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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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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.

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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

PosRiderNatManTimeGap
1T. PRICEAUSKTM24:08:430:00:00
2K. BENAVIDESARGHONDA24:10:590:02:16
3JI. CORNEJO FLORIMOCHLHONDA24:11:400:02:57
4R. BRANCHBWAYAMAHA24:12:240:03:41
5X. DE SOULTRAITFRAHUSQVARNA24:12:240:03:41
6S. SUNDERLANDGBRKTM24:13:060:04:23
7J. BARREDA BORTESPHONDA24:15:080:06:25
8L. SANTOLINOESPSHERCO FACTORY24:22:290:13:46
9S. HOWESUSAKTM24:23:550:15:12
10P. QUINTANILLACHLHUSQVARNA24:23:560:15:13
11L. BENAVIDESARGHUSQVARNA24:25:050:16:22
12D. SANDERSAUSKTM24:26:440:18:01
13R. BRABECUSAHONDA24:28:390:19:56
14S. SVITKOSVKKTM24:34:130:25:30
15A. VAN BEVERENFRAYAMAHA24:43:300:34:47
16F. CAIMIARGYAMAHA24:52:530:44:10
17J. RODRIGUESPRTHERO24:53:440:45:01
18M. MICHEKCZEKTM24:57:050:48:22
19M. GIEMZAPOLHUSQVARNA25:15:351:06:52
20J. BETRIUESPKTM25:31:101:22:27
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38M. BURGESSAUSKTM29:18:315:09:48
61AJ. HOULIHANAUSKTM36:57:0712:48:24

2021 Dakar Schedule

StageDateStart > FinishTotalSpecial
PSaturday, January 2, 2021Jeddah > Jeddah11 km11 km
1Sunday, January 3, 2021Jeddah > Bisha622 km277 km
2Monday, January 4, 2021Bisha > Wadi Al Dawasir685 km457 km
3Tuesday, January 5, 2021Wadi Al Dawasir > Wadi Al Dawasir630 km403 km
4Wednesday, January 6, 2021Wadi Al Dawasir > Riyadh813 km337 km
5Thursday, January 7, 2021Riyadh > Buraydah625 km419 km
6Friday, January 8, 2021Buraydah > Ha’il655 km485 km
RestSaturday, January 9, 2021Ha’il (Rest Day)––
7Sunday, January 10, 2021Ha’il > Sakaka737 km471 km
8Monday, January 11, 2021Sakaka > Neom709 km375 km
9Tuesday, January 12, 2021Neom > Neom579 km465 km
10Wednesday, January 13, 2021Neom > Al-Ula583 km342 km
11Thursday, January 14, 2021Al-Ula > Yanbu557 km511 km
12Friday, January 15, 2021Yanbu > Jeddah452 km225 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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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

RndGrand PrixDate
1MXGP of Oman, MuscatFri 2 Apr – Sat 3 Apr
2MXGP of Italy, TBASat 24 Apr – Sun 25 Apr
3MXGP of Portugal, AguedaSat 8 May – Sun 9 May
4MXGP of The Netherlands, OssSat 22 May – Sun 23 May
5MXGP of Germany, TeutschenthalSat 29 May – Sun 30 May
6MXGP of Russia, OrlyonokSat 12 Jun – Sun 13 Jun
7MXGP of Latvia, KegumsSat 19 Jun – Sun 20 Jun
8MXGP of Jakarta (INA), JakartaSat 3 Jul – Sun 4 Jul
9MXGP of Indonesia, SemarangSat 10 Jul – Sun 11 Jul
10MXGP of Czech Replublic, LoketSat 24 Jul – Sun 25 Jul
11MXGP of Belgium, LommelSat 31 Jul – Sun 1 Aug
12MXGP of Sweden, UddevallaSat 7 Aug – Sun 8 Aug
13MXGP of Finland, Iitti-KimiRingSat 21 Aug – Sun 22 Aug
14MXGP of Igora Drive (RUS), Igora DriveSat 28 Aug – Sun 29 Aug
15MXGP of Turkey, AfyonkarahisarSat 11 Sep – Sun 12 Sep
16MXGP of China, TBASat 18 Sep – Sun 19 Sep
17MXGP of France, St Jean d’AngelySat 9 Oct – Sun 10 Oct
18MXGP of Spain, intu Xanadu-ArroyomolinosSat 16 Oct – Sun 17 Oct
19TBA Sat 30 Oct – Sun 31 Oct
20MXGP of Patagonia Argentina, NeuquenSat 13 Nov – Sun 14 Nov

