MA seeks volunteer marshals for MXGP of Australia 2026
Club rider applications open for ISDE 2026
Stark launches Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team
Tai Woffinden bows out of SGP 2026
X-Trial Lisbon cancelled
2026 FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar teams revealed
Fox Racing renews MX85 Cup AusProMX support
Shingleback Off Road returns as AusProMX track preview partner
KTM Racing Team AusProMX 2026 Preview
Nick Romano joins Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Polisport and KTM Racing Team team up in 2026
Daniel Sanders leads Rally-Raid Portugal after Prologue
Bou and Marcelli win X-Trial of Nations for Spain
Ice Speedway Finals 1 & 2 Report from Inzell
Lupino claims first Ducati MX win of the season at Ottobiano
2026 Racing Calendars
MA seeks volunteer marshals for MXGP of Australia 2026
The 2026 MXGP of Australia will be held in Darwin from September 18-20, and here’s your opportunity to be trackside as the FIM Motocross World Championship returns to the Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex after a highly successful 2025 event.
2025 MXGP of Australia
There’s no better place to catch the action than being trackside as a volunteer marshal, with roles including:
Flag Marshals;
Track Marshals;
Technical;
Marshal Support Services.
A volunteer officials’ gift pack will be supplied at the event, which includes two guest passes, an invitation to a thank you barbecue, three event shirts, lunch vouchers, a discounted merchandise voucher (exclusive marshals’ discount) and more.
A Motorcycling Australia Officials’ Licence is required. There is no cost to apply for a Level 1 Officials’ Licence and it can be obtained through Motorcycling Australia. No previous experience is required and training will be provided for all new marshals. Note: There are minimum age requirements for volunteers under 18.
Applications are now open for Australian club team riders to enter the 2026 FIM International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), which will be held in Grandola, Portugal from October 12-17.
The club category provides an opportunity for passionate and capable riders to experience the ISDE as part of a three-person club team alongside competitors from many other nations, navigating demanding trails and special tests for six gruelling days.
Team Australia Club rider applications open for ISDE 2026
If successful, riders will be seeded into an appropriate Australian three-rider club team. Men and women of at least intermediate to expert/pro level are encouraged to apply.
Riders interested in entering the 2026 ISDE as a club team rider must submit their applications by Thursday, April 30. Selection criteria will be based on riding ability, experience and commitment to the rigorous demands of enduro competition. It is expected riders will have or are taking part in state, AusEnduro (formerly AORC) and/or A4DE competition, with competency and completion.
Stark Future is launching a new Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team, to race the Stark VARG EX in the 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship. That’ll include entries in both the E2 and E3 classes, the programme marking a major step in Stark’s racing evolution.
Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team
The Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team, owned by Antoine Rigaudeau, will be led by Cyril Raynaud, with Sébastien Tortelli overseeing the programme as Racing Director for Stark Future.
The rider line-up will feature French rider David Herbreteau in E2 and Spaniard Marc Sans in E3, combining multi-discipline off-road experience, championship knowledge, and proven racecraft.
Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team
Sébastien Tortelli — Stark Racing Director
“Entering EnduroGP is a natural next step for Stark. The Stark VARG has already shown it can compete head-to-head with the best combustion motorcycles in top-level off-road racing. EnduroGP now gives us the chance to take that challenge into one of the toughest championships in the world. With Cyril leading both David and Marc, we believe this team has the experience and talent to be competitive from the beginning.”
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Tai Woffinden bows out of SGP 2026
Tai Woffinden has withdrawn from the 2026 FIM Speedway Grand Prix series despite having already earnt a permanent wild card spot, citing injury and a recovery to form being needed to return. That refers to injuries suffered at a crash at Polish track Krosno in March 2025, with full recovery proving a challenge for the 35-year-old.
Tai Woffinden
“After a lot of thought and careful consideration, I’ve decided that I won’t be taking up the opportunity to ride in the Grand Prix this season. I’m incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity, and I truly appreciate the belief and support that has been shown in me. It means a great deal, and this certainly wasn’t an easy decision. Over the past year, my main focus has been getting back to doing what I love most — racing my bike again. I’m really happy to be back on track and looking forward to the season ahead.
Tai Woffinden
“For me, this year is about continuing to build momentum and working towards the goals I had set for myself before last year’s accident. Taking a step-by-step approach feels like the right decision for where I am right now. I know what it takes to compete at the highest level in the Grand Prix series, and at this stage my priority is continuing to build that momentum and returning to the level I know I can reach.
“I want to say a big thank you to my sponsors, my team, the organisers and all the fans who have supported me along the way. The support I’ve received has meant more than I can put into words. I’m excited for the challenge ahead and looking forward to getting back out there and racing.”
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X-Trial Lisbon cancelled
The FIM X-Trial World Championship event in Lisbon (Portugal) has been cancelled, as despite efforts made in recent weeks, the local organiser has indicated that the necessary technical and organisational conditions required to stage the event in accordance with the standards of the FIM X-Trial World Championship could not be secured.
