Motorcycling Australia (MA) is now accepting applications to fill vacancies on the following Commissions: Australian Track Commission (Speedway, Track, Dirt Track, Classic Dirt Track); Australian Motocross Commission (Motocross, Supercross, Classic Motocross, Classic Dirt Track); Australian Enduro Commission; Australian Road Race Commission (Road Race, Historic Road Race, Supermoto); and ATV Commission. Please note that where disciplines […]
Historic Road Racing
2026 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship heading to Collie
The Australian Historic Road Racing Championship (AHRRC) is returning to Western Australia in 2026, with the event to be held at the Collie Motorplex across the King’s Birthday long weekend (September 25-28). Collie, located 200km south of Perth, last saw AHRRC action in 2019, delivering a first-class event thanks to the experienced team at the […]
Broadford puts on a bumper 2025 Australian Historic Road Race Championship
The State Motorcycle Complex in Broadford delivered a brilliant 2025 Australian Historic Road Race Championship (AHRRC) on November 15-17, with stacked fields producing nail-biting action across a myriad of solo and sidecar classes. After the 75th race in a jam-packed program came to an end, 26 official Australian champions had been decided in the Hartwell […]
2024 Australian Historic Road Race Championship delivers in spades
One Raceway hosted a brilliant 2024 Australian Historic Road Race Championship (AHRRC) from November 15-17, with stacked fields delivering first-class action in solo and sidecar classes spanning 11 decades. The highlights included Beau Beaton and Keith Campbell winning two titles, while Neale Weddall retained his P5 Senior trophy. This year’s AHHRC, promoted by the Classic […]
2025 Australian Historic Road Race Championship to be held in Broadford
The Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex in Victoria will host the 2025 Australian Historic Road Race Championship (AHRRC) from November 13-16. The championship will be promoted by the highly experienced Hartwell Motorcycle Club, on a circuit which always produces tight and entertaining racing. The last AHRRC held in Broadford was 2018. The 2025 AHRRC will […]
Updated Motorcycling Australia concussion management guidelines
Managing and mitigating the effects of concussion in motorcycle sport is paramount, and Motorcycling Australia (MA) has released an updated set of guidelines to ensure the absolute well-being of its members. MA’s expert Medical Panel first released new concussion management guidelines in late 2023 and now, after a six-monthly review and further refinements, the policy […]
Information Bulletin: Rule Update for Historic Sidecar Oil Containment
Information Pertains to: Rule: 7.21.1.1 Current Rule: Ground clearance of no less than 65mm for the whole of the underside of the Machine (excluding wheels), measured with the Machine handlebars in the straight ahead position, Race ready with rider and passenger on board. New Rule: Ground clearance of no less than 65mm for the whole […]
Ahearn and Dack inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Motorcycle racing has two more inductees into the very exclusive Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame – the late Jack Ahearn and Craig Dack. The ceremony took place at the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 21, with Dack and Vickie Ahearn, the daughter of Jack, accepting the awards from Australian touring […]
Rule change requests for 2025 Manual of Motorcycle Sport
Submissions for alterations, deletions or additions to the 2025 competition rules via the 2025 Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS) are now being called for. The submissions can be from individual members, clubs or other interested parties. We encourage your input and recommendations to better the sport for our competitors. Applications must be completed via the […]
2024 Shannons Classic Bike Broadford: March 29-31
It’s time to get into the workshop, pull off the bike cover, dust off your riding gear and get your classic bikes ready for the 2024 Shannons Classic Bike Broadford to be held over the Easter long weekend (March 29-31). With the Motorcycle Australia-promoted ‘Broadford Bike Bonanza’ taking a break for another year, the Easter […]
2024 Australian Historic Road Race Championship to be held at One Raceway
Goulburn’s rebranded One Raceway will host the 2024 Australian Historic Road Race Championship, which will be held from November 15-17. The event will be promoted by the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club, with solo riders and sidecars set to compete across all the historic racing eras, from Period 1 (machines up to 1919) up to the […]
Historic road race champions crowned at a wet Baskerville
After dry practice and qualifying on Friday, the heavens opened to make it a very damp weekend of racing at the 2023 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship (AHRRC) in Baskerville, Tasmania from November 24-26. Despite the trying conditions, riders who braved the elements still put on a quality show around the historic 2.1km circuit in […]
2023 Australian Historic Road Race Championship bound for Baskerville
It’s an annual pilgrimage for so many, and the latest instalment will take place at the Baskerville circuit in Hobart from November 24-26: the 2023 Australian Historic Road Race Championship (AHRRC). A massive 179 riders will compete at the Sports Riders Club of Tasmania-promoted AHRRC, with a large number hitting the Apple Isle after competing […]
MA Rules & Technical Committee invites feedback on rule change requests for 2024 MoMS
Motorcycle Australia (MA) and the MA Rules & Technical Committee are now actively seeking feedback on all rules change requests for the 2024 Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS). As part of the commitment to ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all motorcycle sports enthusiasts, MA is inviting valuable input from our racing community. The […]
MA Medical Panel formed with expert doctors
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is today pleased to announce the creation of the MA Medical Panel, an expert group that includes Australia’s most experienced Doctors in motorcycle sport. The MA Medical Panel has been created to assist and advise the MA Board, MA CEO and MA Staff on all matters relating to medical, anti-doping and competitor […]
Planning motorsport’s future
The Victorian Motorsport Infrastructure and Participation Strategy Overview has been completed thanks to the support of the Victorian Government. Covering four-wheeled motorsport, motorcycling, drag racing and karting and involving the sport’s various governing bodies across Victoria, the Strategy has taken a forensic look into the current state of the sport and what opportunities lie […]
February to heat up with the Bridgestone Festival of Speed
Retro racing enthusiasts can rejoice as the Post Classic Racing Association (PCRA) of NSW will be hosting the Bridgestone Festival of Speed at Sydney Motorsport Park in late February. If you have ever wondered how a fire-breathing Katana stacks up against a 1997 ZXR750RR Superbike, this is your chance to see an eclectic and broad […]
Baskerville to host 2023 Australian Historic Road Racing Championships
Motorcycling Australia is pleased to announce the Sports Riders Club of Tasmania will host the 2023 Australian Historic Road Racing Championships on November 24-26, 2023 at Baskerville Raceway, Tasmania. Motorcycling Australia would like to thank Baskerville Raceway administration and the Sports Riders Club of Tasmania for putting on the popular historic annual event. Entries for […]
All you need to know about entering events on RiderNet 2.0
Are you entering events in RN2.0 for the first time? To help assist with entering into the new system we advise you to set your profiles up prior. 1) go to www.ridernet.com.au2) click on “forgot password”3) type in your Member No (MA Licence number) or email address and click reset password;4) head to your email (check […]
Broadford Bike Bonanza 2023 Update
After much consideration, the Motorcycling Australia Museum and Heritage Committee have come to the difficult decision not to promote the Broadford Bike Bonanza (BBB) for 2023; with all efforts now focusing on running the event in 2024. The significant reason for this decision was that, at this stage, the committee does not have sufficient […]