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Teams turn out for official 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals launch
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Teams turn out for official 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals launch

The 2013 edition of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, was officially launched at Raymond Terrace in New South Wales today, 27 February.

WEM outlines live online broadcast plans at 2013 MX Nationals launch
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WEM outlines live online broadcast plans at 2013 MX Nationals launch

Williams Event Management has announced that it will introduced live broadcasting online during the Monster Energy MX Nationals in 2013.

Maiden supercross victory in Atlanta a dream come true for Hahn
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Maiden supercross victory in Atlanta a dream come true for Hahn

GEICO Honda's Will Hahn overcame adversity to clinch his maiden 250SX Monster Energy Supercross victory at Atlanta's round eight of the series.

Yamaha Motor Australia launches 2013 national racing teams
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Yamaha Motor Australia launches 2013 national racing teams

Yamaha has officially launched its teams that will campaign Australian national championships in 2013.

Jess Gardiner joins new-look Ballard’s Motorex Offroad Team
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Jess Gardiner joins new-look Ballard’s Motorex Offroad Team

Joining Geoff Ballard in 2013 as part of the Ballard’s Motorex Offroad Team is Australia’s top female off road rider, Jess Gardiner.

Gibbs continues learning curve aboard KTM's 450 SX-F
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Gibbs continues learning curve aboard KTM's 450 SX-F

South Australian Kirk Gibbs continues to acclimatise to the KTM 450 SX-F that he'll race in this year's Monster Energy MX Nationals, gaining vital experience in New Zealand's second national last weekend.

Cobram to host fundraising event for Jeremy Tyndall
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Cobram to host fundraising event for Jeremy Tyndall

The Cobram Border Junior Motorcycle Club will throw open it’s gates – and hearts - and host the Murray River Masters.

Stewart reflects on first supercross win for Suzuki in Atlanta
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Stewart reflects on first supercross win for Suzuki in Atlanta

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's James Stewart has confessed it was a strange feeling leading the main event in Atlanta's eighth round of Monster Energy Supercross, going on to take his first win of 2013.

Franklin wins Freestyle Motocross at New Zealand Farm Jam
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Franklin wins Freestyle Motocross at New Zealand Farm Jam

New Zealand's Nick Franklin returned to the Unit Farm Jam in 2013 to take his third shot at the FMX title and finally emerged victorious over the revamped contest.

Cooper rivalry positive for Waters in lead-up to MX Nationals
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Cooper rivalry positive for Waters in lead-up to MX Nationals

Motorex KTM Racing's Todd Waters admits he's benefitting from the strong competition in former teammate Cody Cooper as they battle it out during the 2013 New Zealand Motocross Championship.

Cooper continues form with another NZ motocross overall
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Cooper continues form with another NZ motocross overall

Cody Cooper has extended his MX1 points lead after scoring yet another round win aboard his MotoCity Belray Suzuki at Patetonga's round two of the 2013 New Zealand Motocross Championships.

Stewart and Hahn break through with Atlanta victories
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Stewart and Hahn break through with Atlanta victories

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart has earned himself his first Monster Energy Supercross 450SX win of the 2013 season in front of a packed house inside Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

Chisholm to replace injured Grant at Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX
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Chisholm to replace injured Grant at Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX

Kyle Chisholm will join the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX Team beginning this Saturday for round eight of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Atlanta.

Motorcycling Australia introduces drug screening program
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Motorcycling Australia introduces drug screening program

Motorcycling Australia, in partnership with SureTest, will undertake its first ever screening program for illicit drugs on national support program riders at the 2013 FIM World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island this weekend, 22-24 February.

Georgia's Millsaps leads Monster Energy Supercross into Atlanta
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Georgia's Millsaps leads Monster Energy Supercross into Atlanta

The world's greatest racers are returning to the Georgia clay this Saturday night, led by points leader Davi Millsaps.

