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 […]
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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 […]
New Queensland Junior Development Cup revs up MotoGP pathway
A brand-new junior road race development series will smooth the pathway towards MotoGP for 12 lucky Queenslanders in 2024, as the inaugural Queensland Junior Cup (QJC) powers to life.Designed by Motorcycling Queensland in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia, the series is based on the extremely successful Oceania Junior Cup, which for five years has provided a […]
Five Aussies shooting for glory at 2023 FIM MiniGP World Series in Valencia
With MotoGP hero Jack Miller providing ambassadorial support, five Australians will this week compete at the 2023 FIM MiniGP World Series in Valencia, Spain. The event, which brings together the cream of FIM MiniGP riders from domestic series across the globe – Canada and Germany the latest to join the fray in 2023 – will […]
Team Australia second in 2023 ISDE
After a brutal week of competition, Team Australia – Jess Gardiner, Tayla Jones and Danielle McDonald – has finished second in the Women’s World Trophy at the 2023 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Argentina, which ran from November 6-11. Held in searing heat and with a high rate of attrition – as well as […]
FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup to launch in 2024
Trans-Tasman sporting rivalry is already the stuff of legend, and in 2024 there’s going to be a new frontier when the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup is held for the first time in New Zealand. A new teams’ concept created by FIM Oceania and supported by its member federations Motorcycling Australia and Motorcycling New Zealand, […]
FIM Advantage Card: make your touring life easy
Introducing the ultimate companion for international motorcycle touring: the FIM Advantage Card. Launched under the auspices of the FIM Touring arm, the FIM Advantage Card was developed by motorcyclists for motorcyclists and doesn’t require pre-existing membership of any other organisation or governing body. Under the initiative, all touring riders have access to bespoke insurance, roadside […]
All you need to know about MA’s insurance program
Following on from the statement by the Motorcycling Australia (MA) board about the difficulties posed in renewing public liability and personal insurance policies for the next 12 months (October 31, 2023 until October 31, 2024), a number of questions have since been posed by MA members about the general nature of MA’s insurance policies in […]
Motorcycling Australia statement on insurance
Dear MA member, You may be aware of rumours circulating recently about Motorcycling Australia (MA) having difficulty getting its Public Liability and Personal Injury insurance policies renewed. After a meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023 with the Board of our insurer, we are now in a position to provide you with further information and to […]
ISDE preview: Aussie women chasing a seventh gold trophy
A tantalising mix of seasoned campaigners and a teenage rookie who’s turning heads in the off-road scene: that’s the very impressive women’s roster for Team Australia heading into the 2023 FIM International Six Days’ Enduro (ISDE), which will be held in San Juan, Argentina from November 6-11. The Mxstore-backed Team Australia will once again be […]
Fields set for 2023 Australian U21 and U16 speedway championships
There’s no better way to kickstart this year’s Australian speedway centenary celebrations than to showcase the best junior talent in the country across two days of frenetic competition. It’ll all happen in Tamworth (NSW) on November 17-18 when the 2023 Australian U21, U16 250cc, U16 125cc and U16 125 Teams Speedway Championships are held at […]
2024 Australian Supermoto Championship heading to WA
Western Australia has been granted hosting rights for the 2024 Australian Supermoto Championship, which will be held over two rounds at Wanneroo International Kartway and Bunbury City Kart Club. Dates are still to be announced. The 2024 championship will feature a variety of classes including Supermoto Pro 450, Supermoto Open, Senior Mini Motard and Postie […]