Last year’s Aussie champ, Ky Mitchell, from Jarvisfield, near Ayr, will go toe-to-toe with over a dozen other hyperactive teenage throttle jockeys as they vy for this year’s Australian U16 125cc Speedway Championships at Kingaroy Showgrounds on September 28/29. Fifteen riders will hunt for the Individual crown while 14 competitors, including four teams of Queenslanders, […]
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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 […]
Speedway’s Loftus siblings head for Europe this week
Good luck to the Gold Coast’s Loftus siblings, who head for Europe this week. Fifteen year-old Jordy will be representing Australia at the SGP3 U16 250cc Speedway Solos World Championships which begin with the Semi Finals in Teterow, Germany and Finals in Gorzow, Poland on 28 June. Jordy is the only Queenslander selected having come […]
Postponement: MQ 2024 Annual General Meeting
This is to notify all relevant parties that the 2024 Motorcycling Queensland Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be postponed to a new date of Wednesday 15th May, 2024. Those planning on attending the Annual General Meeting have two options: Attend in person at Sports House, Milton Attend virtually via a Microsoft Teams meeting link In […]
In Focus – Rodney Jenner
Today’s In-Focus is Rodney Jenner – one of the country’s longest-serving and most experienced coaches and coach trainers. Question 1: In your officiating life, what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? I have coached at most tracks around Australia. From around 1996 I traveled across Australia doing schools/coaching courses […]
Motorcycling Queensland farewells CEO Kim Rowcliffe
Dear Members, On behalf of your Board I am writing to let you know about a change in the leadership of Motorcycling Queensland (MQ). The MQ Board undertook an extensive, 12-month strategic review of the products and services MQ provides to members, based on Member feedback. This reflected the Board’s desire to address the expectations […]
In Focus – Tim Roker
Q1: In your officiating life, at what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? TR: You’re most likely to find me working at Hervey Bay MX club, and acting as Steward, but I’ve gotten around a bit over the years. Q2: How long have you been an official and in […]
In Focus – Tamara Mickelborough
Ace enduro official Tamara is the subject of today’s In-Focus article. Tamara has been doing valuable work helping keep enduro racing events organised in SEQ for the last few years, so we thought it was high time we fired our five questions at her. 1. In your officiating life, what track and in what role […]
In Focus – Ashleigh Smith
For today’s In Focus, we zoom in on tireless Townsville resident Ashleigh Smith – former Aussie Dirt Track Champion and well-known powerhouse of NQ speedway officialdom. 1. In your officiating life, what track and in what role are we most likely to find you? I do the Race Secretary Role from club days through to […]
Six MQ affiliated clubs successful in recent Community Benefit Grants round
Motorcycling Queensland would like to congratulate the six Motorcycling Queensland affiliated clubs who were recently announced as successful recipients for Round 118 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (closed 15 September 2023). The successful clubs and projects are: *Biloela Dirt Riders incorporated for upgrade of lights *Charters Towers Motorcycle Club for the installation of an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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) […]