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Team Australia MXoN top five finish would be
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Team Australia MXoN top five finish would be "no surprise" for Leisk

Australian Motocross pioneer Jeff Leisk is predicting a top five result for Team Australia at this year's FIM Motocross of Nations, to be held at Teutschenthal in Germany on 29 September.

American Motocross to conclude this weekend with Lake Elsinore National
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American Motocross to conclude this weekend with Lake Elsinore National

The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will conclude this Saturday with the second annual Red Bull Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, California.

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline.com.au this weekend
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Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline.com.au this weekend

MotoOnline.com.au will feature live updates during this weekend’s penultimate ninth round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Toowoomba in Queensland.

Metcalfe, Ferris and Waters form Team Australia for 2013 MXoN
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Metcalfe, Ferris and Waters form Team Australia for 2013 MXoN

Motorcycling Australia has officially confirmed the Australian team that will compete in the 2013 FIM Motocross of Nations at Teutschenthal in Germany on 29 September.

Online entries now available for Australian Supercross Championship
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Online entries now available for Australian Supercross Championship

The Australian Supercross Championship has today launched an online entry portal for the 2013 championship.

Updated: Reed sidelined for reminder of 2013, focused on A1 return
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Updated: Reed sidelined for reminder of 2013, focused on A1 return

Australian icon Chad Reed has opted out of this weekend's final round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Lake Elsinore in California.

MA credits MX Nationals promoter WEM for 2012 success
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MA credits MX Nationals promoter WEM for 2012 success

Motorcycling Australia has moved to recognise the efforts and success of Williams Event Management in hosting the Australian Motocross Championships in its Annual General Meeting Report.

Villopoto credits team effort in securing 450 class outdoors title
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Villopoto credits team effort in securing 450 class outdoors title

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has reflected upon a dominant season of AMA Pro Motocross competition, attributing his 2013 450 class title to the willingness of his team to work hard in weekday testing.

James Stewart to sit out Lake Elsinore American Motocross final
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James Stewart to sit out Lake Elsinore American Motocross final

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's James Stewart will not be at the start gates of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross finale in Lake Elsinore, with the team electing to withdraw from the event to allow him to focus on recovery from a series of recent injuries.

Shoulder injury rules MX2 World Champion Herlings out of MXoN
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Shoulder injury rules MX2 World Champion Herlings out of MXoN

Recently crowned FIM Motocross MX2 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings will miss the upcoming Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Germany after it was confirmed he suffered a broken shoulder blade at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Harrison confirms Choice Motorsports KTM seat for Supercross season
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Harrison confirms Choice Motorsports KTM seat for Supercross season

Queenslander Brenden Harrison has confirmed he'll contest the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship with Choice Motorsports KTM.

Nick Sutherland joins TM Racing Australia for Supercross campaign
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Nick Sutherland joins TM Racing Australia for Supercross campaign

TM Racing Australia has announced it has secured the services of front-running Lites privateer rider Nick Sutherland to contest the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship.

Canadian Motocross concludes with Metcalfe fourth at Walton
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Canadian Motocross concludes with Metcalfe fourth at Walton

Leading Edge Kawasaki’s Brett Metcalfe wrapped up his successful Canadian Motocross Championship campaign with a solid fourth place finish at Walton, Ontario, on Sunday.

Dungey, Barcia and Tomac announced for Team USA at 2013 MXoN
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Dungey, Barcia and Tomac announced for Team USA at 2013 MXoN

Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac will make up Team USA when the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations is contested at Teutschenthal in Germany on 28-29 September.

Hollis and Milner split AORC round wins at Wedderburn
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Hollis and Milner split AORC round wins at Wedderburn

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing Team's Chris Hollis and CDR Yamaha's Daniel Milner have shared outright round wins at the weekend's ninth and 10th rounds of the 2013 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship at Wedderburn in Victoria.

Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium
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Desalle and Ferris take World Motocross wins in Belgium

Belgian Clement Desalle has celebrated his first-ever home MX1 grand prix win in Belgium while Aussie Dean Ferris achieved a career milestone with a comprehensive overall win in the MX2 ranks.

Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah
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Villopoto and Tomac clinch 450 and 250 class championships in Utah

Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac have delivered flawless 1-1 finishes at the inaugural Built Ford Tough Utah National at Miller Motorsports Park to claim respective 450 and 250 class titles with a round still to run.

Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books
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Ferris joins Leisk, Reed and McFarlane in World Motocross record books

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Dean Ferris is celebrating a first career Motocross World Championship round victory, joining Jeff Leisk, Chad Reed and the late Andrew McFarlane as an Australian to win at a grand prix level.

Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday
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Cairoli seeking seventh world title victory in Belgium on Sunday

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Antonio Cairioli is zeroing in on his seventh FIM World Motocross Championship title and is a realistic chance at wrapping it up in Bastogne at the Grand Prix of Belgium.

WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series
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WEM closely monitoring competitor reduction in MX Nationals series

Williams Event Management is working hard to understand the current trend of diminishing rider numbers across the championship classes in the Monster Energy MX Nationals, according to managing director Kevin Williams.

Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo
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Australian Off-Road Championship resumes this weekend in Bendigo

Over 200 riders have signed on to tackle the penultimate rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships (AORC) to be contested at Wedderburn near the township of Bendigo, Victoria, this weekend.

Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend
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Villopoto on track to reclaim AMA Motocross 450 Class title this weekend

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto is on the verge of clinching his second 450 class AMA Pro Motocross crown as the series gets set for its penultimate showing at Miller Motorsports Park.

Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed
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Inaugural Australian Women's Supercross Championship confirmed

Some of the world's best female riders are set to take part in the newly-announced Australian Women's Supercross Championship (AWSC), to be held alongside the Australian Supercross Championship event at the 2013 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season
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Clout re-signs with Serco Yamaha team for 2014 season

Injured Serco Yamaha rookie Luke Clout has re-signed with the Queensland-based factory team for season 2014.

Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims
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Waters responds to MX1 title rival Matt Moss' dirty riding claims

Motorex KTM rider Todd Waters has moved to defend claims that he's been riding 'dirty' in the race for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 championship.

Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs
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Rockstar Energy Racing confirms Millsaps, Anderson and Savatgy on KTMs

Rockstar Energy Racing has officially confirmed it will switch from Suzuki to KTM in 2014 after lead rider Davi Millsaps was spied testing a 450 SX-F this week.

Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership
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Australian Supercross Championship announces Rockwell Watches partnership

The action sports-influenced Rockwell Watches brand will activate its arrival in Australia through a significant partnership with the Australian Supercross Championship.

Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill
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Martin displays MX1 potential with top five form at Swan Hill

DPH Suzuki rider Sam Martin delivered a breakthrough performance in his debut Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 campaign, scoring a berth in Go Pro Superpole and converting his early form to a top five moto finish at Swan Hill.

Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill
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Pirelli proves the class of the MX Nationals field at Swan Hill

Pirelli's Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 tyre proved the top performer in the Monster Energy MX Nationals' first visit to Swan Hill in regional Victoria, with the brand taking MX1, MX2 and MXD class wins and six from a possible nine podium placings.

Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence
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Form rising for Marmont in lead-up to Supercross title defence

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont is continuing to lay down the foundations for his Australian Supercross Championship title defence, achieving sixth overall at the weekend's Swan Hill round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals and steadily growing in confidence.