World class racing will come to the Top End this weekend when BMX Australia’s 2019 BAD BOY National Series hits the Satellite City BMX track.

The event held tomorrow will be stage four of seven in the national series that began in Sydney in February and concludes in October. 

With world rankings points on the line, many of Australia’s top elite riders and some of New Zealand’s best are expected to make the trip to the Top End in a bid to strengthen their place in the global standings as preparations continue towards Olympic selection in 2020. 

The series includes three separate competitions – one for challenge (age) classes, another for superclass and the final series for elite and junior elite events, where riders will be able to earn individual ‘world rankings’ points which help qualify riders for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.  

Quotes from Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Senior Director, Dr Ian Ford

“BMX is one of Australia’s most popular sports, enjoyed by people of all ages, status and social backgrounds.

“Last year fans at Satellite City BMX were treated to some spectacular riding during stage three of the 2018 BMX National Series.

“We are thrilled to again welcome this exciting event to the Top End and to deliver an elite level of BMX for Territorians to enjoy.

“It is estimated there will be more than 350 entries for the event, alongside hundreds more family and supporters preparing to make the trip to Darwin.”

Quotes from BMX Australia CEO, Martin Shaw

“Joining forces with the Northern Territory Government and taking the event to Satellite City is a win for all stakeholders. 

“We have undertaken a thorough process in selecting venues for the 2019 BMX National Series and the world class facility at Satellite City was one of several tracks and clubs that stood out.

“Our feedback from riders, coaches and officials is that this venue works for an event of this stature.

“We are looking forward to working with the Northern Territory Government to produce a top class event for the BMX Australia family.”

2019 BMX Australia National Series

• STAGE 1: February 16-17 – Sydney BMX Club, NSW (Superclass, Challenge classes)
• STAGE 2: March 2-3 – Westside BMX Club, WA (Superclass, Challenge classes, UCI sanctioned event)
• STAGE 3: April 13-14 – Ipswich and West Moreton BMX Club, QLD (Superclass, Challenge classes, UCI sanctioned event)
• STAGE 4: June 29 – Satellite City BMX Club, NT (UCI sanctioned event, Challenge classes)
• STAGE 5: August 24 – The Cove BMX Club, SA (Superclass, Challenge classes)
• STAGE 6: September 21 – Southern City BMX Club, TAS (Superclass, Challenge classes)
• STAGE 7: October 19-20 – Canberra BMX Club, ACT (Superclass, Challenge classes)

Media Contact: Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture 0447 130 495