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Breaking News: Iconic North King Country Motorcycle Club Rejoins Motorcycling New Zealand

North King Country Motorcycle Club has made the decision to affiliate with Motorcycling New Zealand again. This decision has been welcomed by Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) Operations Manager Vicky Hicks.     "Having met with the North King Country team on...

Airbag Systems Given The Nod For Motocross By FIM, On The Radar For New Zealand

Following the success of the various airbag systems in road racing, FIM's Motocross Permanent Bureau, composed of FIM President Jorge Viegas and Infront Moto Racing President and CEO David Luongo have made the decision to bring this safety technology to FIM MXGP, MX2,...

Tyler King And Phoenix Van Dusschoten Selected For Oceania To Contest 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games

FIM Oceania is ready to turn up the heat at the 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) in Brazil from December 10-13, selecting a powerhouse 12-rider roster, including Kiwis Tyler King and Phoenix van Dusschoten for the second edition of the expanding global event. “It...

DELAYED FINAL SHOWDOWN WAS WORTH WAITING FOR

DELAYED FINAL SHOWDOWN WAS WORTH WAITING FOR

CAPTION: West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood (KTM No.153) leads the charge into the second corner in this MX1 class race on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Some things are just worth waiting for and the 24-hour delay called before the eventual running of...

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NZ Motocross Champs Round 4 UPDATE

NZ Motocross Champs Round 4 UPDATE

Hi All Unfortunately the weather has not been on our side, which has presented us with major challenges for racing on Saturday. After meetings at the track the call has been made to transfer round 4 of the 2024 Yamaha NZ Senior Championships to Sunday  14th April....

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TARANAKI VENUE WILL REVEAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

TARANAKI VENUE WILL REVEAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott (Yamaha) leads the way at the start of this race at the Pukekohe last month and he’ll need those same lightning-fast reactions at the final round in Taranaki this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com For so many riders, this...

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ELITE RACERS RISE TO THE CHALLENGES AT PUKEKOHE

ELITE RACERS RISE TO THE CHALLENGES AT PUKEKOHE

CAPTION: Raetihi’s Karaitiana Horne (Kawasaki) leaps out of the start gate at Pukekohe on Saturday. She has extended her lead in the women’s class to 26 points over Opunake’s Taylar Rampton with just one round now remaining. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The...

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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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