This Weekend is an all-new Resource section introduced to MotoOnline.com.au for 2013, outlining the weekend’s racing ahead both right here in Australia and around the globe. As the race season gets underway with events worldwide, This Weekend will be your weekly source to find out where it’s all going down.

Chad Reed will lead the Australian charge at San Diego on Saturday night. Image: Simon Cudby.

Supercross

Event: Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship
Round: Six
Date: Saturday, 9 February 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
Australian riders: Chad Reed (450SX), Josh Cachia (250SX), Kade Mosig (250SX)
Television broadcast: ESPN – Sunday, 10 February 2013 – 2:30pm AEDT
More information: www.supercrossonline.com

Ben Townley will begin his NZ MX1 title defence on Sunday. Image: MadMax Photography.

Motocross

Event: New Zealand Motocross Championship
Date: Sunday, 10 February 2013
Location: Timaru
Australian riders: Todd Waters (MX1), Kirk Gibbs (MX1)
More information: www.mnz.co.nz