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Expanded SPEED News Australia returns tonight
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Expanded SPEED News Australia returns tonight

SPEED viewers will have more of the programming they love when SPEED News Australia returns to Australia’s only dedicated 24-hour motorsports channel this week in an expanded 60 minute program.

Gibbs declares 2012 MX2 MX Nationals title intentions
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Gibbs declares 2012 MX2 MX Nationals title intentions

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing's Kirk Gibbs motivation may have changed for 2012 but his goal certainly has not.

Metal Mulisha teams up with Serco Yamaha team
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Metal Mulisha teams up with Serco Yamaha team

Metal Mulisha and Serco Yamaha have teamed up for 2012, revealing the Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing Team.

Anderson likely to be Honda's sole hope for MX Nationals series
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Anderson likely to be Honda's sole hope for MX Nationals series

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing could be counting on Brad Anderson alone to deliver them the Australian MX1 Motocross Championship in the Monster Energy MX Nationals.

Reed believes TwoTwo can battle for AMA MX title with Townley
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Reed believes TwoTwo can battle for AMA MX title with Townley

Australia's Chad Reed is confident that Ben Townley has what it takes to battle for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with TwoTwo Motorsports.

Australian Supercross to be a stepping stone for Townley
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Australian Supercross to be a stepping stone for Townley

New Zealand's Ben Townley will use the 2012 Australian Supercross Championship as a stepping stone of sorts to gauge his form at the end of this season.

Townley still planning to race Conondale's MX Nationals opener
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Townley still planning to race Conondale's MX Nationals opener

New TwoTwo Motorsports Honda team signing Ben Townley has confirmed that he plans to contest the opening round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals for Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing.

Confirmed - Townley signs with TwoTwo Motorsports for AMA outdoors
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Confirmed - Townley signs with TwoTwo Motorsports for AMA outdoors

A joint press release has this morning officially confirmed that Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing has released Ben Townley to take up a dream opportunity with TwoTwo Motorsports in the American outdoors.

Frustrated Roczen hoping to regroup for Toronto
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Frustrated Roczen hoping to regroup for Toronto

Red Bull KTM's Ken Roczen had a night to forget at the Indianapolis AMA East Coast Supercross Lites round including a staggered start and a costly mistake.

Kearney clinches second straight GNCC podium for Husqvarna
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Kearney clinches second straight GNCC podium for Husqvarna

Australia's Glenn Kearney has scored a second consecutive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) podium for FAR Husqvarna in the XC2 category.

Anderson sweeps Victorian championship opener
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Anderson sweeps Victorian championship opener

Round one of the 2012 Victorian Motocross Championships took place at Wonthaggi over the weekend, with some big names thrown in the mix.

New Zealand MX Championship winners crowned
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New Zealand MX Championship winners crowned

The New Zealand Motocross Championships overall winners have been crowned on Sunday at the final round in Taupo.

Townley linked to TwoTwo Motorsports for AMA Motocross
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Townley linked to TwoTwo Motorsports for AMA Motocross

Former MX2 World Motocross and AMA East Coast Lites Supercross Champion Ben Townley is expected to be confirmed for TwoTwo Motorsports this week.

Villopoto and Wharton win the Indianapolis AMA Supercross round
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Villopoto and Wharton win the Indianapolis AMA Supercross round

Monster Energy Kawasaki's defending champion Ryan Villopoto captured his sixth Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, victory.

2012 AMA Supercross Indianapolis results
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2012 AMA Supercross Indianapolis results

Defending champion Ryan Villopoto marches on in Indy, Wharton wins the Lites.

Mackenzie comments on international trend in Aussie MX
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Mackenzie comments on international trend in Aussie MX

The Australian MX scene is becoming more and more an international field and it seems that former world championship contender Billy Mackenzie started that trend and opened the flood gates for the rest to join our series.

New teammate at CDR won't change Coppins' program
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New teammate at CDR won't change Coppins' program

Experienced New Zealander Josh Coppins is adamant that having a fresh new teammate in 2012 won't affect his program whatsoever at CDR Yamaha for the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals season.

Roczen desperate to break Barcia's perfect win streak
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Roczen desperate to break Barcia's perfect win streak

Red Bull KTM's Ken Roczen says it really bugs him inside to see Justin Barcia taking the win every weekend.

Stewart next in line to challenge Villopoto as AMA heads to Indy
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Stewart next in line to challenge Villopoto as AMA heads to Indy

Monster Energy AMA Supercross will continue this weekend in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium, the 11th stop of the 2012 season.

Mosig gaining experience alongside Marmont at Kawasaki
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Mosig gaining experience alongside Marmont at Kawasaki

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Kade Mosig is using teammate Jay Marmont as the benchmark while preparing for the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals series.

Reed not planning to rush his racing return in 2012
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Reed not planning to rush his racing return in 2012

TwoTwo Motorsports team owner/rider Chad Reed says he won't come back until he's 100 percent certain that he can compete at the front of the field.

Kade’s Korner: MX Pre-Season
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Kade’s Korner: MX Pre-Season

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Kade Mosig writes for MotoOnline.com.au in an all-new exclusive column.

Kearney lands XC2 podium finish in American GNCC return
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Kearney lands XC2 podium finish in American GNCC return

Australian Glenn Kearney has raced to a podium in his return to the Grand National Cross Country Championship in Florida this morning.

Daytona podium was first of the season for Windham
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Daytona podium was first of the season for Windham

GEICO Honda's Kevin Windham celebrated his long-awaited first podium of the 2012 season, taking third place in the sloppy conditions at the Daytona AMA Supercross round.

Consistency the key for KTM's Price in AORC title chase
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Consistency the key for KTM's Price in AORC title chase

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's Toby Price says consitency will be key for a strong championship campaign, after his title defence last year was greatly hampered by inconsistency and injuries.

Metcalfe looking for progress despite forgetful Daytona
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Metcalfe looking for progress despite forgetful Daytona

Yoshimura Suzuki's Brett Metcalfe is looking to forget the Daytona mud-fest and get ready for some good racing at the next round in Indianapolis.

Axis Motorsports confirms Kawasaki Under 19s program
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Axis Motorsports confirms Kawasaki Under 19s program

Axis Motorsports has confirmed its all new outfit for 2012 with Kawasaki and Maxima Oils now onboard, introducing Team Axis Motorsports Kawasaki Maxima.

Addison to contest select MX Nationals with BCP Honda team
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Addison to contest select MX Nationals with BCP Honda team

Reigning WA State Motocross Champion Michael Addison will remain onboard Honda machinery for the 2012 race season.

Marmont's Monster Energy Kawasaki KX450F breaks cover
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Marmont's Monster Energy Kawasaki KX450F breaks cover

Kawasaki Australia has posted an exclusive first look at the 2012 model Monster Energy Kawasaki KX450F that Jay Marmont will race in 2012.

Sunday's AORC win marked Hollis' first since 2008
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Sunday's AORC win marked Hollis' first since 2008

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's defending Australian Off-Road Champion Chris Hollis is celebrating his first Outright AORC round win in over three years despite a disappointing season opener on Saturday.