Motocross

FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup welcomes new teams in 2025

The one-year-old FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup is already expanding into exciting new frontiers, with the 2025 edition to add teams from America and Africa to join founding members Australia and New Zealand. To be held alongside round one of the 2025 Penrite ProMX...

Yamaha continues as key sponsor for New Zealand Motocross Championship

When spring rolled around, the nation’s motocross riders began ramping up their training schedules and while the weather may be changeable, the key sponsorship of the 2025 New Zealand Motocross Championship’s has remained consistent. Yamaha Motor New Zealand will...

‘GOLDEN OLDIES’ TURN IT ON IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS

The 2024 NZ Veterans’ MX Nationals CAPTION: Balclutha’s Dave ‘Crazy’ Latta (Kawasaki), top man overall at the 2024 New Zealand Veterans' Motocross Nationals near Mosgiel at the weekend. Photo courtesy Geoff Guthrie Imagery When the going got tough, the tough got going...
CHAMPIONS OF THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

CHAMPIONS OF THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

The 2024 NZ Veterans’ MX Nationals CAPTION: Former Motocross of Nations rider for Team Switzerland, the now Tuakau-based Gaudenz Gisler (Honda) is expected to be among the leading riders in the over-60 years veterans’ class this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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LUCK ABANDONS TEAM NZ IN ITS HOUR OF NEED

LUCK ABANDONS TEAM NZ IN ITS HOUR OF NEED

The 2024 Motocross of Nations in England CAPTION: Team New Zealand for the 2024 Motocross of Nations were (from left) Tauranga’s Josiah Natzke, West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood and Tauranga’s Brodie Connolly. Photos by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It was a mixed...

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NZ MINI MOTOCROSS NATIONALS WERE SENSATIONAL

NZ MINI MOTOCROSS NATIONALS WERE SENSATIONAL

The 2024 New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals CAPTION: The racing was intense throughout all the various classes at the 2024 New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals near New Plymouth at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com A heady mix of bravery, tenacity...

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FUTURE STARS OF THE SPORT HEAD TO TARANAKI

FUTURE STARS OF THE SPORT HEAD TO TARANAKI

The 2024 New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals CAPTION: It's a traffic jam as the riders arrive at turn one at the start of this recent mini motocross race and it will be similarly hectic in Taranaki this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Don't let the...

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DRAPER, TOWNLEY AND HORNE SHINE IN AUSTRALIA

DRAPER, TOWNLEY AND HORNE SHINE IN AUSTRALIA

CAPTION: Karaka’s Hayden Draper (Husqvarna), winner of the younger of the two 200-250cc classes in Australia at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand riders shone out at the Australian Junior Motocross Championships over the weekend, winning...

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