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Moss returning to the U.S. today in preparation for 2012
Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Reigning Australian Pro Lites supercross and motocross champion Matt Moss will head to the United States today to begin preparations for the 2012 season. Fresh from winning two titles in his return home to Australia this season, Moss will now embark on a new challenge as JDR Motorsports gives him a second opportunity to gain [...] Full Story
Reed and Marmont star in fifth annual ADB Industry Awards
Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Chad Reed, Jay Marmont and Cam Sinclair lead a star-studded collection of Australia’s fastest racers and wildest freestyle motocross talents honoured at the fifth annual ADB Industry Awards, hosted at Sydney on 25 November. After counting the thousands of votes cast by ADB readers across seven Reader’s Choice Award categories Reed, Aussie’s best motocross and [...] Full Story
Lee Hogan leads successful Victorian Elite Rider Training Camp
Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Motorcycling Victoria ran a successful three-day Elite Rider Training Camp at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on 24-26 November. Victorian elite riders including Dylan Long, Matthew Barton, Mitcham Harper, Daniel Sanders, Tom Mason, Jessica Watkins, Kris McLaren, Peter Toohey, Ina Halls, and Joel Milesevic were all physically and mentally tested at the world-renowned testing [...] Full Story
Chisholm completes Jeff Ward Racing line-up alongside Grant
Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 1Jeff Ward Racing has completed its line-up for the 2012 AMA supercross and motocross season, signing Kyle Chisholm to join Josh Grant on Kawasakis for next year. Chisholm, fresh from victory at Bercy, recently inked a deal with the team that’s owned by multi-time AMA champion Jeff Ward and Mike Kranyak, and he told Racer [...] Full Story
Dack reflects on dream 2011 season with dual championships
Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0CDR Rockstar Energy Drink Yamaha’s Craig Dack never doubted that the team could win the Monster Energy Super X title with Jay Marmont, despite a disastrous opening round. Marmont struggled in the mud after crashing early in Melbourne’s season opener, netting an eighth place result in a frustrating start to the season. From there he [...] Full Story
Reekie rules Australian Supermoto with sixth national title for KTM
Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0KTM Racing’s Angus Reekie claimed a record sixth Australian Supermoto Championship at Phillip Island’s final round of the 2011 season in Victoria earlier this month. Reekie, 24, rode his 450 SMR to the national title, taking the victory just two weeks after winning the Australian Pro-Thunder Championship in road racing aboard the KTM 1190 RC8R [...] Full Story
Tommy Hahn reveals privateer Honda deal for 2012 season
Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Tommy Hahn has revealed that he will compete as a privateer in 2012, riding Honda’s CRF450R during the AMA season. Hahn rode for MotoConcepts this season aboard a Yamaha, finishing 17th in supercross and 13th in the outdoors. Late last week he announced via Twitter that he’ll be going it alone for next season after [...] Full Story
Kawasaki Australia launches new and improved website
Posted: 25 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Kawasaki has launched an all-new website at www.kawasaki.com.au. A few things remain like the domain name, inclusion of latest Kawasaki news and videos and the latest and greatest range of Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, Jet Skis, Mules and RUVs available to view at your fingertips. However the browsing experience is now greatly enhanced and much more [...] Full Story
Sydney Motorcycle Show underway in Darling Harbour for 2011
Posted: 25 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0This year’s Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Show has officially commenced in Darling Harbour today, featuring a number of new 2012 model off-road bikes and equipment to be released. Manufacturers including Honda, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha are all on hand at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, showing off their ranges ahead of [...] Full Story
Provisional dates released for 2012 Australian Motocross Championship
Posted: 25 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Williams Event Management has announced the provisional dates that will make up the 10-round schedule of the Australian Motocross Championship for season 2012. Expanding to a 10-round series, racing will commence on 1 April in Queensland before spanning across five states and concluding on 25-26 August, again in Queensland. The series will host three rounds [...] Full Story
Confidence and experience the key for Ferris in World Motocross
Posted: 24 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Dean Ferris has his sights firmly set on success in the MX1 Motocross World Championship next season after concluding his domestic career last weekend at the Super X finale in Queensland. Ferris was hoping to finish the season on a high note in Ipswich, but had to settle for ninth after a [...] Full Story
Brake damage denies Hollis of debut podium with Motorex KTM
Posted: 24 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Australian Off Road Champion Chris Hollis says he enjoyed his debut with Motorex KTM Off Road Racing last weekend at the Wildwood Rock Extreme Enduro in Victoria, despite a brake problem denying him a shot at the podium. Hollis finished sixth aboard the 450 EXC, despite experiencing brake problems that were suffered while negotiating the [...] Full Story
Moss not ruling out AMA championship upon return next year
Posted: 24 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Current Australian Pro Lites motocross and supercross champion Matt Moss is adamant that he can succeed in the United States with JDR Motorsports next season. Moss joined JDR Motorex KTM in Australia this year in hope of gaining a seat in America for 2012, a goal that has been realised as he gets set to [...] Full Story
Mosig confirms Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Lites seat for 2012
Posted: 24 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Victorian Kade Mosig has confirmed that he’s riding for Monster Energy Kawasaki in 2012 as the team’s lone Pro Lites contender. Coming off a strong year in the MX Nationals as the Lites rider in Craig Anderson’s Berry Sweet Strawberries/Lucas Oil Honda team, Mosig will return to the factory ranks next year both in the [...] Full Story
AMA Supercross receives television boost in the U.S. for 2012
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Feld Motor Sports announced today the television package for the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, which – for the first time ever – includes 11 live broadcasts on SPEED and nine hours on CBS Sports in the U.S. For the first time in the sport’s history, SPEED will broadcast live coverage [...] Full Story
