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Moto News Weekly | Dakar mid-way update | GasGas | Beta | Speedway

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January 10, 2021
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January 10, 2021

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What’s New:

  • Dakar reaches halfway mark with Toby Price in the lead
  • Jett and Hunter Lawrence join Honda Factory Supercross efforts
  • GasGas North America announce 2021 race plan
  • Beta officially enters MXGP in 2021
  • Kawasaki Team Green America announce 2021 line-up
  • James Rispoli joins Latus Motors Racing in AFT SuperTwins
  • 2021 Australian and FIM Oceania Speedway fields announced
  • 2021 Racing Calendars

Dakar reaches halfway mark with Toby Price in the lead

Saturday at the Dakar means the mid-point rest day, after what has been an extremely tough rally so far, due in part to the increased level of technical navigation and the wide variety of terrain faced by the riders. All riders will no doubt be thankful for a day off the bike to recover both physically and mentally.

Toby Price in the lead as the Dakar Rally 2021 reaches the mid-way mark – Image by Rally Zone

Demonstrating great speed over the course of the first week, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Toby Price sits at the top of the general rankings, just over two minutes ahead of his nearest rival. In fact, the top seven competitors are separated by just over six minutes after well over 2,000km of racing against the clock.

Monster Energy Honda Team’s Kevin Benavides lies in second place overall, 2’16” from the leader, followed in third place by young Chilean rider José Ignacio Cornejo, less than three minutes adrift of the leading rider.

Kevin Benavides – Image by Rally Zone

Ross Branch was very much the highlight of the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team so far, placing the team at the sharp end of the results in fourth.

Xavier de Soultrait holds fifth as top Husqvarna rider, sharing, “Very nice first week, I’m really happy of my pace, and as you see I enjoy so much this Dakar on my Husqvarna! And my HT Rally Team is just perfect! To lead the race and to be on the top-5 since the first days was so rewarding for all my effort this year. Now I can start the second week as the first, day by day to enjoy the dream of race Dakar!”

By putting in consistent performances over all of the first six stages of the event, Sam Sunderland has avoided the yo-yo effect seen by some of his competitors. The tactic has paid off with the Brit lying sixth overall, just over four minutes down on Price.

Sam Sunderland – Image by Rally Zone

Joan Barreda also keeps his options open some 6’30” behind the overall leader in seventh, with team-mate and incumbent champion Ricky Brabec holding thirteenth place and likely to make his presence felt over the coming stages.

Lorenzo Santolino currently holds eighth for the Sherco Factory team.

Pablo Quintanilla has shown great consistency over the first six stages of the rally. Although suffering from a number of small navigation errors, the Chilean rider is still well within the hunt for podium places. Currently 10th overall, just 15 minutes down on the rally leader, Pablo is looking forward to the second half of the race and improving his position.

Pablo Quintanilla

Just one minute behind Quintanilla, Luciano Benavides sits 11th in the standings but is confident of improving on his position as riders face the tough second week. The young Argentinian, contesting his fourth Dakar Rally, enjoys a strong start position for Sunday’s 737km day seven – the first half of the event’s marathon stage – and is confident his strength and stamina will prove useful over the all-important final days of the race.

In only his second ever cross-country rally, KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has already claimed two top-three stage results. Demonstrating immense speed over the faster terrain, the young Australian has also held his own when navigation has proved critical, even when riding in the leading group. Despite a seven-minute penalty earned near the beginning of the race, Sanders lies 12th in the standings and top rookie by a considerable margin.

Daniel Sanders – Image by Rally Zone

Dakar 2021 stages so far…

So far the Dakar Rally in 2021 has kicked off with Toby Price winning Stage One ahead of Kevin Benavides and Matthias Walkner, with Daniel Sanders finishing 25th.

Stage Two would see Joan Barreda take the win ahead of defending champion Ricky Brabec, with Pablo Quintanilla third. Australian Sanders was ninth, with Price down in 28th.