The Lisbon round will not be replaced, meaning the final round of the 2026 FIM X-Trial World Championship will take place in Tarragona, Spain, on April 18.
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2026 FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar teams revealed
Defending champions Mark Plaisted and his passenger Ben Pitt head the line-up for the 2026 Ray White Gawler FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar Championship at Gillman Speedway on Saturday, April 4.
2026 FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar teams revealed – Image by Judy Mackay
The pair will be eager to make it three FIM Oceania championships in a row, but it won’t be easy with the likes of Tyler Moon/Adam Lovell, Kym Menadue/Shane Dolan and Trent Headland/Jaxon Rayner lurking in the stacked field. Meanwhile, Headland’s son Nate will be making his FIM Oceania debut alongside Harry Hearne.
The 16 teams and reserves are as follows:
2026 FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar teams
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Fox Racing renews MX85 Cup ProMX support
Fox Racing will continue as naming rights sponsor of the MX85 Cup for the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to developing Australia’s next generation of motocross talent.
The Fox Racing MX85 Cup was introduced in 2023 to serve as a Team Australia qualification process for the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, replicating the same structure and format riders will encounter at the international level.
The 2026 Fox Racing MX85 Cup will be held at three rounds of the ProMX Championship:
Round 1: March 21-22, Wonthaggi, Vic
Round 2: April 19, Canberra, ACT
Round 3: May 24, Toowoomba, Qld
The category is open to all riders in the 12-U16 age bracket riding two-stroke 85cc Big Wheel machines. Riders who meet the FIM age requirements (currently 12-14 years) will also be eligible for Team Australia selection in the 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in the Czech Republic on July 5-6.
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Shingleback Off Road the official track preview partner at ProMX
The Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores has also announced that Shingleback Off Road has renewed its partnership as the official track preview partner for the 2026 season.
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KTM Racing Team AusProMX 2026 Preview
KTM Racing Team will arrive with a talented four-rider lineup at Wonthaggi’s opening round of the 2026 Australian ProMX Championship on March 21-22, where Nathan Crawford and Zac Watson will lead the new-look team’s MX1 charge, alongside MX2 teammates Byron Dennis and Dylan Walsh.
KTM Racing Team
The anticipated new season is dropping the gates at the picturesque Wonthaggi venue in the south-east of Victoria, providing a Bass Coast backdrop to commence the eight-round national motocross championship across a two-day format.
After achieving a career-high runner-up result in the premier class last season, Queenslander Nathan Crawford has completed a solid pre-season that will have him READY TO RACE once again this year. The number three is now putting the final touches on his preparation aboard the KTM 450 SX-F, motivated to challenge for the MX1 title in 2026.
The 28-year-old delivered a standout motocross campaign in 2025, recording seven podium finishes from eight appearances, and this year marks Crawford’s fifth-consecutive term with the KTM Racing Team.
Nathan Crawford
Nathan Crawford
“We’re closing in on the start of a new season with the team and it feels like business as usual. Entering my fifth year with the KTM Racing Team, we’ve got a solid foundation to build from, and are aiming to take further steps forward so we can fight for the MX1 championship in 2026. That is the goal, to be in the race for the title throughout 2026, and we’re excited to get to Round 1 at Wonthaggi.”
Joining Crawford onboard the KTM 450 SX-F is 2025 revelation Zac Watson, who confirmed his status as an MX1 front-runner last year with P5 in the final standings. Watson and the KTM Racing Team have since focused on refining his racecraft ahead of the 2026 campaign, building upon his national experience at only 21 years of age.
Zac Watson
Zac Watson
“The KTM Racing Team has been unreal. They’ve gone to all ends to help me out and get me comfortable, so I feel like we are in a pretty solid place. We’ve just been putting in a lot of time ahead of Round 1 and hopefully we come out swinging at Wonthaggi. I’m looking forward to seeing what the opener brings this year, as well as the entire 2026 championship.”
Byron Dennis and Dylan Walsh bring a blend of youth and experience to the KTM Racing Team MX2 roster, both equipped with the KTM 250 SX-F and are determined to consistently make an impact as the season progresses.
For 19-year-old Dennis – who was ultra-consistent on his way to fifth in points last year – it’s a case of building on strong foundations set in the pre-season after an exceptional end to 2025.
Byron Dennis
Byron Dennis
“I’m feeling good coming into 2026. We had a really strong finish to supercross last year with a podium in Adelaide, and went into the off-season healthy, which was nice. That’s something that’s hurt me in the past – going into the break injured and having to rebuild from basically zero during pre-season. This time, I was able to take some time off, enjoy it, and then get back to work with a solid base. We’ll keep putting in the work and come out swinging with the KTM Racing Team at Wonthaggi!”
