Beta Australia expand their racing activities in 2024 which now includes motocross. This is the Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team.
After a successful year of competition in 2023 that saw Ruben Chadwick claim victory in the Australian Hard Enduro Championship and Fraser Higlett securing the top spot in the Queensland Offroad Championship, Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to announce the 2024 Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team. This year, the team will have an expanded roster of riders competing in more classes and championships, further showcasing Beta Motorcycles Australia’s commitment to racing and supporting the sport in Australia.
With the release of the all-new Beta RX 450, the first purpose-built motocross bike from Beta, Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to announce that they will now be venturing into the world of motocross here in Australia. Sponsoring local riders in the Pro MX Championship marks a significant milestone for the team and adds a new dimension to their racing endeavors.
Beta’s impressive racing heritage and their championship-winning motorcycles speak for themselves, with their dominance on the global stage of the Enduro GP that has seen them secure seven Manufacturer’s Championships and many outright and class wins over the years.
“It’s an exciting time for the Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team, with the expansion of the rider roster seeing us compete in more classes and more championships than ever before. Plus, with the all-new Beta RX 450, having Beta on the start gate at the Pro MX Championship is an exciting development for the team. Thank you to our sponsors for your support.” – Race Team Manager, Ash Martin.
FRASER HIGLETT
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 480 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AORC, QORC, HATTAH
CLASS: E3
Higlett continues on with the Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team for 2024, following his dominating performance at the 2023 Queensland Offroad Championship (1st Pro Class) and his competitiveness in the 2023 AORC E2 class (4th) and 2023 A4DE E2 class (4th). Fraser moves into the E3 class for 2024 aboard a 2024 Beta RR 480 Racing.
ANDY WILKSCH
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 350 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AORC, VORC, HATTAH
CLASS: E2
Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to welcome Andy Wilksch to the team in 2024. Despite an injury causing him to miss some rounds in 2023, Andy finished the AORC season in 5th place in the E2 class and was one of only four riders in the championship to win a round outright. Andy will be competing in the E2 class of the AORC and VORC on a 2024 Beta RR 350 Racing.
JYE DICKSON
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 480 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AORC, HATTAH
CLASS: E3
Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to welcome Jye Dickson to the team in 2024, following his fantastic results in the 2023 AORC season, placing 4th outright and 3rd in the E2 class. Jye will be racing in the AORC in the E3 class aboard a 2024 Beta RR 480 Racing.
BEN KEARNS
BETA BALLARDS OFF ROAD TEAM
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 390 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AORC
CLASS: E2
In partnership with Ballard’s Offroad, Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to support Ben Kearns for the 2024 season as part of the Beta Ballards Offroad Team. Kearns has had some impressive results over recent years, after representing Australia in the ISDE in 2017 and most recently, with an outright test win alongside his notable P4 in the E3 Class, and 19th outright results in the 2023 A4DE. Ben will compete in the AORC on a 2024 Beta RR 390 Racing in the E2 class.
RUBEN CHADWICK
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 300 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AHEC, ERZBERGRODEO
CLASS: GOLD
Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to announce that 2023 Australian Hard Enduro Champion, Ruben Chadwick, proudly returns for the 2024 season aboard a 2024 Beta RR 300 Racing. Following a dominating season in 2023, Chadwick will be looking to double down on his championship win as well as competing on the international stage at the 2024 Erzbergrodeo.
EBONY NIELSEN
BIKE: 2024 Beta RR 300 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: AORC, AHEC, QORC
CLASS: EW, Silver (mixed)
Ebony Nielsen proudly returns to the Beta Motorcycles Australia Race Team for the 2024 season. The all-rounder will compete in the AORC, AHEC, and QORC aboard a 2024 Beta RR 300 Racing. Nielsen’s results and commitment to the sport in 2023 were impressive, with 4th place in the AORC EW class, 1st place in the AHEC Silver Women’s Class, and 1st place in the QORC Ladies class.
LEVI ROGERS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CALOUNDRA MOTORCYCLE CENTRE
BIKE: 2024 Beta RX 450
CHAMPIONSHIP: PRO MX
CLASS: MX1
In partnership with Caloundra Motorcycle Centre, Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to support Levi Rogers for the 2024 Australian Pro MX Season, aboard his 2024 Beta RX 450. Levi finished the 2023 Pro MX season in 15th place in the MX1 class.
DEEGAN GRAHAM
BIKE: 2024 Beta RX 450, 2024 Beta RR 390 Racing
CHAMPIONSHIP: Sunshine State MX, AORC
CLASS: MX1, E2
Beta Motorcycles Australia is pleased to support privateer, Deegan Graham for the 2024 season. In 2023, Deegan took out the MX1 Expert class at the Sunshine State MX Championship, as well as finishing RD 9 of the AORC in 8th place in the E2 class. The 22-year-old Lismore rider will be racing in the Pro MX1 class in the Sunshine State MX Championship on his 2024 Beta RX 450 as well as attending as many AORC rounds as possible on his 2024 Beta RR 390 Racing.