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Reardon hoping to end motocross career on high note
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Reardon hoping to end motocross career on high note

After announcing his plans to retire from professional competition at the end of the 2012 season, Dan Reardon says he is hoping to finish his final season on a strong note.

Harrison suffers broken femur in training incident
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Harrison suffers broken femur in training incident

It has been confirmed that MX2 contender Brenden Harrison has sustained another broken femur, the injury plagued Queenslander suffers yet another blow to his young career.

Breakthrough MotoConcepts win a special one for Alessi
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Breakthrough MotoConcepts win a special one for Alessi

MotoConcepts' Mike Alessi admits that his win as a privateer in moto one at Washougal's round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was a special one.

Yamaha Parts & Accessories Academy Introductory Course a success
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Yamaha Parts & Accessories Academy Introductory Course a success

Yamaha Motor Australia held its inaugural Yamaha Parts & Accessories Academy Introductory Course in Brisbane on the 27-28 March, 2012.

Windham confirmed for comeback at Monster Energy Cup
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Windham confirmed for comeback at Monster Energy Cup

GIECO Honda’s Kevin Windham is the latest top line contender to be confirmed for the second annual Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium on 20 October.

Australian Supercross round confirmed for MotoGP weekend
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Australian Supercross round confirmed for MotoGP weekend

Round two of the Australian Supercross Championship has officially been confirmed to feature alongside the 2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix from October 26-28.

Cairoli and Herlings lead KTM double at Russian GP
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Cairoli and Herlings lead KTM double at Russian GP

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have scored a double victory with Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings dominating at Russia's round 11 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Semigorje.

Sherwood edges out Torres in Madrid Red Bull X-Fighters
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Sherwood edges out Torres in Madrid Red Bull X-Fighters

Levi Sherwood has emerged victorious inside the infamous Las Ventas bullring at the Madrid stop of the 2012 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour.

Alessi and Dungey split moto victories at Washougal
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Alessi and Dungey split moto victories at Washougal

Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey has raced to his sixth overall 450 Class victory of the season at round eight of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Washougal, Washington.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship continues this weekend
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship continues this weekend

The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will continue with the Peterson CAT Washougal National this Saturday, 21 July.

Australasians primed for Spanish Red Bull X-Fighters round
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Australasians primed for Spanish Red Bull X-Fighters round

The world famous Las Ventas bullring in Madrid will play host to a freestyle motocross fight of the highest order this weekend, with a strong Australasian contingent eyeing off the top prize at the Spanish stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour.

Rutledge confirmed for world championship debut in Germany
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Rutledge confirmed for world championship debut in Germany

Australian Women's Motocross Champion Meghan Rutledge has been a confirmed starter for the German round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in September.

HSE Motorex KTM celebrating a month of desert domination
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HSE Motorex KTM celebrating a month of desert domination

The HSE Motorex KTM Desert Racing team is this week celebrating a month of desert racing domination following victories in the prestigious Finke and Hattah desert races.

Reardon signs off on decorated career to pursue new path
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Reardon signs off on decorated career to pursue new path

Accomplished Australian Motocross and Supercross racer, Daniel Reardon will retire from professional competition at the end of 2012 after years at the pinnacle of the sport.

Reserved approach at Horsham pays off for Styke
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Reserved approach at Horsham pays off for Styke

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Luke Styke took a different more reserved approach to Horsham's seventh round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, and the decision paid off well for the current MX2 points leader.

Dack: Coppins and Bopping need to dig deep in final rounds
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Dack: Coppins and Bopping need to dig deep in final rounds

CDR Yamaha team owner Craig Dack says that his two MX1 contenders Josh Coppins and Lawson Bopping will need to refocus on the job at hand for the final rounds of racing after suffering a loss of momentum at round seven of the Monster Energy MX Nationals series in Victoria.

