Ultimate 2-stroke: Dave Thorpe on his 1986 Honda RC500

- March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

It was the last in line - the very pinnacle of HRC's factory Honda 500 two-stroke motocross bikes. The 1986 RC500 was HRC's swansong before the production bikes took over, and it's totally different to the stock bikes of the day. In the first of our video series on

Remaining two AMA Supercross rounds axed

- March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

The remaining two AMA Supercross rounds have been axed, with the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas rounds now issuing refunds. These were the only two potential rounds remaining after all other races were cancelled following the Daytona Supercross. If it is the end of the series, it means Eli Tomac's

ACU says no racing until June

- March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

It's going to be a tough year for motocross and off-road sport as bikesport's governing body has said there will be no racing until June, at best. That means the Foxhill and Blaxhall rounds of the British championship are off, too. The official ACU statement says: In light of recent developments

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- March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

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World champ Billy Bolt talks!

- March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Bouncing back from injury in the best possible way, Billy Bolt claimed this year’s FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to deliver Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing back-to-back indoor titles. Ending his rookie campaign as runner-up in 2018, a serious leg injury shortly after clinching the World Enduro Super Series title saw

Kawasaki teams face up to the virus

- March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

At no time since the introduction of the FIM Motocross Championships in 1952 has sport faced such a dramatic scenario with the cancellation or postponement of so many events due to the Covid-19 virus. In common with all of the teams involved in the FIM Motocross World Championships, Kawasaki teams have

Rising star: Yamaha ace Pumpurs

- March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Mairis Pumpurs’ story is one of hard work and determination. The MJC Yamaha EMX125 rider struggled financially at the start of 2019, but after impressing Yamaha with his performances across Europe, the Latvian was invited to the bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in Assen, The Netherlands, where his victory

Dakar champ Brabec wins again

- March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Monster Energy Honda Team rider Ricky Brabec made off with the victory in the Sonora Rally, held in the Mexican Sonora Desert on the border of the United States. For Brabec this is a third win in the event, the second in a row. Current Dakar Rally title holder, American Ricky

November date for MX of European Nations

- March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

The FIM Europe’s Motocross of European Nations and Women’s Motocross of European Nations has been postponed to November 2020. Originally scheduled for the 11th of October, the event will now take place on the 1st of November in Sardinia at the popular Riola Sardo venue. There is no change to the track that will host this year’s

June start for AMA Nationals

- March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

In response to the evolving health crisis surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, MX Sports Pro Racing has officially announced an amended event schedule for the 2020 season of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Under this revised championship calendar, the 49th season of the world’s most