Joan Barreda – Image by Rally Zone

Price put in a stellar performance to take the Stage Three win, leading Benavides by over 3min to the finish line, with teammate Walkner third. Sanders finished eighth.

Stage Four saw Sanders take his best result yet, in second overall, behind Barreda, while the other Benavides was third, Luciano. Price finished the stage in 22nd, 14m42s off leading pace.

Kevin Benavides took the Stage Five win ahead of Jose Ignacio Cornejo, with Price third, 1m20s off the lead. Sanders finished 15th.

The final stage before the mid-way break, Stage Six saw Barreda take another win, while Yamaha’s Ross Branch was second overall. Sanders finished third, with countryman Price down in seventh, 3m54s off pace.

Ross Branch

2021 Dakar Rally Overall Standings – After Stage Six

Pos Rider Nat Man Time Gap
1 T. PRICE AUS KTM 24:08:43 0:00:00
2 K. BENAVIDES ARG HONDA 24:10:59 0:02:16
3 JI. CORNEJO FLORIMO CHL HONDA 24:11:40 0:02:57
4 R. BRANCH BWA YAMAHA 24:12:24 0:03:41
5 X. DE SOULTRAIT FRA HUSQVARNA 24:12:24 0:03:41
6 S. SUNDERLAND GBR KTM 24:13:06 0:04:23
7 J. BARREDA BORT ESP HONDA 24:15:08 0:06:25
8 L. SANTOLINO ESP SHERCO FACTORY 24:22:29 0:13:46
9 S. HOWES USA KTM 24:23:55 0:15:12
10 P. QUINTANILLA CHL HUSQVARNA 24:23:56 0:15:13
11 L. BENAVIDES ARG HUSQVARNA 24:25:05 0:16:22
12 D. SANDERS AUS KTM 24:26:44 0:18:01
13 R. BRABEC USA HONDA 24:28:39 0:19:56
14 S. SVITKO SVK KTM 24:34:13 0:25:30
15 A. VAN BEVEREN FRA YAMAHA 24:43:30 0:34:47
16 F. CAIMI ARG YAMAHA 24:52:53 0:44:10
17 J. RODRIGUES PRT HERO 24:53:44 0:45:01
18 M. MICHEK CZE KTM 24:57:05 0:48:22
19 M. GIEMZA POL HUSQVARNA 25:15:35 1:06:52
20 J. BETRIU ESP KTM 25:31:10 1:22:27
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38 M. BURGESS AUS KTM 29:18:31 5:09:48
61 AJ. HOULIHAN AUS KTM 36:57:07 12:48:24

2021 Dakar Schedule

Stage Date Start > Finish Total Special
P Saturday, January 2, 2021 Jeddah > Jeddah 11 km 11 km
1 Sunday, January 3, 2021 Jeddah > Bisha 622 km 277 km
2 Monday, January 4, 2021 Bisha > Wadi Al Dawasir 685 km 457 km
3 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Wadi Al Dawasir > Wadi Al Dawasir 630 km 403 km
4 Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Wadi Al Dawasir > Riyadh 813 km 337 km
5 Thursday, January 7, 2021 Riyadh > Buraydah 625 km 419 km
6 Friday, January 8, 2021 Buraydah > Ha’il 655 km 485 km
Rest Saturday, January 9, 2021 Ha’il (Rest Day) – –
7 Sunday, January 10, 2021 Ha’il > Sakaka 737 km 471 km
8 Monday, January 11, 2021 Sakaka > Neom 709 km 375 km
9 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Neom > Neom 579 km 465 km
10 Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Neom > Al-Ula 583 km 342 km
11 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Al-Ula > Yanbu 557 km 511 km
12 Friday, January 15, 2021 Yanbu > Jeddah 452 km 225 km

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Jett and Hunter Lawrence join Honda Factory Supercross efforts

Team Honda HRC’s AMA SX and MX line-up – Hunter and Jett Lawrence, Ken Roczen, Chase Sexton

American Honda have presented Team Honda HRC’s riders and staff for the 2021 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross season.

