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Crashes dash Metcalfe's hopes at Freestone AMA round
Competition 29 May 2012

Crashes dash Metcalfe's hopes at Freestone AMA round

South Australian Brett Metcalfe crashed during of both races in Freestone Raceway's second round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series on Saturday.

Privateer status rekindles spark for Simmonds in MX Nationals
Competition 28 May 2012

Privateer status rekindles spark for Simmonds in MX Nationals

Tye Simmonds is in a rejuvenated mood after stepping back and creating his own team for 2012, after multiple years riding for the JDR/KTM Factory Racing team.

Stewart relishing new-found rivalry with Dungey outdoors
Competition 28 May 2012

Stewart relishing new-found rivalry with Dungey outdoors

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart is enjoying his new-found rivalry with Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey on return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in 2012.

Rutledge celebrating maiden American WMX podium result
Competition 28 May 2012

Rutledge celebrating maiden American WMX podium result

Australian Meghan Rutledge is celebrating her first career podium in the Women's category of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Ferris scores Finnish Supercross race victory for ICE1RACING
Competition 28 May 2012

Ferris scores Finnish Supercross race victory for ICE1RACING

Australia's Dean Ferris has scored a victory at the Finnish Supercross on his ICE1RACING backed ride in sandy conditions at Hyvinkaa in Finland.

Freestone win a special one for Tomac after clean-sweep
Competition 28 May 2012

Freestone win a special one for Tomac after clean-sweep

GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac made his greatest turnaround in his career, sweeping the 250 class at the 2012 Freestone Raceway AMA Motocross round in Texas over the weekend.

Stewart and Tomac win Freestone, Rutledge scores first WMX podium
Competition 27 May 2012

Stewart and Tomac win Freestone, Rutledge scores first WMX podium

Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart narrowly swept the day’s motos at Freestone Raceway today to to claim his second consecutive overall Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship victory in the 450 Class.

WEM confirms Horsham to replace Barrabool on MXN schedule
Competition 25 May 2012

WEM confirms Horsham to replace Barrabool on MXN schedule

WEM and MA have confirmed that the seventh round of MXN from Barrabool to Horsham.

Boyd pumped following breakthrough MX2 moto win in SA
Competition 25 May 2012

Boyd pumped following breakthrough MX2 moto win in SA

DPH Motorsport's Cheyne Boyd is ecstatic after taking a breakthrough MX2 moto win at Murray Bridge's round five of the Monster Energy MX Nationals last weekend.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship heads to Freestone
Competition 25 May 2012

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship heads to Freestone

This Saturday, 26 May, the series moves to Wortham, Texas, for the Miller Electric Freestone National, presented by Yamaha.

MXN mid-season break vital for Gibbs' injury woes
Competition 25 May 2012

MXN mid-season break vital for Gibbs' injury woes

The five-week mid season break in the Monster Energy MX Nationals series could not come at a better time for Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Kirk Gibbs, after pushing through the pain and riding while injured throughout the season.

Baggett satisfied with return to form at outdoor opener
Competition 25 May 2012

Baggett satisfied with return to form at outdoor opener

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett returned to form after a sub-par supercross season as he took victory in the 250 class at the opening AMA motocross round in Hangtown, CA.

Wilsons Jetpilot MX duo battle into points at Murray Bridge
Competition 25 May 2012

Wilsons Jetpilot MX duo battle into points at Murray Bridge

Wilsons Jetpilot MX teammates Thomas Rushton and Luke Wilson raced to hard-fought points at Murray Bridge’s fifth round of the MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, in South Australia on Sunday, 20 May.

70’s Say: MXN Mid-Season
News 24 May 2012

70’s Say: MXN Mid-Season

MotoOnline.com.au’s latest columnist Lawson Bopping checks in with his take of 2012 so far.

Wilson and Rattray forced out early during Hangtown opener
Competition 24 May 2012

Wilson and Rattray forced out early during Hangtown opener

The Hangtown Classic didn't go to plan for Monster Energy Kawasaki riders Dean Wilson or Tyla Rattray, with both forced out without logging any moto finishes for the season.

Willis to refine program in bid for stronger MX Nationals second half
Competition 24 May 2012

Willis to refine program in bid for stronger MX Nationals second half

Raceline Pirelli Suzuki MX2 rookie Errol Willis will use the mid-season break in the Monster Energy MX Nationals season to refine his method of attack in the pro ranks.

Mosig not yet ruling out title chances for Monster Energy Kawasaki
Competition 24 May 2012

Mosig not yet ruling out title chances for Monster Energy Kawasaki

Monster Energy Kawasaki MX2 contender Kade Mosig refuses to give up his hopes of winning the title in 2012 despite a disappointing first half of the season.

GEICO Honda signs Osborne for 2013 supercross season
Competition 24 May 2012

GEICO Honda signs Osborne for 2013 supercross season

GEICO Honda has announced that it's signed Zach Osborne for the 2013 season following his standout performances early in supercross this season.

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.