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1959-1968 The Heroic Years. René Baeten’s World Motocross Championship title in 1958 put an end to a great period for Belgian riders. The 1959 “Grand Prix des Nations” attracted a large crowd to the citadel circuit, “the largest ever seen at a motocross race” according to the testimonies of the time.
The first Belgian edition of this international competition took place in Spa in 1948. The motocross circuit of the citadel was then openly compared to the Francorchamps circuit, reserved for “pure speed” races. Victor Leloup replaced, then, Marcel Meunier in the hierarchy of European motocross.
Belgium might not have had a world champion since Steve Ramon in 2007, but they are still the most powerful country in world motocross. Here are some of their legends. Stefan Everts – 10 World Titles. Stefan Everts record of success will be very difficult to beat.
From 1947 to 2007, the Citadel hosted a motocross circuit. It became over the years an essential reference in the world of motorcycles. Referred to as “the Monaco of motocross”, many moments occured at that course in the city centre of Namur that made it a circuit of LEGENDS.
In central Belgium, at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers, lies a narrow triangle of steep, rocky land, upon which stands a sprawling ancient fortress known as the Citadel of Namur. It...
Eric Geboers (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a Belgian professional motocross racer and racing driver. [1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1980 to 1990. A five-time world championship, Geboers is notable for being the first motocross competitor to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions. [ 2 ]
Stefan Everts (born 25 November 1972) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer and racing team manager. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1988 to 2006. Everts is notable for winning a record 10 FIM motocross world championships and 101 motocross Grand Prix race victories, making him the most successful competitor in ...