As announced, the factory squad has taken on the 250 effort for 2021, with CRF250R-mounted Australian brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence prepared to campaign the 250SX East and West regions, respectively. “All of the hard work is paying off,” said Jett, who is beginning his second full season as an AMA pro. “Now, going into the season, I just want to be consistent and ride smart—to ride like a champion and be there for every race.”

Jett Lawrence
Jett Lawrence
Jett Lawrence
Jett Lawrence
Jett Lawrence

 

Jett’s older brother Hunter missed much of last season due to injuries, but he is approaching the 2021 season in good health and looking forward to a new challenge. “Having this opportunity alongside Jett is great, because we push each other every day,” Hunter said. “Team Honda HRC has welcomed us with open arms and I just can’t wait to get the season underway.”

Hunter Lawrence
Hunter Lawrence
Hunter Lawrence
Hunter Lawrence

 

German Ken Roczen begins his fifth year with Honda’s factory team after winning four rounds in last year’s series sharing, “I’m in a good position right now and excited to build on what we learned last year. I feel extremely comfortable on the all-new CRF450R and will work hard to put it on the top step in 2021.”

Making his AMA Supercross debut aboard the factory 2021 CRF450R is 2019 and 2020 250SX East Region Champion Chase Sexton, who joined the squad for last year’s AMA Pro Motocross series, performing well and winning the final round, “I learned a lot racing the 450 outdoors last year,” Sexton said. “I’m excited to take that momentum into Supercross, and I feel like I can contend for race wins and podiums.”

Ken Roczen
Ken Roczen
Ken Roczen
Ken Roczen
Chase Sexton
Chase Sexton
Chase Sexton
Chase Sexton

 

The first round of the 2021 AMA Supercross series takes place in Houston on January 16.

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GasGas North America announce 2021 race plan

Showcasing a diverse line-up of athletes, GasGas introduced its first-ever U.S. supercross/motocross effort, which will extend the brand’s reach in offroad motorcycle racing and trials competition.

Justin Barcia, Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown

The Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas Factory Racing Team is set to make its official U.S. racing debut next Saturday, January 16 at the opening round of the AMA Supercross Championship in Houston, Texas. Justin Barcia, who will bang bars in the premier 450SX class aboard the MC 450F, is no stranger to kicking off the season with fire as he has enjoyed opening-round victories over the last two seasons (2020 and 2019).

His teammates, Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown, are set to divide and conquer the 250SX classes aboard the MC 250F. Mosiman will begin his charge in the Eastern division with Brown focused on strong finishes in the West series.

In offroad racing, the brand new Coastal GasGas Factory Racing Team is ready with a two-rider line-up for 2021. Washington native Ricky Russell will headline the team’s efforts in the premier division racing aboard the GasGas EX 450F, with up-and-comer Johnny Girroir racing aboard the EX 250F.

Ricky Russell and Johnny Girroir

Both riders will primarily compete in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, in addition to the National Enduro Championship and select offroad events around the country.

Staying true to its roots, the GasGas Factory Racing team will once again field a two-rider line-up to compete at the highest level in the MotoTrials USA National Championship. Premier class front-runner Daniel Blanc-Gonnet will highlight the team’s trials efforts aboard the TXT GP 300 as he looks to contest the Pro class championship in 2021. Blanc-Gonnet is joined by three-time AMA NATC Women’s Pro Champion Madeleine Hoover, who will look to reclaim the Women’s Pro title once again in 2021 aboard the TXT GP 300.

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Beta officially enters MXGP in 2021

Beta will officially enter the motocross scene in 2021, represented by the SDM Corse team in the MXGP.  The move comes after becoming Enduro and Trial world champion in 2020 and collecting a series of consecutive world championship titles in recent years.

Jeremy Van Horebeek and Jimmy Clochet will campaign the Beta SDM Corse colours

The Florentine factory is now a leader in the sector, with an ever-growing following, and the debut in Motocross marks another important step in the history of the company, with a past full of passion on motocross tracks all over Europe.

