By his own tongue-in-cheek assessment, he started at the bottom and he’s still there. But along Ojai Maguire’s 10+ year journey as a volunteer for the Toowoomba MX Club, he’s worked every role there is; and put a lot of time and effort into maintaining and growing the reputation of the club and its famous […]
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Charli Cannon checks in from the Airport
With the last droplets of champagne probably still drying on the trophy she won at the ProMX finale last weekend at Queensland Moto Park, freshly-crowned Aussie Women’s Champ Charli Cannon spoke to MQ Media from the airport as she prepared to jet out to the US for her next challenge – to complete the US […]
Volunteer in Focus – Troy Patterson
Many ProMX fans would not be aware that some ProMX Marshals are not from local areas, they may not even be from the same state. Troy Patterson and his wife Kim are two flaggies whose love for the sport is enough for them to volunteer at locations as far afield as this year’s ProMX championship […]
Winning Aussie trio to reunite for 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations
Motorcycling Australia has selected a winning formula for its defence of the FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in the United States of America from October 3-5, with Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence and Kyle Webster returning for another tilt at the prestigious Chamberlain Trophy. The trio will again take exceptional form into the massive international […]
EOIs requested for new members for four subcommittees
Is it time to use your inside knowledge to be the change you want to see in the world? Motorcycling Queensland is currently calling for Expressions of Interest for members interested in filling one of several subcommittee vacancies: Enduro (2 required) Dirt Track (2 required) Road Race (2 required) Trials (1 required) Send your expression […]
Volunteer in Focus – Marty Cowdell
At the recent Australian trials Championship at Meringandan, today’s Volunteer in Focus, Marty Cowdell, achieved a sort of legendary status within his own club as a sort of Mister Fix-It who could clean up messes under pressure, at short notice. And all because surgery kept him from competing. Like many of the most appreciated unsung […]
Volunteer in Focus: Moriah Green – Chinchilla MXC
Today’s Volunteer in Focus is Moriah Green, who passionately supports the sport of motocross at Chinchilla, a town of less than 10,000 people, some three-and-a-half hours west of Brisbane. Moriah is Event Secretary and PR person for the Chinchilla Motocross Club, as well as Mum to two young motocross riders and partner to an ex-racer. […]
Volunteer in Focus: Sarah Hirschy – Moto Trials Qld
Today’s Volunteer in Focus comes from the only one of MQ’s 6 motorcycle competition disciplines where speed is not a determining factor in the result. This is Sarah Hirschy from Moto Trials Queensland. What is your current volunteer role in motorcycle sport? Current Club Treasurer for Moto Trials Qld How did you come to […]
Vale Barry Newton
Queensland Motorcycling lost one of its most loved and respected officials and mentors when Barry Newton passed away this morning, aged 87 years. Barry accumulated an astonishing 65 years of service across numerous disciplines, although speedway was his true love. His passing will affect many in Queensland and around the country, particularly within speedway circles. […]
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Expressions of interest to host Hard Enduro, Super Enduro and A4DE MA National Championships
Following on from recent correspondence inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from clubs and/or promoters interested in hosting a variety of Motorcycling Australia (MA) National Championships in 2026-2027, MA is now delighted to extend the EOI openings to Hard Enduro, Super Enduro and the Australian Four-Day Enduro (A4DE). Hard Enduro predominantly takes place over natural terrain […]
MQ Board – Call for Nominations for Elected Director Position
Motorcycling Queensland invites nominations for three (3) elected Director positions on the MQ Board. All nominations must be submitted using the MQ 2025 Nomination Form and received by close of business, Wednesday 30th April 2025. To assist with the nomination process, please refer to the following attached documents: 2025 MQ Board Election Information including Listings […]
KOPP Pathway Program Back for 2025
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is delighted to announce the continuation of the ‘Key Officials Pathway Program’ (KOPP) in 2025, designed to fast-track the development of officials under the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) umbrella. The program will run at every round of the 2025 ProMX Championship, available to current Level 1 and above MA […]
Clubman expressions of interest open for 2025 FIM International Six Days Enduro
Expressions of interest are now open for Clubman riders who wish to compete in the 2025 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Bergamo, Italy from August 24-29. Regarded as the ‘Olympics of Enduro,’ the ISDE is the longest running off-road event on the FIM calendar and an annual litmus test of endurance, skill and […]
Team Australia selected for 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup
Team Australia has called in the big guns for its defence of the 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup in Wonthaggi (Vic) on March 22-23. The Team Australia line-up will see captain and multiple national champion Charli Cannon (Honda) joining forces with fellow motocross stars Taylah McCutcheon (Kawasaki), Taylor Thompson (KTM), Madison Healey (GASGAS) and […]
MA Constitution Passed Unanimously
Motorcycling Queensland is very pleased that the updated MA Constitution has been passed unanimously by the MA Council. This introduces a modern framework for facilitating and delivering the sport of motorcycling and all that entails across the Federation. It enhances our ability to respond to the evolving needs of the community while maintaining the traditions […]
Honda backs 2025 Sunshine State MX Championships
The Queensland MX subcommittee is thrilled to announce the return of Honda as the naming sponsor for its new look Sunshine State MX Championships, which will kick off in February 2025. The popular series will be back brighter than ever next time round, having incorporated the Queensland Motocross Championship into its new 6-round format. “Honda […]
FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup welcomes new teams in 2025
The one-year-old FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup is already expanding into exciting new frontiers, with the 2025 edition to add teams from America and Africa to join founding members Australia and New Zealand. To be held alongside round one of the 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) in Wonthaggi (Vic) on March […]
Want to have a say in the Sunshine State MX Championship in 2025?
The Queensland Motocross Subcommittee is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from prospective officials and volunteers interested in joining the core working group for the 2025 Sunshine State MX Championships, which will be held over 6 rounds. We’ll still be looking for officials and helpers throughout the year, but for those interested to have a say […]
Exciting QJC Scholarship Opportunities for the Final Round
Any dirt trackers or motocrossers out there interested in dipping a toe in the water of QLD Junior Cup road racing? Like… for free? The QJC team have got a couple of opportunities on offer for the final round. Email Corrina at qjc@mqld.org.au for more info.