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” […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Volunteer in Focus – Andrew Brook
He’s well known as a dirt track coach or as President of the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club, or sometimes just as the Dad of 24-time Australian Dirt Track Champion Jarred Brook, but Andrew Brook certainly has his own story in motorcycling. The 52-year-old registered builder was born in Gympie and “always rode motorcycles and […]
MA Announces Minikhana National Activation Program
This month, the Minikhana National Activation Program will open in Australia with Minikhana Come and Try Days and Motorcycling Australia (MA) is proud to bring this program to fruition to encourage young Australians and their families to participate in a low risk, low cost and fun community sport! 1. MA’s member clubs will be able […]
Volunteer in Focus – Trials Coach Jarrod Bowen Goes Full Circle
Trials A-grader Jarrod Bowen grew up in the sport of trials, and having experienced the benefits of good coaching first hand, he’s determined to give back to the sport by sharing his experience and guidance with as many riders as possible. The nice part is, he now coaches in partnership with his former childhood coach […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MA Opens Applications To Host 2022 Australian Championships
Motorcycling Australia (MA) has opened applications from suitably qualified clubs and/or promoters who are interested in hosting the Australian dirt track Championships in 2022. MA is accepting applications to host a number of 2022 Championships including the Senior Dirt Track Championship, Junior Dirt Track Championship, Classic Dirt Track Championship, Post Classic Dirt Track Championship, […]
MQ Wins SCBOTY Award
Each year the staff at Motorcycling Australia vote for the State Controlling Body of the Year. We are proud to advise that Motorcycling Queensland has been voted winner of the 2020 award. Russell Bentley, President / Board Chairman, Motorcycling Queensland takes up the story. “It’s a great recognition for the dedicated team in MQ. The […]
AORC TV DEBUT BROADCAST TIME RELEASED
The Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship, presented by MXstore, (AORC) will make its historical TV debut with broadcast partner – SBS Australia – May 9, from 1.30-2.30pm. AORC fans, mark your calendars for the inaugural episode of this year’s groundbreaking show. The hour-long feature brings the racing action from the opening rounds of the 2021 AORC, […]
Women’s Week Profile: Lori Poffenroth
G’day. MQ is profiling some of its most inspiring women in motorcycling. We hope you enjoy this chat with road racing sharpshooter Lori, from Images Everything. Hey Lori, how long have you been walking around racetracks with a bag of photography gear? Well I’ve been a professional photographer for more than 12 years but back […]
Motorsports TV To Continue As Supersport Class Sponsor
The ASBK Management Team is proud to announced ASBK TV partner Motorsports TV will continue as the Supersport class sponsor of the 2021 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul (ASBK). Motorsports TV is well known to ASBK fans, capturing, packaging, and delivering in high definition, all the on-track action for the ASBK […]
MA Partners With AMX Superstores for 2021 Penrite ProMX Championship
Motorcycling Australia (MA) and the ProMX Management Team are excited to announce a second major partnership for the 2021 Penrite ProMX Championship (ProMX), welcoming AMX Superstores as the Presented By partner, one of Australia’s largest motorcycle accessory retailers. AMX Superstores are a leading motorcycle retailer with 14 superstore locations spanning Victoria, South Australia, New South […]