The 2023 staging of the Corbett’s Group North Brisbane Cup meeting this Saturday (December 9) will mark the end of the dirt track racing season and it looms as a grand final bringing together stars of various disciplines of the sport to do battle for honours. This meeting is the most significant on the North […]
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Kilcoy Club Honours Brayden’s Memory
The Kilcoy Motocross Club has honoured the memory of club member Brayden Erbacher in its end of year presentation on Saturday, dedicating the Brayden Erbacher Memorial Club Championship Trophy. Brayden’s family Corrine, Damon, Ellie and Brayden’s partner Emily, were there to present the Trophy which was won by 16-year-old Jet Doyle-Andrews. Jet was the club’s […]
ASBK RETURNING TO QUEENSLAND RACEWAY IN 2024 The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul (ASBK), will make an action-packed return to Queensland Raceway in 2024. The 3.126km circuit will host round three of the 2024 ASBK Championship from April 26-28, with spectators in for another treat as the stars of ASBK get […]
New Queensland Junior Development Cup Revs Up MotoGP Pathway
A brand-new junior road race development series will smooth the pathway towards MotoGP for 12 lucky Queenslanders in 2024, as the inaugural Queensland Junior Cup (QJC) powers into life. Designed by Motorcycling Queensland in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia, the series is based on the extremely successful Oceania Junior Cup, which for five years has provided […]
MXstore Night of Champions Heats Up
Things have shifted up a gear in the approach to MQ Awards Night. The panel has sifted painstakingly through the nominees and come back with their list of finalists, and here they are: Event of the Year – Classic Weekend, Don River Dash, Beach Races Series of the Year – Sunshine State MX Series, Somerset […]
Wilson Win Streak Ends as Round Success Continues
The race win streak ends but the round streak is still intact for Jay Wilson after round eight of the All -Japanese Motocross Championships at the Saitama circuit in Japan, held on the weekend. Wilson finished with 1-3-1 results from the three, fifteen-minute races contested to take another round win, but his race win streak […]
Zone Meeting details
Our annual zone meetings are an important way for clubs to catch up with representatives of staff and board. The dates for this year’s meetings are: What: Rockhampton Zone meeting Where: Centrepoint Motor Inn – 131 George St, Rockhampton City QLD 4700 When: Saturday 4th November 2023 Time: 10am – 2pm What: Townsville Zone meeting Where: Townsville RSL Club – 139 […]
Inaugural JMX Development Day – Good for Riders, Good for Clubs
There were smiles for miles as the Inaugural JMX Development Day Hervey Bay roared into life at the , Hervey Bay MX club’s Dundowran Park. Sixty 60 riders took part in Saturday’s coaching event, with the range of students stretching from Peewee riders right up to podium finishers from this year’s Qld Motocross Championship. Saturday’s […]
Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club Gains New Home
Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club has a new home – a former Spanish Club on the Barkly Highway – after a successful tender process for a trustee lease over a section of Jubilee Park on the Barkly Highway. Mount Isa City Council has endorsed the Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club, which will lease the premises […]
Australia’s Powerhouse 2023 MXoN team Set
Australia will take a powerful line-up into the 2023 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in France from October 6-8, with siblings Jett and Hunter Lawrence to be joined by fellow Queenslander Dean Ferris at the annual teams’ showstopper. The triumvirate takes winning form into the MXoN, with Ferris (Yamaha) recently wrapping up a […]
Vale Terry Wellstead
Motorcycling Queensland is sad to announce the passing of a true gentleman and a tireless servant of motorcycle sport in Terry Wellsteed. Terry was a former MQ Board Member, Official Review Board member, Track Inspector, and one of Queensland’s most senior officials for a period of more than 15 years. Terry passed away on Friday […]
October is Motorcyclist Awareness Month
Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury than other road users so saving riders’ lives and preventing injuries remains a critical road safety challenge. October is Motorcyclist Awareness Month so it’s the perfect time for us all to remember that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our new campaign features real riders and their stories reminding […]
MA Information Bulletin #2050 – Stark Varg eligibility
Information Bulletin #2050 27/09/2023 Affected Disciplines: MX, SX, Enduro, Dirt Track, Track, Flat Track, Supermoto Information Pertains to: Stark Varg eligibility to compete at Motorcycle Events. Ruling: MA continues to compile documentation around the process and procedures required for electric machines for future participation in MA-sanctioned Events. With the development of these processes and procedures, […]
Queensland Road Race Champs Rd.2 Headed This Way
Round two of the Queensland Champs is coming up fast, and now incorporates a Queensland Superbike Cup and Queensland Supersport Cup. More info at http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au/
Katie Has a Don River Dash Experience Like No One Else
Whitsundays, Bowen QLD, September 8-10 2023. – The Don River Dash 23 event held this past weekend in the Don River was a whirlwind of excitement, with laughter, tears, and thrilling races that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Amidst the chaos, one remarkable celebration stood out as a testament to love, […]
Oceania Junior Cup – 2024 Expressions of Interest Open
Oceania Junior Cup wants you in 2024 Are you aged between 11 and under 16? Do you have the ambition to be a future champion? Do you want to be part of the Road to MotoGP program? Registrations are now open for the 2024 Oceania Junior Cup – Motorcycling Australia’s Junior Road Race Academy. Launched […]
Australia chasing a maiden Speedway of Nations U21 title
Australia will field a potent three-rider team in the 2023 FIM Speedway of Nations Under-21 World Championship (SON2), which will be held in Latvia on Friday, August 11. Australia’s quest to win the title for the first time will be spearheaded by the in-form Keynan Rew, who currently sits equal second in the SGP2 (U21) […]
MQ Welcomes New Board Member
MQ would like to wish a warm welcome to our new MQ board member – Tanya Whalley. Tanya is the Manager of Governance & Risk at Gladstone Regional Council. She has practiced as a commercial and property lawyer and has experience in Governance & Risk across the commercial, state and local government sectors. “I grew […]
New date for the Women’s and Vets
The 2023 Queensland Veterans and Females Championships, hosted by the Mackay Junior Motocross Club, has a new September date – (23-24).
MXstore Night of Champions Partnership Opportunities Available
The MXstore Night of Champions, our annual celebration of the year in motorcycling, will be back at the Calamvale Hotel on December 7. The event recognises the performances and contributions of outstanding riders, officials, coaches and clubs for their contribution to the sport in Queensland. There are plenty of partnership opportunities opportunities available, so if […]