KTM confirms in-house strategy with junior motocross team
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KTM confirms in-house strategy with junior motocross team

KTM Australia has lifted its level of commitment to the sport of motocross in Australia by aligning its 2013 junior squad, the Motorex KTM Junior Racing Team, with the in-house racing strategy of its senior teams.

Phillips wins on debut with Husqvarna ahead of EWC rookie season
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Phillips wins on debut with Husqvarna ahead of EWC rookie season

Husqvarna's newest recruit Matt Phillips has won on debut at round one of the Husqvarna Sprint Series at Conondale near Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

National Come 'n' Try Day taking shape for 2013 running
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National Come 'n' Try Day taking shape for 2013 running

The first-ever National Come ‘n’ Try event is set to open the doors of motorcycle sport to the general public on 2 March, in a collaborative project between Motorcycling Australia, and other State Controlling Bodies.

Full Force CarsRus announces Takeshi Katsuya signing
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Full Force CarsRus announces Takeshi Katsuya signing

Full Force CarsRus have officially announced that they have signed Japanese rider Takeshi Katsuya to compete in the upcoming 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals series.

Harper confirmed for complete World Enduro campaign
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Harper confirmed for complete World Enduro campaign

Victorian enduro champion Mitch Harper will go head to head with the world’s best in the 2013 MAXXIS FIM Enduro World Championship, joining the Honda Johansson MPE world enduro team.

Australian champion Faith content with US return in Dallas
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Australian champion Faith content with US return in Dallas

Gavin Faith has kicked off his east region 2013 Monster Energy Supercross 250SX campaign with a strong seventh place ride aboard his MotoConcepts back ride.

Tomac eyes podium result ahead of 450SX debut in Atlanta
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Tomac eyes podium result ahead of 450SX debut in Atlanta

GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac is set to make his 450SX debut this weekend at round eight of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series in Atlanta.

New Zealand Farm Jam event ready to rip this weekend
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New Zealand Farm Jam event ready to rip this weekend

Some of the biggest names in two-wheeled action sports have begun converging on a 2600-acre farm near Winton in New Zealand’s South Island for the 2013 Farm Jam on Saturday.

Stewart speaks out about mystery clutch issue in Dallas
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Stewart speaks out about mystery clutch issue in Dallas

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart plans to move past his disappointing DNS at Dallas' seventh round of the Monster Energy Supercross series, a mystery clutch issue forcing him out of the main event before the gates dropped.

Revised team structure unveiled by Carlton Dry Honda Racing
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Revised team structure unveiled by Carlton Dry Honda Racing

Carlton Dry Honda Racing is eyeing further championship success in 2013 with the announcement of a revised team structure including the new appointment of two esteemed industry identities.

Boyd to contest part-time MX Nationals schedule this season
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Boyd to contest part-time MX Nationals schedule this season

After contesting both the Australian motocross and supercross series for many years, Cheyne Boyd will wind back his program for 2013, opting to compete in select races throughout the year.

CDR Yamaha confirmed for off-road expansion this season
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CDR Yamaha confirmed for off-road expansion this season

Australia’s leading motocross and supercross enterprise Craig Dack Racing will build on its championship-winning stable of teams for 2013 with the addition of Yamaha’s factory off-road racing outfit.

Short switches back to KTM with BTO Sports team
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Short switches back to KTM with BTO Sports team

Andrew Short will officially join the BTO Sports KTM race team for the remainder of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series and the complete Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Graham Jarvis wins Hell's Gate for Husaberg in Italy
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Graham Jarvis wins Hell's Gate for Husaberg in Italy

Graham Jarvis has taken victory during the 10th running of the Hell's Gate in Italy aboard his Husaberg, making short work of the gruelling conditions riders were faced with.

Reed focusing on moving forward after fourth in Texas
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Reed focusing on moving forward after fourth in Texas

TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed is focusing on moving forward after his 450SX fourth place finish at Arlington's round seven of the Monster Energy Supercross series in Texas.