Motorcycling Australia (MA) has opened applications from suitably qualified clubs and/or promoters who are interested in hosting the Australian dirt track Championships in 2022. MA is accepting applications to host a number of 2022 Championships including the Senior Dirt Track Championship, Junior Dirt Track Championship, Classic Dirt Track Championship, Post Classic Dirt Track Championship, […]
Oceania Junior Cup Wants You In 2022
Are you aged between 11 and under 16? Do want to race the all-new Yamaha factory prepped YZF-R15? Do you want to be part of the Road to MotoGP program? Registrations are now open for the 2022 Oceania Junior Cup – Motorcycling Australia’s Junior Road Race Academy. Launched in 2019, the bLU cRU Oceania Junior […]
2021 AORC Rounds 5 and 6 at QMP Postponed
AORC Management Team has today made the difficult decision to postpone the Yamaha Australian Offroad Championship, presented by MXstore (AORC) Rounds 5&6 at Queensland Moto Park (QMP)*. Ongoing government border restrictions and health risks make it impossible to conduct the inaugural AORC and ProMX combined weekend in Queensland on 6-8 August. New dates for […]
Latest Version of the road race marshals video
Check out version 2 of the road race marshals training/education video. MA’s production team will be producing a motocross version with footage gathered from the current ProMX series, and the road race video will undergo further streamlining and improvement when the team is back in the studio for production of the new monthly AusMoto show. […]
State Media Licence – Who’s it for?
Media working for large companies usually have Public Liability insurance which can be checked before an event, however for those who don’t, MA has a media license available. Who requires a State Media licence- Individuals who wish to access restricted areas for the purpose of taking photos, and/or; are attending the event for the specific […]
MQ Wins SCBOTY Award
Each year the staff at Motorcycling Australia vote for the State Controlling Body of the Year. We are proud to advise that Motorcycling Queensland has been voted winner of the 2020 award. Russell Bentley, President / Board Chairman, Motorcycling Queensland takes up the story. “It’s a great recognition for the dedicated team in MQ. The […]
Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships Postponed
Due to multiple State Government COVID-19 restrictions announced this week, the promoters of the 2021 Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships – North Brisbane Junior MCC – have made the tough decision to postpone this weekend’s Championship event. Motorcycling Australia support the decision of the North Brisbane Junior MCC in ensuring the health and safety of […]
Level 4 – Chief Scrutineer and Starter required for the Oz junior MX
Deb Dark from Rockhampton & District Motocross Club requires a Level 4 Chief Scrutineer and Starter for the AJMX (28 Sept – 2 Oct). If you’re interested, please email Debbie (pddark@bigpond.net.au) or call ASAP on 0458158155.
ASBK Championship To Boost Southern Downs Tourism And Economy
Southern Downs Regional Council today announced a new partnership with the ASBK management team, which will ensure Round 5 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul (ASBK), is one of the biggest national events in the region following the devastating 2019 bushfires. With the ASBK Championship on a knife edge across […]
QMX Date Change Formally Announced
Following on from Motorcycling Australia’s announcement that the Gilman round of the ProMX national motocross series will likely move to July 10/11 due to COVID disruptions, Motorcycling Queensland’s MX Subcommittee wishes to announce that the Queensland Motocross Championship round formerly occupying this date will be rescheduled. In order to facilitate the attendance of as many […]
MQ Saddened by Tragedy at Banyo
Motorcycling Queensland, the governing body of motorcycle sport in Queensland, is deeply saddened by a fatality that occurred at yesterday’s Queensland Dirt Track Championship event at Banyo. As a close and supportive community, the motorcycle racing family has been deeply affected by this accident, and we are currently supporting each other in every way possible […]
AORC TV DEBUT BROADCAST TIME RELEASED
The Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore, (AORC) will make its historical TV debut with broadcast partner – SBS Australia – May 9, from 1.30-2.30pm. AORC fans, mark your calendars for the inaugural episode of this year’s groundbreaking show. The hour-long feature brings the racing action from the opening rounds of the 2021 AORC, […]
Tivoli Gets Some WoW Factor
Queensland’s popular WoW (Women on Wheels) motocross series is back with a new location and format for 2021 when it roars into life on July 24 & 25. The compact new two-round series is designed to cater for female motocross racers right from debutante to decorated, and will take place at Brisbane’s most historic motocross […]
Penrite ProMX Round One Heralded As Success By Industry And Fans Alike
The opening round to the inaugural Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) , taking place at Wonthaggi in Victoria, is now in the books and has been heralded as a unanimous success from the motocross industry, riders and fans alike. In extremely challenging weather that saw deluges of rain, wind and cold temperatures, […]
More ASBK Action
Edwards Victorious In Motorsports TV Supersport Class Tom Edwards has claimed the round win in the Motorsports TV Supersport class after an epic battle with Broc Pearson at round 2 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul. Edwards aboard the Bikebiz Yamaha led from the front in race 1 with City2Surf […]
41st CQMX Champs Start With a Bang at Mackay
Report contributors: Dylan Wicks and Bianca Ross Well, the 40th year might have been destroyed by Covid-19, but the 41st year of the CQMX series definitely took off like a rocket when the Mackay club held the first round of the CQMX Championships over the weekend. Riders have been anticipating the race season starting again […]
Women’s Week Profile: Lori Poffenroth
G’day. MQ is profiling some of its most inspiring women in motorcycling. We hope you enjoy this chat with road racing sharpshooter Lori, from Images Everything. Hey Lori, how long have you been walking around racetracks with a bag of photography gear? Well I’ve been a professional photographer for more than 12 years but back […]
Worldwide Television Package Secured For2021 ProMX Championship
Motocross fans will have access to the biggest television package in the history of Australian motocross when the 2021 Penrite ProMX Championship, presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX), launches into action on screens via Live Free to Air TV and Pay TV in HD, plus the new ProMX TV Live Stream. In an impressive Worldwide TV […]
Guardianship clarification
There has been some confusion in relation to the guardianship of minors at events lately, so the simple explanation is this: *A competitor under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign them on. *In this context, ‘guardian’ simply means the responsible adult person into whose care and control the child has been entrusted. *There […]
Queensland MX Championship Co-Ordinator
The Queensland Motocross Subcommittee is seeking Expressions of interest for a Coordinator for the Queensland Motocross Championships. An MA official or someone with experience in organising MX events is preferred, but not necessary. The two rounds take place at Mackay (July 10/11) and Coolum (July 31/August 1) Sound like you? Email events@mqld.org.au