Destination
By TMX Archives on 12th Oct 05
The 2006 edition of the Motocross des Nations returns to Farleigh Castle in Wiltshire on September 23/24 for its 60th running. The 2006 edition of the Motocross des Nations returns to Farleigh Castle in Wiltshire on September 23/24 for its 60th running.The grassland circuit situated near Bath is famous for its hillside step sections and previously hosted the des Nations back in 1980 when the Belgium team took home the Peter Chamberlain Trophy that's currently being looked after by Team America after their outstanding win at Ernee.Bike-it promotions Martin Mansbridge and Steve Dixon are the men responsible for bringing the world cup of motocross back to British shores after negotiating terms with Youthstream and the FIM."It's fantastic for us to have the Nations again in Britain," enthuses Dixon. "We have a great company behind the event in Bike-it and we can make sure that Farleigh will be ready for all the fans and spectators who normally come to visit this meeting from right across Europe."To make sure the old-school venue is up to scratch for the event, master track builder Johnny Douglas Hamilton is the man in charge of preparing the track. Johnny's previously revamped the Matchams and Gore Basin circuits as well as building the excellent Sun City course pretty much from scratch so he's certainly up to the tough task in hand.A new official website for the event will be launched soon and can be found at www.mxofnations.com