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Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front

A breakthrough podium at Coonabarabran's second round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals is just what Tye Simmonds needed to get the ball rolling on his 2012 season.

Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team
Competition 19 Apr 2012

Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team

Australian motocross veteran Craig Anderson is confident that his Berry Sweet Lucas Oil Yamaha is on point, now focused on fine-tuning his game plan in the lead-up to the Wonthaggi round of Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale admits his bad starts are the main factor that contributed to his disappointing result at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in Coonabarabran.

Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep

Great starts and setting a fast pace early has paid off Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Luke Styke, sweeping all-three MX2 motos at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals round at Coonabarabran.

Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital

CDR Yamaha team owner Craig Dack is happy with his team's results to date, but stresses that the next three rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals will be vitally important.

Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss

Jake Moss took two impressive MX1 moto wins at Coonabarabran's round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, boosting the privateer's confidence for the coming rounds.

Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences
Competition 18 Apr 2012

Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ben Townley is recovering at Brisbane Private Hospital following successful surgery on a femoral head-associated acetabular rim fracture.

Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Billy Mackenzie will sit out three to four months of the Monster Energy MX Nationals following his drama-filled weekend at Coonabarabran in New South Wales.

Goanna Tracks mishaps put Mackenzie on the MXN ropes
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Goanna Tracks mishaps put Mackenzie on the MXN ropes

Scottish standout Billy Mackenzie's nightmare Coonabarabran round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals means he faces an uphill battle if he's to race for the MX1 title in 2012.

JDR/KTM's Marmont making progress despite hand injury
Competition 17 Apr 2012

JDR/KTM's Marmont making progress despite hand injury

JDR/KTM Factory Racing's former MX2 national champion Ryan Marmont had a major confidence boost with a return to form of sorts at the Coonabarabran round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Momentum on Metcalfe's side as AMA Supercross winds down
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Momentum on Metcalfe's side as AMA Supercross winds down

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe matched his best career Monster Energy AMA Supercross finish at New Orleans on Saturday, gaining momentum with confidence in the final stages of the season.

Waters continues to work on MXN consistency at Coonabarabran
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Waters continues to work on MXN consistency at Coonabarabran

Motul Pirelli Suzuki's Todd Waters has revealed that he forced himself to dial it down in the final moto at Coonabarabran's Monster Energy MX Nationals round on Sunday.

Coppins: Five laps aren’t enough for best racers in Australasia
Competition 17 Apr 2012

Coppins: Five laps aren’t enough for best racers in Australasia

Australian Motocross Championship leader Josh Coppins has spoken out about the race formats of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, calling for more laps after two rounds contested in 2012.

Townley to undergo hip surgery following MX Nationals incident
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Townley to undergo hip surgery following MX Nationals incident

Injured New Zealand rider Ben Townley has sent out an update via Twitter regarding his injuries sustained at Coonabarabran's Monster Energy MX Nationals round on Saturday.

Mosig celebrating first podium for Monster Energy Kawasaki
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Mosig celebrating first podium for Monster Energy Kawasaki

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Kade Mosig is celebrating his first Monster Energy MX Nationals podium for his new team, after taking third overall in the MX2 class at Coonabarabran.

Serco Yamaha boss warns Styke and Gibbs to remain focused
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Serco Yamaha boss warns Styke and Gibbs to remain focused

Serco Yamaha is celebrating its second MX2 overall win of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals season after Goanna Tracks.

Anderson to regroup after frustrating second MXN round
Competition 16 Apr 2012

Anderson to regroup after frustrating second MXN round

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Brad Anderson is disappointed in himself after a frustrating weekend at round two of the MXN series at Coonabarabran.

Villopoto wins in New Orleans, Barcia claims second East Coast Lites crown
Competition 15 Apr 2012

Villopoto wins in New Orleans, Barcia claims second East Coast Lites crown

Villopoto wins his ninth race of the season while Barcia defends his title in New Orleans.

2012 MX Nationals Rd2 Coonabarabran results
Competition 15 Apr 2012

2012 MX Nationals Rd2 Coonabarabran results

MotoOnline.com.au has a rundown of results direct from Goanna Tracks' MXN round.

Townley update following incident at Goanna Tracks MXN round
Competition 15 Apr 2012

Townley update following incident at Goanna Tracks MXN round

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ben Townley remains in a stable condition at Armidale Hospital following his incident at the Monster Energy MX Nationals yesterday.

Moss and Styke sweep opening MXN motos at Coonabarabran
Competition 15 Apr 2012

Moss and Styke sweep opening MXN motos at Coonabarabran

Lunchtime update from MotoOnline.com.au at Coonabarabran MX Nationals round.

2012 MX Nationals Rd2 Coonabarabran qualifying results
Competition 14 Apr 2012

2012 MX Nationals Rd2 Coonabarabran qualifying results

MotoOnline.com.au has a qualifying rundown from the Coonabarabran MX Nationals round on Saturday.

Confirmed - Townley injured in Coonabarabran MX Nationals practice
Competition 14 Apr 2012

Confirmed - Townley injured in Coonabarabran MX Nationals practice

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ben Townley has been ruled out of this weekend’s second round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Coonabarabran.

Honda's Dale to benefit from time spent in NZ with Townley
Competition 13 Apr 2012

Honda's Dale to benefit from time spent in NZ with Townley

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale has spent time in New Zealand with teammate and MX1 championship leader Ben Townley after the Conondale opener.

Coppins rates Goanna Tracks as one of the MXN series' best
Competition 13 Apr 2012

Coppins rates Goanna Tracks as one of the MXN series' best

CDR Yamaha's Josh Coppins is looking to repeat his good result from last year, on one of his favourite tracks of the series at Coonabarabran, NSW, this weekend.

Zero Seven's Monea not ruling out MX2 championship hopes
Competition 13 Apr 2012

Zero Seven's Monea not ruling out MX2 championship hopes

Zero Seven Motorsport's Adam Monea says he is not ruling out MX2 championship hopes after a solid finish at round one of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Conondale.

Konsky: Townley will be an AMA championship threat
Competition 13 Apr 2012

Konsky: Townley will be an AMA championship threat

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Yarrive Konsky believes that Ben Townley will race for the championship on his new TwoTwo Motorsports ride in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Townley and Anderson turn to the internet ahead of Coonabarabran
Competition 12 Apr 2012

Townley and Anderson turn to the internet ahead of Coonabarabran

International contenders Ben Townley and Brad Anderson have turned to the internet in a bid to learn the Goanna Tracks layout ahead of Coonabarabran's second round of the MX Nationals this weekend.

Axis Motorsports focused on redemption at MXN round two
Competition 12 Apr 2012

Axis Motorsports focused on redemption at MXN round two

Axis Motorsports Kawasaki is determined to make amends for a disappointing start to the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals when the series continues this weekend at Coonabarabran in NSW.

GYTR Yamaha's MXD title threat Redhead ruled out of Goanna Tracks
Competition 12 Apr 2012

GYTR Yamaha's MXD title threat Redhead ruled out of Goanna Tracks

MXD championship threat Shaun Redhead has been ruled out of this weekend's second round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Goanna Tracks in Coonabarabran.