Australia’s fastest riders on the fastest Superbikes in history are set to take on Queensland Raceway this weekend for round two of the 2022 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK). After an absence of eight years, the lap record looks likely to be swallowed up by much of the field and […]
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Position Available – Elected Director
In accordance with the Motorcycling Queensland (MQ) governance principles, and, as outlined in the MQ constitution, the organisation is now seeking expression of interest from individuals in nominating as an MQ Director – three (3) positions are available. The Board of Directors is responsible for the proper governance of MQ and its strategic planning. The […]
Motorcycling Australia – Updated Waiver
Dear Race Secretaries In 2018 MA recognised that its waiver did not give any real protection to our clubs, officials and all others who are insured under our public liability insurance. Senior counsel was engaged to draft a new one that deals with the changes in the law that made the old waiver redundant, namely […]
ADVICE FOR CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS IMPACTED BY THE SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND EXTREME WEATHER EVENT
Dear sport and recreation colleagues As you are aware, in recent days South-East Queensland has been impacted by a significant weather event, causing widespread flooding, with the emergency continuing to unfold in many areas. As an agency, our thoughts are with all of those directly affected by this event both personally and across our sporting […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT
The year ahead is looking great with a relatively full calendar of events in all our disciplines. Your Board has been busy working on a number of key issues over the last 6 months or so. One of these includes upgrading and fine tuning our Corporate Governance for the whole of the organisation. Ranging from […]
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Coaches Give a Surprise Gift at Hampden Kickstart
Very generous CQ Coaches Michael Brooks, Justin Burgess and Kellie Burke left some surprised and very happy little campers after the weekend’s Kickstart and endorsement at Hampden, in the Mackay region. The pair decided to funnel their entry takings into the local motorcycle businesses AMX Mackay, Bullet Bikes Mackay and Inmotion Suspension, in exchange for […]
Host Club Recommends, Get Your Accommodation Sorted for Queensland Champs at Proserpine
This year’s Queensland Dirt Track Championships are approaching like Jarred Brook into Turn 1 at MDR, and Therese from Whitsunday Dirt Riders Club warns it would be wise to square your accommodation away sooner rather than later. Racing is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and into Sunday 15th-17th April 2022, with Monday the 18th set aside […]
Annual Coaching Package available to Queensland coaches
Motorcycling Queensland is pleased to announce the availability of an annual coaching package to applicable (Level 1 and Level 2) Queensland Coaches. Queensland coaches will be able to pay a one off annual coaching fee ($1,100 incl GST) and be able to conduct an unlimited amount of coaching at MQ licensed tracks and registered venues […]
ASBK ’22: MORGAN PARK MAKES A WELCOME RETURN
The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul will make a long anticipated and welcome return to the picturesque South Downs region and Morgan Park Raceway in 2022. The event returning to the SBK calendar in 2022 is a major step towards a complete and varied Championship and for Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter […]
Jack Miller Confirms That He Will Compete In The Australian Superbike Championship At The Bend Motorsport Park
Jack Miller will compete in the last round of the Australian Superbike Championship The final round will be held at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia from the 3rd – 5th December Jack Miller will compete on board the 2021 Ducati Paniagle V4 R Jack Miller has confirmed that he will compete in […]
Toowoomba Motocross Club opens new amenities after receiving $150K in funding from Queensland Government.
Motocross riders will be racing into the new Toowoomba Motocross Club at Echo Valley with new club amenities opened on the weekend with thanks to the Queensland Government. The club received $150,000 in funding from the Queensland Government to support the construction of a new facility that includes new male and female change rooms toilets, […]
Inaugural FIM MiniGP Australia Series Ready To Fire In 2022
Motorcycling Australia and Ohvale Australia have worked closely over the past 12 months to secure Australia’s involvement in the 2022 FIM MiniGP World Series. The FIM MiniGP World Series is a Road to MotoGP initiative between Dorna, FIM and Ohvale Europe which made its debut in 2021. Australia now joins Italy, Malaysia, France, Netherlands, North […]
Townsville’s Lachlan Moody Another Oceania Junior Cup Shining Star
There must be something special in the water in Townsville as another motorcycling talent has emerged in Lachlan Moody who has shown in his first year in the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup that he has a bright future in the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul. Moody joins a long […]
President’s Report – Russell Bentley
Great excitement surrounds Motoland taking on our Tivoli Raceway at Chuwar. MQ have been working with several developers for the last four or five years and now through this strategic partnership we’ve created an outstanding complex, particularly for the motocross scene. The refurbishing of the facility includes a world standard motocross track, plus an intermediate […]
Aussie Jett Lawrence Creates History
Australian motocross sensation Jett Lawrence created history on the weekend becoming the first Aussie to win the AMA Pro Motocross 250MX Championship. In just his second full season as a professional, the 18-year-old scored eight wins and four overall victories to snatch the title. Older brother Hunter finished third in the Championship becoming the first […]
MQ Annual Participant Survey
MQ Annual Participant Survey HERE is an opportunity to invest a few minutes of your time and provide critical information to help Motorcycling Queensland continue to advocate on behalf of our members and participants to all levels of government to ensure a better understanding of: * motorcyclists and motorcycle activity; * the size of […]
Pandemic Lockdown Causes Postponement Of 2021 AJMX
The Rockhampton and District Motocross Club in consultation with Motorcycling Australia, due to COVID-19 pandemic impacting Australia, have made the tough decision to postpone the 2021 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships (AJMX). The Rockhampton and District Motocross Club have put in significant work in recent months to ensure the Championship could go ahead, however […]
Australian Senior Dirt Track Championships Rescheduled
Due to COVID-19 State border restrictions the 2021 Australian Senior Dirt Track Championships have been moved to the weekend of October 2 and 3, at Mick Doohan Raceway, Banyo, Queensland. The Championship were scheduled for September 4 and 5, however due to extended State lockdowns and border restrictions the event has now been moved. The […]
Higlett Ready To Challenge For AORC Victory
ISDE Winner and former Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) Champion, Fraser Higlett will return to the Yamaha AORC, presented by MXstore, aboard his new red beast, the Beta 430. The 21-year-old Queenslander, who finished third in the E3 class last year is chomping at the bit to get back racing in the national Championship. Higlett is […]