The AORC management team has today made the disappointing decision to cancel Rounds 11 and 12 at Omeo, Victoria, of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore, due to the current COVID-19 State border closures and lockdowns. Under the current regulations, with border closures and continued lockdowns in several states, it is not possible […]
AORC Omeo And Championship Update
Team Australia Qualify For FIM Speedway of Nations Final
Team Australia blitzed their opposition in the FIM Speedway of Nations Semi-Final to lock in a birth in the Final to be held in Manchester on October 16 and 17. Former World Champion and Team Australia Captain, Jason Doyle dominated the Semi-Final for Australia and had strong support from Max Fricke. Doyle scored 23 points from […]
SPORT AUSTRALIA LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS
Motorcycling Australia Members can access Local Sporting Champions program funding from Sport Australia to help support junior athletes, coaches and officials attending State and National Championships, and international events. The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides funding of between $500 and $750 for athletes, coaches or officials aged between 12 and 18 attending eligible Motorcycling […]
International Rider Wrap-up September 14, 2021
Australia’s international riders were again in sensational form last weekend with a Champion crowned, several riders standing on the dais and others wrapping up their respective race season. MotoGP Speedway Grand Prix WorldSBK World Endurance Championship Enduro GP MXGP Moto3 Junior World Championship Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Motocross Off-Road Speedway Rally Flat […]
Aussie Jett Lawrence Creates History
Australian motocross sensation Jett Lawrence created history on the weekend becoming the first Aussie to win the AMA Pro Motorcross 250MX Championship. In just his second full season as a professional, the 18-year-old scored eight wins and four overall victories to snatch the title. Older brother Hunter finished third in the Championship becoming the first […]
Team Australia Going For Gold In Team Speedway Under 21 World Championship
Three Australian speedway riders will fly the national flag when they compete in tonight’s FIM Team Speedway Under 21 World Championship finale in Poland. Matthew Gilmore, Keynan Rew and Brayden McGuiness will carry Australia’s hopes in Bydgoszcz, Poland, against some of the best speedway teams in the world. The Team Australia – Joey’s – riders […]
From ASBK To MotoGP – Joel Kelso
Joel Kelso can’t wait to represent Australia next year in MotoGP and admits if it wasn’t for his time in the Australian Superbike Championship, he wouldn’t be making his full-time debut in the Moto3 class next year. Motorcycling Australia spoke to Kelso overnight following the news the Northern Territory youngster had signed a contract with […]
2021 Australian Trial Championship Cancelled
Due to the COVID-19 border restrictions and State lockdowns the 2021 Australian Trial Championship, which were to be held in Queensland in October have been cancelled. The Championship was to be hosted by the Western District Trials Club at Queensland Moto Park, Wyaralong, and held on October 2-3. Initially postponed in the hope border restrictions […]
International Rider Wrap-up September 7, 2021
Australian riders competing overseas in their respective international and national championships were again in the thick of the action with a number of riders taking victory and or standing on the podium. MotoGP MXGP EnduroGP World Endurance Championship WorldSBK Moto3 Junior World Championship Motocross Off-Road Speedway Flat Track Rally BSB Sidecars
COVID-19 Cancels Plans For Australian 2021 MXoN Team
Motorcycling Australia today regretfully announce that it will not be sending a team to this month’s FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) to be held in Italy, due to significant COVID-19 regulations and restrictions. MXoN is to be held on September 25 and 26, in Italy, however with border restrictions, stringent international travel restrictions which require […]
2021 Australian Historic Road Race Championships Impacted By COVID-19
The Mount Gambier Motor Cycle Club regret to announce that due to the COVID-19 State border restrictions and lockdowns, the 2021 Australian Historic Road Race Championships will not proceed next month. The Championships were to be held on October 29-31, however the Mount Gambier Motor Cycle Club have made the tough decision not to proceed. […]
motoCHAMPION Launches Step One To MotoGP For Young Australian Motorcycling Talent
New feeder program for 2022 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup motoDNA has today announced the launch of motoCHAMPION, a world-first data driven motorcycling competition open to riders aged between 11 and under 16 aimed at finding and supporting the next generation of Australian MotoGP superstars. The COVID-friendly competition harnesses the new motoDNA Digital Academy technology, […]
International Rider Wrap-up August 31, 2021
Australia’s international riders continued their success on the world stage over the last 7 days, with a number of riders standing on the top step of the podium and improving their respective Championship title hopes. MotoGP Speedway Grand Prix WorldSBK World Enduro GP MXGP Motocross European Talent Cup Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Off-Road […]
Opportunity calls at Motorcycling NSW as the search begins for Directors that share passion for a strong future
Motorcycling New South Wales is officially calling for nominations to commence the recruitment process, to elect five new directors to join their board. Over recent months the board has undergone a reorganisation and is looking ahead to a bright and strong future, for motorcycling in the state of New South Wales. Motorcycling New South […]
International Rider Wrap-up August 24, 2021
Australian riders competing internationally had plenty to celebrate over the weekend with many tasting the champagne of success at both domestic and World Championship level, as our Aussie riders continue to bat well above their weight. FIM Speedway Grand Prix Challenge FIM World Long Track Championship MotoGP Moto 3 Junior World Championship […]
COVID-19 Restrictions Force Cancellation Of Australian Under 16’s Championships
South Australian Sidewinders Under Sixteen Speedway Club Inc. have today announced the cancellation of the 2021 Australian Under 16’s 125cc Speedway Solo and Under 16’s 125cc Teams Championships due to COVID-19 State lockdowns and border restrictions. The Championships were to be held at Wingfield, South Australia on September 24 and 25. “In view of the […]
2021 Australian ATV National Championships Cancelled
It’s with a heavy heart that Creative48 have today announced in consultation with Motorcycling Australia the cancellation of the 2021 ATV MX Nationals held at Kilcoy, QLD, October 16-17 due to current global pandemic of COVID 19 and the restrictions, lockdown and quarantine laws that vary from State to State that have resulted from this […]
FOX Racing and AUS SX Holdings announce a multi-year strategic Naming Rights partnership to reinvigorate and build the Australian Supercross Championship.
AUS SX Holdings, the Commercial Rights holder of Supercross in Australia welcomed to the fold, today, a strategic alliance and Naming Rights partnership with global motocross apparel giant FOX Racing. Arguably Australia’s most prestigious motorcycle championship and is the second most prestigious Supercross Championship in the world, the FOX Australian Supercross Championship will boast a […]
Aussies Flying The Flag In Speedway And Long Track World Championships
It is a massive weekend for speedway fans with Australians competing in the FIM Grand Prix Challenge in Slovakia this Saturday and the FIM Long Track World Championship Challenge on Sunday in the Czech Republic. In the Grand Prix Challenge to be held in Žarnovica, Australia will be represented by three of the nation’s best […]
Expressions Of Interest Close Soon To Host 2022 Championships
Motorcycling Australia is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified clubs and promoters who wish to host a Dirt Track and or Track Championship in 2022. Expressions of interest to host the below Championships strictly close August 26. The hosting of Dirt Track and Track Championships over many decades have helped develop many Australian […]