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It appears Regan Duffy’s move to Husqvarna is all but confirmed, with the reigning MXD champion set to step up to the MX2 category in this year’s MXstore MX Nationals.

The 17-year-old, who represented Australia at the Motocross of Nations last year, has recently been publicly racing Husqvarna machinery in the same colours as Todd Waters in his home state of Western Australia.

It further shapes the self-operated squad that’s set to be officially announced by MX1 champion Waters, who’s already showcased elements of the team after contesting the first two stops of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship.

Waters hasn’t disclosed the exact details of the operation, although strong BerrySweet branding – a long-time sponsor of both Waters and Duffy – on the bikes of both riders suggests the WA-based company will serve as a major backer of the duo.

It’s still unclear if Newry will host round one of the MX Nationals in May after Horsham’s season-opener was postponed last week due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, with all national races up until June under review by Motorcycling Australia.

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Motorcycling Australia (MA) is currently reviewing the status of nationals events through to June, as it responds to further restrictions on travel and mass-gatherings imposed by the government due to the coronavirus.

MA insists it’s committed to conducting as many events during the next three months as possible, and is moving to implement the guidelines, requirements and regulations as defined by the various national and state governments.

A selection of MA permitted events will be able to continue without spectators or where they involve fewer than the recommended 500-person limit for mass-gatherings, while with other events, the significant financial impact on the clubs or promoters won’t make it viable. In this case MA supports postponement or cancellation as needed.

At this stage, Horshmam’s MXstore MX Nationals season-opener as already been postponed to the second half of the year, while rounds three and four at Newry in Victoria and Gympie in Queensland are under review.

Nowra’s fifth and sixth rounds of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) are also under review, as is the Australian Four-Day Enduro (A4DE) in Victoria.

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Yamaha Active8 Yamalube Racing’s Luke Styke has taken an understanding stance on the decision to cancel Sunday’s fourth round of the 2020 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) in Dungog, New South Wales.

Poor weather conditions that rolled in during Saturday’s third round only intensified overnight, leaving officials to deem Sunday’s racing as unsafe and ultimately abandoned the scheduled sprint tests.

While admittedly disappointed, Styke, who earned the E1 points lead after claiming victory on Saturday, explained the tests would’ve been difficult to navigate for riders and in particular medical staff.

“I was able to have a good run and win on Saturday,” Styke commented. “It was disappointing that we couldn’t race Sunday but the amount of rain we had meant completing the course and getting medical to all areas would be difficult, so the decision was made to call it off and I completely understand it.

“The tests on the weekend were good and we were fortunate to get the majority of them done before the rain came. I have got the points lead back now and the plan is to not let it go until the championship is done.”

The AORC will head to Nowra in New South Wales on 18-19 April.

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Motorcycling Australia has confirmed the fourth round of the 2020 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) at Dungog in New South Wales has been cancelled.

The decision comes after heavy rainfall throughout Saturday’s racing and overnight, the conditions deemed not suitable for racing by officials.

In yesterday’s third round, it was Daniel Milner (KTM Enduro Racing Team), Daniel Sanders (Husqvarna Enduro Racing Team) and Luke Styke (Yamaha Active8 Yamalube Racing) who emerged victorious in their respective categories.

The series will now visit Nowra in New South Wales on 18-19 April in New South Wales four rounds five and six.

It was Daniel Milner (KTM Enduro Racing Team), Daniel Sanders (Husqvarna Enduro Racing Team) and Luke Styke (Yamaha Active8 Yamalube Racing) who claimed wins in their respective categories on Saturday’s third round of the 2020 Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) in Dungog, New South Wales.

The outright times saw Milner emerge on top of the results sheet for the third-straight round, edging out Sanders and Styke.

In the E3 category, reigning champion Sanders was once again unstoppable, comfortably defeating Jonte Reynders (Motul Pirelli Sherco Off-Road Racing Team) and Fraser Higlett (Husqvarna), while the top five was rounded out by Hayden Keeley (KTM) and Matt Murry (Kawasaki).

The E2 division saw another dominant display from Milner, who went onto comfortably win over Michael Driscoll (bLU cRU Yamaha Racing) and Josh Green (Yamaha Active8 Yamalube Racing). Broc Grabham (KTM) and Jeremy Carpentier (Yamaha Ballards MXstore Off-Road Racing Team) were fourth and fifth respectively.

The highly-competitive E1 class was won by defending champion Styke, the number 26 narrowly edging out round two winner Mason Semmens (KTM Enduro Racing Team). Kyron Bacon (Yamaha) was third followed by Corey Hammond (KTM) and Joshua Kilvington (KTM).

Riders return tomorrow for the fourth round, which will run under a sprint format due to weather conditions.

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Organisers of Monster Energy Supercross have taken the unprecedented step to postpone the entire 2020 season until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indianapolis, Detroit, Seattle, Denver and Foxborough rounds have now been confirmed as cancelled altogether by Feld Entertainment.

“Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with national state and local governments prohibiting large group gatherings, the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season has been postponed until further notice,” a statement read.

“Event ticket refund information can be located on the venue or ticketing website. If you purchased your tickets elsewhere, contact your point of purchase directly.

“The health and safety of everyone attending and competing in our live events, as well as our touring personnel, is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation. We value you as a fan and appreciate your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.”

While Las Vegas and Salt Lake City remain on the schedule for 25 April and 2 May respectively, it’s understood that stakeholders of the sport remain in discussions while closely monitoring coronavirus developments.