercross winds down

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe matched his best career Monster Energy AMA Supercross finish at New Orleans on Saturday, gaining momentum with confidence in the final stages of the season.

Waters continues to work on MXN consistency at Coonabarabran
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Waters continues to work on MXN consistency at Coonabarabran

Motul Pirelli Suzuki's Todd Waters has revealed that he forced himself to dial it down in the final moto at Coonabarabran's Monster Energy MX Nationals round on Sunday.

Coppins: Five laps aren’t enough for best racers in Australasia
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Coppins: Five laps aren’t enough for best racers in Australasia

Australian Motocross Championship leader Josh Coppins has spoken out about the race formats of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, calling for more laps after two rounds contested in 2012.

Townley to undergo hip surgery following MX Nationals incident
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Townley to undergo hip surgery following MX Nationals incident

Injured New Zealand rider Ben Townley has sent out an update via Twitter regarding his injuries sustained at Coonabarabran's Monster Energy MX Nationals round on Saturday.

Mosig celebrating first podium for Monster Energy Kawasaki
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Mosig celebrating first podium for Monster Energy Kawasaki

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Kade Mosig is celebrating his first Monster Energy MX Nationals podium for his new team, after taking third overall in the MX2 class at Coonabarabran.