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Despres maintains Dakar Rally lead, Verhoeven captures Stage 12 victory
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Despres maintains Dakar Rally lead, Verhoeven captures Stage 12 victory

Former Dakar Rally champion Cyril Despres continues to lead overall rankings, while Dutchman Frans Verhoeven scored the Stage 12 victory, his 4th stage victory on the Dakar and his first since 2011.

Australian Arenacross opener scheduled for Phillip Island
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Australian Arenacross opener scheduled for Phillip Island

International Entertainment Group (IEG) has announced that the first round of the Australian Arenacross Championship for 2013 will be held on 23-24 February.

Stewart confirms torn ACL during Anaheim II press day
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Stewart confirms torn ACL during Anaheim II press day

Dual American Supercross Champion James Stewart has confirmed he suffered a torn ACL during the press conference ahead of Anaheim II this weekend in California.

McCormack joins Green and Roberts at Active8 Yamaha
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McCormack joins Green and Roberts at Active8 Yamaha

The Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing Team has recruited Tom McCormack to join their already strong line-up consisting of E2 rider, Josh Green and seven-time Australian off-road and enduro title winner, AJ Roberts for 2013.

Matt Moss yet to lock in Suzuki deal for 2013 MX Nationals
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Matt Moss yet to lock in Suzuki deal for 2013 MX Nationals

Multiple-time Australian champion Matt Moss has revealed that he's yet to ink a deal for the 2013 season, but remains confident he'll contend for whatever title he contends.

Caselli wins Dakar Rally Stage 11, Despres maintains overall lead
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Caselli wins Dakar Rally Stage 11, Despres maintains overall lead

In the weather-affected 11th stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally it was America's Kurt Caselli who obtained his second stage victory of the event aboard his KTM, while general standings leader Cyril Despres further increased his lead.

MX2 title favourite Styke working hard for 2013 campaign
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MX2 title favourite Styke working hard for 2013 campaign

Monster Energy MX Nationals MX2 pre-season championship favourite Luke Styke is currently making all of the preparations necessary to give himself the best chance possible at taking home the crown for Serco Yamaha.

Clout determined to make Serco Yamaha opportunity count
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Clout determined to make Serco Yamaha opportunity count

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's newest edition to the team, Luke Clout, is planning to make the most of his new ride as he prepares for his first professional season in Australia.

Barreda wins Dakar Rally Stage 10, Despres continues to lead overall standings
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Barreda wins Dakar Rally Stage 10, Despres continues to lead overall standings

Serco Yamaha team boss Eales looks toward 2013 season
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Serco Yamaha team boss Eales looks toward 2013 season

Serco Yamaha has officially announced the continued support of Luke Styke and Luke Clout for the 2013 motocross and supercross season.

Bayliss and Husqvarna team up for Troy Bayliss Classic
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Bayliss and Husqvarna team up for Troy Bayliss Classic

Three-time Superbike World Champion Troy Bayliss will head a star-studded field for this weekend’s Troy Bayliss Classic in Taree, New South Wales.

Motorcycling Australia launches Come and Try Day program
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Motorcycling Australia launches Come and Try Day program

Motorcycling Australia (MA) has launched a 2013 National Come and Try Day, which will see motorcycle tracks burst into action across the country on Saturday, 2 March 2013.

Stewart: I just need to let it hang out there a little more
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Stewart: I just need to let it hang out there a little more

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's James Stewart is adamant that he needs to step it up if he's to challenge for the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross title, despite a troublesome knee injury that has affected his campaign.

Despres moves into Dakar contention, cruel luck strikes Casteu
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Despres moves into Dakar contention, cruel luck strikes Casteu

After starting the longest stage of the rally in 11th place, 24:26 behind the overall leader, Cyril Despres delivered a virtuoso performance throughout the ninth stage.

Set-up vital as Reed continues search for 2013 settings
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Set-up vital as Reed continues search for 2013 settings

TwoTwo Motorsports team owner/rider Chad Reed was able to salvage a fourth place finish for the second weekend in a row at Phoenix on Saturday night, but continues the search for an optimum setting on his 2013 Honda CRF450R.