For Walsh, at 28 years of age he is in a position to capitalise on immense international experience gained throughout his career.
Dylan Walsh
Dylan Walsh
“I’m really looking forward to the new season coming up! So far, we’ve had a really good pre-season and have the KTM 250 SX-F in a good spot, so now I’m just hanging out for that first gate drop together with the team outdoors.”
In addition, KTM Racing Team will continue to support Jackson Fuller in the MX3 category of the ProMX Championship, also equipped with the KTM 250 SX-F. He claimed sixth in the series last year and is aiming to build upon that form this season.
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Nick Romano joins Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki has welcomed Nick Romano for the remainder of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Romano is slated to compete in the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class aboard his KX250 and will sport the No. 141. Romano will make his debut at the first East/West Showdown of the season at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
Nick Romano
Nick Romano
“It’s a dream come true to be able to join Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. I’m really excited to work with this team and this group of people. This opportunity could not have come at a better time, and I’ve prepared for it the best I can. I feel healthy and mentally clear, and everything has gone well this off-season. I’m ready to be back at the races and show what I’m capable of.”
Romano joins the team as a fill-in rider for the injured Drew Adams, who sustained a thumb injury at Daytona Supercross and is currently recovering from surgery. Adams will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Romano previously found success with Kawasaki Team Green during his amateur career aboard the KX65, KX™85 and KX112, capturing numerous victories at premier amateur events, including Mini O’s and the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross. He also earned multiple podium finishes at the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s.
Nick Romano
Romano made his pro debut in 2022 and has accomplished multiple Top-10 SMX finishes, although injuries have kept him from competing to his full potential, as he missed most of 2025. During this off-season, Romano has been riding a privateer KX450, making for an easy transition to the Pro Circuit KX250 race machine.
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Polisport and KTM Racing Team team up in 2026
KTM Racing Team has announced a new partnership with off-road plastics and components specialist Polisport ahead of the 2026 Australian ProMX Championship, with the collaboration set to debut this weekend at Wonthaggi’s season-opening round in Victoria.
The partnership will see Polisport provide high-performance plastics and accessories across the team’s national motocross and supercross program as it prepares to contest the full ProMX season with a four-rider roster across both MX1 and MX2.
Kyle Blunden – KTM Group Australia Motorsport Manager
“Polisport is a globally recognised brand in motocross and off-road racing, and we’re proud to welcome them as a partner of the KTM Racing Team for the 2026 season. Their plastics and race accessories are trusted throughout the sport, and having their support ensures our team is equipped with durable, high-quality products every time we head to the gate.”
Polisport and KTM Racing Team team up in 2026
Brenden Stoeckert – Link International General Manager
“Supporting the KTM Racing Team in Australia with Polisport Plastics this year is a natural fit for Link International. Polisport has earned a strong reputation for quality, durability, and race-ready performance, and those are exactly the standards demanded at the highest level of competition. KTM Racing Team Australia continues to set the pace with a strong presence on track, and we’re proud to back the team with products that not only look the part, but are built to perform when it counts all season long.”
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Daniel Sanders leads Rally-Raid Portugal after Prologue
Daniel Sanders (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), started the Rally-Raid Portugal with a bang, setting the pace ahead of Tosha Schareina (Monster Energy Honda HRC). The top 10 are just 8 seconds apart.
Sanders had not won a prologue since the conclusion of his streak of four consecutive wins in 2025, a run that saw him wrap up the title with one round to spare. His last triumph had come right here in Grândola, six months ago.
Daniel Sanders – 2026 Rally-Raid Portugal – Image by Edophoto/M. Gebbia
“Chucky” has returned to his best, pushing his record tally of special wins to 26. Tosha Schareina fell just one second short of the win, with teammate Ricky Brabec 3 seconds adrift. The KTM of Edgar Canet (+3″) and the Honda of Adrien Van Beveren (+5″) are not far behind.
Four Rally2 riders muscled their way into the top 10, the elite bracket that earns the right to pick their starting positions for stage 1. A championship rookie, albeit one with a name synonymous with rally raids, claimed his maiden victory. Fresh off sixth place at the Enduropale du Touquet, Jeremy Knuiman crossed the line in sixth, a mere 6 seconds adrift of Sanders. At 23, he became the 123rd rider to take a win in the W2RC. It is also the first Dutch triumph on two wheels!
The up-and-coming Dušan Drdaj (Cajdasrot) and the experienced local Bruno Santos (BS — Frutas Patrícia Pilar) are hot on his heels, tied on the clock at just 1 second.
Gonçalo Amaral secured the first home win of the week in Rally3, repeating his performance from the 2024 prologue. He edged out the Frenchman Steve Pasco (RAW Motorsports, +9″) and Mongolia’s Murun Purevdorj (Xraids Experience, +11″). It was a case of déjà vu for Antanas Kanopkinas in the quad race, as the Lithuanian took the prologue spoils just as he did in 2025. Fellow countryman Adomas Gančierius (+3″) ensured a CFMoto one-two.
