Fatal accident stuns motocross community

UPDATE: The funeral for Andrew McFarlane will be held on Monday, May 17th, from 11AM, at the Cleveland Baptist Church, 240 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, Queensland.

This is the Monday after round 4 of the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals in Toowoomba.
Cleveland is situated approximately 24 kms south east of Brisbane CBD.

Close to the conclusion of the Pro Open practice session, JDR Motorex KTM's Andrew McFarlane, who had been running third fastest at the time, crashed heavily. McFarlane, a former World MX championship runner -up, apparently suffered severe head injuries in the crash and despite the best efforts of on-site paramedics, was pronounced dead at the scene. Following consultation between the teams, riders and organizers, a decision was made to cancel the round. The meeting was concluded with a series of parade lapsby all classes, led by JDR's other KTM riders, who all wore McFarlane's '7' plate as a mark of respect for their fallen team mate.


Andrew McFarlane is survived by his wife, Natalie and daughter, Tayla. JUST BIKES extends its sympathies to McFarlane's family, friends and all at the JDR Motorex KTM team.

UPDATE: JDR Motorex KTM are setting up a trust fund to support McFarlane's family. Details will be released shortly. Once it is established, the team invite all MX sponsors, fans and industry members to contribute to the trust fund for Natalie and Tayla's future, in honour of Andrew.