After an exciting announcement earlier this month, Motorcycling Australia spoke with former Australian Superbike Championship and World Superbike Championship rider Josh Hook. Hook dished on his new gig with the Pramac Racing Team for the 2019 MotoE season, as well as his continued duties in the Wiorld Endurance Championship with FCC TSR Honda. You’re competing […]
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International Spotlight with Jack Mahaffy
Motorcycling Australia (MA) was lucky enough to sit down with the 2015 Australian Dirt Track Champion, Australian Superbike Championship regular and 2015 Australian MRRDA Junior Road Race Champion, to get the scoop on his experiences overseas. Currently competing in Italy, Jack Mahaffy spoke to MA about his single most motivating force, and how he trains […]
Inaugural bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup Finalists Announced
Since the official announcement of the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup back in September this year, there has been nothing but support for the new Junior Road Racing Academy. It is with great pleasure that Motorcycling Australia (MA) can officially announce the 26 finalists for the 2019 inaugural season. Born from the desire to develop […]
Damian Cudlin the Official Coach for 2019 Oceania Junior Cup!
Experienced in the world of the MotoGP and Moto2, Damian Cudlin is a respected figure in the Australian motorcycle industry and Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce his appointment as the Official Coach for the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup! Managing motorcycle coaching and junior road racing along the east coast of Australia for […]
bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup joins The Road to MotoGP and launches a new name!
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is thrilled to announce the all new bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup has officially become a Road to MotoGP™ program with the support of Dorna Sports S.L. This announcement comes as a huge boost for the already exciting junior road race academy and comes at the perfect time to launch the program’s […]
Volunteer Official registrations open for Phillip Island WorldSBK
Registrations are now open for volunteer officials at the 2019 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Finance Round, Phillip Island, February 22 -24 The 2019 season is set to be a thriller with Phillip Island set to launch the world first three-race format at the opening round, as the production-based series receives a massive boost […]
Information Bulletin #1870 – Technical Update for SS300 Class Eligibility and Rule Changes
2019 Phillip Island WorldSBK Wild Card Applications Now Open
Motorcycling Australia (MA) has announced that Wild Card applications for the Australian Round of the 2019 Motul FIM World Superbike Championship, Yamaha Finance round (WSBK) are now open. Opportunities are available for two Australian riders in the World Superbike class (WorldSBK) and two Australian riders in World Supersport class (WorldSSP). Capitalising on a Wild Card […]
New Ruling Passed Enables Younger Competitors To Step Up To 600 Class
New Ruling Passed Enables Younger Competitors To Step Up To 600 Class Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce the entry age for the Supersport 600 Class has been amended for those who qualify for a new endorsement; permitting riders who meet a certain criterion to compete at the age of 15 years and […]
Stauffer and Relph to Represent Australia This Weekend in India
Today marks the commencement of the Asia Cup of Road Racing, which is being held in Buddh, India. Running from 16 – 18 November, Round three will showcase two outstanding Australian riders, Max Stauffer and Tayla Relph, who were presented with this opportunity in recognition of their development over the 2018 racing season. Stauffer and […]
MotoStars announce two new Championships for 2019
It is with great pleasure that Motorcycling Australia (MA) announce the official MotoStars 2019 calendar for the highly anticipated Australian Junior Road Racing Championship (AJRC) and the newly reinvigorated Australian Supermoto Championship (ASMC). The calendar delivers a new look with a six round series which spans across five states and territories. All six rounds will […]
Revved and Ready for the 2018 Shannons Australian Historic Road Racing Championship!
Coming in hot this weekend is the 2018 Shannons Australian Historic Road Racing Championship, held at Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex from 9-11 November. Showcasing bikes from a bygone era, the event is promoted by the Preston Motorcycle Club and is sure to set your heart alight with bikes ranging from the 1920’s to the […]
bLU cRU Oceania Rookies Cup 2019 Calendar Announced!
In the lead up to the highly anticipated first season of the ground breaking new Australian Junior Road Race Academy, Motorcycling Australia (MA) is thrilled to announce the 2019 bLU cRU Oceania Rookies Cup event calendar. Running in conjunction with selected rounds of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), […]
ASBK Rearing to Go with 2019 Official Calendar
2018 was a year filled to the brim with action a plenty for the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) and 2019 is set to raise the bar even higher. It is with great pleasure that Motorcycling Australia officially releases the 2019 ASBK Calendar! The ASBK season will be kicking […]
High expatiations for Nutec – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki and Carl Cox – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki in WorldSSP300
Team owners Frank Krekeler (SKM) and Rob Vennegoor (RT Motorsports) are very proud to present a brand new WorldSSP300 team, called Nutec – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki. Both team owners have a long history in racing over the last few decades. With the combination SKM and RT Motorsports the team can deliver an […]
2019 Rookies to Receive Custom Designed Ricondi Leathers
Their products are designed, developed, tested right here in Australia and raced around the world, and now Ricondi the exclusive supplier of leathers and gloves for the bLU cRU Oceania Rookies Cup! The Australian owned and operated brand, Ricondi, will provide all riders of the new Junior Road Racing Academy with custom designed leathers, and […]
Staring replaces Bendsneyder for Moto2 Australian GP
Representing Australia in the Moto2 class for the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2018 for Tech3 Team will be Bryan Staring. Staring replaces Bo Bendsneyder who remains in hospital receiving treatment. Hailing from Western Australia (WA), Staring comes into this weekend with a wealth of experience, including a full season in the 2018 Yamaha Motor […]
Jones Confirmed as Wildcard in Phillip Island Australian GP
Mike Jones has been named as the second Australian competitor in the MotoGP class at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2018. Jones will take up a ride for the Angel Nieto Ducati team, replacing Alvaro Bautista who is replacing the injured Jorge Lorenzo on the factory Ducati. Jones has just nabbed fourth place in […]
International Spotlight with Chandler Cooper
Hailing from Melbourne, Chandler Cooper is blazing a trail toward reaching a World Championship title as he competes across Europe in the FIM CEV Repsol Championship. Currently in Barcelona creeping his way up the leader board in the Moto2 class, Cooper sat down with Motorcycling Australia to discuss his fans, the support he receives from […]
International Spotlight with Travis Hall
Motorcycling Australia (MA) spoke with upcoming star Travis Hall, who is growing in skill and finesse as he competes in the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). Hall gave MA the insdie edge on his strangest overseas experience to date, and what he hopes to achieve in 2019. Where are […]