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AUS: Danish star prepares for Speedway challenge

Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:08:19 +0000

Danish Star Prepares for Australian Speedway Title Challenge Danish International, Charlie Gjedde, will celebrate his 25th birthday as he arrives in Australia on December 28 to prepare for one of the biggest challenges of his young career, becoming the first international rider allowed into the Australian Speedway Solo title in recent history. The exciting Dane comes into the four ... Keep reading

AUS: Supermoto rounds 3, 4 report

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:05:38 +0000

Johnson's stinging finale Yamaha's Shannon Johnson (YZ450F) now has a new claim to fame -- that of Australia's pre-eminent Supermoto rider. That was after the 24-year-old clinched the 2004 Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship at the double-header finale in Helidon, near Toowoomba (Qld) last weekend, continuing the searing form which he had displayed throughout the ... Keep reading

AUS: Supermoto rounds 3, 4 preview

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:12:36 +0000

Johnson bound for Supermoto glory Yamaha enforcer Shannon Johnson is the hot favourite to clinch the 2004 Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship when it concludes with a double-header at Helidon, near Toowoomba (Qld) this weekend. Johnson, aboard his YZ450F, has cut a swathe through the opposition in the opening two rounds, winning three of the four blue-ribbon S2 races -- ... Keep reading

Calendar announced for 2005 Maxxis Australian Motocross

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:04:00 +0000

The calendar has been announced for the 2005 Maxxis Australian Motocross Championship and, like 2004, it will be an eight-round affair. The full schedule is:

Rd1      March 20               Wonthaggi (Vic)


Rd2      April 10               Horsham (Vic)


Rd3      April 24               Toowoomba (Qld)


Rd4      May 1                  Coolum (Qld)


Rd5      May 22 ... Keep reading

AUS: 2005 Australian Speedway Championship lineup

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:03:46 +0000

Adams to headline Aussie speedway title -- again! World number four Leigh Adams will be out to make it eight Australian speedway championships when the 2005 instalment kicks off at the Gosford Showground (NSW) on December 29. Adams, from Mildura (Vic), is again the headline attraction in the 2005 title, which will include seven of last year's top 10, including Travis ... Keep reading

FMX: Season finale summary, champion crowned

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 06:30:04 +0000

Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg Dominates Vans Triple Crown Twitch wins 4 of the 6 Vans Triple Crown of FMX events and takes the title BALTIMORE, MD. (December 4, 2004) - The final stop of the Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle Motocross landed at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore where Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg came in alone in first place. Stenberg, winning two of the first four stops ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: THQ World Supercross Vancouver preview

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 06:28:28 +0000

GENERAL INFO Doors Open/Practice/Qualifying - 2:00 p.m. Main Event Starts - 7:00 p.m. Location: 777 Pacific Blvd. Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4YB December 11, 2004 TICKET PRICES Gold Circle - Adults $35/Kids $15 All other seats - Adults $25/Kids $15 Tickets available at the B.C. Place Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.ca, or charge by phone at ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: THQ World Supercross GP Toronto race notes

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 06:28:28 +0000

Carmichael Wins First THQ World Supercross GP Race on a Suzuki Ramsey Cleans House in 125cc Class TORONTO, Canada (December 4, 2004) - Ricky Carmichael, of Havana, Fla., won the opening race of THQ World Supercross GP at Toronto's SkyDome on his Suzuki motorcycle. KTM's Nathan Ramsey won the 125cc main event. Carmichael, who missed last supercross season with knee injury, edged ... Keep reading

AUS: Long Track Championship summary

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 15:54:23 +0000

Herrick doubles up in sweltering conditions Perennial contender Darren Herrick was the big winner at the Wagga Wagga-hosted 2004 Australian Long Track Championship on November 27. The 32-year-old West Wyalong (NSW) resident was sublime in his 'home' event -- he lives only 90 minutes drive from Wagga Wagga -- in clinching two of the seven championships on offer -- 250cc and ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: Tim Ferry to race THQ World Supercross

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 06:28:28 +0000

Factory Yamaha Rider Tim Ferry to Race in Canada for THQ World Supercross GP Championship AURORA, III. (November 29, 2004) - Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division announced today that former 125cc supercross champion Tim Ferry, of Dade City, Fla., will race his factory Yamaha in the 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP. Ferry, 29, will use the two international THQ ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: Carmichael returns to THQ World Supercross

