Motorcycling Australia (MA) has announced that the FIM Oceania Junior Motocross Challenge will take place at the 2017 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) held in Horsham, Victoria on September 30 - October 6.
The FIM Oceania Junior Motocross Challenge will showcase both Australia's and New Zealand‰Ûªs best up and coming junior motocross talent at the renowned event, with plenty of pride on the line.
Australia and New Zealand have enjoyed a long lasting comradery and rivalry over the years. Now two nations will once again come to a head at the AJMX.
Ray Broad, an FIM Oceania Board member, shared his excitement; ‰ÛÏBuilding the FIM Oceania relationship between Australia and New Zealand is quite important. We‰Ûªre putting in the necessary steps in place to bring that relationship to the next level, and focusing on junior development has been the priority. The FIM Oceania Junior Motocross Challenge is the natural progression of that relationship.
‰ÛÏI‰Ûªve visited the Horsham Motorcycle Club a couple of times, and the track is fantastic,‰Û