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Merriman takes advantage of big-bore WR for podium return
Competition 23 May 2012

Merriman takes advantage of big-bore WR for podium return

Ballards Yamaha Park and Fly Off-Road Team's Stefan Merriman took advantage of his all-new 2012 model WR450F at round eight of the Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC), scoring a second place Outright at Broadford in Victoria.

Stewart stoked with debut Yoshimura Suzuki win at Hangtown
Competition 23 May 2012

Stewart stoked with debut Yoshimura Suzuki win at Hangtown

James Stewart couldn't ask for anything better as he swept the opening round of the 2012 AMA motocross series in Hangtown, the perfect debut on his new Yoshimura Suzuki.

Injury plagues Peterson's performance at Murray Bridge
Competition 23 May 2012

Injury plagues Peterson's performance at Murray Bridge

Monster Energy Kawasaki MX1 fill-in rider Dylan Peterson suffered an injury plagued event at Murray Bridge's round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals over the weekend.

Styke rues SA mistake that cost him perfect podium streak
Competition 23 May 2012

Styke rues SA mistake that cost him perfect podium streak

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Luke Styke has ended his perfect Monster Energy MX Nationals MX2 podium streak in Murray Bridge, admitting it all came down to being impatient.

Anderson sets plans in place to combat arm-pump problems
Competition 22 May 2012

Anderson sets plans in place to combat arm-pump problems

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Brad Anderson doesn't plan on taking any time off during the mid-season break of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, anxious to get rid of arm-pump that has plagued him so far in 2012.

Price on target for third career Australian Off-Road Championship
Competition 22 May 2012

Price on target for third career Australian Off-Road Championship

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing’s Toby Price is on target for a third Australian Off-Road Championship following his sixth straight win at Broadford on Sunday.

Top five a promising start for Metcalfe in AMA outdoor season
Competition 22 May 2012

Top five a promising start for Metcalfe in AMA outdoor season

South Australian Brett Metcalfe enjoyed a promising start to his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross campaign at Hangtown last weekend, credited fifth overall after tying for third.

Rutledge reflects on maiden WMX race victory at Hangtown
Competition 22 May 2012

Rutledge reflects on maiden WMX race victory at Hangtown

Australia's Meghan Rutledge has reflected on her memorable debut American WMX victory at Hangtown on Saturday in the opening round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Price makes it six wins in a row on Broadford AORC weekend
Competition 21 May 2012

Price makes it six wins in a row on Broadford AORC weekend

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's Toby Price has extended his lead in the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) series at rounds seven and eight held at Broadford in Victoria over the weekend of 19-20 May.

MX1 leader Coppins admits struggle at Murray Bridge circuit
Competition 21 May 2012

MX1 leader Coppins admits struggle at Murray Bridge circuit

Current Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 series leader Josh Coppins admits that the Murray Bridge circuit is one of the toughest of the year for him on the MXN schedule.

Pourcel and Searle win for Kawasaki in Brazil GP round
Competition 21 May 2012

Pourcel and Searle win for Kawasaki in Brazil GP round

Christophe Pourcel and Tommy Searle took their Kawasaki's to the top at the Honda Grand Prix of Brazil, after heavy rain left the riders with a sloppy circuit to contend with.

Season-best at Murray Bridge a confidence boost for Reardon
Competition 21 May 2012

Season-best at Murray Bridge a confidence boost for Reardon

JDR/KTM Factory Racing's Dan Reardon gained a boost of confidence over the weekend at Murray Bridge's round five of Monster Energy MX Nationals racing, leaving with a season-best seventh place overall in the MX1 class.

Dungey content with second at Hangtown in KTM outdoor debut
Competition 21 May 2012

Dungey content with second at Hangtown in KTM outdoor debut

Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey is content with his performance at round one of the AMA motocross series, finishing second overall on his outdoor debut with the new team.

Dale benefits from Townley's experience at Murray Bridge
Competition 21 May 2012

Dale benefits from Townley's experience at Murray Bridge

Having a former MX2 world champion in his corner proved beneficial for Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale at round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in Murray Bridge.