Marmont welcomes international competition to MX Nationals
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Current MX Nationals and Super X champion Jay Marmont has welcomed former World Motocross Champion Ben Townley to Australia for 2012 and looks forward to taking on the Kiwi in the new year. Townley was announced last weekend as a Pro Open rider at Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing alongside dual British champion Brad Anderson [...] Full Story
Breakthrough Super X podium a relief for Gibbs after early injuries
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Serco Yoshimura Yamaha’s Kirk Gibbs believes on the podium is where he belongs in Monster Energy Super X after finally breaking through with a third place finish in the Lites at Ipswich. Gibbs rounded out the championship in 10th place, largely due to entering the series with little preparation due to a broken collarbone sustained [...] Full Story
Kawasaki’s Mackenzie speaks out about Blose incident in Ipswich
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Scotsman Billy Mackenzie has spoken out about the on-track clash between him and Chris Blose during the Man on Man Challenge at Ipswich’s Monster Energy Super X season finale. The pair came together and went down early in the single lap dual, before a series of shoves and heated words had fans on their feet. [...] Full Story
Switch to 450 class salvaged season 2011 with Suzuki for McCoy
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Daniel McCoy has admitted that the switch to the Pro Open class for Monster Energy Super X salvaged what was otherwise a frustrating year in 2011. McCoy failed to meet his own expectations in his return to the Lites class with Suzuki during the MX Nationals, but a solid third in [...] Full Story
Marmont reveals upcoming test with Monster Energy Kawasaki
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Dual 2011 Australian motocross and supercross champion Jay Marmont has revealed that he will test for Monster Energy Kawasaki before he makes a decision on 2012. The 28-year-old has been linked to a switch from CDR Rockstar Energy Drink Yamaha to Kawasaki’s factory effort throughout Super X, however nothing was ever officially confirmed. In an [...] Full Story
Brooks and McGrath’s team to race under L&Mc Racing Honda banner
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0The all-new factory-supported Honda team to be run by Larry Brooks and Jeremy McGrath for 2012 has officially been named, announced as L&Mc Racing Honda. A brand new partnership between Brooks and ‘The King of Supercross’ sees Andrew Short racing a factory-supported Honda CRF450R in both the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships. “It’s every race [...] Full Story
Styke satisfied with overall podium in Super X Lites series
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Serco Yoshimura Yamaha’s Luke Styke remains satisfied with third in the 2011 Monster Energy Super X Lites series, despite dropping one position at Ipswich’s final round of the season. Styke made the most of a guest ride with the factory Yamaha Lites team, his performance netting him a full time seat with the Queensland-based team [...] Full Story
Dale linked to 2012 Lites ride with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Queenslander Ford Dale has been linked to a Pro Lites ride with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing for 2012. Despite missing much of this season with a knee injury, Dale is expected to be announced later this week as the final signing in an expanded Honda line-up for next year. Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing [...] Full Story
Faith reflects on Australian experience with Carlton Dry Honda
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0American Gavin Faith has expressed interest in returning to Australia during his career after finishing second in the Monster Energy Super X Lites class this season. The Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team rider claimed second in the series after a strong performance at the final round of the series in Ipswich. Faith was fifth [...] Full Story
Simmonds confirms 2012 return with JDR Motorex KTM in Australia
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0JDR Motorex KTM’s Tye Simmonds has confirmed that he’ll be back on home soil full time in 2012, re-signing with Australia’s factory KTM team following a year in the U.S. Simmonds finished second in Ipswich’s season finale last weekend, which also secured him second in the championship behind Jay Marmont aboard the 450 SX-F. Simmonds [...] Full Story
Jarvis rocks Wildwood with dominant victory for Husaberg
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0British extreme enduro specialist Graham Jarvis has taken victory at the Wildwood Rock Extreme Enduro at Tullamarine in Victoria, on Sunday, 20 November. The 36-year-old was in a class of his own during the three-hour main event, riding a Husaberg TE300 two-stroke to victory against Australia’s leading off-road riders. In a unique event that features [...] Full Story
Switch to the U.S. perfect timing for Moss and JDR Motorsports
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0JDR Motorex KTM’s Matt Moss believes his future is in good hands as he prepares to head to the United States for 2012 with the JDR Motorsports squad. Moss, 23, scored his fourth win in five attempts this season for the JDR Motorex KTM team aboard the 250 SX-F at Ipswich’s finale round, taking control [...] Full Story
Dual champion Marmont proud to wear number one full time in 2012
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0New Monster Energy Super X Open Champion Jay Marmont says he’ll be proud to wear the number one plate full time in 2012 after clinching both the supercross and MX Nationals titles this season. In Ipswich’s season finale on Saturday night, the 28-year-old added the Super X series to the fourth straight MX Nationals, Australian [...] Full Story
Australia’s Reed takes victory at Genoa Supercross in Italy
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Australia’s Chad Reed has taken out Italy’s Genoa Supercross after finishing the two moto’s second and first. The event, which was Reeds first race in 10 weeks, also marked the first event for newly appointed technical director Mike Gosselaar under the TwoTwo Motorsports banner. Reed won his heat race but a first turn melee in [...] Full Story
Waters disappointed that Super X is over after strong finish
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Posted by: Alex Gobert | Comments: 0Queensland rising star Todd Waters admits he’s disappointed that the Monster Energy Super X series has concluded, gaining speed and confidence in the closing rounds of the title chase. Waters was strong throughout practice and qualifying in Ipswich’s finale, before he finished his heat race second and greeted the chequered flag fifth at the completion [...] Full Story