The challenge has been taken up by the SDM Corse team, a well-established international Motocross team with multiple participations in MXGP. The team will be composed by the experienced Belgian rider Jeremy Van Horebeek and the young Frenchman Jimmy Clochet, who have both accepted the new challenge with great enthusiasm alongside SDM Team Manager, Daniele Marchese.

The team is now ready to defend the colors of the Tuscan factory in this new exciting path, so save the date of February 21 for the debut at the starting gate of the Beta SDM Corse MX team in Riola Sardo, the first heat of the 2021 Internationals of Italy!

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Kawasaki Team Green America announce 2021 line-up

Kawasaki Team Green have announce its professional American off-road racing efforts for the 2021 season with the return of the Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green race team in East coast competition and the Chaparral Motorsports/Precision Concepts/Kawasaki Team Green race team in West coast championships.

Kawasaki Team Green’s long-standing partnership with Babbitt’s Online will continue their off-road racing effort as the team welcomes back the Australian-duo of Josh Strang to the XC1 class and Lyndon Snodgrass in the XC2 class. Team Babbitt’s Online have proven to be off-road championship contenders in the first two years of competing in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series and captured two wins in 2020. Both riders are set to compete in the 2021 GNCC series with Snodgrass on the new Kawasaki KX250X and Strang piloting the new KX450X.

Strang takes GNCC win – Image by Ken Hill

Josh Strang

“I’m thrilled to be back with such a supportive and dedicated group of people. Having support from an influential manufacturer, like Kawasaki, who cares about the sport and the advancement of the bikes, it’s easy to stay motivated throughout the off-season and testing. I’ve ridden the new KX450X for some time now, and the bike is incredible. I can’t wait to get this season started!”

Kawasaki Team Green is continuing its relationship with the Chaparral Motorsports/Precision Concepts/Kawasaki Team Green off-road race team, as they field three riders to compete in both the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) and National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) series.

The Chaparral Motorsports/Precision Concepts/Kawasaki Team Green will field Zach Bell, Clayton Hengeveld and J.P. Alvarez

With this effort, Kawasaki Team Green looks to continue its winning racing relationship with Precision Concepts, where they captured 11 professional off-road championships since its inception in 2009. Returning to the team for 2021 are title contenders Zach Bell, Clayton Hengeveld and J.P. Alvarez. Bell will pilot the new 2021 Kawasaki KX450X in the Pro Class, while both Hengeveld and Alvarez will contest the Pro 250 and Pro 2 Class aboard their 2021 KX250X machines.

Zach Bell

“I’m happy to be back with the Chaparral Motorsports/Precision Concepts/Kawasaki Team Green race team for 2021. 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but we finished out the season on a strong note. We have a really good base going into 2021 with the new Kawasaki KX450X which will be important as we have an extremely short off-season.”

Also competing in the 2021 GNCC series are Grant Davis and Joseph “Jo Jo” Cunningham. Both Davis and Cunningham were 2020 GNCC champions in their respective classes and were among the first few to compete aboard the new 2021 KX250X motorcycle at the end of the 2020 racing season, both have already captured race wins aboard their new machines and will look to carry that momentum into the new racing season.

The Chapparal Motorsports/Precision Concepts/Kawasaki Team Green race team, along with Team Green Trackside Support for all riders, kick off the race season at the NGPC opener in Delano, California, on January 15, 2021.

Lyndon Snodgrass - Image courtesy of sprintenduro.com
Lyndon Snodgrass – Image courtesy of sprintenduro.com

Team Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team Green will open their season on the wide-open course at the Big Buck GNCC season opener in Union, South Carolina, on February 20, 2021.

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James Rispoli joins Latus Motors Racing in AFT SuperTwins

After weeks of speculation, Latus Motors Racing announced its contention in the AFT SuperTwins class for the 2021 season of Progressive American Flat Track.

On the heels of an announcement of support by Harley-Davidson, fans awaited confirmation that 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion James “The Rocket” Rispoli would return as the pilot of the Latus Motors Racing machine. Today, the “Hogspoli” fanbase will rejoice as team owner George Latus proudly confirms that Rispoli will indeed pilot his championship-winning machine in the premier class of Progressive AFT.

