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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.
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.
As of 1950, the formula of the “Grand-Prix de motocross de la Citadelle de Namur” was well established. This event was the pride of the Belgian motorcycling world which decided to organise three “Motocross des Nations”.
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.
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...
2 lut 2017 · Het is bijna 60 jaar geleden dat ons land zijn eerste wereldkampioen motorcross mocht huldigen. Het zou de eerste titel worden van een uitzonderlijk lange lijst van Belgische wereldkampioenen.
12 cze 2012 · Belgium is of course the most successful country in the history of Grand Prix Motocross. While an FIM World Championship hasn’t gone to a Belgian rider since Steve Ramon in 2007, the record books is a who’s who of Belgian motocross.