2012 MX Nationals Rd5 Murray Bridge results
Competition 20 May 2012

2012 MX Nationals Rd5 Murray Bridge results

MotoOnline.com.au has the complete rundown of results from South Australia.

Ferris scores fine fifth in qualifying race for Brazillian Grand Prix
Competition 20 May 2012

Ferris scores fine fifth in qualifying race for Brazillian Grand Prix

Racing started today at the outstanding facilities of Beto Carrero with both MX1 and MX2 qualifying races in the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championships.

Stewart sweeps Hangtown, Baggett takes 250s and Rutledge scores WMX moto win
Competition 20 May 2012

Stewart sweeps Hangtown, Baggett takes 250s and Rutledge scores WMX moto win

Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart made a memorable return to action in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series.

Starts the key for Cooper ahead of Murray Bridge MX Nationals
Competition 18 May 2012

Starts the key for Cooper ahead of Murray Bridge MX Nationals

Motul Pirelli Suzuki's Cody Cooper has pin-pointed starts as his key to better results ahead of this weekend's Murray Bridge round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in South Australia.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross commences at Hangtown on Saturday
Competition 18 May 2012

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross commences at Hangtown on Saturday

The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will commence on Saturday, 19 May, with the 44th running of the FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, California.

MX Nationals series continues in South Australia on Sunday
Competition 18 May 2012

MX Nationals series continues in South Australia on Sunday

The Monster Energy MX Nationals will converge on Murray Bridge’s fifth round of the 2012 Australian Motocross Championship in South Australia on Sunday, 20 May.

Cachia confirmed for SA round following Wanneroo injury scare
Competition 18 May 2012

Cachia confirmed for SA round following Wanneroo injury scare

Josh Cachia has confirmed that he'll be on the start gates at this weekend’s Murray Bridge round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in South Australia on Sunday, 20 May.

MotoOnline 2012 MX Nationals Fantasy League Rd5 still open
Competition 18 May 2012

MotoOnline 2012 MX Nationals Fantasy League Rd5 still open

MotoOnline.com.au is hosting an MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, Fantasy League for our members in 2012.

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline from Murray Bridge
Competition 18 May 2012

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline from Murray Bridge

MotoOnline.com.au will feature live updates for this weekend’s fifth round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Murray Bridge in South Australia.

Wanneroo podium just the first step for Boyd and DPH Motorsport
Competition 18 May 2012

Wanneroo podium just the first step for Boyd and DPH Motorsport

Experienced Victorian Cheyne Boyd was relieved to reward his all-new DPH Motorsport Honda team with a podium at Wanneroo's fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals last weekend.

Moss taking refreshed approach into Murray Bridge national
Competition 17 May 2012

Moss taking refreshed approach into Murray Bridge national

Campbell Mining/TLD/Maxima/Honda privateer Jake Moss will take a fresh new approach into this weekend's Murray Bridge round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in South Australia.

GEICO Honda signs another amateur American rising star
Competition 17 May 2012

GEICO Honda signs another amateur American rising star

GEICO Honda has announced that it's inked a long-term deal with rising American star Zach Bell, who will join the team through the 2014 season.

Moss ruled out of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season opener
Competition 17 May 2012

Moss ruled out of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season opener

Australian Matt Moss has been forced out of the opening round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, he's announced via Twitter this morning.

Styke's Wanneroo win continues perfect podium run for 2012
Competition 17 May 2012

Styke's Wanneroo win continues perfect podium run for 2012

MX2 Monster Energy MX Nationals series leader Luke Styke is going from strength to strength as his confidence soars following a second round win of the season at Wanneroo last Sunday.

Coppins rates Wanneroo as one of the world's toughest
Competition 16 May 2012

Coppins rates Wanneroo as one of the world's toughest

New Zealander Josh Coppins has declared Wanneroo as one of the toughest sand tracks in the world following his epic MX1 victory in the Monster Energy MX Nationals on Sunday.

Willis seeking MX2 redemption at Murray Bridge on Sunday
Competition 16 May 2012

Willis seeking MX2 redemption at Murray Bridge on Sunday

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki’s Errol Willis has logged his weekend at Wanneroo's fourth Monster Energy MX Nationals round as a learning experience, refusing to let his 15th place finish knock his confidence.