The Aussies have been teaching themselves how to do backflips!
Watch Jono go!
The Aussies have been teaching themselves how to do backflips!
Watch Jono go!
The date of the 2003 Honda Australia Junior Motocross Championship has been
changed from the traditional July to the last week of September/early October.
This is aimed at preventing the event being held in inclement weather,
which has dogged the Championship over recent times. The event is being
hosted by South Coast Motocross Club in Adelaide, South Australia and will
take place from Tuesday 30 September to Saturday 4 October.
Sheryl Crow rides a KTM 250EXC
http://www.resmarket.com/sherylcrow/
Its great to see stars from other industries trying their hand on a dirtbike, and that includes stars of the Music world. Be sure to checkout her website also.
And whos that in one of the Photos?
Honda have finally taken the wraps off their new 250 machine, which comes in both motocross and off road versions.
The off road version also gives a hint as to what the CRF450X will look like i'd say.
Check out the pictures and stories at these sites:
Avard wins Victorian Supermotard Cup
1 September, 2002
Under magnificent blue skies Mark Avard (Procycles/ Metzler) (Husaberg),
finally took the days honors after a come from behind win at the Victorian
Supermotard Cup on 1 Sep 02 at Broadford to receive a magnificent father's
day present.
Greg Moss (KTM), the usual Supermotard leader, succumbed to injury and was
unable to keep the mornings hot pace after winning the 1st Prestige race,
Motorcycling Australia has applied to the federal government's Environment
Australia for an exemption to allow certain classes use leaded fuel.
Competitors are required to apply for a fuel pass book from Motorcycling
Australia, in order to purchase leaded fuel from approved suppliers.
To become approved, a supplier must be nominated by Motorcycling Australia
to the Minister for Environment.
The South Coast Motocross Club of South Australia has been granted the rights to host the 2003 Junior Australian motocross championships. This is the largest event on the National calendar, running over five days.
All information relating to these championships will e posted on the clubs new website http://www.southcoastmx.com/ as soon as it becomes available. It is anticipated the date, which is currrently under review, will be confirmed by Motorcycling Australia within the next week or so, so keep an eye on the website.
August 26, 2002
MEDIA RELEASE
Prominent motorcycling identity appointed to Motorcycling Australia board
Motorcycling Australia today appointed prominent motorcycling identity, Jim
Scaysbrook, as a member of the board of directors.
With almost 40 years of motorcycle racing plus a career in advertising, Mr
Scaysbrook has a deep knowledge of the sport and a proven commercial track
AUSTRALIAN SUPERCROSS MASTERS fans,
The achievements of CHAD REED in the year 2002 are simply staggering.
In winning the US 125 Supercross title in his rookie year, Chad has put
together a unique result sheet.
* won Final at his first-ever US supercross meeting
* won Championship at his first attempt
* unbeaten in his first six supercross Finals to clinch the Number 1 plate
Chad still has some unfinished business in the US Motocross Championship,
Mark Avard has qualified for the S1 final was up around 17th place before
retiring.
Results on the web at http://www.supermotard.com.au/
Some of the riders who are entered for next weekends race at Broadford for
the Supermotard Cup are:
Jon Hafey
Ricky Rice
Mark Willis
Mark Avard
Jay Normoyle
Mick Kelly
Paul Chapman (who)
Have you entered?
Paul
Supermotard Australia