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Moto Outlet Backing Team Australia at the 2018 MXoN

Filed Under: Motocross, News

For this year’s 2018 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), Team Australia will have special backing from Moto Outlet. As a full-service online motorcycle gear and accessories retailer, Moto Outlet are right behind Team Australia and are backing them to succeed at Redbud, America on October 6-7, 2018. 

Co-Owner of Moto Outlet, Chris Urquhart described why they got involved with Team Australia; “Both Shane Booth and myself have come from a long motocross racing background and have been involved in the sport for over 30 years. We are very passionate about the sport and not enough people step up these days and get involved to back the team. If we can have some involvement and help the Australian team rise to the top then it makes us very happy and it all worth it.

“For us to contribute to getting the team over there and help fund equipment and budget is what we want to help out with. We also have a long-term relationship with Team Manager, Michael Byrne. It’s all about helping guys go racing, which we love.

“We always have a crew together to watch the MXoN live timing, as we are huge fans! The team this year is really solid and hopefully they can get a great result.

“When you look at the likes of Mitch Evans who is super talented and years ahead of his time, he will be hard to put out of the top five. Kirk Gibbs is also looking strong and always gets results. Last year he performed magnificently. Hunter Lawrence, I would go as far to say he is one of the most talented dirt bike riders I’ve ever seen and I’ve followed his quest in the world championship for a while now. If the stars align then a podium may be possible!

Moto Outlet is a retail and online store that Co-Founders Chris Urqhart and Shane Booth have built together. They started with Moto Development, a rider training program and last December they have built the store to get it up and running. They are committed to rider development and building a one stop shop for Motocross, Adventure and Road gear and accessories.

Head to https://www.motooutlet.com.au/ to check out the range. Make sure to also follow Moto Outlet on their Facebook page @motooutletau

To keep up-to-date with all the news from the 2018 Motocross of Nations, stay tuned to the Motorcycling Australia website, Like MA on Facebook and follow MA on Instagram.

2018 KTM AJMX Media Call

Filed Under: Motocross, News

Motorcycling Australia (MA) have opened accreditation applications for media interested in attending the 2018 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships at the Coastal Motocross Club in Penguin, Tasmania (September 29 – October 6).

Media interested in applying for accreditation for the AJMX are invited to pre-register with the MA Media representative on site.

The event organisers have employed the services of a private photographer to sell images directly to riders on course.

Please send the following information:
Publication/Team
Names of each person attending
Contact number
Email address

To: Max Rogers
Phone: 03 9684 0528
Email: mediaprofficer@ma.org.au

Media attending are required to sign in upon arrival on course.

Please note that media without approved accreditation WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS to non-public areas.

Accreditation and hi-vis vests MUST be worn at all times.

For more information head to www.ma.org.au 

Gillman Locked In to Host 2019 KTM AJMX

Filed Under: Important Announcements, Motocross, News

Motorcycling Australia (MA) is thrilled to announce that the 2019 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) will be hosted by the Motocross Riders Association at the Gillman Motocross Track in Gillman, South Australia (SA). With multiple State Championships under their belt over the past 10 years, the Motocross Riders Association will no doubt deliver an exceptional Championship and an event to remember. The dates have also been locked in, taking place September 28 – October 5, 2019. 

Located 12 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD and a short drive to the airport, the Gillman Motocross Track is ideally situated for the AJMX and as event promoter Mark Walmsley highlighted, this event should generate a large crowd.

“I’m ecstatic to bring AJMX back to SA again,” Walmsley said. “We’re going to make it huge and make it the best one in Australia from the last five years. Although it’s getting to a warmer time of year, we can handle it. We’ve got enough water and machinery to deal with the weather.

“We ran a state title a few weeks ago and did a lot of radio advertising and got great spectator numbers. I think the numbers will be huge for a national title like AJMX. If we can get kids there, maybe we can get more people on the track, especially because the Juniors are the future of the sport.”

The AJMX is the apex of Junior Motocross racing in Australia and MA is excited to collaborate with the Motocross Riders Association to showcase our homegrown junior talent in this national title!

AJMX States for the Next Three Years Revealed

Filed Under: Juniors, Minikhana, Motocross, News

Motorcycling Australia (MA) is proud to announce that the KTM AJMX will be visiting South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory over the next three years from 2019-2021. The AJMX is the pinnacle of Junior Motocross in Australia and the growth of this Championship is set to continue over the coming years. 

With a state rotation system in place for the AJMX, it allows for the Championship to visit a variety of states throughout the nation. This year’s incarnation will take place at Penguin, Tasmania on September 29 – October 6.

AJMX States 2019-2021
2019: South Australia
2020: Queensland
2021: Northern Territory

Keep an eye out, as MA will announce the highly anticipated venue for 2019 AJMX next week!

MA’s CEO, Peter Doyle sharing; “We are very excited that the AJMX states for the next three years have been announced. The AJMX is always one of the largest events on the motorcycle sporting calendar and it has truly become the pinnacle of Junior Motocross competition in Australia. Make sure to stay tuned next week, as we reveal the location of next year’s venue in South Australia.”

MA would also like to thank long time sponsors, KTM Australia that have committed to support the event over the coming years.

For more information head to www.ma.org.au 

The MA Alliance Explained: Q&A Part 1 

Filed Under: ATV, Classic Motocross, Dirt Track, Enduro, Historic Road Racing, Important Announcements, Minikhana, Motocross, News, Officials, Road Race, Road Racing, Speedway, Supercross, Supermoto, Track, Trial, Veterans

What’s in it for me? No doubt the first question you asked when the Motorcycling Australia (MA) Alliance Agreement (AA) was announced.

You, as members of MA are at the heart of the agreement. We aim to provide an economic and safe environment for participants and volunteers from all the various disciplines, whether you are a racer, a social rider, or even just an interested observer.

There are a lot of challenges and opportunities facing motorcycling in Australia – rising costs, more stringent safety requirements (higher insurance premiums), the lure of other activities (decreasing member base) and changing requirements of our riders – more ride parks, adventure riding, dirt bike rallies, ride days etc. These are real issues facing the sport which need to be faced as a cohesive team.

For quite some time all of the State Controlling Boards (SCBs) have thought long and hard about the most effective and efficient way to address these challenges and opportunities.

To retain the SCB’s autonomy (direct accountability to their members and securing their assets) while gaining the benefits of acting nationally – reduced duplication, standardising process and products, providing a national voice in support of the sport we love, the SCB’s and MA have agreed to form an Alliance where each member has an equal voice and commits to work together to achieve what’s best for motorcycling.

At this point, Motorcycling Victoria have elected not to participate in this Alliance, however we remain hopeful that they will join in the future to ensure a truly single voice in order for motorcycling to prosper in Australia.”

To stay up to date with everything involved in the new MA Alliance, head to our website, Facebook and Instagram.