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Official - Injury rules Villopoto out of AMA Motocross season
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Official - Injury rules Villopoto out of AMA Motocross season

Monster Energy Kawasaki has confirmed that Ryan Villopoto will not defend his AMA Motocross title in 2012 after injuring his knee at the Seattle AMA Supercross round last Saturday night.

Coppins playing down early MX Nationals title chances
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Coppins playing down early MX Nationals title chances

CDR Yamaha's Josh Coppins has down-played his chances of running away to a comfortable Monster Energy MX Nationals title victory, aware there's a long way to go if he's to capture his first MX1 crown.

Injury acceptable to Mackenzie after putting in 100 percent
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Injury acceptable to Mackenzie after putting in 100 percent

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Billy Mackenzie admits that he can accept his recent injuries, knowing that he was putting it all on the line early on in the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Monster Energy MX Nationals to continue this weekend at Wonthaggi
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Monster Energy MX Nationals to continue this weekend at Wonthaggi

The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will march into round three of the 2012 season at Wonthaggi in Victoria on 28-29 April.

Short celebrating first AMA SX win despite uncertain future
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Short celebrating first AMA SX win despite uncertain future

Supercross nice guy Andrew Short is still pinching himself following a historic first win at Seattle's 15th round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series.

WEM looks ahead to local round of MXN at Wonthaggi
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WEM looks ahead to local round of MXN at Wonthaggi

When the Monster Energy MX Nationals travel to Wonthaggi for round three of the Australian Motocross Championship on 28-29 April, the event will mark a special occasion for event promoter Williams Event Management (WEM).

Better starts are the key for Bopping at Wonthaggi MXN round
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Better starts are the key for Bopping at Wonthaggi MXN round

CDR Yamaha's new recruit Lawson Bopping has pin-pointed starts as the key if he's to challenge for victory in the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Roczen reflects on 'amazing' first AMA Supercross podium
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Roczen reflects on 'amazing' first AMA Supercross podium

Red Bull KTM's Ken Roczen has reflected on the Seattle round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series just days following his stunning first Supercross Class podium.

Peterson confirmed for Monster Energy Kawasaki for MX Nationals
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Peterson confirmed for Monster Energy Kawasaki for MX Nationals

Monster Energy Kawasaki has confirmed that Australian rising star Dylan Peterson will ride in place of the injured Billy Mackenzie in upcoming rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Waters and Dale continue form in Coolum Sunshine State round
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Waters and Dale continue form in Coolum Sunshine State round

Monster Energy MX Nationals regulars Todd Waters and Ford Dale continue to excel as the 2012 season progresses, picking up victories in the Coolum round of the Queensland-based Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series.

Ferris 19th as Paulin and Searle score Sevlievo GP wins
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Ferris 19th as Paulin and Searle score Sevlievo GP wins

Australia's Dean Ferris has taken a 19th place finish in the MX1 class at the Sevlievo GP in Bulgaria, while Gautier Paulin and Tommy Searle each scored wins.

Short captures first career AMA Supercross win in Seattle
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Short captures first career AMA Supercross win in Seattle

Monster Energy AMA Supercross’ return to the West Coast at Seattle this weekend saw L&MC Racing Honda’s Andrew Short capture his first career win in the premier division, leading every lap.

2012 AMA Supercross Rd15 Seattle results
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2012 AMA Supercross Rd15 Seattle results

Short leads home shock Supercross Class podium in Washington on tough night for the Aussies.

Ferris qualifies 21st in Sevlievo MX1 World Championship round
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Ferris qualifies 21st in Sevlievo MX1 World Championship round

Australia's Dean Ferris has qualified 21st in his first event of the 2012 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship at Sevlievo in Bulgaria overnight.

Marmont on target with Monster Kawasaki early in MXN season
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Marmont on target with Monster Kawasaki early in MXN season

Jay Marmont is adamant that his switch to the Monster Energy Kawasaki team is going to plan.

Dungey to make shock return for Red Bull KTM in Seattle AMA SX
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Dungey to make shock return for Red Bull KTM in Seattle AMA SX

The Red Bull KTM Team has made the surprise announcement that Ryan Dungey will return at this weekend's Seattle round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Boyd: We know we belong at the front of the MX2 field
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Boyd: We know we belong at the front of the MX2 field

DPH Motorsport Honda Racing's Cheyne Boyd is certain that he belongs at the front of the MX2 field in the Monster Energy MX Nationals, following a positive step forward at Coonabarabran last weekend.

JGRMX officially confirms Faith in place of Stewart
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JGRMX officially confirms Faith in place of Stewart

Privateer Gavin Faith, who raced in the 2011 Australian Super X series in 2011 has been selected by the JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha Team to fill in for James Stewart while he recovers from a fractured bone in his hand sustained during a crash in Indianapolis.

Ferris to make ICE1 Racing grand prix debut this weekend
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Ferris to make ICE1 Racing grand prix debut this weekend

Australia's Dean Ferris will make his official debut with ICE1 Racing in the FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend at Sevlievo in Bulgaria.

Yamaha's WR450F named official title sponsor of the 2012 A4DE
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Yamaha's WR450F named official title sponsor of the 2012 A4DE

Yamaha Motor Australia will use the 2012 WR450F as the official naming rights sponsor for the 2012 Australian Four-Day Enduro (A4DE).

American dream still on the radar for an in-form Jake Moss
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American dream still on the radar for an in-form Jake Moss

An in-form Jake Moss has admitted that riding for TwoTwo Motorsports in America would be a dream come true if countryman Chad Reed was to come knocking on his door.

Gibbs credits Millsaps for recent AMA Supercross form
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Gibbs credits Millsaps for recent AMA Supercross form

JGRMX owner Coy Gibbs has credited Davi Millsaps for his form in the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, currently running second with just three rounds remaining for the season.

Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front
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Simmonds: I proved that I have the speed to run up front

A breakthrough podium at Coonabarabran's second round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals is just what Tye Simmonds needed to get the ball rolling on his 2012 season.

Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team
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Switch to Yamaha positive for Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil team

Australian motocross veteran Craig Anderson is confident that his Berry Sweet Lucas Oil Yamaha is on point, now focused on fine-tuning his game plan in the lead-up to the Wonthaggi round of Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round
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Dale disappointed with Goanna Tracks result after tough round

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale admits his bad starts are the main factor that contributed to his disappointing result at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in Coonabarabran.

Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep
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Starts pay off for Styke with Coonabarabran MX2 sweep

Great starts and setting a fast pace early has paid off Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Luke Styke, sweeping all-three MX2 motos at round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals round at Coonabarabran.

Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital
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Dack: Next three rounds of the MX Nationals are vital

CDR Yamaha team owner Craig Dack is happy with his team's results to date, but stresses that the next three rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals will be vitally important.

Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss
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Coonabarabran MX1 moto wins a confidence boost for Moss

Jake Moss took two impressive MX1 moto wins at Coonabarabran's round two of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, boosting the privateer's confidence for the coming rounds.

Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences
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Surgery a success for Townley as recovery process commences

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing’s Ben Townley is recovering at Brisbane Private Hospital following successful surgery on a femoral head-associated acetabular rim fracture.

Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?
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Mackenzie out with injury, Kawasaki searching for MXN replacement?

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Billy Mackenzie will sit out three to four months of the Monster Energy MX Nationals following his drama-filled weekend at Coonabarabran in New South Wales.