All-new Australian Enduro Championship to debut in 2025
Motorcycling Australia hopes the rebranded Australian Enduro Championship will showcase an international standard of off-road racing for riders and spectatorsThe struggling Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) will be replaced in 2025 by the all-new Australian Enduro Championship (AEC).
Marking a new era for enduro racing in this country, the AEC will consist of a 12-round series spread across six weekends of racing. The points system will be closer to international events like EnduroGP.
Importantly, the AEC will introduce an outright points table for the first time in years, with riders from the E1, E2, and E3 classes competing for the title of Pro Enduro Champion at each round and for the whole series.
A new Sportsman class will also be introduced that will allow clubman riders to compete on the national stage.
“The Australian Enduro Championship will showcase an international standard championship not only for our Australian riders and teams, but also our enduro fans locally and throughout the world,” said Motorcycling Australia CEO, Peter Doyle.
“With the right support from industry, partners and sponsors we hope to be able to showcase a scintillating Australian Enduro Championship, starting in 2025.”
The much needed rebrand comes after dwindling interest in Australia’s premier enduro series. The AORC struggled with weather, complex and varying race formats, and a lack of spectator interest. It remains to be seen if these issues will be addressed by the new-look championship.
KTM Australia has already committed to the new series, supporting the Daniel Milner-led KTM DM31 Racing Team that will also features Korey McMahon and new recruit Jonte Reynders.
The inaugural two rounds of the AEC will take place in Kempsey, NSW on March 1-2.
2025 Australian Enduro Championship Calendar:
- Rd 1-2: March 1-2, Kempsey, NSW
- Rd 3-4: April 5-6, Traralgon, Vic
- Rd 5-6: May 31-June 1, TBA, SA
- Rd 7-8: June 28-29, Casterton, Vic
- Rd 9-10: September 13-14, Kyogle, NSW
- Rd 11-12: October 11-12, Gympie, Qld
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