Format changes for 2009 Aussie MX title

Supplementary regulations and entry forms are now available for the eight-round 2009 Australian Motocross Championship, which commences in Wodonga (Vic) on April 4-5.

It's business as usual on the supp regs, except the information on revised race formats to keep things fresh for riders and spectators.

While four of the rounds (3-5 and seven) will stick with the 'traditional' format - two 20-minute motos for Under 19s and two 30-minute motos for Pro Open and Pro Lites - the balance will be as follows:

Rd1 - U19s three 12-minute; Pro Lites three 15-minute; and Pro Open three 20-minute
Rd2 - U19s two 20-minute; Pro Lites two 30-minute; and Pro Open four 15-minute
Rd6 - U19s three 15-minute; Pro Lites three 15-minute; and Pro Open three 20-minute
Rd8 - all classes three 20-minute

The supp regs can be downloaded by clicking here, and completed entry forms should be sent to the promoter:

Williams Event Management (WEM)
PO Box 136
Poowong, Vic 3988
Fax: (0)3 5659 2177
Entries close February 27.

The full championship calendar is as follows:
Rd 1: April 4-5, Wodonga, Vic
Rd 2: April 18-19, Canberra, ACT
Rd 3: May 17, Toowoomba, Qld
Rd 4: May 24, Mackay, Qld
Rd 5: June 14, Murray Bridge, SA
Rd 6: June 21, Wanneroo, WA
Rd 7: July 26, Lakes, NSW
Rd 8: August 1-2, Coolum, Qld

The two pro classes, Open and Lites, will compete at all rounds; the Under 19s at rounds 1-6 and eight; and the women in rounds 7-8.

In other news, Motorcycling Australia has announced the introduction of 'career' numbers for riders competing in the 2009 motocross and supercross seasons. Results over the past three seasons wil be used to determine the 'pecking' order in which career numbers are selected.

Riders who would like career numbers should contact WEM by February 13:
Kevin Williams
wem1@bigpond.net.au
0417 318 829
(03)5659 2176

For more information about the 2009 Australian Motocross Championship, click here.