Motorcycling Australia

http://www.ma.org.au
https://www.linkedin.com/company/motorcycling-australia/

Motorcycling Australia is a privately owned entity based in Australia. Founded in 1928, the organization operates with approximately 50 employees, specializing in motorsports and cycling. As an affiliated federation of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), Motorcycling Australia functions as the national governing body of motorcycle sport in Australia. In this capacity, it is responsible for the development of national rules, national membership development, strategic direction, and acts as the controlling body for national championships. Within its operational structure, Motorcycling Australia is mutually reliant on State Controlling Bodies, which are responsible for competition and events at a state and club level, licencing of members and venues, and control of the sport at a state and territory level.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1928

Headcount

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Motorsports and cycling

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 20, 2026, the 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals (AFTN) announced its commencement at Maryborough’s Action Park from July 25-26, featuring a line-up that includes Queenslander Max Whale (KTM) making his full-time AFTN debut after eight years in American flat track. Previously, on June 18, 2026, the Australian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) secured a multi-year deal to move to Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (‘The Bend’) in Tailem Bend, South Australia, starting in 2028, with Phillip Island hosting the championship for the final time in 2027. Earlier in June, on the 15th, six Australian club teams prepared to compete at the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Grandola, Portugal, from October 12-17. The Tatts Finke Desert Race, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with its origins in 1976, was highlighted on June 2, 2026, as a significant standalone event on the Australian off-road motorsport calendar. This followed the opening of expressions of interest on March 31, 2026, for Team FIM Oceania to participate in the expanded 2027 FIM Intercontinental Games, scheduled for January 20-23 at Kuwait Motor Town.

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Jul

28th

2026

00:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Challenge accepted: six ProMX riders locked in for MXGP wildcard action in Darwin

A mix of Aussie and international stars are preparing to take on the world’s best at the MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler in Darwin from September 18-20. Four Australians, Japan’s Souya Nakajima and British-born New Zealander Dylan Walsh will compete as wildcards in the top-flight MXGP class at the final round of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship in the Top End, all eager to make their mark on the demanding Hidden Valley track.

Motorcycling Australia

Jul

20th

2026

20:17

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

All guns blazing: cracking fields for AFTN opener in Maryborough

The 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals (AFTN) will commence at Maryborough’s Action Park on July 25-26, with the double-header round featuring a staggering line-up of motorcycle racing talent. There will be a mix of familiar faces and emerging stars in the premier Pro 450 class, with a major inclusion that of Queenslander Max Whale (KTM) who will make his full-time AFTN debut after eight years at the highest level of American flat track.

Motorcycling Australia

Jun

18th

2026

19:30

Events, B2B Tag

Australian WorldSBK round moving to The Bend from 2028

The Australian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is on the move, with Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (‘The Bend’) in Tailem Bend securing the rights in a multi-year deal. The first WorldSBK event will be held at the South Australian circuit in 2028, with Phillip Island to host the production-based championship for the final time in 2027.

Motorcycling Australia

Jun

15th

2026

20:03

B2B Tag

Six Australian club teams set sights on 2026 FIM International Six Days Enduro

Australia’s enduro club community is preparing for one of the biggest challenges in off-road motorcycle racing, with six Australian teams to compete at the prestigious FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Grandola, Portugal from October 12-17.

Motorcycling Australia

Jun

2nd

2026

23:56

B2B Tag

Stars loom large at 50th anniversary Tatts Finke Desert Race

The Tatts Finke Desert Race enjoyed humble “there and back” beginnings in 1976, with Northern Territorian Geoff Curtis victorious on a Yamaha 250. Fifty years later, it’s arguably the biggest standalone event on the Australian off-road motorsport calendar, revered for its challenging and demanding nature.

Motorcycling Australia

Mar

31st

2026

18:56

Events, B2B Tag

Team FIM Oceania expressions of interest open for 2027 FIM Intercontinental Games

After a highly successful first edition of the FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) in 2024, an expanded version is returning in 2027 and will be held at Kuwait Motor Town in Kuwait* from January 20-23.

Motorcycling Australia

Mar

24th

2026

18:10

B2B Tag

Walsh comes out of retirement to join Honda in Finke return

Five-time Tatts Finke Desert Race winner David Walsh will come out of retirement to spearhead Honda’s return to the famed event on June 5-8. With the factory effort powered by the Peter Kittle Motor Company, Walsh will be joined by reigning Finke champion Corey Hammond and previous podium finisher Brodie Waters for the squad’s assault on the annual Northern Territory event.

Motorcycling Australia

Mar

9th

2026

21:29

B2B Tag

bikesales puts its weight behind Australian Superbike and ProMX Championships for 2026

bikesales is officially on board as a sponsor of the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) and Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores. The collaboration puts Australia’s leading marketplace for new and used motorcycles alongside Motorcycling Australia’s national road racing and motocross championships.

Motorcycling Australia

Mar

5th

2026

18:59

Events, B2B Tag

Team Australia 2026 ISDE rider applications now open

Motorcycling Australia is now accepting applications from riders who wish to represent the MXstore-backed Team Australia in the 2026 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), which will mark the 100-year anniversary of the longest-running off-road event on the FIM calendar.

Motorcycling Australia

Feb

19th

2026

02:30

Hiring, B2B Tag

Superbike Advocates Racing confirms its entry in WorldSBK as first Australian

In a major boost in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), Superbike Advocates Racing will become the first Australian-owned team to compete in the international championship. The team has signed 2023 British Superbike (BSB) champion Tommy Bridewell, where they will start competing in the championship from round two in Portugal with a 2026-spec Ducati Panigale V4 R.

Motorcycling Australia

Feb

18th

2026

19:26

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Adelaide to host Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix from 2027

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) will move to Adelaide in South Australia from 2027 as the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide announcing a six-year agreement for the race to be staged around the Adelaide Parklands Street Circuit until 2032.

Motorcycling Australia

Feb

12th

2026

23:11

Events, B2B Tag

Penrite the new naming rights partner for ASBK

Australian lubricants giant Penrite Oil is the new naming rights partner for the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), extending its already significant commitment to local motorcycle competition into the nation’s premier circuit racing arena. Penrite Oil will also continue as the naming rights partner of the Australian ProMX Championship in 2026, in what is a massive year for the Melbourne-based company as it celebrates 100 years of business excellence – a monumental milestone for the family-owned, Australian-made brand.

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Motorcycling Australia sells broadcasting rights of its 2 motorsports competitions to 8 companies globally, covering 4 countries. Motorcycling Australia's rights holders include Eurosport.