REVVING it up in Mooroopna in 2026 and 2027 will be the Australian Motocross Championships. Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club, are proud to announce the region will host the event for the next two years.
The national event will bring together 300 of Australia’s top junior male and female riders for five days of high-octane competition in Mooroopna. Alongside their families and support crews, the championships are expected to attract more than 1,500 visitors to the region, delivering a significant boost to the local economy.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said securing this event for two consecutive years is a wonderful achievement for the region.
“Hosting elite sporting events like the Australian Junior Motocross Championships provides a valuable opportunity to showcase our region to a national audience. We’re especially proud to host the championships not just once, but twice. It’s a reflection of the outstanding facilities we have in Mooroopna and the ability to deliver top-tier racing experiences,” he said.
Motorcycle Australia CEO, Peter Doyle, said it is exciting to be working with a community club to deliver this high calibre event.
“For nearly 30 years, the AJMX has been shining a spotlight on the nation’s elite junior motocross talent, and I’m delighted the event will be held in Mooroopna in 2026 and 2027,” he said.
Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club president, Will Gookier, said it is a wonderful opportunity to host some of the best in the business in the region.
“The club is excited to bring the country’s most talented junior motocross riders to the region to showcase their talent to the nation in our own back yard,” he said.
“We are looking forward to putting on an action-packed week of racing and crowning our national junior champions at the end of the championships.”
