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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.

TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback
Competition 29 May 2013

TM Racing Australia poised for Conondale MX Nationals comeback

Following an onslaught of injuries to their team riders, TM Racing Australia is gearing up to make their Monster Energy MX Nationals comeback this weekend at Conondale in Queensland.

Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?
Competition 29 May 2013

Youthstream to propose capacity reduction for MX1 World Championship?

Youthstream president Guiseppe Luongo has revealed plans to propose a capacity reduction for the MX1 category in the FIM Motocross World Championship.

Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress
Competition 29 May 2013

Stewart targets outdoor race wins as Suzuki makes progress

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart believes he has his bike dialled in and the time has come to start winning races as the third round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, looms near.

Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder
Competition 28 May 2013

Knee injury rules Dale out of MX Nationals season remainder

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale has confirmed that he'll undergo knee surgery next week, forcing him out of the final six rounds of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria
Competition 28 May 2013

Ballard's Motorex team takes AORC double in Victoria

Gardiner and Ballard sweep rounds five and six at Corner Inlet.

Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha
Competition 28 May 2013

Dack celebrating historic first AORC round win for CDR Yamaha

Craig Dack's off-road effort has secured its first ever Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) round win, and the subsequent championship lead, at the hands of Daniel Milner.

Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale
Competition 28 May 2013

Yamaha teams to adopt special livery this weekend at Conondale

Yamaha's Australian Motocross teams will feature a special one-off livery for the fifth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Conondale, Queensland, this weekend.

Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five
Competition 27 May 2013

Hollis under injury cloud following AORC round five

Following an unusual injury during round five of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC), Motorex KTM Off-Road Racing's Chris Hollis is currently under an injury cloud at this point in time.

Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return
Competition 27 May 2013

Suzuki GP regulars Desalle and Strijbos impress during AMA return

FIM Motocross World Championship MX1 regulars Clement Desalle and Kevin Strijbos both landed themselves impressive top 10 overall finishes in their first of two appearances in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC
Competition 27 May 2013

Green and Milner split wins for Yamaha at Corner Inlet AORC

The 2013 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) ventured down to Hedley, around 200km from Melbourne in Victoria on 25-26 May for rounds five and six of the 12-round series.

Villopoto continues streak, Tomac wins 250 Class in Colorado
Competition 27 May 2013

Villopoto continues streak, Tomac wins 250 Class in Colorado

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has continued his 450 Class domination at round two of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, over the weekend in Colorado.

CDR Yamaha boss Dack in support of Broadford track preparation
Competition 24 May 2013

CDR Yamaha boss Dack in support of Broadford track preparation

CDR Yamaha's Craig Dack has defended the track preparation process in the lead-up to Broadford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Long confirmed out, Winston in at Choice Motorsport KTM team
Competition 24 May 2013

Long confirmed out, Winston in at Choice Motorsport KTM team

Choice Motorsports KTM has confirmed that it has opted to part ways with MX2 rookie Dylan Long following the Broadford round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Gibbs reflects on confidence-inspiring Broadford MX1 podium
Competition 24 May 2013

Gibbs reflects on confidence-inspiring Broadford MX1 podium

Motorex KTM's Kirk Gibbs has taken a lot of confidence from his maiden MX1 podium, captured last weekend at Broaford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Thunder Valley
Competition 24 May 2013

Villopoto and Roczen lead American Motocross into Thunder Valley

2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship moves on to Colorado this weekend.

Motorex KTM confirms Braico in place of injured champion Price
Competition 24 May 2013

Motorex KTM confirms Braico in place of injured champion Price

Former AORC E3 champion Geoff Braico will join the Motorex KTM team when the Australian Off-Road Championship continues this weekend at Corner Inlet, Victoria.

Ferris featured on cover of May 2013 Motocross Illustrated
Competition 23 May 2013

Ferris featured on cover of May 2013 Motocross Illustrated

Strijbos and Desalle to ride upcoming American Motocross rounds
Competition 23 May 2013

Strijbos and Desalle to ride upcoming American Motocross rounds

Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 grand prix regulars Kevin Strijbos and Clement Desalle will contest the Thunder Valley and Muddy Creek rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series in the US.

International line-up confirmed for Manjimup 15,000 in WA
Competition 23 May 2013

International line-up confirmed for Manjimup 15,000 in WA

The prestigious Manjimup 15,000 will take place in Western Australia on 8 June, featuring a host of international and national riders for the 2013 running.

Dinsdale taking calculated approach during rookie MXD campaign
Competition 23 May 2013

Dinsdale taking calculated approach during rookie MXD campaign

Fresh from his maiden overall victory in the MXD ranks of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, GYTR Yamaha rising star Joel Dinsdale is glad to see the team's strategy beginning to pay off.

Rutledge to complete WMX world titles with Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki
Competition 22 May 2013

Rutledge to complete WMX world titles with Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki

Kawasaki Australia has announced that Meghan Rutledge will complete the 2013 FIM Women's Motocross World Championship.

Dale's MX Nationals season in doubt following serious knee injury
Competition 22 May 2013

Dale's MX Nationals season in doubt following serious knee injury

Carlton Dry Honda Racing's Ford Dale could miss the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, after further damaging an existing knee injury at Broadford's fourth round on Sunday.

Marmont targets turnaround following tough three-round streak
Competition 22 May 2013

Marmont targets turnaround following tough three-round streak

Four-time MX1 Monster Energy MX Nationals champion Jay Marmont is adamant that he can turn his season around following a difficult three-round streak outside the top 10 overall.

Mackenzie highlights importance of moto two victory at Broadford
Competition 22 May 2013

Mackenzie highlights importance of moto two victory at Broadford

Scotsman Billy Mackenzie has highlighted the importance of his moto two victory at Broadford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, sealing him his third podium of the 2013 season.

Waters reflects on
Competition 21 May 2013

Waters reflects on "toughest race ever" to salvage MX1 series lead

Australian Motocross Championship leader Todd Waters says the second race at Broadford's Monster Energy MX Nationals round was the toughest of his entire career.

Peterson exceeds expectations in return with Zero Seven Motorsports
Competition 21 May 2013

Peterson exceeds expectations in return with Zero Seven Motorsports

Queenslander Dylan Peterson clinched an impressive eighth overall in MX2 on debut with Troy Lee Designs - Maxima Zero Seven Motorsports Kawasaki at Broadford's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Taddy Blazusiak confirms Erzberg return with KTM Factory Team
Competition 21 May 2013

Taddy Blazusiak confirms Erzberg return with KTM Factory Team

KTM's extreme enduro specialist Taddy Blazusiak has confirmed he is returning to ride at the 2013 Erzberg Rodeo for one final shot at conquering Austria’s notorious Iron Mountain.

Serco Yamaha stretches MX2 win streak with another podium double
Competition 21 May 2013

Serco Yamaha stretches MX2 win streak with another podium double

Queensland-based Serco Yamaha continues to be the class of the MX2 field in the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Cianciarulo's professional debut delayed due to mystery illness
Competition 20 May 2013

Cianciarulo's professional debut delayed due to mystery illness

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's much anticipated rookie Adam Cianciarulo was forced out of Hangtown's opening round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a mystery illness.