True to his word (see below), Sanders picked fourth place in the start order selection for stage 1. Schareina went for a later start and will hit the road in 12th place. Nacho Cornejo (Hero MotoSports) will get the ball rolling at 7:35 am (UTC+0).
Daniel Sanders – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
“It was shorter than last year’s test. We had a five-minute test last year. So any mistake was going to cost some time. [For tomorrow], I think it doesn’t really matter if you’re opening or tenth. It’s more the dust and the sand. There’s no opening bonus. Yeah, the only good thing if you see one line in front or two lines is the only… the traction you see in the lines. And it helps a little bit if it’s slippery terrain or not. But, yeah, for tomorrow’s stage, it’s 100 kilometres. So, yeah, we’ll start somewhere, I think, in the top five. It’s not crazy, but yeah, short stage.”
Ahead of the event, Sanders had shared an update on his recovery progress and state of mind heading into the Rally-Raid Portugal.
Daniel Sanders
“The shoulder is good. That was the easy thing. It was a clean break, and my surgeon is really good in Australia, and he fixed it when I got home, which was important to help the recovery faster for this event. So, I had four weeks off the motorbike and training because also I ripped my leg muscle really bad. I had a 7 cm tear in my leg, which was really hard the last two days of racing [at the Dakar] because it got worse every day, and I had to grip with the bike, not my arms. So, we tried to do some riding and the last two weeks before we came overseas for the race and some training, so it was actually really good.
Daniel Sanders
“The physical is not 100% but it wasn’t 100% in the Dakar either. It’s good enough to be here and you don’t have to be super strong here. The corner speed is really important. This year will be a little bit different with it being more wet, and maybe the weather with some rain coming as well. It’s going to be more suiting, I guess, the enduro guys who like that slippery conditions.
“My dream is to come to the rally and have a full wet mud race. That has always been my dream. I don’t think we’ll get a full mud race here. It’s like my best race is in enduro, where in the wet and the terrain I do really well. Where I live is the slipperiest terrain I have, and I do really well. I grew up I had to learn riding motorbikes on this and that’s where I have really good traction control, so that helps. I think it’s still going to be tight, there’s three guys. Before Adrian crashed out last year, he was close to the front, there’s three of us on the first day but then there’s some bigger gaps back, and it’s really hard to make time here.”
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Bou and Marcelli win X-Trial of Nations for Spain
Seville hosted another edition of the X-Trial of Nations this Saturday, with Repsol Honda HRC riders Toni Bou and Gabriel Marcelli representing and winning for Spain.
The Spanish representatives led the way from the start and, after topping the standings on the first two laps, they secured their place in the final with authority.
2026 X-Trial of Nations Podium
In the decisive round, they reaffirmed their dominance and triumphed over the other participating countries to lift the title. They were followed by Jack Peace and Harry Hemingway, representing Great Britain in second place, and the Italian duo of Matteo Grattarola and Francesco Titli in third.
For Bou, who just a week ago secured his 20th individual indoor championship, this victory marks his tenth X-Trial of Nations title. It is a first for Marcelli in an incredible debut for the young Galician rider -who already boasts three other titles with the national team in the outdoor version of the competition.
Toni Bou
“Winning an X-Trial of Nations title is always a source of pride. It’s a unique competition, and it’s a pleasure to represent the Spanish Federation once again. I want to thank them for including me. I’m also very happy for Gabri, who competed in this event for the first time and did a fantastic job. There’s only one X-Trial race left, in Tarragona, so I’m eager to finish the year in the best possible way.”
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Ice Speedway Finals 1 & 2 Report from Inzell
Final One
Defending champion Martin Haarahiltunen dominated the opening Final of the 2026 FIM Ice Speedway World Championship at Inzell in Germany, sweeping all five of his Heat races before powering to a conclusive victory in the Grand Final.
Ice Speedway Final One – Image by Good Shoot
The superstar Swede – who this season has his sights set on a fifth straight crown – had not raced since a crash five weeks earlier left him with broken ribs and a bruised spleen, although the huge turnout of fans packing the immaculate Max Aicher Arena in Bavaria were given no reason to suspect he was anything other than one-hundred per cent fit as he raced his way to the top step of the podium.
Completing a Scandinavian clean sweep of the Grand Final places, the 35-year-old was joined on the podium by the Finnish pairing of Max Koivula and Heikki Huusko with Sweden’s 2025 silver medallist Niclas Svensson coming home fourth.
Incredibly, the field for the Grand Final was identical to last year’s line-up at Inzell’s opening round, but this time there was to be no fairytale victory for Koivula as Haarahiltunen, in his 20th career Grand Final and his 13th in a row, reacted quickest when the tapes went up and hugged the inside line into the first turn.