Organisers end Narrogin Revheads FMX competition
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Organisers end Narrogin Revheads FMX competition

Organisers of Australia’s most prestigious and long-standing FMX contest, the Narrogin Revheads in Western Australia, have announced they will no longer be running the event.

Casteu maintains Dakar Rally lead heading into stage 9
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Casteu maintains Dakar Rally lead heading into stage 9

Joan Barreda has scored himself the 2013 Dakar Rally stage eight win, meanwhile David Casteu bumped Olivier Pain from the top spot on the overall rankings.

Yamaha reintroduces Y-Shop 'Business to Customer' online store
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Yamaha reintroduces Y-Shop 'Business to Customer' online store

The Yamaha Parts and Accessories Division has announced the re-introduction of their new website, Y-Shop B2C. The all-new website went live on 13 January 2013.

Barcia scores breakthrough rookie Supercross win at Phoenix
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Barcia scores breakthrough rookie Supercross win at Phoenix

Barcia, a two-time Monster Energy Supercross East Coast 250SX champion, entered his rookie year in the premier class with high expectations, and the Georgia native delivered very early in the season, cementing himself as a key player in the 2013 title chase.

Hand fracture rules RCH Racing Suzuki's Hill out of Phoenix
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Hand fracture rules RCH Racing Suzuki's Hill out of Phoenix

RCH Racing's Josh Hill was sidelined last Saturday night after suffering a mild concussion and injury to his right hand at the season-opening Monster Energy Supercross Series race in Anaheim.

Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Phoenix
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Millsaps and Tomac lead Monster Energy Supercross into Phoenix

Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Davi Millsaps will lead the world’s top riders into Phoenix’s Chase Field this Saturday for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Lopez continues Dakar charge with Stage 6 win, Faggotter top Aussie overall
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Lopez continues Dakar charge with Stage 6 win, Faggotter top Aussie overall

With a third stage victory on the Dakar 2013, Francisco 'Chaleco' Lopez provided a worthy celebration of the rally's arrival in his native Chile.

Motocross Illustrated issue 24 now available online
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Motocross Illustrated issue 24 now available online

The latest issue of Motocross Illustrated is online and once again European-based Aussie Geoff Meyer has put together a great online digital magazine.

Ferris to prepare for 2013 GP season in Australia
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Ferris to prepare for 2013 GP season in Australia

Dean Ferris will be based in Australia while preparing for the 2013 FIM Motocross World Championship series, where he will join the Dixon-run Monster Energy Yamaha team in the MX2 class.

Villopoto focused on title chase despite 16th at the opener
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Villopoto focused on title chase despite 16th at the opener

Defending 450SX Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto remains focused on the task at hand after his disastrous season opening performance at Anaheim's round one of the 2013 series.

Pain maintains overall lead throughout Dakar Rally Stage 5
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Pain maintains overall lead throughout Dakar Rally Stage 5

Frenchman David Casteu has scored himself a win during stage five of the 2013 Dakar Rally, but was unable to overtake Olivier Pain who maintains the overall race lead aboard his Yamaha.

All-star riders continue testing ahead of Troy Bayliss Classic
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All-star riders continue testing ahead of Troy Bayliss Classic

Kempsey Dirt Track played host to some of the biggest names in motorbike racing over the weekend with a selection of riders from the Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic visiting the northern NSW track to practice ahead of the 19 January event.

InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X set for Calder Park
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InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X set for Calder Park

The countdown is on as Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway prepares for the year's first major event on the 2013 calendar, the InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X on Sunday, 3 February.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia to remain on KYB for 2013
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Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia to remain on KYB for 2013

Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia will continue to use KYB suspension on 2013, planning to develop the brand new PSF (Pneumatic Spring Fork) system that comes standard on the latest production KX450F.

Pain captures overall lead during Dakar Rally Stage 4
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Pain captures overall lead during Dakar Rally Stage 4

Stage four of the gruelling 2013 Dakar Rally is has now been completed, with a swing in the leader board taking place due to standout performances from a selection of competitors.