2021 Yamaha AORC presented by MXStore calendar

RoundLocationDate
Rounds 1 & 2Nowra, NSWMarch 27-28
Rounds 3 & 4TBA, VICApril 17-18
Rounds 5 & 6Kyogle, NSWJuly 17-18
Rounds 7 & 8TBA, QLDAugust 6-7
Rounds 9 & 10Kingston SE, SASeptember 18-19
Rounds 11 & 12Omeo, VICOctober 16-17

2021 Australian Pro MX calendar

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

2021 Speedway GP Calendar

DateRoundLocation
Apr-242021  FIM Speedway Grand PrixTBC
May-152021 PZM Warsaw  FIM Speedway Grand Prix of PolandPGE Narodowy
May-222021 German   FIM Speedway Grand PrixBergring Arena
Jun-052021 Czech Republic  FIM Speedway Grand PrixMarketa Stadium
Jun-192021  FIM Speedway Grand PrixTBC
Jul-172021 Adrian Flux British  FIM Speedway Grand PrixPrincipality Stadium
Jul-312021 Betard Wroclaw FIM Speedway Grand Prix OF POLANDOlympic Stadium
Aug-142021 Swedish  FIM Speedway Grand PrixG&B Arena
Aug-282021 Russian FIM Speedway Grand PrixAnatoly Stepanov Stadium
Sep-112021 Danish FIM Speedway Grand Prix Sponsored by ECCOVojens Speedway Center
Oct-022021 Torun  FIM Speedway Grand Prix of PolandMarian Rose MotoArena

2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (Provisional)

Round 1May 7-9Extreme XL LagaresPortugalFMP
Round 2June 3-6Red Bull ErzbergrodeoAustriaAMF
Round 3July 10/11TBDItalyFMI
Round 4July 27-31Red Bull RomaniacsRomaniaFRM
Round 5August 14/15Red Bull TKOUSAAMA
Round 6September 18/19TBDPolandPZM
Round 7October 1-3Hixpania Hard EnduroSpainRFME
Round 8October 30/31GetzenRodeoGermanyDMSB

2021 Australian Senior Speedway Solo calendar

RoundLocationDate
Round 1Gillman Speedway, SA3 January, 2021
Round 2Olympic Park, VIC5 January, 2021
Round 3Diamond Park, Albury Wodonga, VIC7 January, 2021
Round 4Loxford Park, NSW9 January, 2021
Round 5Mick Doohan Raceway, QLD13 January, 2021

2021 Australian Speedway events

ChampionshipLocation Date
2021 Australian Under 21’s Speedway ChampionshipGillman Speedway, SA16 January, 2021
2021 Australian Junior Speedway Sidecar ChampionshipPinjar Park, WA3-4 April, 2021
2021 Australian Senior Speedway Sidecar ChampionshipPinjar Park, WA3-4 April, 2021
2021 Speedway FIM Oceania Speedway ChampionshipGillman Speedway, SA30 January, 2021
2021 Speedway FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar ChampionshipGillman Speedway, SA17 April, 2021

2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies calendar

DateEventCat 1 RallyGPCat 2 Rally 2Cat 3
Grp1 Moto-RallyGrp1 Moto-RallyGrp2 Moto EnduroGrp3 QuadAdventure Trophy Grp1+3SSV
April 9-13BP Ultimate Portugal Rally (POR)XXXXXX
June 7-13Rally Kazakhstan (KAZ)XXXXX
July 1-11Silkway Rally (RUS)XXXXX
August 13-22Rally do Sertoes (BRA)XXXXX
October 8-13Rallye du Maroc (MAR)XXXXXX
November 6-12Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (UAE)XXXXXX