James Rispoli
James Rispoli – Image by Scott Hunter

“During this past season James showed grit, determination, and skill in winning the AFT Production Twins Championship,” said Latus. “Additionally, he provides great rider feedback which will be extremely helpful as we move up to the ultra-competitive AFT SuperTwins class. The entire team is really excited to further develop the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R. James is a big part of our program and we’re pleased to have him return as our rider for the 2021 season.”

During his storybook 2020 season, Rispoli seemed in a class of his own at times as he dominated with a five-race win streak and total of seven victories. Furthermore, upon closer examination of his lap times, Rispoli was consistently performing at a premier-class level. Based on their best laps in their respective Main Events, “The Rocket” proved to be the fastest Harley-Davidson-mounted racer regardless of class in six of the season’s final nine races.

“I am very excited to continue with Latus Motors Racing for 2021,” said Rispoli. “The team is like a family to me; I am pumped that everyone is staying on board for this year. We know racing in AFT SuperTwins is a going to be a huge challenge, but I feel like we can be competitive if keep our foot on the gas. I am very excited to get to work.”

Rispoli will without a doubt be a formidable candidate for 2021 AFT SuperTwins title contention.

Trent Lowe to Wally Brown Racing in AFT Singles

Wally Brown Racing meanwhile announced Trent Lowe as its full-time rider in the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season. Lowe will ride the WBR Suzuki RMZ 450 in the AFT Singles Class. This will be WBR’s second season participating in Progressive AFT, after a stellar premiere season wherein the team won the first race of the AFT Finale at DAYTONA in the final weekend of competition.

The 2021 Progressive AFT season will be Lowe’s third year of participation in AFT Singles. In 2020 he qualified for every race on the revised schedule and landed on the podium at Williams Grove and the AFT Finale at DAYTONA. Lowe finished fifth in overall standings.

“I am grateful for the opportunity Wally Brown Racing has given me for the upcoming 2021 race season,” said Lowe. “With this team behind me, I know we will be a contender for the championship.”

Progressive AFT are continuing to release developments to the 2021 event schedule, with the schedule yet to be confirmed.

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2021 Australian and FIM Oceania Speedway fields announced

Motorcycling Australia today released the starting line-up for the FIM Oceania Speedway Championship, Australian Under 21’s Championship, and Australian Under 16’s 250cc Championship.

FIM Oceania Speedway Championship to be held in SA
2021 FIM Oceania Speedway Championship to be held in SA

January 29 and 30 will see South Australia’s Gillman Speedway host the two spectacular nights of racing which is guaranteed to showcase the best speedway riders in the Oceania region as well as Australia’s future champions. There is expected to be some fierce competition which will keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

2021 FIM Oceania Speedway Championship Starting Line-up

  • Dakota Ballantyne
  • Fraser Bowes
  • Maurice Brown
  • Mitchell Cluff
  • Ben Cook
  • Zach Cook
  • Jason Crump
  • Ryan Douglas
  • Matthew Gilmore
  • Jack Holder
  • Jacob Hook
  • Zane Keleher
  • Josh McDonald
  • Jack Morrison
  • Jordan Stewart
  • Rohan Tungate

2021 Australian Speedway Under 21 Championship Starting Line-up

  • Fraser Bowes
  • Maurice Brown
  • Aden Clare
  • Mithell Cluff
  • James Crundwell
  • Matthew Gilmore
  • Broc Hall
  • Patrick Hamilton
  • Jacob Hook
  • Declan Knowles
  • Jedd List
  • Flynn Nichol
  • Bradley Page
  • Cordell Rogerson
  • Bailey Viner
  • Kobee Ziedas

2021 Australian Under 16 250 Championship Starting Line-up

  • Joshua Beetham
  • Talon Cardinale
  • Michael Cogdell
  • Jaidyn Eaton
  • Jasper Freebairn
  • Lachlan Hayes
  • Luke Killeen
  • Riley McCarthy
  • Jack McDiarmid
  • Jackson Milner
  • James Pearson
  • Riley Plum
  • Broc White

Motorcycling Australia, along with FIM Oceania are continuing to monitor the current Covid-19 outbreaks and border restrictions, and a final decision in regards to the running of these Championships will be made on Friday 15th January.

