Nismes is ready for a two-day motocross festival on July 15 and 16
The first motocross at the St Joseph circuit in Nismes was organized in 1964. Since then, the circuit has been continuously modernized to host increasingly prestigious competitions. For the Motocross of Nations (wworld championship for national teams) Major works were carried out in 1997, making us one of the most beautiful circuits in Belgium and the world.
The gigantic MX of Nations was also an organizational highlight that has not yet been forgotten in Nismes, the surrounding area and in the MX world. After this gigantic event that Belgium won in front of a large audience and which was organized down to the last detail, which many people in the region still remember, the management of the organizing club was reformed. Motocross has been back in Nismes since 2018. This year, Nismes and its mythical St Joseph circuit are once again on the world stage with a prestigious event.
This is the fourth race of 6 that count for the Belgian Championship, the only race in Wallonia with the participation of foreign top players. Two days of action – 500 riders – beginners from 6 years old to the established stars – 50 races to welcome as many riders as possible on a spectacular, panoramic circuit.
This year we have innovated again by inviting the BOTC, a championship for vintage cars. More than 100 motorcycles from before 1965 to 1995, spread over 10 races, are on Saturday's program. Now that motocross is becoming increasingly rare in Wallonia, we want to do everything we can to revive this discipline - it is in our DNA. We want to offer experienced or novice riders, young or old, the opportunity to get their bike out of the garage and have a great time on a legendary circuit in an official organization led by volunteers, with a wealth of experience (our long history testifies to this).
We want to give spectators the opportunity to experience beautiful moments full of memories on a circuit they love, and give young people the opportunity to discover this sport, which has marked the history of Belgium, on a beautiful circuit.
The circuit is located 3 km from the E420 and 15 km from the French border. It is a particularly spectacular and technically modern circuit that has nevertheless retained its natural and panoramic character, which is unanimously appreciated by everyone. There are no fewer than 16 jumping mountains to conquer in each round, including two impressive tables that will try to take the best riders in one giant leap.
The famous and unique stairs, consisting of three steep descents, give the most experienced riders the chance to make a difference by completing them in just 2 jumps. A long, dizzying descent followed by a steep climb (the famous “Mur de Nismes”) is the most technical part, where the best still give it their all.
There is something for everyone at our circuit. For beginners, who have the pleasure and pride of riding on the last Walloon circuit that hosted the Motocross of Nations, and for experienced riders, who can express their talents without restraint. The spectators will be spoiled for choice!
The easily accessible rocky hill in the middle of the circuit forms a real natural grandstand that makes 80% of the circuit visible, making our circuit the most panoramic in the country. In addition, the entire circuit (indoor and outdoor) is surrounded by access roads connected by a walkway and a tunnel, making it easy to get anywhere to enjoy the spectacle up close and in complete safety.
Finally, there will be something to eat and drink for everyone and some cheerful musicians from the Nismes brass band will create the atmosphere. For all these reasons, the competition in Nismes on July 15 and 16 is an appointment not to be missed! It will be a real motocross festival.
Info: AMC Eau Noire Nismes
Contact: Claude Danis Tel: 060/31.16.84
cl.dan@skynet.be
Photos: Manu Jacques
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