Interesting e-mail this morning from Motorcycle Australia, the Aussie federation, an e-mail that was sent to all MA riders and to asking riders to submit their application to race for Team Australia. I don't know if this is normal procedure, but maybe it is?

I don't know why they just don't ask Michael Byrne (if he is still the team manager) to give the top half a dozen Aussie racers a phone call and ask if they are interested. I mean I don't expect a professional racer, to actually have to apply to race this event.

Obviously on the list are the Lawrence brothers Jett and Hunter, MXGP factory rider Mitch Evans and MX2 factory rider Jed Beaton. Any one of those four could put the Aussies on the podium at Mantova.

Below is the e-mail I received:

In 2021 Mantova, Italy will play host to the year’s edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN). Commencing on 26^th September, Motorcycling Australia (MA) is now calling for all interested competitors to submit their applications to join Team Australia.

2021 we hope to see Team Australia return stronger than ever with the recent boom of the Australian ProMX Championship as well several World class riders racing on the international stage, riders will no doubt look to fire and do their country proud.

There are three classes available for riders to nominate for: MX1, MX2 and Open. Riders are advised that they can nominate for more than one class. Applications must be submitted by no later than COB Friday 16^th July.

If you’re interested in being selected as part of the team please click here for the application form.

For further enquiries regarding applications, please contact MA’s Off-Road Event Manager, Matthew Falvo via [email protected].

For further information and updates on Motocross (MX) and Team Australia’s trip to Italy in September, be sure to check out ma.org.au, as well as MA’s Facebook and Instagram.