2021 AMA Supercross calendar

2021 AMA Supercross Calendar
Round 1Houston, TexasEastNRG StadiumSat, January 16
Round 2Houston, TexasEastNRG StadiumTues, January 19
Round 3Houston, TexasEastNRG StadiumSat, January 23
Round 4Indianapolis, IndianaEastLucas Oil StadiumSat, January 30
Round 5Indianapolis, IndianaEastLucas Oil StadiumTues, February 2
Round 6Indianapolis, IndianaEastLucas Oil StadiumSat, February 6
Round 7Orlando, FloridaEastCamping World StadiumSat, February 13
Round 8Orlando, FloridaWestCamping World StadiumSat, February 20
Round 9Daytona Beach, FloridaWestDaytona Int. SpeedwaySat, March 6
Round 10Arlington, TexasWestAT&T StadiumSat, March 13
Round 11Arlington, TexasWestAT&T StadiumTues, March 16
Round 12Arlington, TexasWestAT&T StadiumSat, March 20
Round 13Atlanta, GeorgiaWestAtlanta Motor SpeedwaySat, April 10
Round 14Atlanta, GeorgiaWestAtlanta Motor SpeedwayTues, April 13
Round 15Atlanta, GeorgiaWestAtlanta Motor SpeedwaySat, April 17
Round 16Salt Lake City, UtahEastRice-Eccles StadiumSat, April 24
Round 17Salt Lake City, UtahW/ERice-Eccles StadiumSat, May 1

2021 GNCC

RoundDateEvent NameCity, StateMicro/eMTB
Rnd 1Feb 20-21Big BuckUnion, SCMicro
Rnd 2Mar 6-7Wild BoarPalatka, FLMicro
Rnd 3Mar 13-14The GeneralWashington, GAMicro/eMTB
Rnd 4Mar 27-28Camp Coker BulletSociety Hill, SCMicro
Rnd 5Apr 17-18Tiger RunUnion, SCMicro/eMTB
Rnd 6May 1-2HoosierCrawfordsville, INMicro/eMTB
Rnd 7May 22-23The John PentonMillfield, OHMicro/eMTB
Rnd 8Jun 5-6Mason-DixonMount Morris, PAMicro/eMTB
Rnd 9Jun 26-27SnowshoeSnowshoe, WVeMTB
RainJul 10-11RAIN DATE––
–Jul-31Loretta Lynn eMTBHurricane Mills, TNeMTB
Rnd 10Sep 11-12The MountaineerBeckley, WVMicro/eMTB
Rnd 11Sep 25-26Burr OakMillfield, OHMicro
Rnd 12Oct 9-10Buckwheat 100Newburg, WVMicro
Rnd 13Oct 23-24IronmanCrawfordsville, INMicro
RainNov 13-14RAIN DATE––

2021 New Zealand Motocross Championship

RoundLocationDate
Round OneWoodville Grand Prix31st January, 2021  
Round TwoRotorua21st February, 2021
Round ThreeHawkes Bay20th March, 2021
Round FourTaupo28th March, 2021

FIM Bajas World Cup 2021 (Provisional)

DateRoundLocationNation
18-20 FebDubai Intl BajaDubaiUAE
18-20 MarJordan BajaAqabaJordan
8-10 AprQatar Int BajaDohaQatar
28-30 MayBaja do PinahlSertaPortugal
17-19 JunBaja Jalapao 500TeruelSpain
23-25 JulBaja AragonTeruelSpain
5-8 AugHungarian BajaVarpalotaHungary
29 Aug-1 SepAtacama Baja 1CopiapoChile
2-4 SepAtacama Baja 2CopiapoChile
28-30 OctBaja PortalegrePortalegrePortugal

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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