Last year’s Aussie champ, Ky Mitchell, from Jarvisfield, near Ayr, will go toe-to-toe with over a dozen other hyperactive teenage throttle jockeys as they vy for this year’s Australian U16 125cc Speedway Championships at Kingaroy Showgrounds on September 28/29. Fifteen riders will hunt for the Individual crown while 14 competitors, including four teams of Queenslanders, […]
Member in Focus – Wayne Neven
The subject of today’s In-Focus article is Wayne Neven – Townsville Motorcycle Club and long-time motocross Scrutineer, Engine Measurer, Coach, Clerk of Course and Track Inspector, who has worked his roles all over Queensland. Let’s ask him some questions. Q1: In your role, at what venue and in what role are we most likely to […]
Member In Focus – Ben Moran
The subject of today’s In-Focus article is Ben Moran, President of the Whitsunday Dirt Riders club. In recent years Ben and his wife Therese have been doing a power of work driving the club, running great events and ensuring visitors from down south experience that famous North Queensland hospitality and relaxed vibe. Let’s find out […]
Member in Focus – Billy Gough
Today’s Member in Focus is Billy Gough, current Queensland Trials Vice-Champion and sometimes trials coach and trials performer for Flair Action Sports. We thought we’d find out a little bit more about him. Question 1: In your role, at what venue and in what role are we most likely to find you? BG: I try […]
Four Straight for Watson at King of the Goldfields
Zac Watson successfully defended his Gold City Motorcycles King of the Goldfields crown to win the 27th annual running of the event at Charters Towers over the weekend. Apart from its unique hook, the event is one of the only motocross events in Queensland where competitors race on two tracks consecutively, and this year it […]
QESC Changes
At the Motorcycling Queensland Board meeting on 29 July 2024, the board (minus the chair, who abstained due to conflict of interest) voted to dismiss the current Queensland Enduro Subcommittee, which had not responded to the Notice to Show Cause issued on June 10, 2024. The Board resolved to dismiss the members of the QESC […]
Vale Albert (Bud) Markley
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the much-loved steward of Central Queensland Motocross, Bud Markley, on Sunday August 4, with his beloved Lil by his side. Bud was the founder of the Central Queensland Motocross Series, which began 44 years ago. In 1987, he collaborated with Noel Stitt and Ron Single to […]
Kelly Baxter Appointed Sports Manager at MQ
The Motorcycling Queensland Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Baxter as MQ Sports Manager. Many of you are already familiar with Kelly from her work in the Development role and as our Ridernet Guru. Kelly has been actively involved in Motorcycling, particularly Motocross, for 15 years. Her extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication […]
In-Focus – Lyndel Butler
In-Focus – Lyndel Butler The subject of today’s In-Focus is one of motorcycle officialdom’s respected elders. Lyndel first began attending motorcycle races as a 9-year-old, back in 1962, when her older brother joined Fairfield Motorcycle club and started racing at Nepean Raceway. Lyndel takes up the story of an amazing journey dedicated to contributing to […]
Speedway’s Loftus siblings head for Europe this week
Good luck to the Gold Coast’s Loftus siblings, who head for Europe this week. Fifteen year-old Jordy will be representing Australia at the SGP3 U16 250cc Speedway Solos World Championships which begin with the Semi Finals in Teterow, Germany and Finals in Gorzow, Poland on 28 June. Jordy is the only Queenslander selected having come […]
In-Focus – Peter Black
The subject of today’s In Focus is Peter Black, former road racer and nationally and internationally experienced road race official. He’s not huge on talking about his contributions to the sport, but we managed to squeeze a few words out of him. These are they: Name Peter Black Q1: In your officiating life, what track […]
In-Focus – Monique Andrews
The subject of today’s In Focus is Monique Andrews, former Kilcoy stalwart and now President of the newly reformed Warwick & District Dirt Bike Club. We asked her five questions: In your officiating life, what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? I have been volunteering at Kilcoy MX past […]
Postponement: MQ 2024 Annual General Meeting
This is to notify all relevant parties that the 2024 Motorcycling Queensland Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be postponed to a new date of Wednesday 15th May, 2024. Those planning on attending the Annual General Meeting have two options: Attend in person at Sports House, Milton Attend virtually via a Microsoft Teams meeting link In […]
Tivoli Sale release
The Board are pleased to share with members that Tivoli Raceway, Chuwar has been sold. The MQ asset, while steeped in history, had been under pressure from urban encroachment since 2017. It was then discussions started with Ipswich City Council on a sale and / or land swap arrangement. Consultation with ICC over several years […]
In Focus – Rodney Jenner
Today’s In-Focus is Rodney Jenner – one of the country’s longest-serving and most experienced coaches and coach trainers. Question 1: In your officiating life, what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? I have coached at most tracks around Australia. From around 1996 I traveled across Australia doing schools/coaching courses […]
In-Focus – Jordan McGregor
Today’s In-Focus subject is Goondiwindi MCC volunteer, Jordan McGregor . Question 1: In your officiating life, what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? You’ll find me at my local club Goondiwindi Motorcycle Club sharing between the roles of Clerk, Race Secretary or Steward I’ll help where ever I can. […]
Motorcycling Queensland farewells CEO Kim Rowcliffe
Dear Members, On behalf of your Board I am writing to let you know about a change in the leadership of Motorcycling Queensland (MQ). The MQ Board undertook an extensive, 12-month strategic review of the products and services MQ provides to members, based on Member feedback. This reflected the Board’s desire to address the expectations […]
In Focus – Tim Roker
Q1: In your officiating life, at what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? TR: You’re most likely to find me working at Hervey Bay MX club, and acting as Steward, but I’ve gotten around a bit over the years. Q2: How long have you been an official and in […]
Centenary Celebration Re-Writes Foundation Story
Saturday’s re-creation of the MQ foundation photo at Aratula was not just an enjoyable gathering of some of the sports most respected identities, servants and elders, it also brought to light new data about the events of March 23, 1924, which brought about the inception of the Auto Cycle Union of Queensland (later MQ). The […]
In Focus – Tamara Mickelborough
Ace enduro official Tamara is the subject of today’s In-Focus article. Tamara has been doing valuable work helping keep enduro racing events organised in SEQ for the last few years, so we thought it was high time we fired our five questions at her. 1. In your officiating life, what track and in what role […]