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Moto Poll results - Who is your MXN standout so far?
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Moto Poll results - Who is your MXN standout so far?

Jake Moss proves the most popular during the first half of the 2012 MX Nationals.

2012 Australian Supercross Championship calendar announced (updated)
Competition

2012 Australian Supercross Championship calendar announced (updated)

Motorcycling Australia has officially confirmed dates that will make up the 2012 Australian Supercross Championship calendar.

Byrne reflects on up and down weekend at Budds Creek
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Byrne reflects on up and down weekend at Budds Creek

Queenslander Michael Byrne endured a tough weekend during the Budds Creek round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, overcoming a heavy practice crash to claim 14th overall in the 450 Class.

2012 Yamaha WR450F demo days announced for NSW
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2012 Yamaha WR450F demo days announced for NSW

Yamaha Motor Australia announces WR450F demonstration rides in Appin and Tamworth respectively.

Shoulder surgery forces Ferris out of 2012 world championship
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Shoulder surgery forces Ferris out of 2012 world championship

Australia's lone FIM Motocross World Championship contender Dean Ferris will miss the remainder of the 2012 season.

Jarvis wins third Red Bull Romaniacs event for Husaberg
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Jarvis wins third Red Bull Romaniacs event for Husaberg

Husaberg's Graham Jarvis picked up his third career Red Bull Romaniacs victory over the weekend aboard a TE 300.

Suzuki to focus on MX1 class for MX Nationals remainder
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Suzuki to focus on MX1 class for MX Nationals remainder

Motul Pirelli Suzuki team manager Jay Foreman has confirmed that the team will focus its attention on the MX1 class of the Monster Energy MX Nationals for the remainder of the season.

Yamaha Watagan Trail Bike Rally postponed until August
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Yamaha Watagan Trail Bike Rally postponed until August

The Yamaha-supported Watagan Trail Bike Rally organisers have made the frustrating decision to postpone the June event due to rain.

Wind forces cancellation of Red Bull X-Fighters at Istanbul
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Wind forces cancellation of Red Bull X-Fighters at Istanbul

Strong and dangerous crosswinds have forced event organisers to cancel the third stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters world tour in Istanbul, which was set take place on Saturday.

Cairoli and Searle take Grand Prix victories in Belgium
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Cairoli and Searle take Grand Prix victories in Belgium

Antonio Cairoli and Tommy Searle have topped the boards with dominating performances in round eight of the FIM World Motocross Championships at the GP of Belgium.

Dungey and Baggett extend with Budds Creek wins
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Dungey and Baggett extend with Budds Creek wins

Series leaders Ryan Dungey and Blake Baggett have furhter extended their respective class leads at round five of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship held at the Budds Creek circuit over the weekend.

KTM riders to make up entire Aussie junior world MX team
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KTM riders to make up entire Aussie junior world MX team

KTM riders will make up the entire Australian team in the 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship, which will take place at Sevlievo in Bulgaria on 26 August.

Australians ready for Istanbul Red Bull X-Fighters
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Australians ready for Istanbul Red Bull X-Fighters

The Australian athletes are set to make an impact at this weekend's third round of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour at Kazliçesme Square at the base of the ancient Yedikule Fortress in Istanbul, Turkey.

Carmichael commences Monster Energy Cup track design
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Carmichael commences Monster Energy Cup track design

Five-time AMA Supercross Class champion Ricky Carmichael has put the first steps in motion on designing the new 2012 Monster Energy Cup track design, slated to be something fans and riders have never seen before.

Dungey and Baggett lead American Motocross into Budds Creek
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Dungey and Baggett lead American Motocross into Budds Creek

Round five of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship heads to Budds Creek this weekend - series leaders Ryan Dungey and Blake Baggett will work on extending their championship leads before the series goes on a two-week break.

Stewart ruled out of Budds Creek AMA MX this weekend
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Stewart ruled out of Budds Creek AMA MX this weekend

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart is officially out for this weekends round five of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship to be held at the world renowned Budds Creek circuit.

Marmont impressed after debut on 2013 Kawasaki KX250F
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Marmont impressed after debut on 2013 Kawasaki KX250F

Four-time defending Monster Energy MX Nationals Champion Jay Marmont has had his first taste of the 2013 model Kawasaki KX250F.

Price eyes major events sweep once again in 2012
Competition

Price eyes major events sweep once again in 2012

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's Toby Price admits that it would be a dream to repeat his performance of the 2010 season.

Harrison set to take MX Nationals return one step at a time
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Harrison set to take MX Nationals return one step at a time

Queenslander Brenden Harrison isn't yet putting pressure on himself as he prepares to make his return in the Monster Energy MX Nationals at Hervey Bay on 1 July.

Ramsey certain that Moss will build momentum outdoors
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Ramsey certain that Moss will build momentum outdoors

JDR/J-Star/KTM team manager Nathan Ramsey is confident that Australian Matt Moss will continue to gain momentum in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship as the season progresses.

Nitro Circus Live 2012 Australian tour concluded last weekend
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Nitro Circus Live 2012 Australian tour concluded last weekend

Nitro Circus Live has wrapped up its Australian Capital City tour in front of a capacity crowd of 16,000 inside the Burswood Dome in Perth over the weekend.

Williscroft applauds team effort after Finke victory
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Williscroft applauds team effort after Finke victory

HSE Motorex KTM Desert Racing's Brad Williscroft is thankful for the huge team effort put in at the 2012 Tatts Finke Desert Race victory in Alice Springs.

Metcalfe satisfied with improvements made at High Point
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Metcalfe satisfied with improvements made at High Point

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe took a satisfying sixth overall at High Point's round four of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, big improvements to the bike throughout the day proved vital for the Australian's performance.

Australia's 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship team selected
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Australia's 2012 Junior Motocross World Championship team selected

Motorcycling Australia has officially announced the Australian team selected for the 2012 Junior World Motocross Championship, to be held at Sevlievo in Bulgaria on 12 August.

Bewley content with fifth at Finke despite shoulder injury
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Bewley content with fifth at Finke despite shoulder injury

Active8 Yamaha Yamalube Racing's Jarrod Bewley has vowed that he'll come back faster and stronger in the 2013 running of the Finke Desert Race after finishing fifth outright this year.

MX2 world title leader Herlings fined by KTM Motorsports
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MX2 world title leader Herlings fined by KTM Motorsports

KTM Motorsports has officially confirmed that it will fine and warn factory MX2 World Championship rider Jeffrey Herlings.

Stewart's future uncertain following non-finish at High Point
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Stewart's future uncertain following non-finish at High Point

An uncertain future awaits James Stewart and his Yoshimura Suzuki team as the former champion was unable to complete both motos at round four of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point over the weekend.

Desalle celebrating breakthrough win for 2012 GP season
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Desalle celebrating breakthrough win for 2012 GP season

Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Clemente Desalle celebrated his first FIM World Motocross Championship win of the season in the premier MX1 Class at the Portugal Grand Prix.

Battle of teammates shaping up between Tomac and Barcia
Competition

Battle of teammates shaping up between Tomac and Barcia

A battle is brewing between GEICO Honda stablemates Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, as they battle to rise to the top in the ultra competitive 250 Class.

KTM's Price races to second Finke Desert Race victory
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KTM's Price races to second Finke Desert Race victory

Australian Off-Road Championship leader Toby Price has taken out the 2012 Tatts Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs today.