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2021 Racing schedule

2021 Provisional MXGP Calendar

Rnd Grand Prix Date
1 MXGP of Oman, Muscat Fri 2 Apr – Sat 3 Apr
2 MXGP of Italy, TBA Sat 24 Apr – Sun 25 Apr
3 MXGP of Portugal, Agueda Sat 8 May – Sun 9 May
4 MXGP of The Netherlands, Oss Sat 22 May – Sun 23 May
5 MXGP of Germany, Teutschenthal Sat 29 May – Sun 30 May
6 MXGP of Russia, Orlyonok Sat 12 Jun – Sun 13 Jun
7 MXGP of Latvia, Kegums Sat 19 Jun – Sun 20 Jun
8 MXGP of Jakarta (INA), Jakarta Sat 3 Jul – Sun 4 Jul
9 MXGP of Indonesia, Semarang Sat 10 Jul – Sun 11 Jul
10 MXGP of Czech Replublic, Loket Sat 24 Jul – Sun 25 Jul
11 MXGP of Belgium, Lommel Sat 31 Jul – Sun 1 Aug
12 MXGP of Sweden, Uddevalla Sat 7 Aug – Sun 8 Aug
13 MXGP of Finland, Iitti-KimiRing Sat 21 Aug – Sun 22 Aug
14 MXGP of Igora Drive (RUS), Igora Drive Sat 28 Aug – Sun 29 Aug
15 MXGP of Turkey, Afyonkarahisar Sat 11 Sep – Sun 12 Sep
16 MXGP of China, TBA Sat 18 Sep – Sun 19 Sep
17 MXGP of France, St Jean d’Angely Sat 9 Oct – Sun 10 Oct
18 MXGP of Spain, intu Xanadu-Arroyomolinos Sat 16 Oct – Sun 17 Oct
19 TBA  Sat 30 Oct – Sun 31 Oct
20 MXGP of Patagonia Argentina, Neuquen Sat 13 Nov – Sun 14 Nov

2021 Yamaha AORC presented by MXStore calendar

Round Location Date
Rounds 1 & 2 Nowra, NSW March 27-28
Rounds 3 & 4 TBA, VIC April 17-18
Rounds 5 & 6 Kyogle, NSW July 17-18
Rounds 7 & 8 TBA, QLD August 6-7
Rounds 9 & 10 Kingston SE, SA September 18-19
Rounds 11 & 12 Omeo, VIC October 16-17

2021 Australian Pro MX calendar

Rnd Date Location
1 Apr-11 Wonthaggi, Victoria
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, 125 CUP
2 May-02 Canberra, ACT
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3
3 May-30 Gilman, South Australia
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, 125 CUP
4 Jun-27 Maitland, NSW
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, Classic Motocross Evolution Motocross Cup
5 Jul-25 Wodonga, Victoria
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, 125 CUP
6 Aug-08 QMP, Queensland
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, MXW, AORC (Fri & Sat)
7/8 August 14-15 Coolum, Queensland
Classes: MX1, MX2, MX3, VETS (Sat)
MX1, MX2, MX3, MXW (Sun)

2021 Speedway GP Calendar

Date Round Location
Apr-24 2021  FIM Speedway Grand Prix TBC
May-15 2021 PZM Warsaw  FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Poland PGE Narodowy
May-22 2021 German   FIM Speedway Grand Prix Bergring Arena
Jun-05 2021 Czech Republic  FIM Speedway Grand Prix Marketa Stadium
Jun-19 2021  FIM Speedway Grand Prix TBC
Jul-17 2021 Adrian Flux British  FIM Speedway Grand Prix Principality Stadium
Jul-31 2021 Betard Wroclaw FIM Speedway Grand Prix OF POLAND Olympic Stadium
Aug-14 2021 Swedish  FIM Speedway Grand Prix G&B Arena
Aug-28 2021 Russian FIM Speedway Grand Prix Anatoly Stepanov Stadium
Sep-11 2021 Danish FIM Speedway Grand Prix Sponsored by ECCO Vojens Speedway Center
Oct-02 2021 Torun  FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Poland Marian Rose MotoArena