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 06:28:28 +0000

Carmichael Staged to Race in THQ World Supercross GP at SkyDome Three-Time Supercross Champ Makes Canadian Debut AURORA, III. (November 30, 2004) - Team Suzuki's Ricky Carmichael stages his supercross comeback as he takes his Factory Suzuki to THQ World Supercross GP this Saturday, December 4 at Toronto's SkyDome. Carmichael, 25, missed the entire 2003-2004 THQ World Supercross ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: Tortelli joins Carmichael in THQ World competition

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 06:28:28 +0000

Tortelli Joins Team Suzuki in Canada for THQ World Supercross GP AURORA, III. (November 24, 2004) - Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division announced today that Suzuki's Sebastien Tortelli will join teammate Ricky Carmichael in racing the 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP, which opens at Toronto's SkyDome Saturday, December 4. Tortelli, a FIM former World Motocross ... Keep reading

AUS: Aussie riders 2004 recap

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:31:27 +0000

Aussie motorcycle racers make their mark in 2004 Here's a refrain to kick off proceedings -- "Australia has a rich history in motorcycle racing". More than ever, that oft-mentioned verse holds true, with the country continuing to nurture motorcycle racers of the highest calibre who, more often than not, make a seamless transition onto the international arena. That global success ... Keep reading

Supercross: Nick Way Barcelona summarey

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:31:22 +0000

Nick Way Makes Double Win in The XV Supercross International of Barcelona Sydney de Andres carries out the first Spanish Back-Flip in Barcelona Barcelona, 22 November of 2004 - The American rider of Honda, Nick Way, has won in a perfect night, wrapped by 13,600 spectators who have filled the gauging of the Palau Sant Jordi. Way has adjudged his second victory in the SX ... Keep reading

AUS: Supermoto round two notes

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:31:10 +0000

Johnson doesn't miss a beat Superbike champion Shannon Johnson (Yamaha) continued his devastating form in the 2004 Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship when he whitewashed round two at the nation's country music capital -- Tamworth (NSW) -- on November 21. Johnson (YZ450F), who hails from South Morang (Vic), was in peerless form, scything through his full quota of four ... Keep reading

MonsterMob Macau SBK race summary

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:33:38 +0000

Double Rostrum for MonsterMob at Macau GP McGuinness and Easton Second and Third in Farewell Race For Ducati MonsterMob Ducati riders John McGuinness and Stuart Easton claimed second and third place respectively in today's 38th Hotel Fortuna Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix as they gave the Paul Bird Motorsport team a glorious send-off in their final race for Ducati. After four ... Keep reading

MonsterMob Macau SBK qualifying notes

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:33:37 +0000

MonsterMob One Two in Macau Qualifying MonsterMob Ducati's John McGuinness will start tomorrow's 38th Hotel Fortuna Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix from Pole Position having scorched around the twisty Circuito da Guia nearly one and a half seconds faster than team mate Stuart Easton who will start alongside the Lancastrian. Going into the team's swansong race after four memorable ... Keep reading

AUS: Supermoto round two preview

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 01:48:06 +0000

More Aussie champs join the fray NOTE: Due to last-minute permit planning issues, this Sunday's round two of the Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship will now be held in Tamworth (NSW) -- not Marathon Stadium in Newcastle (NSW). The 2004 Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship will reach the halfway mark this Sunday, with a fresh injection of top-notch talent out to frighten ... Keep reading

BSB: Paul Bird Motorsport set to leave Ducati

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 17:29:45 +0000

Macau Race To Mark The End of MonsterMob'S Successful Partnership With Ducati Corse MonsterMob Ducati team owner Paul Bird wishes to announce that his highly successful four-year partnership with Ducati Corse will come to an end with the Cumbrian-based team's participation in the 38th running of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix race on November 20th. MonsterMob will enter two ... Keep reading

AUS: Supermoto round one summary

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 17:29:34 +0000

Johnson brilliant in Supermoto opener Yamaha-backed road racing star Shannon Johnson is the rider to beat in this year' Maxxis Australian Supermoto Championship -- that's the upshot after round one was held at Stanthorpe (Qld) on November 7. The South Morang (Vic) practitioner, who finished second in the 2004 Australian Superbike Championship, simply shifted his ... Keep reading