Ice Speedway Final One Podium – Image by Good Shoot
Koivula slotted into second ahead of Huusko and Svensson, but Haarahiltunen never looked threatened as he cruised clear to claim his seventh Grand Final victory, seize the early championship lead and throw down the gauntlet to his title rivals.
Final Two
Unbeaten Saturday and clearly the racer carrying most pace yesterday, Haarahiltunen’s perfect start to the 2026 FIM Ice Speedway World Championship was derailed in a dramatic Grand Final in Inzell in Germany, but the four-time and defending champion still leads the title chase following the season’s opening two Finals.
Ice Speedway Final Two Podium – Image by Good Shoot
The defending champion picked up where he left off with another unbeatable five-from-five scorecard in the Heats and was leading the Grand Final when Max Koivula – Saturday’s runner-up – clipped his back wheel.
Ice Speedway Final Two – Image by Good Shoot
The contact brought both riders down and earned Koivula a disqualification, but with Haarahiltunen unable to make the restart it was his fellow Swede Niclas Svensson who came out on top of a two-rider Grand Final ahead of home hero Luca Bauer.
Ice Speedway Final Two – Image by Good Shoot
However, the sixteen vital points he received for third mean the reigning champion carries a two-point advantage into next month’s third and deciding Final at Heerenveen in the Netherlands.
2026 Ice Speedway Standings after Final 2
Pos
Name
Country
Points
1
Niclas Kallin Svensson
Sweden
20
2
Luca Bauer
Germany
18
3
Martin Haarahiltunen
Sweden
16
4
Max Koivula
Finland
14
5
Max Niedermaier
Germany
12
6
Franz Zorn
Austria
11
7
Lukáš Hutla
Czech Republic
10
8
Ove Ledström
Sweden
9
9
Filip Jäger
Sweden
8
10
Sebastian Reitsma
The Netherlands
7
11
Heikki Huusko
Finland
6
12
Christoph Kirchner
Germany
5
13
Andrej Diviš
Czech Republic
4
14
Leon Kramer
The Netherlands
3
15
Maximillian Niedermaier
Germany
2
16
Jasper Iwema
The Netherlands
1
17
Franz Mayerbüchler
Germany
0
18
Johann Weber
Germany
0
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Lupino claims first Ducati MX win of the season at Ottobiano
The first round of the Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship was held over the weekend on the sandy track in Ottobiano, 60 km from Milan, where track conditions made particularly treacherous by heavy rainfall, forced the organiders to cancel the second heats due to limited time, after working overtime to make the track accessible and safe.
The first of six rounds saw Lupino, the 2024 Italian MX1 Champion with Ducati, return to the premier class after debuting the Desmo250 MX in MX2 last year, demonstrating its versatility.
Qualifying with the second-fastest time in the morning’s timed practice, Alessandro started fifth in the only heat, passing all his rivals and taking the lead on lap six, then decisively pulling away to cross the checkered flag in first place.
The Italian rider immediately impressed with his speed and determination, giving Team Beddini and Ducati their first win of the season. Lupino and the Desmo450 MX will start the second round of the Italian series, scheduled for April 26th in iconic Maggiora track, wearing the championship leader’s red plate.
Alessandro Lupino
Alessandro Lupino
“I arrived in Ottobiano in less than perfect physical condition, with a bad case of the flu. Furthermore, I only got on a bike in January and was very busy with testing and commitments with the Italian Motorcycling Federation, without being able to prepare as I would have liked. This is another reason why I’m pleasantly surprised and very happy with how things went today. We’re testing new solutions on the factory bike that have proven to be effective and could also prove useful to the MXGP guys.”
It was also a strong start to the season for Honda HRC PETRONAS’s Valerio Lata, who took the win in MX2 Race One.
