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The announcement that bikesales will sponsor the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) and the Penrite ProMX Championship presented by AMX Superstores signals a deliberate push to bridge marketplace audiences and the racing community. As part of the carsales family, bikesales offers thousands of listings, an app and tools designed to simplify transactions — and now its brand will appear on national race programs and at circuits across Australia. This tie-up aims to bring spectatorship and commerce closer together, giving buyers a new pathway into the sport and giving the championships a broader platform.
Bikesales markets itself as a trusted place to buy and sell motorcycles, backed by more than 25 years of automotive marketplace experience from carsales. Services such as vehicle history reports, inspection options and expert guidance help reduce frictions for first-time buyers and seasoned privateers alike. With its sponsorship, bikesales plans to introduce its audience — many of whom may never have stood trackside — to the spectacle of top-level road racing and motocross, nurturing potential new fans and future competitors.
Sponsorship details and championship structure
The collaboration places the ASBK and ProMX brands directly in front of engaged motorcycle communities. The ASBK remains Australia’s premier road racing series, featuring multiple classes such as the BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup, Race and Road Supersport 300, Kawasaki Supersport and the headline SW-Motech Superbike division, alongside support categories like the ShopYamaha R3 Cup and the Superbike Masters Cup. Rounds take place at iconic circuits including Phillip Island, Sydney Motorsport Park, The Bend, Morgan Park Raceway and Queensland Raceway, giving manufacturers, teams and riders a nationally visible stage.
Why the partnership matters
From a strategic point of view, the arrangement offers mutual benefits: the championships gain access to a large online audience of motorcycle buyers and sellers, while bikesales reaches an enthusiastic fanbase of athletes, teams and grassroots participants. For many casual riders, encountering racing through marketplace content can be a gateway to deeper involvement. The sponsorship therefore functions as both a marketing channel and a talent-development conduit, aligning a commercial platform with the sport’s recruitment and fan-growth objectives.
ProMX, the Oceania Cup and a focus on women’s motocross
The Penrite ProMX Championship runs over eight rounds and showcases classes like Kawasaki MX1, Pirelli MX2, Maxxix MX3 and EZILIFT MXW (Women’s), plus development divisions such as Fox Racing MX85 and KTM Group MX65 Futures. Events visit clubs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, maintaining a strong regional footprint that supports junior development and club-level participation. The series’ structure emphasizes both elite competition and pathways for younger riders stepping up into national programs.
Charli Cannon and Team Australia
Leading into the 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup, two-time defending champion Charli Cannon returns as Team Australia captain, aiming for a third consecutive win at Wonthaggi on March 21-22. Cannon — who is also defending her ProMX title — has been preparing at the Millsaps Training Facility in Georgia, United States, and will head a squad that includes experienced campaigners Taylah McCutcheon and Taylor Thompson plus rookie Darci Whalley. Her approach is pragmatic: consistent preparation, familiar routines and a focus on individual performance over external expectations.
Growth and the pathway for women
Cannon has spoken about noticeable changes in domestic opportunities for female riders: manufacturer involvement, factory-backed seats and clearer national pathways now exist where few options were available a few years ago. The inclusion of additional international teams in the Oceania Cup — including FIM Asia and representatives from New Zealand and the United States — is seen as a positive driver for exposure and competition, with the long-term ambition of expanding the event’s international footprint.
Additional racing highlights: a quick wrap
The weekly motorsport summary (dated March 10, 2026) offers snapshots from multiple disciplines. Notably, Australian rider Hunter Lawrence captured his career-first 450SX Triple Crown overall win in Indianapolis, posting a 2-4-1 scorecard and seizing the holeshot in the decisive race aboard his Honda CRF450RWE. In another headline, electric marque Stark secured the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro Manufacturers’ Title — a milestone as the first electric manufacturer to claim that accolade. The wrap also references Rally-Raid Portugal (scheduled March 17-22), Australian enduro rounds and other calendar updates that span GNCC, AFT and supercross series.
For fans and participants alike, the combination of marketplace reach and motorsport spectacle promises a season of increased visibility. Whether you’re browsing bikes online, following a rising star like Charli Cannon, or tracking international results from riders such as Hunter Lawrence, the 2026 season brings more touchpoints between buying, selling and spectating. Learn more about listings and services at bikesales — buy it, sell it, love it — and consider heading to the track to see the action live.