ProMX
The ProMX Motocross Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Penrite ProMX Motocross Championship), is the premier Australian Motocross series, sanctioned by Motorcycling Australia. The series runs throughout autumn and winter, before the Supercross stadium series in spring, and features three classes; the premier class MX1, MX2, and MX3, which also features junior riders.[1] An MXW class for women is also part of the series.
History
[edit]The series has been held under various names, such as the MX Nationals and Australian Motocross Championship, since the 20th century.[2]
The ProMX series began in 2021, however this season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
The series returned in 2022, with eight rounds across the country.
Attendance and media
[edit]Attendance
[edit]Races are typically attended by crowds between 3000 and 5000 people, depending on where the event is being staged and which classes are competing. Many venues are located in regional centres, where the sport tends to be more popular due to the terrain being more friendly to the sport.[4]
Broadcast
[edit]Australia
[edit]| MX1 | MX2 | MX3 |
|---|---|---|
| SBS Stan Sport (both motos) |
ProMX Livestream (first moto), SBS Stan Sport (second moto) |
ProMX Livestream (first moto), SBS Stan Sport (second moto) |
International
[edit]Select races are also broadcast on Sky Sport in New Zealand.[5]
The ProMX livestream is also available overseas, showing the MX3 and MX2 first motos.
2023 season
[edit]In 2023, there will be a total of eight events across four different states. All events except the fourth round and the final round are one-day meets.[6]
2023 calendar
[edit]| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
 Wonthaggi National
|
Wonthaggi, Victoria | 5 March |
 Appin National
|
Appin, New South Wales | 19 March |
| Wodonga National
|
Wodonga, Victoria | April 16 |
| Maitland National
|
Maitland, New South Wales | May 6–7 |
 Gillman National
|
Adelaide, South Australia | May 28 |
 Toowoomba National
|
Toowoomba, Queensland | June 25 |
| QLD Moto Park
|
Scenic Rim, Queensland | August 13 |
| Coolum National
|
Coolum, Queensland | August 19–20 |
List of Champions
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pro MX". Pro MX.
- ^ "Past Results".
- ^ "2022 Australian Motocross Championship Series Schedule". Racer X.
- ^ "Results: 2022 ProMX Rd3 Wodonga". April 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "ProMX Championship Announces Television Package For 2022". March 11, 2022.
- ^ "Calendar".
- ^ ProMX. "PAST RESULTS: AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP". auspromx.com.au. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ motorsporttop20.com. "AUSTRALIAN MOTOCROSS 250cc (1953-2000)/ MX1 (450cc) CHAMPIONSHIP" (PDF). motorsporttop20.com. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ motorsporttop20.com. "AUSTRALIAN 125cc (1953-2002)/MX2 (250cc) MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP" (PDF). motorsporttop20.com. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Motorcycle News (October 1, 2020). "2020 Australian Motocross Championship cancelled". mcnews.com.au. Retrieved March 2, 2023.