2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (Provisional)

Round 1 May 7-9 Extreme XL Lagares Portugal FMP
Round 2 June 3-6 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo Austria AMF
Round 3 July 10/11 TBD Italy FMI
Round 4 July 27-31 Red Bull Romaniacs Romania FRM
Round 5 August 14/15 Red Bull TKO USA AMA
Round 6 September 18/19 TBD Poland PZM
Round 7 October 1-3 Hixpania Hard Enduro Spain RFME
Round 8 October 30/31 GetzenRodeo Germany DMSB

2021 Australian Senior Speedway Solo calendar

Round Location Date
Round 1 Gillman Speedway, SA 3 January, 2021
Round 2 Olympic Park, VIC 5 January, 2021
Round 3 Diamond Park, Albury Wodonga, VIC 7 January, 2021
Round 4 Loxford Park, NSW 9 January, 2021
Round 5 Mick Doohan Raceway, QLD 13 January, 2021

2021 Australian Speedway events

Championship Location  Date
2021 Australian Under 21’s Speedway Championship Gillman Speedway, SA 16 January, 2021
2021 Australian Junior Speedway Sidecar Championship Pinjar Park, WA 3-4 April, 2021
2021 Australian Senior Speedway Sidecar Championship Pinjar Park, WA 3-4 April, 2021
2021 Speedway FIM Oceania Speedway Championship Gillman Speedway, SA 30 January, 2021
2021 Speedway FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar Championship Gillman Speedway, SA 17 April, 2021

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies calendar

Date Event Cat 1 RallyGP Cat 2 Rally 2 Cat 3
Grp1 Moto-Rally Grp1 Moto-Rally Grp2 Moto Enduro Grp3 Quad Adventure Trophy Grp1+3 SSV
April 9-13 BP Ultimate Portugal Rally (POR) X X X X X X
June 7-13 Rally Kazakhstan (KAZ) X X X X X
July 1-11 Silkway Rally (RUS) X X X X X
August 13-22 Rally do Sertoes (BRA) X X X X X
October 8-13 Rallye du Maroc (MAR) X X X X X X
November 6-12 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (UAE) X X X X X X

2021 AMA Supercross calendar

2021 AMA Supercross Calendar
Round 1 Houston, Texas East NRG Stadium Sat, January 16
Round 2 Houston, Texas East NRG Stadium Tues, January 19
Round 3 Houston, Texas East NRG Stadium Sat, January 23
Round 4 Indianapolis, Indiana East Lucas Oil Stadium Sat, January 30
Round 5 Indianapolis, Indiana East Lucas Oil Stadium Tues, February 2
Round 6 Indianapolis, Indiana East Lucas Oil Stadium Sat, February 6
Round 7 Orlando, Florida East Camping World Stadium Sat, February 13
Round 8 Orlando, Florida West Camping World Stadium Sat, February 20
Round 9 Daytona Beach, Florida West Daytona Int. Speedway Sat, March 6
Round 10 Arlington, Texas West AT&T Stadium Sat, March 13
Round 11 Arlington, Texas West AT&T Stadium Tues, March 16
Round 12 Arlington, Texas West AT&T Stadium Sat, March 20
Round 13 Atlanta, Georgia West Atlanta Motor Speedway Sat, April 10
Round 14 Atlanta, Georgia West Atlanta Motor Speedway Tues, April 13
Round 15 Atlanta, Georgia West Atlanta Motor Speedway Sat, April 17
Round 16 Salt Lake City, Utah East Rice-Eccles Stadium Sat, April 24
Round 17 Salt Lake City, Utah W/E Rice-Eccles Stadium Sat, May 1

