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Outback Town Revives Motocross Club for Its Young Riders
InnovationMar 15

Outback Town Revives Motocross Club for Its Young Riders

After five years of abandonment, Newman's motocross community is racing to restore their beloved track so kids can ride in their own backyard instead of traveling 12 hours to compete. A fresh committee is raising $100,000 to bring back the club that once united the remote Australian mining town.

ABC Australia2 min read
How a Racer Built Tech to Stream From the Middle of Nowhere
InnovationMar 13

How a Racer Built Tech to Stream From the Middle of Nowhere

A former motocross racer coded a system that lets anyone livestream races from remote deserts using satellite internet. Now amateur racers and 73,000 fans can experience extreme off-road racing in real time.

Ars Technica2 min read
Aussie Rider Charli Cannon Chases US Motocross History
SportsMar 12

Aussie Rider Charli Cannon Chases US Motocross History

Australian motocross champion Charli Cannon is competing in a groundbreaking season where women's races will be televised for the first time in the sport's history. The 20-year-old four-time national champion hopes the exposure will inspire more girls to join the sport.

ABC Australia3 min read
Paralyzed Motocross Rider Becomes Australia's First Para-Drifter
VideosFeb 19

Paralyzed Motocross Rider Becomes Australia's First Para-Drifter

After a 2018 motocross crash left Christina Vithoulkas paralyzed from the chest down, she faced a choice: give up extreme sports or find a new way to chase the thrill. Two years later, she discovered drifting and became Australia's first female para-drifter.

SBS Australia3 min read
X Games Champion to Attempt 300-Foot Motocross Jump
SportsJan 24

X Games Champion to Attempt 300-Foot Motocross Jump

Seven-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha is preparing to make history with a 92-meter jump over a surf park in Mesa, Arizona. The record-breaking attempt combines athletic courage with precision engineering.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Daredevil Aims for 300-Foot Motorcycle Jump in Arizona
SportsJan 21

Daredevil Aims for 300-Foot Motorcycle Jump in Arizona

Motocross rider Colby Raha will attempt to soar 300 feet over a Mesa surf park on January 31st, pushing the boundaries of what's physically possible on two wheels. The record-breaking event pairs extreme sports with live music for a night Arizona has never seen before.

Google News - World Record2 min read