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2024 AFC NZ Junior Motocross Championship

Entries are now open for the 2024 AFC Junior Motocross Championship, hosted by the Manawatu Orion Motorcycle Club from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April 2024 at Flipps MX Park, Himatangi.   The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms can be found here: ...

TIME NOW FOR TITLE HOPEFULS TO MAKE IT COUNT

CAPTION: The premier MX1 class blasts out of the start gate at Rotorua, and more quick-off-the-mark reflexes will be required when racing erupts at round three in Pukekohe this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The second half of the 2024 Yamaha New...

CHASING SIX DAYS Movie Release

We are pleased to announce the premier of the movie "CHASING SIX DAYS", presented by NOCO, the title sponsor of FIM International Six Days of Enduro.  This cinematic journey provides a unique perspective on the 6DAYS, featuring three distinguished riders and...
61st ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED

61st ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED

Today, Halberg has announced 30 finalists across six categories for the 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. This year’s finalists, voted by a panel of former elite athletes and coaches, sports administrators, and sports media came from 76 nominations received from...

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MNZ Motocross Commission

MNZ Motocross Commission

The Motocross Commissioners Stu McCulloch and Sonia Cloke are thrilled to announce the following people as Commission Members: David Latta         South Island Rep Tim Guthrie        South Island Rep Richard Furze    Veterans Rep James Scott       Riders Rep Shayne...

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IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s multi-time former national cross-country champion Brad Groombridge (Beta 430RR), determined to put up a fight this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s the final throw of the dice for...

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AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN

AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships  CAPTION: Kiwi and international riders relax together on the pit wall during the World Superbike Championships at Manfeild in 1989. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand’s spiritual home of international...

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FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

CAPTION 1: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), on his way to winning the opening senior grade race in the 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Nelson at the weekend. Photo by Geoff Guthrie Imagery. CAPTION 2: Owaka’s Blake Affleck (Honda), on his way to winning...

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MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The Supersport 600 class blasts off the start line at Teretonga on Sunday with (from left) Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), Whanganui’s Luca Durning (Ducati) and Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha)...

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Road Racing with Airbag Suits

Road Racing with Airbag Suits

With advancement in technology, there is growing appreciation and popularity of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. MNZ endorse the use of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. Please be reminded that the use of Back and Chest Protectors is still a requirement as per rule...

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