2021 GNCC

Round Date Event Name City, State Micro/eMTB
Rnd 1 Feb 20-21 Big Buck Union, SC Micro
Rnd 2 Mar 6-7 Wild Boar Palatka, FL Micro
Rnd 3 Mar 13-14 The General Washington, GA Micro/eMTB
Rnd 4 Mar 27-28 Camp Coker Bullet Society Hill, SC Micro
Rnd 5 Apr 17-18 Tiger Run Union, SC Micro/eMTB
Rnd 6 May 1-2 Hoosier Crawfordsville, IN Micro/eMTB
Rnd 7 May 22-23 The John Penton Millfield, OH Micro/eMTB
Rnd 8 Jun 5-6 Mason-Dixon Mount Morris, PA Micro/eMTB
Rnd 9 Jun 26-27 Snowshoe Snowshoe, WV eMTB
Rain Jul 10-11 RAIN DATE – –
– Jul-31 Loretta Lynn eMTB Hurricane Mills, TN eMTB
Rnd 10 Sep 11-12 The Mountaineer Beckley, WV Micro/eMTB
Rnd 11 Sep 25-26 Burr Oak Millfield, OH Micro
Rnd 12 Oct 9-10 Buckwheat 100 Newburg, WV Micro
Rnd 13 Oct 23-24 Ironman Crawfordsville, IN Micro
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2021 New Zealand Motocross Championship

Round Location Date
Round One Woodville Grand Prix 31st January, 2021  
Round Two Rotorua 21st February, 2021
Round Three Hawkes Bay 20th March, 2021
Round Four Taupo 28th March, 2021

FIM Bajas World Cup 2021 (Provisional)

Date Round Location Nation
18-20 Feb Dubai Intl Baja Dubai UAE
18-20 Mar Jordan Baja Aqaba Jordan
8-10 Apr Qatar Int Baja Doha Qatar
28-30 May Baja do Pinahl Serta Portugal
17-19 Jun Baja Jalapao 500 Teruel Spain
23-25 Jul Baja Aragon Teruel Spain
5-8 Aug Hungarian Baja Varpalota Hungary
29 Aug-1 Sep Atacama Baja 1 Copiapo Chile
2-4 Sep Atacama Baja 2 Copiapo Chile
28-30 Oct Baja Portalegre Portalegre Portugal

2021 Provisional Australian Supercross dates

  • 25 September – Further information TBA
  • 9 October – Further information TBA
  • 16 October – Further information TBA
  • 23 October – Further information TBA
  • 30 October – Further information TBA
  • 6 November – Further information TBA
  • 20 November – Further information TBA
  • 27 November – Further information TBA

2021 Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE)
May 19-22 – Harvey, WA

2021 Enduro Australian Three Day Vintage Enduro (A3VE)
7-9 May – Blackwood, VIC

2021 Finke Desert Race
11-14 June – Northern Territory

2021 Hattah Desert Race
3-4 July – Hattah, Victoria

2021 Motocross Australian Classic Motocross Championship
9-11 July – Nowra, NSW

2021 Motocross Australian Post Classic Motocross
16-18 July – Nowra, NSW

2021 International Six Day Enduro (ISDE)
30 August – 4 September – Italy

U.S. AMA West ISDE Qualifier Series

  • March 20-21: Red Mountain, Calif., Desert MC and Prospectors MC, AMA District 37 Sprint Enduro
  • April 17-18: Campwood, Ariz., Arizona Trail Riders, AMA AMRA
  • May 22-23: Craig, Colo., Enduro Colorado, AMA RMEC

U.S. AMA East ISDE Qualifier Series

  • May 1-2: Battle Creek Mich., BCMC, AMA Michigan Sprint Enduro
  • May 7-8: Plantersville, Ala., Southern Enduro Riders Association
  • May 29-30: Glen Daniel, W. Va., AMA Full Gas Sprint Enduro
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