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Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium

Belgian Clement Desalle has celebrated his first-ever home MX1 grand prix win in Belgium while Aussie Dean Ferris achieved a career milestone with a comprehensive overall win in the MX2 ranks.

Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah

Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac have delivered flawless 1-1 finishes at the inaugural Built Ford Tough Utah National at Miller Motorsports Park to claim respective 450 and 250 class titles with a round still to run.

Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books
Competition 19 Aug 2013

Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Dean Ferris is celebrating a first career Motocross World Championship round victory, joining Jeff Leisk, Chad Reed and the late Andrew McFarlane as an Australian to win at a grand prix level.

Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Antonio Cairioli is zeroing in on his seventh FIM World Motocross Championship title and is a realistic chance at wrapping it up in Bastogne at the Grand Prix of Belgium.

WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series
Competition 16 Aug 2013

WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series

Williams Event Management is working hard to understand the current trend of diminishing rider numbers across the championship classes in the Monster Energy MX Nationals, according to managing director Kevin Williams.

Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo

Over 200 riders have signed on to tackle the penultimate rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC) to be contested at Wedderburn near the township of Bendigo, Victoria, this weekend.

Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend
Competition 16 Aug 2013

Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto is on the verge of clinching his second 450 class AMA Pro Motocross crown as the series gets set for its penultimate showing at Miller Motorsports Park.

Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed

Some of the world's best female riders are set to take part in the newly-announced Australian Women's Supercross Championship (AWSC), to be held alongside the Australian Supercross Championship event at the 2013 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season

Injured Serco Yamaha rookie Luke Clout has re-signed with the Queensland-based factory team for season 2014.

Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims

Motorex KTM rider Todd Waters has moved to defend claims that he's been riding 'dirty' in the race for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 championship.

Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs
Competition 15 Aug 2013

Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs

Rockstar Energy Racing has officially confirmed it will switch from Suzuki to KTM in 2014 after lead rider Davi Millsaps was spied testing a 450 SX-F this week.

Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership

The action sports-influenced Rockwell Watches brand will activate its arrival in Australia through a significant partnership with the Australian Supercross Championship.

Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill

DPH Suzuki rider Sam Martin delivered a breakthrough performance in his debut Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 campaign, scoring a berth in Go Pro Superpole and converting his early form to a top five moto finish at Swan Hill.

Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill
Competition 14 Aug 2013

Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill

Pirelli's Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 tyre proved the top performer in the Monster Energy MX Nationals' first visit to Swan Hill in regional Victoria, with the brand taking MX1, MX2 and MXD class wins and six from a possible nine podium placings.

Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont is continuing to lay down the foundations for his Australian Supercross Championship title defence, achieving sixth overall at the weekend's Swan Hill round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals and steadily growing in confidence.

Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms

Australian Motocross Championship leader Matt Moss is taking a no holds barred approach in his quest for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 title.

Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN
Competition 13 Aug 2013

Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN

Team USA will be minus a star rider at the 2013 Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Germany, with the announcement that current AMA Pro Motocross 450 class leader Ryan Villopoto will undergo scheduled ankle surgery following next weekend's final round.

Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship
Competition 12 Aug 2013

Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship

Motorex KTM Junior Race Team rider Hunter Lawrence has done his team and his country proud at this year’s Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in the Czech Republic, finishing with a silver medal in the 85cc class.

Zero Seven sidelined for MX Nationals, targets Supercross return
Competition 12 Aug 2013

Zero Seven sidelined for MX Nationals, targets Supercross return

Zero Seven Motorsports has been forced out of the remaining rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, now facing a race against time against time to prepare for an Australian Supercross return.

Villopoto and Tomac win, Metcalfe seventh at Unadilla
Competition 12 Aug 2013

Villopoto and Tomac win, Metcalfe seventh at Unadilla

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship 450 and 250 class points leaders put together flawless performances at the weekend's 10th round of competition at Unadilla, with Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac extending their class leads in the series' home stretch.

HSE Motorex KTM's Grabham clinches inaugural Tri-Series
Competition 12 Aug 2013

HSE Motorex KTM's Grabham clinches inaugural Tri-Series

HSE Motorex KTM Off-Road Team's Ben Grabham has clean swept the inaugural Western Australia Desert Racing Tri-Series, dominating the weekend's proceedings at Kumarina Station in the state's Pilbara Region.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MXD overall results and standings
Competition 11 Aug 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MXD overall results and standings

The MX2 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX1 overall results and standings
Competition 11 Aug 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX1 overall results and standings

The MX1 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX2 overall results and standings
Competition 11 Aug 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX2 overall results and standings

The MX2 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

CDR Yamaha to stick with 2013 YZ450F for MX Nationals remainder
Competition 9 Aug 2013

CDR Yamaha to stick with 2013 YZ450F for MX Nationals remainder

CDR Yamaha will remain on board the current 2013 YZ450F for the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, team owner Craig Dack has confirmed.

Mosig out with injury, Peterson in at Zero Seven Motorsports
Competition 9 Aug 2013

Mosig out with injury, Peterson in at Zero Seven Motorsports

Zero Seven Motorsports Kade Mosig will miss the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in order to rehabilitate a problematic knee injury.

Team New Zealand named for 2013 Motocross of Nations
Competition 9 Aug 2013

Team New Zealand named for 2013 Motocross of Nations

Cody Cooper, Rhys Carter and Kayne Lamont will form the front line of defence for New Zealand's Motocross of Nations (MXoN) effort next month.

Carlton Dry Honda confirms Boyle for MX2 at Swan Hill
Competition 9 Aug 2013

Carlton Dry Honda confirms Boyle for MX2 at Swan Hill

Carlton Dry Honda Racing has filled its vacant factory MX2 seat from within its own stable of riders, slotting versatile Off-Road star Peter Boyle into the role for the remainder of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline this weekend
Competition 9 Aug 2013

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline this weekend

MotoOnline.com.au will feature live updates during this weekend’s eighth round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Swan Hill in Victoria.

Coppins' JCR Yamaha team secures title sponsorship deal
Competition 8 Aug 2013

Coppins' JCR Yamaha team secures title sponsorship deal

Josh Coppins' successful native New Zealand race team has secured a new outside industry sponsor to back its domestic motocross title campaign.