With the resignation of Lisa Fox at the recent AGM, Russell Bentley has been sworn in as the new President of Motorcycling Queensland. Bentley was originally appointed as an independent appointed Board member for around four years, and has proven a valuable contributor in terms of strategic thinking. It’s a mindset he has also uses […]
MQ – Benefits of Affiliation
Motorcycling Queensland (MQ) understands that clubs, and in particular management committee members, need to be fully informed when making decisions that will impact on the clubs and its members. For anyone in a leadership or decision-making position, there is a significant number of elements worth considering when making a decision about affiliation. Check it out […]
McCutcheon Excited for Senior States Debut
Former Aussie Junior Champ Taylah McCutcheon is excited to ride her first senior Queensland Motocross Championship this weekend, after a stunning recent senior MX debut in Rockhampton less than a fortnight ago. At the King of Capricorn event the 16-year-old Yamaha rider won every Women’s race, took out the MX2 support class against the males, […]
Big Women’s Field for Championships
Queensland Motocross Champion Tahlia Drew will be part of a large, quality line-up coming into next weekend’s Comiskey Mining Services Queensland Female and Veteran Motocross Championship at Bernaraby, Gladstone. A huge field of riders from all over Queensland has already entered for both Women’s and Vets Championships, which are on track for record entries for […]
2020 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore, Champions Crowned
Motorcycling Australia (MA) today announced the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC), presented by MXstore, 2020 Champions for all 14 classes. The crowning of the 2020 Champions follows the decision today by AORC Management Team to cancel the remaining round scheduled for November of the championship due to the uncertainty of State Border COVID-19 […]
High School Kids Get Traction
Twelve high school kids from Beaudesert High School and Emmaus College at Jimboomba recently completed their 10-week Traction small motor course and kickstart beginner riding course. Traction needed a qualified mechanic to deliver the course and one guy who can’t get enough of motorcycles – MQ’s Events Manager Simon Wadwell – used up a few […]
2020 Australian Motocross Championship Update
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is continuing to review the ability to host the Australian Motocross Championship in 2020. Since announcing its intent to evaluate running a condensed 2020 Australian Motocross Championship, MA have held a number of discussions with key stakeholders, venues and industry to create the framework, should COVID restrictions allow. The response has been […]
Mountain Man Cancelled for 2021
The Toowoomba Motocross Club who are the promoters of Mountain Man Motocross would like to make the following announcement. The famous MMM event will not be run in 2021 with the club reassuring that it will return in 2022 bigger and better. Next year’s event was set to be the 46th Anniversary of Mountain Man […]
MQ Mini Muster is Born
MQ’s new Mini Muster is a fun introduction to motorcycling for mini riders aged 4-9. It’s for all 50cc, 70cc, 90cc, 110cc mini dirt bikes, and will contain: An intro to motocross, trials, and minikhana by Level 2 Coach John Armstrong and assistants Round 1 takes place on Sept 26 at Qld Moto Park, and […]
2020 Yeppoon Enduro-X Cancelled
After careful consideration the Keppel Coast Dirt Bike Club has decided that the 2020 Yeppoon Enduro-X, scheduled for Saturday, October 31 2020 will not be run this year. The event has grown from strength to strength since first launching in 2014 and has established itself as a popular, well-known yearly event for many, including some […]
Moto National steps in for Let’s Ride September
MQ’s “Let’s Ride” licence promotions have delivered extra value for our licence holders and a well-deserved spotlight to some of the many businesses who throw their support behind this wonderful sport every week. This month’s Let’s Ride promo offers you 20% off selected helmets from the legends at Moto National, with any purchase of an […]
Toby Price Pumped up for a Don River Dash Farewell
It’s going to be his last weekend in Australia for a while, and legendary desert racing hard man Toby Price can’t think of anything he’d rather be doing than racing both a buggy and a bike in the Don River Dash near Bowen. This weekend’s second-ever Don River Dash will see car and bike competitors […]
Hervey Bay sand helps hatch the latest crop of Queensland Champions
With the weather perfect and the track at its tip-top, tough and testing Hervey Bay best, the weekend’s Queensland motocross champs was a success by most measures. Event Coordinator Anne Polsoni said her feedback received was positive, “Everyone I spoke to enjoyed it. The club did a fantastic job getting it all ready, and with […]
EOI’s Open for 2021 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup
If you are aged 11 to under-16-year-old and want to be considered for the 2021 Oceania Junior Cup, application are available HERE Riders are provided with a race-prepped Yamaha YZF-R15 bikes, equipped with Pirelli tyres, Öhlins suspension, RK chains, Motul oil, Ricondi Motorcycle Apparel leathers and gloves, AGV helmets, TCX boots, round entries, transportation of […]
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– from MA Media While domestic racing may be have slowed thanks to COVID-19, Australian representation on the world motorcycle racing scene is exploding, with more than 60 competitors overseas racing, and we are not there just to fill grid numbers. Australia has always been the underdog when it comes to international sport, because of […]
Sport and Recreation – COVID-19 update
A Sport and Recreation COVID-19 update from Andrew Sly, Assistant Director General, Housing, Homelessness & Sport Department of Housing and Public Works To our sport and recreation community, This morning, you would be aware of announcements from The Premier and Queensland Health regarding new positive COVID-19 cases in Queensland and advice from the Chief […]
Have you got your entry in for the Qld championships at Hervey Bay?
Have you got your entry in for the Queensland championships at Hervey Bay? Entries close midday on Saturday. What an awesome experience at any skill level. To be able to race the same competition as Jay Wilson, Aaron Tanti, the Ferguson brothers, Latimer brothers, Todd Waters, Jai Walker, Jack Mather and many more – what […]
Women’s and Vets Champs Goes Live
The Gladstone District Dirt Riders Club is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2020 Queensland Female and Veteran Motocross Championship – 17-18th October 2020 at Bernaraby Raceway.
Australian Motocross Championship Latest
Motorcycling Australia (MA) has recently taken over the management of the 2020 Australian Motocross Championship and now invites all riders, teams, industry and fans to sign up as email subscribers and be in the know. If you want the latest info, breaking news, and exclusive stories here is your chance! Join our subscriber mailing […]
2020 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic and State Government border closures have forced the cancellation of the 2020 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships which were to be held in Queensland. With Government imposed restrictions on travel, Rockhampton and District Motocross Club in consultation with Motorcycling Australia (MA) have made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 KTM Australian […]