Motocross

TAUPO AGAIN STAGING MASSIVE FUNDRAISER MOTOCROSS

The 2024 Battle of the Clubs MX at Taupo CAPTION: Bay of Plenty’s Cody Cooper, in action for New Zealand at the Motocross of Nations in England in 2008. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com All roads lead to the Bay of Plenty this coming weekend, where the start...

Electric Motorcycles Update

As the landscape of motorcycling evolves with the introduction of electric motorcycles, it is imperative that we address their introduction into events with caution and consideration.  While electric motorcycles hold promise for a more sustainable and innovative...

YOUNG WOMAN MOTOCROSS RIDER MAKES HISTORY

Karaitiana Horne made history on the motocross track today by winning the New Zealand junior women’s title after winning the senior title last weekend. “We are incredibly proud of Karaitiana today – I am pretty sure that no young men in motocross have ever achieved...
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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2024 AFC NZ Junior Motocross Championship

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: ...

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TIME NOW FOR TITLE HOPEFULS TO MAKE IT COUNT

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...

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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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