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2026 Racing schedule
2026 Australian ProMX Championship Calendar
Round 1 – March 21-22, Wonthaggi, Victoria
Round 2 – April 19, Canberra, ACT
Round 3 – May 10, Gillman, South Australia
Round 4 – May 24, Toowoomba, Queensland
Round 5 – June 14, Appin, NSW
Round 6 – July 12, Traralgon, Victoria
Round 7 – July 26, Conondale, Queensland
Round 8 – August 1-2, Queensland Moto Park, Queensland
2026 FIM Motocross World Championship Calendar
(Provisional)
Rnd 1 – March 08 – ARGENTINA, Barlioche
Rnd 2 – March 22 – SPAIN, Almonte
Rnd 3 – March 29 – SWITZERLAND, Frauenfeld
Rnd 4 – April 12 – ITALY, Riola Sardo, Sardegna
Rnd 5 – April 19 – ITALY, Pietramurata, Trentino
Rnd 6 – May 24 – FRANCE, Lacapelle Marival (WMX)
Rnd 7 – May 31 – GERMANY, Teutschenthal (WMX)
Rnd 8 – June 07 – LATVIA, Kegums
Rnd 9 – June 21 – ITALY, Montevarchi (WMX)
Rnd 10 – June 28 – PORTUGAL, Águeda
Rnd 11 – July 05 – SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg
JMXWC – July 05- CZECH REPUBLIC, Jinin
(Junior MX World Championship)
Rnd 12 – July 19 – GREAT BRITAIN, Foxhills
Rnd 13 – July 26 – CZECH REPUBLIC, Loket
Rnd 14 – August02 – BELGIUM, Lommel, Flanders
Rnd 15 – August 16 – SWEDEN, Uddevalla
Rnd 16 – August 23 – THE NETHERLANDS, Arnhem (WMX)
Rnd 17 – September 06 – TÜRKIYE, Afyonkarahisar
Rnd 18 – September 13 – CHINA, Shanghai
Rnd 19 – September 20 – AUSTRALIA, Darwin (WMX)
MXoN – October 04 – FRANCE, Ernee
(Motocross of Nations)
2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Calendar
AMA Supercross
Rnd 1 – January 10 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Rnd 2 – January 17 at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Rnd 3 – January 24 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Rnd 4 – January 31 at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Rnd 5 – February 7 at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Rnd 6 – February 14 at Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Rnd 7 – February 21 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Rnd 8 – February 28 at Daytona Int. Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
Rnd 9 – March 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Rnd 10 – March 21 at Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
Rnd 11 – March 28 at Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Rnd 12 – April 4 at The Dome, St Louis, MO
Rnd 13 – April 11 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Rnd 14 – April 18 at Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
Rnd 15 – April 25 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Rnd 16 – May 2 at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Rnd 17 – May 9 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Pro Motocross
Rnd 18 – May 30 at Fox Raceway National, Pala, CA
Rnd 19 – June 6 at Hangtown Classic, Sacramento, CA
Rnd 20 – June 13 at Thunder Valley National, Lakewood, CO
Rnd 21 – June 20 at High Point National, Mount Morris, PA
Rnd 22 – July 4 at Redbud National, Buchanan, MI
Rnd 23 – July 11 at Southwick National, Southwick, MA
Rnd 24 – July 18 at Spring Creek National, Millville, MN
Rnd 25 – July 25 at Washougal National, Washougal, WA
Rnd 26 – August 15 at Unadilla National, New Berlin, NY
Rnd 27 – August 22 at Budds Creek National, Mechanicsville, MD
Rnd 28 – August 29 at Ironman National, Crawfordsville, IN
SMX Playoffs
Playoff 1 – September 12, Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH
Playoff 2 – September 19, Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, CA
Final – September 26, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, Ridgedale, MO
2026 Grand National Cross Country Series Calendar
Big Buck GNCC – Feb 15
Wild Board GNCC – Mar 1
Talladega GNCC – Mar 7
Camp Coker Bullet GNCC – Mar 28
The Dukes GNCC – Apr 18
The Old Gray GNCC – May 3
Powerline Park GNCC – May 16
Watkins Glen International GNCC – Jun 7
Snowshoe GNCC – Jun 27
The John Penton GNCC – Sep 19
Mason-Dixon GNCC – Oct 3
Ironman GNCC – Oct 24
Buckwheat 100 GNCC- Nov 8
2026 American Flat Track (AFT) Calendar
March 5, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at Daytona I
March 6, 2026 – Royal Enfield Short Track at Daytona II
March 21, 2026 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway
April 25, 2026 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway
May 2, 2026 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway
