With just one week to go until the 2026 MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler roars back into Darwin from September 18-20, the Top End is gearing up for a huge three days of motorsport action. Hidden Valley will transform into a festival-style motocross precinct, combining world-class racing with a huge off-track entertainment program for […]
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Dunker doubles up in Maryborough AFTN opener
Cameron Dunker has made a blazing start to the 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals (AFTN) by winning the opening two rounds in Maryborough (Qld) on July 25-26. After finishing on the podium in seven of the eight races, which included two victories against red-hot opposition, Dunker (Yamaha) leads the Pro 450 class from Max […]
All guns blazing: cracking fields for AFTN opener in Maryborough
The 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals (AFTN) will commence at Maryborough’s Action Park on July 25-26, with the double-header round featuring a staggering line-up of motorcycle racing talent. There will be a mix of familiar faces and emerging stars in the premier Pro 450 class, with a major inclusion that of Queenslander Max Whale […]
Aussie women taking on the world in 2026 MXGP of Australia
It’ll again be Australia versus the star-studded internationals at the final round of the 2026 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX) in Darwin from September 18-20. Five Australian wildcards will compete in the MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler, all drawn from the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX). In addition, American […]
Applications now open for 2027 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Scholarship & Mentoring Program, supported by the Australian Sports Commission, assists young elite athletes on their journey to reach the highest levels of international competition through financial assistance and unparalleled access to one-on-one mentoring. Each year, funding is awarded to athletes across a wide variety of disciplines, with […]
Star-studded Team Australia to compete at 100th edition of ISDE
Motorcycling Australia has selected a potent mix of young talent and seasoned campaigners for its 2026 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) campaign in Grandola, Portugal from October 12-17. The 100th edition of the longest-running off-road event on the FIM calendar will see three Australians make their ISDE debuts – Riley McGillivray, Kogan Lock and […]
FIM Intercontinental Games now heading to Brazil in December 2026
The FIM Board has approved the second edition of the FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) to be moved from Kuwait to Brazil on the new dates of December 10-13, 2026 and hosted by the spectacular Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna precinct in Goiania. Six FIM Continental Unions – FIM Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), FIM Africa, FIM […]
Teen rookies to represent Team Australia at 2026 Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) will field an exciting mix of youth and experience at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN), which will be held in Spain on September 26-27. The International Trophy team will feature teen rookie Ben Walling from Western Australia, who will be joined by TdN stalwarts Connor Hogan (SA) and Neil Price […]
Team FIM Oceania expressions of interest open for 2027 FIM Intercontinental Games
After a highly successful first edition of the FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) in 2024, an expanded version is returning in 2027 and will be held at Kuwait Motor Town in Kuwait* from January 20-23. And not only will the 2027 ICG again feature circuit racing, but the six FIM Continental Unions (CONUs) – FIM Oceania […]
Applications open to join Team Australia at 2026 Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for applications from both riders and minders to join Team Australia for the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) in Spain on September 26-27. For locally based personnel, the time commitment away from Australia will be approximately 10 days. If you wish to apply: • Team Australia rider applications • Team Australia […]
USA marches to victory in 2026 FIM Oceania’s Women’s Motocross Cup
The United States of America is the 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup champion after dominating from start to finish against Australia and New Zealand in Wonthaggi on March 21-22. After setting the tone on Saturday, the USA – Lachlan Turner (Yamaha), Mayla Herrick (Honda), Jordan Jarvis (Yamaha) and Jamie Astudillo (GASGAS) – continued […]
Sparks set to fly at 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup
The FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup returns to the Wonthaggi track in Victoria on March 21-22, with defending champion Australia to take on the United States of America and New Zealand in what’s expected to be another exhilarating Trans-Pacific battle. With only minor changes to the rosters from the 2025 event – Honda duo Darci Whalley and […]
Junior dirt track stars shine in Aussie championship thriller
After two days of pressure-packed competition, the 2026 Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship crowned 10 new national champions at Diamond Park in Wodonga (Vic) on Sunday, March 8. Following a series of heats and a last-chance repechage, eight of the 10 championships were decided in fast and furious four-lap finals around the 610-metre Diamond Park […]
Fast and furious: 2026 Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship set for Wodonga stunner
Get set for more weaving and ducking than the eye can see when the 2026 Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship is held at the excellent Diamond Park complex in Wodonga on March 7-8. With such a hyper, fast-twitch tempo, race victories will be well-earned and nerves jangling as the best junior dirt track riders get […]
Team managers appointed for Australia’s 2026 FIM Trial des Nations assault
Motorcycling Australia has appointed Chloe Whittle and Ella Peacock to share the critically important team management role at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) in Spain on September 26-27. After a thorough application process, Chloe and Ella were selected to succeed the late Philip Whittle, who was the Australian team manager from 2011-2025. Both […]
Australia lays down the gauntlet in 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup
Australia’s bid for a third consecutive victory in the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup has been ignited, with a star-studded roster to compete at the March 21-22 event in Wonthaggi. The team, selected by Motorcycling Australia’s Motocross Commission, will again be led by captain and multiple Australian ProMX champion Charli Cannon (Honda), who will be […]
Team Australia rider applications open for 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup
Motorcycling Australia is now accepting applications from riders who wish to compete for Team Australia in the 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, which will be held alongside round one of the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores in Wonthaggi on March 21-22. The 2026 edition will also bring returning teams from New Zealand and the United States of […]
FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup back for more Wonthaggi action in 2026
The FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup is returning to Wonthaggi, Australia in 2026 as FIM Asia prepares to makes its debut in the thrilling multi-country international motocross battle. To be held alongside round one of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) on March 21-22, the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup will feature […]
Entries opening early for anniversary 2026 Finke Desert Race
Competitors will be able to secure their place in the 2026 Tatts Finke Desert Race earlier than usual with event entries opening from November 14. On that date, entries will open for 2025 motorcycle competitors, followed on November 21 by motorcycle expression of interest (EOI) holders. “Due to the overwhelming demand during the expressions of […]
Battle lines drawn in 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship
In short: The 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship will be held in Taranaki, New Zealand, from October 25–27, marking 50 years of Australia–New Zealand trial competition. Australia, the defending champion, fields a team mixing youth and experience: Joshua Coleman, Jenna Lupo, Michelle Coleman, Hector Pinto, and Garry Connell, managed by Phil Whittle. Twleve-year-old Hector Pinto, […]