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Stage set for 2013 Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Stage set for 2013 Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs

Riders are gearing up for the 2013 Tatts Finke Desert Race this weekend as the gates are set to drop once again on Sunday, 9 June.

Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Mt. Morris
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Mt. Morris

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto leads the 450 Class charge into this weekend's Mt. Morris round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Manjimup debut a special one for Motorex KTM's Waters
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Manjimup debut a special one for Motorex KTM's Waters

Motorex KTM's Todd Waters is currently preparing to line up for his first-ever Manjimup 15,000 this weekend at the Cosy Creek circuit three hours south of Perth.

Harrison makes riding return, aiming for Supercross season
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Harrison makes riding return, aiming for Supercross season

Brenden Harrison is back on the bike and feeling great following an extended amount of time spent on the sidelines due to a string of complicated injuries.

Grabham primed for Finke Desert Race return this weekend
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Grabham primed for Finke Desert Race return this weekend

Ben Grabham is preparing to tackle the 2013 Finke Desert Race once again following a year one the sidelines of the event due to injury.

Cooper reflects on breakthrough performance at Conondale
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Cooper reflects on breakthrough performance at Conondale

It's all smiles for Cody Cooper following his maiden 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals overall MX1 win at Conondale's round five in Queensland.

Dungey satisfied with early season outdoor progress
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Dungey satisfied with early season outdoor progress

Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey is content with his current progress during the early stages of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Monea continues climb up MX1 championship points ladder
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Monea continues climb up MX1 championship points ladder

Adam Monea is creeping his way up the Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 championship points ladder as the series hits its mid-season six-week break.

Cachia targets first round win following another points tie
Competition 5 Jun 2013

Cachia targets first round win following another points tie

Following a pair of first-place MX2 ties, Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Josh Cachia has had enough of coming second on a countback and will be aiming an overall Monster Energy MX Nationals win when the series returns.

SCOTT celebrating MX1 podium sweep at Conondale using roll-offs
Competition 5 Jun 2013

SCOTT celebrating MX1 podium sweep at Conondale using roll-offs

SCOTT riders claimed a stellar podium sweep at Conondale's fifth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, during the lone round of the series that roll-off systems are enforced.

Strong MX2 wild card ride sets Wilson up for MXD season's second half
Competition 5 Jun 2013

Strong MX2 wild card ride sets Wilson up for MXD season's second half

Following a frustrating start to his 2013 MXD campaign, GYTR Yamaha's Jay Wilson has received a boost in confidence after his fourth overall MX2 debut at Conondale's fifth round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Bell to miss remaining US Motocross rounds with injured shoulder
Competition 5 Jun 2013

Bell to miss remaining US Motocross rounds with injured shoulder

GEICO Honda's Zach Bell has been sidelined once again in his rookie season with a shoulder injury sustained at the Toronto round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series.

Waters happy to salvage points despite concentration lapse
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Waters happy to salvage points despite concentration lapse

Motorex KTM's Todd Waters is thankful to have a six-week mid-season break ahead of him following a head injury that has slowed him considerably in the previous two rounds.

Momentum key for Styke when MX Nationals season resumes
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Momentum key for Styke when MX Nationals season resumes

Runaway MX2 Australian Motocross Championship leader Luke Styke will remain focused on his program during the current six-week break in the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Coppins wins upon return guest appearance in New Zealand
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Coppins wins upon return guest appearance in New Zealand

Josh Coppins was back behind the gates over the weekend in a guest appearance at the 30th anniversary Michael Godfrey Memorial Motocross in Waipara where he returned to his winning ways in the MX1 class.

Shoulder injury sidelines Wilson for remaining US Motocross rounds
Competition 4 Jun 2013

Shoulder injury sidelines Wilson for remaining US Motocross rounds

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Dean Wilson has confirmed that a recent shoulder injury will forced him sit out the remainder of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Metcalfe claims second overall in Canadian MX Nationals debut
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Metcalfe claims second overall in Canadian MX Nationals debut

Australia's Brett Metcalfe has claimed second overall on debut in the 2013 Canadian Monster Energy Motocross Nationals at The Wasteland in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Russell victorious in Ohio GNCC, Australia's Strang finishes third
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Russell victorious in Ohio GNCC, Australia's Strang finishes third

The 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series took to Sunday Creek Raceway in Millfield, Ohio over the weekend where Kailub Russell secured his second XC1 Pro victory of the season.

Reed soldiers on despite health problems in US outdoors
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Reed soldiers on despite health problems in US outdoors

TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed is pushing forth despite health issues that must be dealt with in order to return to form in his 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, campaign.

Dungey and Musquin make it a KTM sweep at Muddy Creek
Competition 3 Jun 2013

Dungey and Musquin make it a KTM sweep at Muddy Creek

For the first time in 15 years, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made a stop in the Southeast region where Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey took his first 450 Class overall win of the season.

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX1 overall results and standings
Competition 2 Jun 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX1 overall results and standings

Top 20 results from Conondale's halfway point of the Australian Motocross Championship.

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX2 overall results and standings
Competition 2 Jun 2013

2013 MX Nationals Rd5 Conondale MX2 overall results and standings

Top 20 results from Conondale's halfway point of the Australian Motocross Championship.

Muddy Creek set for American Motocross' Southeast return
Competition 31 May 2013

Muddy Creek set for American Motocross' Southeast return

New venue creates level playing-field in 450 and 250 classes.

Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014
Competition 31 May 2013

Yamaha confirms current Dakar champion Despres for 2014

Frenchman joins 'men in blue' on two-year deal.

Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend
Competition 31 May 2013

Coppins to contest local race in New Zealand this weekend

JCR team manager back on the bike to ensure Yamaha presence at South Island event.

Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round
Competition 31 May 2013

Team HRC presents 2014 Dakar squad at Mugello MotoGP round

Five riders selected to pilot factory-built bike prior to its production release.

Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series
Competition 30 May 2013

Cachia to feature in fifth installment of the Moto film series

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Josh Cachia is scheduled to be featured in the upcoming Moto 5 movie, the next instalment in the international film series.

Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash
Competition 30 May 2013

Wilson's Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in doubt following practice crash

Following a freak practice accident this week, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Dean Wilson announced via his Twitter account that he has been sidelined once again with a possible shoulder injury.

Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit
Competition 30 May 2013

Long confirms switch to KTM-backed privateer outfit

Dylan Long has confirmed to MotoOnline.com.au today his plans for the remainder of the year after his unexpected mid-season departure from the Choice Motorsports KTM team.

Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale
Competition 29 May 2013

Wilson and Dinsdale to make wildcard MX2 appearances at Conondale

GYTR Yamaha Racing Team riders Jay Wilson and Joel Dinsdale will join the MX2 ranks in a wild card appearance for this weekend's Conondale round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.