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2012 HBBB to Open with Golden Era Celebration
January 24, 2012 – 9:45 AM | No Comment
2012 HBBB to Open with Golden Era Celebration

Jeff Leisk, Charlie Williams, Ivan Mauger and a nigh-unbeatable collection of Honda’s magic machinery will head to Broadford this coming April for the 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza.

Video: Husqvarna MOAB retro concept inspired by Steve McQueen
December 1, 2011 – 2:14 PM | No Comment
Video: Husqvarna MOAB retro concept inspired by Steve McQueen

At the recent EICMA show in Milan, Husqvarna revealed its new concept called the MOAB, named after the popular riding spot surrounding Utah, called the Moab desert. Husky is billing the bike as it’s …

100%, “How much effort do you give?”
November 12, 2011 – 11:15 AM | No Comment
100%, “How much effort do you give?”

I received this interesting press release last week, which outlined the story behind the 100% brand. Its a logo I remembered, as during the the mid 1980s my heroes included US motocross legends …

Photo Gallery: 2011 Vets MXdN
October 8, 2011 – 11:32 AM | No Comment
Photo Gallery: 2011 Vets MXdN

Enjoy this fabulous photos from the 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations held at Farleigh Castle, England on 24th & 25th September.
Images: Chris Montignani

Video: 2011 Vets MXdN Movie
September 29, 2011 – 1:48 PM | No Comment
Video: 2011 Vets MXdN Movie

Check out the video from the 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations held at Farleigh Castle, England on 24th & 25th September.

Photo Gallery: 2011 HBBB + the event DVD is now available
September 3, 2011 – 6:03 PM | One Comment
Photo Gallery: 2011 HBBB + the event DVD is now available

Motorcycling Australia’s (MA) 2011 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) was a huge success with 3000 motorcycle enthusiasts attending the 2011 event over the Easter weekend at the State Motorcycle Complex at Broadford.
Nearly 750 …

Who will be……Mr Vintage Motocross 2011?
August 30, 2011 – 4:13 PM | No Comment
Who will be……Mr Vintage Motocross 2011?

If you were into motocross in Australia in the ‘70s and ’80s you’ll know what we’re on about.
“Who will be….?” was the advertising slogan for the original Mr Motocross series run by Willoughby Motorcycle Club’s …

Video: Legends and Heroes Motocross tour
August 9, 2011 – 8:17 AM | One Comment
Video: Legends and Heroes Motocross tour

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In this clip the Allisports.com team meet up with Alex Moroz of the Legends and Heroes Tour to hear about how the traveling motocross museum has evolved over …

Excursion: Heaven VMX, The Lakes, June 2011
July 6, 2011 – 9:34 AM | No Comment
Excursion: Heaven VMX, The Lakes, June 2011

A perfectly groomed track and blue skys greeted the Motorsport Retro team when we arrived up at the The Lakes Motocross track on the weekend of June 25-26.
I was joined by the flying Johnny Sport …

Link: Celebrating 40 years of the AMA Motocross Championship
June 2, 2011 – 8:34 AM | No Comment
Link: Celebrating 40 years of the AMA Motocross Championship

To celebrate the 40th season of the AMA Motocross Championship, RacerXonline.com has produced a fabulous summary of every season since the birth of the tour in 1972.
For motocross fans it is much needed account of …

Excursion: Crawford River Classic VMX, May 2011
May 28, 2011 – 4:47 PM | One Comment
Excursion: Crawford River Classic VMX, May 2011

Motorsport Retro’s weekend at the Crawford River Classic VMX could be best described, as an anti climax.
A last minute change of date meant that we were missing Muzz, Sport and Justin from our riding line …

2011 Crawford River Classic VMX set for May 21-22
May 10, 2011 – 11:46 AM | No Comment
2011 Crawford River Classic VMX set for May 21-22

Riders will be hoping for a sunny weekend for the annual Crawford River Classic Vintage Motocross race at Buladelah on May 21-22.
The famous VMX event run by the HEAVEN VMX club will see competitors travelling …

Supercross stars Ward, Henry, Lechien and O’Mara discuss their best and worst races
March 23, 2011 – 7:43 AM | No Comment
Supercross stars Ward, Henry, Lechien and O’Mara discuss their best and worst races

Jeff Ward
After winning the 1985 and 1987 250cc Supercross Championship (and 20 Supercross main events) in a career which spanned well over a decade, Jeff Ward chose to go car racing upon retiring from the …

2011 Vets MXdN set for Farleigh Castle
February 22, 2011 – 12:44 PM | No Comment
2011 Vets MXdN set for Farleigh Castle

The 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations will be held at Farleight Castle on September 24-25, 2011.
A huge line up of  former greats  are confirmed including  Dave Thorpe, Shayne King, Josh Coppins, Darryl King, Gordon Crockard, …

The ultimate VMX machine: New Maico S1 from Maico Only
February 21, 2011 – 1:39 PM | No Comment
The ultimate VMX machine: New Maico S1 from Maico Only

Do you fancy yourself on the ultimate VMX bike? Then check out these glorious S1 machines from Maico Only.
You can choose between a 250cc mount or a fire breathing 490cc monster. The machines have prepared …

Video: Jeff Leisk – 1989 500cc Motocross World Championship
February 3, 2011 – 1:22 PM | No Comment
Video: Jeff Leisk – 1989 500cc Motocross World Championship

The next issue of the excellent Transmoto Magazine will have a story about Jeff Leisk’s memorable 1989 season, “where he talks about his bad luck at Namur and Valkenswaard – where he ran …

Heaven VMX announce 2011 calendar
January 24, 2011 – 8:19 AM | One Comment
Heaven VMX announce 2011 calendar

The 2011 Heaven VMX calendar has been released and it looks like a cracker with the nine event season having a great mix of tracks and disciplines.
Highlights of the year will be the Crawford River …

A Man Named Antonin Baborovsky
January 20, 2011 – 12:46 PM | No Comment
A Man Named Antonin Baborovsky

On Saturday night, March 26, 2011, the Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada will host round 12 of the 17-round Monster Energy Supercross Series. While relatively new to the American series, interestingly, Canada already has been …

Classic Ads: Steve McQueen rides the Honda CR250 (Japanese TV promo)
January 19, 2011 – 3:06 PM | 3 Comments
Classic Ads: Steve McQueen rides the Honda CR250 (Japanese TV promo)

Although best remembered for riding triumphs and Huskys, Steve McQueen also loved his Japanese two stroke machinery.
In this clip Steve  rides the 1971 Honda CR250 Elsinore for a Japanese TV promotion.
The CR250 was called the …

Video: DMC Suzuki RH-125 Factory Replica
January 7, 2011 – 6:36 AM | No Comment
Video: DMC Suzuki RH-125 Factory Replica

Sit back and watch Dave Miller from Dave Miller Concepts tell you about  the incredible detail and the story behind his tribute to the Factory Suzuki RH -125.