Moto Media

Australia MX National dates released

Williams Event Management has announced the venues that will make up the 10-round MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, in 2012, spanning across five states for this year as the series returns to Western Australia.

Kevin Williams - WEM: "We are very excited with the venues for the 2012 championship series, the two TBA venues will be finalised within the next two weeks.  With the addition of new teams and the increase in trucks (now over 20 transporters), we are making sure we have room in the paddock for all the trucks. WEM will release the official formats for the 2012 series on Monday, 23 January."

TAG Heuer has also been annnouced as the Official Watch and Timing Partner for the next three years. Riders will be fitting brand new TAG Heuer transponders to their bikes and WEM will use TAG Heuer Track Intelligence to manage the timing and rider registration for the series.  In addition, the MX1 (Pro Open) Championship winner will be awarded with a TAG Heuer watch each year over the three-year agreement.

Aaron Clarke - MD of Event Timing:  "As well as offering competitors and spectators our full suite of on-day and on-line registration tools, live accurate results, detailed lap reports and historical rider data, we'll also have a chance to implement the latest TAG Heuer FIM certified transponder and Track Intelligence software for the first time in Australia – something we're all excited about."

2012 MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship:

Rd1 – 01 April – Conondale, Queensland
Rd2 – 14-15 April – Coonabarabran, New South Wales
Rd3 – 28-29 April – Wonthaggi, Victoria
Rd4 – 12-13 May – Wanneroo, Western Australia
Rd5 – 20 May – Murray Bridge, South Australia
Rd6 – 01 July – TBA, Queensland
Rd7 – 15 July – TBA, Victoria
Rd8 – 29 July – Appin, New South Wales
Rd9 – 19 August – Moree, New South Wales
Rd10 – 25-26 August – Coolum, Queensland