Today’s Volunteer in Focus is Townsville’s Mark Franzmann – Steward, CoC and Chair of the Motocross Subcommittee. He’s been a staunch and hard-working supporter of motorcycle sport for more years than he’d probably like to admit – so we fired a few questions at him to find out what he reckons. MQ: Hey Mark, where […]
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MXSTORE AWARDS NIGHT GETS REAL
After two years of virtual presentations, Motorcycling Queensland’s MXstore Awards Night will this year be back live and in the flesh, at the Calamvale Hotel on Brisbane’s Southside, on Thursday December 8. We can’t wait to return to the face-to-face format, and to see the many and varied groups of the great Queensland motorcycling family […]
EOI’s Sought for Key Positions at Major 2023 Qld MX Series
Motorcycling Queensland, on behalf of the Qld Motocross subcommittee, is calling for expressions of interest for the following key positions at major (Open) 2023 Motocross Series: Event: 2023 Queensland Motocross Championships EOI’s sought: Series Race Secretary / Series Co-ordinator / Series Clerk of Course Event: 2023 Sunshine State Motocross Series EOI’s sought: Series Race Secretary […]
Cannon Encouraged by GP Experience
From: Yamaha PR Yamaha’s Charli Cannon has returned to Australia buoyed and inspired by her MXGP experience with plenty of positives and motivation to take away from an exciting weekend for the recently crowned Australian motocross champion. The Sunshine Coast based teenager contested the final round of the Women’s Motocross Championship in Turkey, as a […]
Position Available at QMP
Position Available: Operations Assistant Motorcycling Queensland (MQ), the state controlling body for motorcycle sport and recreation, is seeking an Operations Assistant to work as part of our Queensland Moto Park (QMP) operations team. About QMP: QMP is a 745 hectare Off Road motorcycle facility located at Coulson, near Boonah in the Scenic Rim LGA. The […]
A Red-Hot Summer of Speedway is Headed Down Under
From his first event, Darcy Ward of Darcy Ward Speedway Promotions (DWSP) has elevated the local North Brisbane speedway scene to a level probably not witnessed for a long time. Drawing on every ounce of his international experience and passion for the sport, Darcy will again present some of the biggest events and championships, attracting […]
Super Strong Squad for Junior Nationals in Rockhampton
The Queensland team for this year’s Australian Junior Motocross Championships will be one of the strongest ever, taking advantage of the event’s home-state location in Rockhampton. “This is definitely one of the biggest teams we’ve had for a long time,” said Queensland Motocross Subcommittee member Anne Polsoni. “A team this big is normally not possible […]
Queensland Solo Champs Date Claimer
The North Queensland Speedway Riders and Supporters Club has claimed the first weekend in December for what it promises will be a Blue Riband weekend of speedway racing at Bowen. Battleground for the hottest up and comers in the sport, the Queensland U21 500cc Solo title takes place on Friday December 2 as a fast and […]
SEQ Save The Date
Dates and round locations for SEQs have changed. Round 1 Kilcoy 3/4th Sept Round 2 Coolum 17th/18th Sept Round 3 Roma 8/9th Oct Entries opening very soon…
FairPlay Round 7 – open for applications
FairPlay Round 7 is now live online and open for applications in Enquire 2. FairPlay provides $150 vouchers to low-income families to help children and young people sign up for their favourite sport and active recreation activities. FairPlay vouchers help cover the cost of membership, registration or participation fees, with Round 7 vouchers available from […]
Volunteer in focus – Craig Shearer
Craig Shearer can usually be found performing a Clerk of Course role at a QORC or JEDS event, but occasionally officiating at club motocross level. We fired a handful of questions at him for today’s Volunteer in Focus. MQ: Hey Craig, why QORC and JEDS? I am an official for Moreton District Motocross as well […]
Ebony and AJ join Aussie ISDE team
As the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) draws closer, Motorcycling Australia (MA) is today announcing some Team Australia lineup changes. Due to visa issues, Tayla Jones has unfortunately been forced to withdraw from the 2022 team. Coming in to replace her is Queenslander Ebony Nielsen who currently sits third in the 2022 AORC EW class. […]
Junior Girls ready to go for Aussie Dirt Track Champs
When the gates drop this weekend for the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships at North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club, several female racers will number among those giving their all for a coveted Aussie title. These young racers share a united passion for motorcycling and will travel from as far as NSW and North Queensland to […]
See the next Jack Miller at Banyo this weekend
When the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club makes the claim that the next Jack Miller will be on display at this weekend’s Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship it might seem like a rash one – until you realise Australia’s current MotoGP hero trod this very path. If the clue in the name “Mick Doohan Raceway” […]
DREW CAN’T WAIT FOR WOMEN’S CHAMPS MERGER
Former Queensland motocross champ Tahlia Drew (right) can’t wait to see the state women’s title merge with the men at the upcoming Queensland Motocross Championships (July 2-4). The battle for the maroon plate takes place at Pink Lily, Rockhampton, and for the first time in years the Queensland Women’s Champs will run alongside the blue […]
EOI Call For 2023 ProMX Motocross Championship Host Clubs
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified clubs who are interested in hosting a round of the 2023 ProMX Motocross Championship. The ProMX Championship, promoted by MA, is our nation’s blue-riband MX series and has continued to produce some of the world’s best MX riders over many years. The 2022 […]
New Look Qld Motocross Champs Unveiled
Event Organisers of this year’s LCH Queensland Motocross Championship are determined to reclaim the title’s rightful position as the premier tier of motocross racing in the state, with a new look for this year’s battle for the maroon plate. Organisers have consolidated the event into one all-in, three-day epic at the popular Rockhampton racetrack at […]
Volunteer in Focus – Rod “Redman” Brett
“It’s a funny club,” says Rod ‘Redman’ Brett of the Cape York Motorcycle Club at Weipa. “It’s like a tide the way our numbers go up and down, but with a small population (circa 4000) to draw from and two different mine roster patterns that affect many of the members, that’s how it is. The […]
Queensland Wins SCBOTY Award
Motorcycling Australia held its Annual General Meeting last Saturday, and one the regular items of business they do as part of their AGM is to acknowledge the State Controlling Body (SCB) of the Year (i.e. the best performed, easiest to collaborate with, etc). We are pleased to announce that Motorcycling Queensland has won the award […]
2022 MXoN Applications Open for Team Australia
Australia last competed in the MXoN in 2019 with (L-R) Regan Duffy, Dean Ferris and Kyle Webster In 2022, RedBud in Michigan, USA will host the 75th Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN). Running from 23 to 25 September, Motorcycling Australia (MA) is today calling for all interested competitors to submit their applications to join […]