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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.

YMA implements final genuine parts price reduction measures
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YMA implements final genuine parts price reduction measures

Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has announced the final of its three-stage Yamaha Genuine Parts price reduction plan, with improved retail prices provided to customers in an effort to generate more local business.

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.

Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms
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Matt Moss prepared for battle as MX Nationals title fight looms

Australian Motocross Championship leader Matt Moss is taking a no holds barred approach in his quest for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals MX1 title.

Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN
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Scheduled ankle surgery rules Villopoto out of 2013 MXoN

Team USA will be minus a star rider at the 2013 Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Germany, with the announcement that current AMA Pro Motocross 450 class leader Ryan Villopoto will undergo scheduled ankle surgery following next weekend's final round.

2013 KTM Ride4Kids supporting vital children's cancer charity
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2013 KTM Ride4Kids supporting vital children's cancer charity

Registration for the 2013 KTM Ride4Kids event at the Dandenong Motorcycle Club is now open, with all funds raised helping the the Challenge charity support children living with cancer, and their families.

Kawasaki's 2014 model KX85 has been released in Australia
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Kawasaki's 2014 model KX85 has been released in Australia

Kawasaki has announced the Australian release of the all-new 2014 KX85 and KX85II (large-wheel).

Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship
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Lawrence stars as Australia races to sixth at Junior Motocross World Championship

Motorex KTM Junior Race Team rider Hunter Lawrence has done his team and his country proud at this year’s Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in the Czech Republic, finishing with a silver medal in the 85cc class.

Zero Seven sidelined for MX Nationals, targets Supercross return
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Zero Seven sidelined for MX Nationals, targets Supercross return

Zero Seven Motorsports has been forced out of the remaining rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, now facing a race against time against time to prepare for an Australian Supercross return.

Villopoto and Tomac win, Metcalfe seventh at Unadilla
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Villopoto and Tomac win, Metcalfe seventh at Unadilla

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship 450 and 250 class points leaders put together flawless performances at the weekend's 10th round of competition at Unadilla, with Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac extending their class leads in the series' home stretch.

HSE Motorex KTM's Grabham clinches inaugural Tri-Series
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HSE Motorex KTM's Grabham clinches inaugural Tri-Series

HSE Motorex KTM Off-Road Team's Ben Grabham has clean swept the inaugural Western Australia Desert Racing Tri-Series, dominating the weekend's proceedings at Kumarina Station in the state's Pilbara Region.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MXD overall results and standings
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2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MXD overall results and standings

The MX2 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX1 overall results and standings
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2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX1 overall results and standings

The MX1 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX2 overall results and standings
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2013 MX Nationals Rd8 Swan Hill MX2 overall results and standings

The MX2 Australian Motocross Championship results and standings following Swan Hill.

CDR Yamaha to stick with 2013 YZ450F for MX Nationals remainder
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CDR Yamaha to stick with 2013 YZ450F for MX Nationals remainder

CDR Yamaha will remain on board the current 2013 YZ450F for the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, team owner Craig Dack has confirmed.

Mosig out with injury, Peterson in at Zero Seven Motorsports
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Mosig out with injury, Peterson in at Zero Seven Motorsports

Zero Seven Motorsports Kade Mosig will miss the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals in order to rehabilitate a problematic knee injury.

Team New Zealand named for 2013 Motocross of Nations
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Team New Zealand named for 2013 Motocross of Nations

Cody Cooper, Rhys Carter and Kayne Lamont will form the front line of defence for New Zealand's Motocross of Nations (MXoN) effort next month.

Carlton Dry Honda confirms Boyle for MX2 at Swan Hill
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Carlton Dry Honda confirms Boyle for MX2 at Swan Hill

Carlton Dry Honda Racing has filled its vacant factory MX2 seat from within its own stable of riders, slotting versatile Off-Road star Peter Boyle into the role for the remainder of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline this weekend
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Get live MX Nationals updates with MotoOnline this weekend

MotoOnline.com.au will feature live updates during this weekend’s eighth round of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, at Swan Hill in Victoria.

Coppins' JCR Yamaha team secures title sponsorship deal
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Coppins' JCR Yamaha team secures title sponsorship deal

Josh Coppins' successful native New Zealand race team has secured a new outside industry sponsor to back its domestic motocross title campaign.

Australian Supercross general manager expecting further internationals
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Australian Supercross general manager expecting further internationals

The promoter of the 2013 Australian Supercross Championship is set to announce the participation of further international riders to contest the six-round series in the coming weeks.

Race SoCal announces all-new Premium Motocross Vacation package
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Race SoCal announces all-new Premium Motocross Vacation package

Race SoCal has announced a new Premium Motocross Vacation offering, with packages featuring smaller group sizes and luxury accommodation to begin from January 2014.

Metcalfe reflects on maiden Canadian Motocross Championship win
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Metcalfe reflects on maiden Canadian Motocross Championship win

South Australian Brett Metcalfe is celebrating his first Canadian Motocross Championship victory this week after clinching the title with a round to spare at Riverglade MX Park.

KTM's Ben Grabham zeroes in on WA Tri-Series title
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KTM's Ben Grabham zeroes in on WA Tri-Series title

HSE Motorex KTM Off-Road Team talent Ben Grabham is targeting the title of inaugural WA Tri-Series Champion when the final stanza of the series wraps up at Kumarina Station in the state's Pilbara Region this weekend.

Australian Supercross campaign to serve as 2014 platform for Hill
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Australian Supercross campaign to serve as 2014 platform for Hill

American Josh Hill will use this year's Australian Supercross Championship as a platform to build upon when next year's Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, series commences in January at Anaheim's Angel Stadium.

Sean Throup wins South Australian 24-Hour for Yamaha
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Sean Throup wins South Australian 24-Hour for Yamaha

Yamaha rider Sean Throup outlasted the competition to claim victory at the gruelling South Australia 24 Hour in Eudunda for the second time.

Motorex KTM opportunity a
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Motorex KTM opportunity a "lifeline" for ASX title contender McCoy

Current Australian Supercross Championship number two Daniel McCoy continues to shake down the Motorex KTM 450 SX-F that he'll almost certainly campaign in the 2013 title race.

Ferris targets top five result in MX2 World Championship standings
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Ferris targets top five result in MX2 World Championship standings

Australian Dean Ferris has his sights set on a top five finish in the MX2 World Championship after narrowing the gap at Loket in the Czech Republic on Sunday.