Motorcycling Australia (MA) is saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Stewart, fondly nicknamed “Checkers”. Checkers, a highly respected Official, was a major contributor as he waved flags at events such as the Australian MotoGP and FIM Superbike World Championship (WSBK) rounds, three Australian Speedway Grand Prix’s, the Supercross (SX) Open and the AUS-X […]
Important Announcements
FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets comes into force
After a huge amount of combined effort and collaboration between all the main stakeholders, the FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets (FRHP) came into force for Grand Prix and Superbike racing as of 3 June. This marks an important moment for the programme with the original meeting between the interested parties having taken place almost […]
RecoveR8: Naming Rights Sponsor for 2019 Australian ISDE Team
Recovery and restoration. The key to competitive endurance racing, especially for events such as the FIM International Six Days’ Enduro (ISDE). Enter RecoveR8, the 2019 Australian ISDE Team Naming Rights sponsors and the new Australian owned sport supplement set to make its mark on the Australian motorsport scene. With RecoveR8 officially making its global launch […]
One Hundred Dollars Could Win You A New Bike
How far would you travel to represent your country? 1,000 kilometres? Maybe even 10,000 kilometres? Come July, Team Australia will traverse thousands of kilometres from Australia to Italy for the 2019 FIM World Junior Motocross Championship (WJMX), where they will defend two World Championship titles and a World Cup. Tackling such an enormous trip, fuelled […]
Changes to FIM licensing requirements
The Fédération International de Motorcyclisme (FIM) wish to advise of upcoming changes to the licensing requirements for those competitors wishing to gain an FIM license. From 1 November 2019, the FIM will mandate that every competitor wishing to apply for an FIM license must complete the On-line Anti-Doping Education Program (ALPHA). This will require prospective […]
Team Australia Heading to Italy for 2019 WJMX
Motorcycling Australia (MA) advises, as per an announcement from the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Youthstream, the 2019 FIM Junior World Championship (WJMX) will head to Trentino, Italy from 13-14 July. This moves the 2019 event from Moscow, Russia, and will present our Australian juniors with a new and challenging landscape as the WJMX […]
2018 Motorcycling Australia Annual Report Now Available
Motorcycling Australia (MA) advises that the 2018 Annual Report is now available to view and download. The Annual Report was released at the 2018 Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th May. You can access the 2018 MA Annual Report here.
Joint Commission Meeting Minutes Now Available
The Joint Commission Meeting Minutes are now available online and are open for comments from State Controlling Bodies (SCB) and stakeholders. Comments must be emailed to rules@ma.org.au with reference to the agenda item, by 15th of July 2019. You can find the minutes here. Comments concerning the Joint Commission Minutes from the SCB’s and stakeholders, […]
2019 ISDE Australian Team Announced
With much anticipation after an enormously successful 2018 in Chile, Motorcycling Australia (MA) is proud to announce the official Team Australia heading to the 2019 FIM International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) in Portimao, Portugal from 11-16 November. With a highly prestigious and undeniably successful history in the annual ISDE, Team Australia will arrive in Portugal […]
Motorcycling Australia Release New ‘Australian Women In Motorcycling’ Facebook Page
Following on from the release of Motorcycling Australia’s (MA) new ‘Women In Motorcycling’ webpage, it is with great pride that MA announce the official ‘Australian Women In Motorcycling’ Facebook page. With a primary focus on increasing the opportunity for women in the Australian motorcycling industry through a positive environment, this new Facebook page reflects MA’s […]
Supercross returns to Wollongong’s WIN Stadium with Troy Bayliss Events in 2019
Supercross is set to light up Wollongong in 2019 when WIN Stadium hosts a round of the 2019 Australian Supercross Championship. Troy Bayliss Events today confirmed the third round of the 2019 Australian Supercross Championship presented by Yamaha will be held at Wollongong’s iconic WIN Stadium on Saturday 9th November. Supercross in NSW is set […]
Over 100 Attendees At MX Nationals Anti-Doping Seminars
Following on from the successful anti-doping seminars held at the 2018 Australian Supercross Championship, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) held three anti-doping seminars in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia (MA), supported by Williams Event Management (WEM), at Round 3 of the 2019 Pirelli MX Nationals. Across the three seminars, ASADA were greeted by a total […]
Team Australia Announced Ahead of 2019 TdN
It is with great pride that Motorcycling Australia (MA) announce the official Australian squad for the 2019 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN). Landing in exotic Ibiza, Spain from 27-28 September, Team Australia will seek retribution after a difficult 2018, with sights set on reclaiming the International Trophy. Returning to Spanish terrain after tackling unfamiliar ground […]
2019 A4DE Cancelled
After much discussion and collaboration, Motorcycling Australia (MA) advises that the 2019 Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE) has been officially cancelled. The Motorcycling New South Wales (MNSW) Enduro Committee and Far South Coast Motorcycle Club have confirmed that due to government approval delays surrounding the environment in which the 41st edition was to be held, the […]
2019 WJMX Riders Selected For Team Australia
As we edge closer to July, it is with great pride that Motorcycling Australia (MA) officially announce the selected competitors chosen for Team Australia in the 2019 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship (WJMX). Heading to Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, Moscow, will be six competitors across three classes, alongside the 2019 Team Manager, Mark Willingham. With over […]
Round 4 Dungog AORC Results Delayed
Motorcycling Australia (MA) advises that due to unforeseen technical difficulties outside of the organisations control, the results from Round 4 of the 2019 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) have been delayed. It is MA’s understanding that as a result of satellite outages, the timing collected throughout the day was variable. Each individual result now requires manual […]
Anti-Doping Seminars To be Held At Round 3 MX Nationals
Following on from the first anti-doping seminars held at the 2018 Australian Supercross Championship in Sydney in partnership with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, (ASADA) Motorcycling Australia (MA) supported by Williams Event Management (WEM) have organised further anti-doping seminars to be held in conjunction with Round 3 of the Australian MX Nationals Motocross series at […]
2019 A4DE Postponed
Motorcycling Australia (MA) seeks to advise all competitors and teams entered into the 2019 Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE), that the internationally recognised event has been postponed, with a date to be confirmed in due course. Due to government approvals surrounding the environment in which the 2019 A4DE will take place, the date for this […]
Motorcycling Australia’s Alliance: A New Financial Model
In the last bulletin from the Motorcycling Australia (MA) Alliance, we outlined the three main strategic projects of the MA Alliance and posed a series of questions about what the MA organisation should look like in the future. In this bulletin, we report the progress we are making on designing a new financial model. The […]
2019 ISDE Team Rider Applications Now Open
Reflecting on the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Chile where Australia reigned victorious with our World Trophy and Women’s World Trophy Teams, Motorcycling Australia (MA) calls upon all interested parties to submit their 2019 ISDE Australian Team Rider Application Form. Moving to the picturesque Algarve coast in Portugal from 11-16 November, the […]