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 […]
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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 […]