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 […]
Is it your time to contribute to your sport?
MQ advises that it is now seeking expressions of interest for motivated people considering joining an MQ subcommittee. We are seeking subcommittee members for five major disciplines: road race, dirt track, speedway, trials and enduro. To be a subcommittee member is to contribute to an apparatus whose goal is to manage and move the sport […]
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 […]
Back-to-back fireworks at Toowoomba and QMP to complete 2025 ProMX season
The 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) is set for another thrilling crescendo, with Toowoomba and Queensland Moto Park (QMP) to host consecutive season-ending rounds on July 27 and August 2-3 respectively. Over the last three seasons, the back-to-back format in the Sunshine State has proved to be extremely popular with […]
ASBK and ProMX to headline inaugural Warwick Bike Week 2025
The motorcycle racing spotlight will fall squarely on Warwick, Queensland and the multi-purpose Morgan Park motorsport precinct in June 2025 as it hosts the Australian Superbike and ProMX Championships over consecutive weekends as part of a wider celebration of motorcycle sports. Thanks to support from the Southern Downs Regional Council, the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian […]
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 […]
2025 Australian Trial Championship to be held in Queensland
The 2025 Australian Trial Championship will be held at Meringandan (Qld) on the weekend of June 7-8. The championship, to be promoted by Moto Trials Queensland with principal backing from The Hell Team and its associated brands TRS and Mecatecno, will see riders battle it out across a variety of senior and junior classes. Connor […]
Zone Meeting Date Saver
Save the Date! Our annual zone meetings are an important way for club representatives and officials to catch up with the MQ staff and board, and a valuable opportunity to network and share problems and solutions with other clubs. This year among other things, we’ll discuss updates to events, rule changes, track information, Ridernet info […]
Sunny Series Boosted for 2025
Queensland’s famous Sunshine State MX series will be back loud and proud in 2025, with a new name and a few exciting tweaks – leveling up to become the Sunshine State MX Championships. It may have seen a few names and iterations over the years, but the series has long held a reputation as the […]
Member in Focus – Brittaney O’Brien
Today’s Member in Focus is Brittaney O’Brien, the Whitsunday Dirt Riders Club member who recently became the Aussie Track and Dirt Track Champion for the first time. Let’s find out some stuff about her. Name: Brittaney O’Brien Age: 30 Born: Gosford, NSW Lives: Bowen, QLD Occupation: Coal Sampler Member in Focus: What were the influential […]
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.
New Appointments in Motocross and Enduro Subcommittees
Congratulations and welcome to new Motocross Subcommittee and Enduro Subcommittee members Alison Hooker and Kellie Burke (MX) and Angela Frazer, Benjamin Vandenbroek, Gary Brownrigg (returning) and Emalee Cox (Enduro). On the MX subcommittee, Alison Hooker and Kellie Burke will replace Kelly Baxter who stands down after impressive and valuable terms of service. Both newcomers come […]
Partnership opportunities are still available for MQ’s historic centenary Awards Night at City Hall
Our Centenary Awards Night, set for December 6 at Brisbane City Hall, promises to be a grand event that will honour the rich legacy of motorcycling in Queensland, and we invite you to join us. We have several partnership packages available, which offer unparalleled exposure and a unique chance to connect with the motorcycling community. […]
Join the Board of Motorcycling Queensland
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for motorsport? Do you have the expertise and vision to help shape the future of motorcycling in Queensland? Motorcycling Queensland (MQ) is seeking passionate and experienced leaders to apply for the position of Non-Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of motorcycling […]
Spectators Free to Australian U16 125cc Speedway Championships.
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, […]
Member in Focus – Wayne Neven
The subject of today’s In-Focus article is Wayne Neven – Townsville Motorcycle Club and long-time motocross Scrutineer, Engine Measurer, Coach, Clerk of Course and Track Inspector, who has worked his roles all over Queensland. Let’s ask him some questions. Q1: In your role, at what venue and in what role are we most likely to […]
Member In Focus – Ben Moran
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 […]
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 […]