May 16, 2026 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Par
May 23, 2026 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove
June 6, 2026 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway
June 26, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile I, Allen County Fairgrounds
June 27, 2026 – Lima Half-Mile II, Allen County Fairgrounds
July 4, 2026 – DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
August 8, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Jackpine Gypsies M/C
August 10, 2026 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track, Jackpine Gypsies M/C
August 22, 2026 – Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club
September 5, 2026 – Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds
September 6, 2026 – Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds
2026 Hard Enduro World Championship Calendar
April 17-19 – Alestrem – Ales, France
May 1-3 – Extreme Lagares – Porto, Portugal
June 18-20 – Silver Kings – Idaho/Silver Mountain Resort, United States
July 10-12 – Abestone Rodeo Miravalle – Arezzo, Italy
August 20-22 – Forza Orza – Orsa, Sweden
September 11-13 – Wild Woods Extreme – Genoa, Italy
September 23-26 – Roof of Africa – Maseru, Lesotho
October 8-10 – Sea to Sky – Kemer, Turkey
October 23-25 – Hixpania – Aguilar de Campoo, Spain
Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event Schedule
March 4 – Royal Enfield ST at DAYTONA I, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
(AFT Nationals on March 5-6)
March 20 – Atlanta Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA (AFT National on March 21)
April 24 – Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA
(AFT National on April 25)
May 1 – Silver Dollar Short Track, Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA
(AFT National on May 2)
May 15 – ThrottleFest, Budds Creek Motocross Park, Mechanicsville, MD
(AFT National on May 16)
May 22 – Williams Grove Half-Mile, Williams Grove, Mechanicsburg, PA
(AFT National on May 23)
June 5 – Nashville Short Track, Tennessee National Raceway, Hohenwald, TN
(AFT National on June 6)
2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship Calendar
(Provisional)
Rnd 1 – EnduroGP of Italy – 10-12 April
Rnd 2 – EnduroGP of Spain – 1-3 May
Rnd 3 – EnduroGP of Finland – 22-24 May
Rnd 4 – EnduroGP of Portugal – 12-14 June
Rnd 5 – EnduroGP of Portugal – 19-21 June
Rnd 6 – EnduroGP of France – 17-19 July
Rnd 7 – EnduroGP of Wales – 7-9 August
2026 SuperEnduro World Championship Calendar
Rnd1 – 13 December 2025 – POLAND, Gliwice
Rnd2 – 3 January 2026 – GERMANY, Riesa
Rnd3 – 17 January 2026 – SPAIN, Bilbao
Rnd4 – 31 January 2026 – HUNGARY, Budapest
Rnd5 – 21 February 2026 – SERBIA, Belgrade
Rnd6 – 28 February 2026 – UNITED KINGDOM, Newcastle
Rnd7 – 7 March 2026 – FRANCE, Douai
2026 FIM Bajas World Cup Calendar
29-31 January – Saudi Baja, SAU
12-14 February – Jordan Baja, JOR
10-12 April – Escuderia de Castelo Branco, POR
19-20 June – Baja TT Extremadura, ESP
24-26 July – Baja Aragon, ESP
28-31 Oct. – Baja Qatar, QAT
5-8 Nov. – Dubai International Baja, UAE
2026 FIM Trial World Championship Calendar
(Provisional)
Rnd 1 – 15-17 May – Japan, Motegi
Rnd 2 – 12-14 June – Andorra, Sant Julià de Lòria
Rnd 3 – 19-21 June – Italy, Camerino
Rnd 4 – 24-26 July – Great Britain, Trac Mon Circuit – Anglesey
Rnd 5 – 29-30 August* – France, Cahors
Rnd 6 – 4-6 September – Netherlands, Zelhem
Rnd 7 – 18-20 September – Spain, Pobladura de las Regueras
TdN – 26-27 September – Spain, Arteixo
TVT – TBA, TBA
2026 FIM Track Racing Calendars
FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship
2 May – Round 1 – Landshut, Germany
23 May – Round 2 – Prague, Czech Republic
5-6 June – Round 3 & 4 – Manchester, Great Britain
20 June – Round 5 – Wroclaw, Poland
11 July – Round 6 – Malilla, Sweden
1 August – Round 7 – Lodz, Poland
8 August – Round 8 – Riga, Latvia
12 September – Round 9 – Vojens, Denmark
26 September – Round 10 – Torun, Poland
FIM SGP2 World Championship
10 July – Round 1 – Malilla, Sweden
31 July – Round 2 – Lodz, Poland
11 September – Round 3 – Vojens, Denmark
FIM SGP3 World Championship
19 June – Final – Wroclaw, Poland
FIM SGP4 World Championship
11 July – Final – Malilla, Sweden
FIM Speedway World Cup
1 May – Semi Final 1 – Landshut, Germany
7 August – Semi Final 2 – Riga, Latvia
29 August – Final – Warsaw, Poland
FIM Speedway of Nations 2
