The countdown is on for the Australian return of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2025, with the MXGP of Australia to be held in Darwin from September 19-21.

As well as the global superstars of the MXGP paddock, the grids in all three classes – MXGP, MX2 and the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship – will be strengthened by the inclusion of multiple wildcards from the Penrite Australian Motocross Championship presented by AMX Superstores (ProMX) ranks.

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Motorcycling Australia is currently in discussions with MXGP promoter, Infront Moto Racing, on the depth of local representation at the 2025 MXGP of Australia, as well as additional support for selected riders to compete in the MXGP of Turkiye (September 5-7) and the MXGP of China (September 12-14) preceding the Darwin round.

Wildcard opportunities for the 2025 MXGP of Australia will be open to riders from the MX1, MX2, MX3 and MXW (women’s) categories of the ProMX Championship.

Local wildcards featured at both the 2000 and 2001 rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Broadford (Vic), with scintillating breakout performances by the late Andrew McFarlane and Michael Byrne – the team manager during Australia’s recent Motocross of Nations triumph – in the 500cc class opening up opportunities to become global superstars.

By 2001, McFarlane was a factory Yamaha rider in the 500cc world motocross title, while Byrne continued his dazzling career in America where he would soon be joined by the precocious Chad Reed.

More information on the 2025 MXGP of Australia wildcard structure will be announced shortly, as well as details on the national support classes which will compete in Darwin.

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Set against the backdrop of the soon-to-be constructed purpose-built track at Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex, the MXGP of Australia will be promoted by Northern Territory Major Events Company in a landmark agreement with Infront Moto Racing, with Motorcycling Australia as a key partner.

The MXGP of Australia will be held in Darwin from 2025 until 2029, with an option to extend the collaboration beyond the initial five-year term.

Visit the MXGP of Australia website for ticketing options, as well as going into a draw to win an incredible adventure holiday in the Northern Territory valued at up to $15,000 for two people – including MXGP of Australia tickets.