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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]