22 May – Final – Prague, Czech Republic
2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship Calendar
(Provisional)
Round 1 – May 9 – Roden, The Netherlands
Round 2 – May 30 – Terenzano, Italy
Round 3 – June 27 – Haunstetten, Germany
Round 4 – July 4 – Donji Kraljevec, Croatia
Round 5 – August 22 – Scheessel, Germany
Round 6 – August 29 – King’s Lynn, Great Britain
Round 7 – September 12 – Vasad, Hungary
Round 8 – October 3 – Pardubice, Czech Republic
Rounds 9 & 10 – Oct. 24-25 – CAMOD TBA, Argentina
2026 Amateur Race Schedule
Northeast Area Qualifier
Mar 7-9 – Budds Creek – Mechanicsville, MD
Mar 28-30 – Doublin Gap MX – Shippensburg, PA
Apr 4-6 – Lake Sugar Tree Motosports Park – Axton, VA
Apr 25-27 – Pleasure Valley Raceway – Seward, PA
May 2-4 – Tomahawk MX – Hedgesville, WV
May 9-11 – Raceway Park – Englishtown, NJ
May 16-18 – Diamond Back MX – Carlisle, NY
May 23-25 – High Point Raceway – Mount Morris, PA
Northeast Regional
Jun 6-8 – The Wick 338 – Amateur Regional – Southwick, MA
Jun 19-22 – Birch Creek Motorsports Park – Youth Regional – Sutherlin, VA
Southeast Area Qualifier
Feb 14-16 – Echeconnee MX – Lizella, GA
Feb 21-23 – South of the Border MX – Hamer, SC
Mar 15-16 – The Shoals MX – Donalds, SC
Mar 21-23 – Elizabeth City MX – Elizabeth City, NC
Mar 29-30 – Orlando MX Park – Orlando, FL
Apr 11-13 – North Carolina Motorsports Park – Henderson, NC
Apr 18-20 – Monster Mountain MX Park – Tallassee, AL
Apr 25-26 – Lazy River MX – Dalton, GA
Southeast Regional
May 22-25 – Muddy Creek – Amateur Regional – Blountville, TN
Jun 5-8 – Gatorback Cycle Park – Youth Regional – Alachua, FL
Mid-East Area Qualifier
Mar 28-30 – Wildcat Creek MX – Rossville, IN
Apr 4-6 – Dutch Sport Park – Bloomingdale, MI
Apr 11-13 – Valley MX – Stanton, MI
Apr 19-20 – Log Road MX – Bronson, MI
Apr 25-27 – ChilliTown MX – Chillicothe, OH
May 2-4 – Briarcliff MX – Nashport, OH
May 10-11 – South Fork – Leitchfield, KY
May 16-18 – Fast Farms MX Park – Altamont, TN
Mid-East Regional
May 29-Jun 1 – RedBud MX – Amateur Regional – Buchanan, MI
Jun 5-8 – Baja Acres – Youth Regional – Millington, MI
North Central Area Qualifier
Mar 21-23 – Bar 2 Bar MX – Maize, KS
Apr 11-13 – Sunset Ridge MX – Walnut, IL
Apr 18-20 – Indian Hills MX Park – DuQuoin, IL
Apr 25-27 – Oak Ridge MX – Garwin, IA
May 2-4 – HLR Motorsports – Huntsville, MO
May 9-11 – Aztalan Cycle Club – Lake Mills, WI
May 17-18 – BCMX Adventure Park – Cambridge, MN
May 24-25 – Four States MX – Neosho, MO
North Central Regional
Jun 12-15 – Lincoln Trail Motosports – Amateur Regional – Casey, IL
Jun 27-29 – Archview MX Park – Youth Regional – Washington Park, IL
South Central Area Qualifier
Feb 14-16 – Reynard Raceway – Wellston, OK
Mar 1-2 – Cycle Ranch MX Park – Floresville, TX
Mar 21-23 – Thunder Valley Motocross Park – Lakewood, CO
Mar 22-23 – Wildwood MX Park – Kentwood, LA
Mar 28-30 – 3 Palms Action Sports Park – Conroe, TX
Apr 11-13 – Oak Hill Raceway – Alvord, TX
Apr 19-20 – Desoto Motorsports Park – Grand Cane, LA
Apr 25-27 – Metroplex Motocross Park – Fort Worth, TX
South Central Regional
May 29-Jun 1 – Ponca City – Youth Regional – Ponca City, OK
Jun 5-8 – Swan MX Raceway Park – Amateur Regional – Tyler, TX
Northwest Area Qualifier
Feb 23 – Prairie City OHV – Rancho Cordova, CA
Apr 4-6 – Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex – West Richland, WA
Apr 12-13 – Dream Chasers – Shepherd, MT
Apr 18 – DT-1 MX Park – Tulare, CA
Apr 19 – Bunker Hill – Delta, UT
Apr 25-27 – Skyline MX Park – Kuna, ID
May 17-18 – Gypsie Moto – Sturgis, SD
Northwest Regional
May 29-Jun 1 – Washougal MX Park – Youth/Amateur Regional – Washougal, WA
Midwest Area Qualifier
Feb 14 – Mesquite Motocross Park – Littlefield, AZ
Feb 22 – Prairie City OHV – Rancho Cordova, CA
Mar 8 – Honolulu Hills Raceway – Taft, CA
Mar 28 – Glen Helen Raceway Park – San Bernardino, CA
Apr 18 – Bunker Hill – Delta, UT
Midwest Regional
Jun 12-15 – Prairie City OHV – Youth/Amateur Regional – Rancho Cordova, CA
Southwest Area Qualifier
Feb 15 – Mesquite Motocross Park – Littlefield, AZ
Feb 28-Mar 2 – Arizona Cycle Park – Buckeye, AZ
Mar 21 – Oatfield Raceway – Turlock, CA
Mar 29 – Glen Helen Raceway Park – San Bernardino, CA
May 16-18 – Moriarty MX – Moriarty, NM
Southwest Regional
May 22-25 – Fox Raceway – Youth/Amateur Regional – Pala, CA
National Championship
Aug 3-9 – AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship – Hurricane Mills, TN