Rounds nine and 10 of AORC series officially cancelled
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Rounds nine and 10 of AORC series officially cancelled

Motorcycling Australia has announced that rounds nine and 10 of the 2012 Yamaha Australian Off Road Championships have been cancelled, both rounds were scheduled to be held on 28-29 July at Conondale in Queensland.

Ward plays down Wilson to JWR in 2013 rumours
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Ward plays down Wilson to JWR in 2013 rumours

Jeff Ward has played down recent rumours via Facebook about Dean Wilson's move to the Jeff Ward Racing team for 2013 which surfaced this week.

Fish wins Indee 500 for HSE Motorex KTM Desert Racing
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Fish wins Indee 500 for HSE Motorex KTM Desert Racing

HSE Motorex KTM Desert Racing’s Matthew Fish claimed victory on debut in the Indee 500 last weekend, held at Indee Station near Port Hedland in Western Australia on 14-15 July.

Bopping left frustrated after fifth overall at Horsham
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Bopping left frustrated after fifth overall at Horsham

CDR Yamaha's Lawson Bopping has been left frustrated after taking fifth overall in the MX1 class at round seven of the Monster Energy MX Nationals series at Horsham.

Solid return has Marmont aiming for victory at Appin
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Solid return has Marmont aiming for victory at Appin

After undergoing mid-season surgery, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont made a strong return to the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals series at Horsham in Victoria for round seven.

Red Bull X-Fighters series heads to Madrid on Friday
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Red Bull X-Fighters series heads to Madrid on Friday

The Red Bull X-Fighters series will head to Madrid this Friday for the 11th year of freestyle motocross action in the Las Ventras bullring.

Baggett to make 450 debut at Monster Energy Cup
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Baggett to make 450 debut at Monster Energy Cup

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett will make his professional debut on a 450cc motorcycle at this year's second annual Monster Energy Cup.

First Look: 2013 model ONE Industries gear
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First Look: 2013 model ONE Industries gear

ONE Industries sent us a sneak peak of the 2013 motocross gear to be released, check it out.

Hunter joins Martin at GYTR Yamaha for MX Nationals remainder
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Hunter joins Martin at GYTR Yamaha for MX Nationals remainder

Pirelli MXD class contender Wade Hunter will be a permanent fixture on the GYTR Yamaha team for the remainder of the Monster Energy MX Nationals season, filling the injured Shaun Redhead's position on the team.

Motul Pirelli Suzuki team celebrating 1-2 finish in MX1 at Horsham
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Motul Pirelli Suzuki team celebrating 1-2 finish in MX1 at Horsham

Motul Pirelli Suzuki teammates Todd Waters and Cody Cooper are celebrating a memorable 1-2 finish in Horsham’s seventh round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals on Sunday aboard the fuel-injected RM-Z450.

Conondale rounds of Australian Off-Road postponed
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Conondale rounds of Australian Off-Road postponed

The ninth and 10th rounds of the 2012 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC), scheduled to be held in Conondale, QLD on 28-29 July, have been postponed due to unseasonably wet weather.

Final moto victory at Horsham key for Coppins' MX1 title hopes
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Final moto victory at Horsham key for Coppins' MX1 title hopes

A determined moto three win by CDR Yamaha’s Josh Coppins at Horsham on Sunday has indicated that the experienced Kiwi isn't willing to let his lead in the Monster Energy MX Nationals slip any further.

Gibbs escapes injury in first turn MX2 pile-up at Horsham
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Gibbs escapes injury in first turn MX2 pile-up at Horsham

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Kirk Gibbs continued to suffer more tough luck over the weekend at Horsham's round seven of the Monster Energy MX Nationals after being tangled up in a rough MX2 first turn pile-up.

Nagl and KTM to part ways at the conclusion of 2012
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Nagl and KTM to part ways at the conclusion of 2012

It has been announced that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and current FIM Motocross World Championship MX1 contender Max Nagl will end their relationship at the conclusion of the 2012 season.